Author Topic: Now mine, 88K75C  (Read 9734 times)

Offline richarddacat

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Now mine, 88K75C
« on: June 26, 2014, 11:02:52 PM »
Finally talked my Dad out of his K75c. 88 model with less that 30K miles. It's been sitting mostly for the last 4yrs and ridden just a bit each year in that time.

We got the stock parts and I'll be putting the little stock bug screen back on. Don't care much for the Rifle. I also have a Corbin low seat Gunfighter that I've already put on. Sits nice put I don't like all the exposed hardware, needs some type of side covers.

The tires are new 4yr old Dunlops, not sure if its worth replacing due to their age.
I'll also be changing all the fluids and would like to firm up the forks, I got a pretty new Works rear shock.

Runs great.  :2thumbup:

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Offline Elipten

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Re: Now mine, 88K75C
« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2014, 11:32:15 PM »
If you are interested in selling the complete low set setup, contact me.  Great looking bike.
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Offline Chaos

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Re: Now mine, 88K75C
« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2014, 11:41:43 PM »
First glance I thought the Rifle was an R100rs grafted on.  Looks like a good deal, 4 year old Dunlops should be fine for a couple more years.
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Re: Now mine, 88K75C
« Reply #3 on: June 26, 2014, 11:46:22 PM »
greetings richarddacat...

motobricks and donkeys... not necessarily in that order... post them up...

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Offline richarddacat

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Re: Now mine, 88K75C
« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2014, 11:50:59 PM »
If you are interested in selling the complete low set setup, contact me.  Great looking bike.
Thanks.

No, I won't be.... sorry. I haven't ridden the bike with the Corbin on it yet and already don't like the added exposure of the bikes innards.
(IF I decide against the Corbin I'll post it for sale here first.)

Having the low seat is something I really like. This bike will be used for more commuting than my FJR just for that reason.
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Offline Bokobob

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Re: Now mine, 88K75C
« Reply #5 on: June 27, 2014, 06:33:17 PM »
Handsome bike..enjoy it.
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Offline richarddacat

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Now mine, 88K75C
« Reply #6 on: June 27, 2014, 08:49:51 PM »
Got the little bug screen back on and the standard "C" bars.

Does anyone make a bigger/taller screen replacement? Seems I remember that one was available, maybe it was for the "S" model?

Got it polished up pretty good and will post a new picture later.

Something else, looks like Dad overfilled it with oil, at the top of the sight glass. Is there an easy way to drain a bit without taking the drain plug out or tipping it over?
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Offline TaosBob101

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Re: Now mine, 88K75C
« Reply #7 on: June 28, 2014, 11:50:34 AM »

    I have a nice little fluid suction pump I got at Home Depot. Seen the same thing in the Mercedes Club mag. I use it on all my small engine  stuff. Once it's filled the hose assem unscrews for draining.
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Offline richarddacat

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Re: Now mine, 88K75C
« Reply #8 on: June 28, 2014, 12:39:38 PM »


    I have a nice little fluid suction pump I got at Home Depot. Seen the same thing in the Mercedes Club mag. I use it on all my small engine  stuff. Once it's filled the hose assem unscrews for draining.

Bingo, I've got a pump that I filled my gearbox with on my M3. That would work great, thanks.


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Re: Now mine, 88K75C
« Reply #9 on: June 28, 2014, 05:02:28 PM »
if you can see the oil line at the top of the sightglass with the moto on its centerstand you are good to go...

i fill the burd motobrick to the top of the sightglass before grueling weekend of 2ups... by the time we are done its down to the bottom of the sightglass...

this is known as the start high end up low method compared to the start middle end up off the sightglass method...

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Offline richarddacat

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Now mine, 88K75C
« Reply #10 on: June 29, 2014, 07:55:05 PM »
if you can see the oil line at the top of the sightglass with the moto on its centerstand you are good to go...

i fill the burd motobrick to the top of the sightglass before grueling weekend of 2ups... by the time we are done its down to the bottom of the sightglass...

this is know as the start high end up low method compared to the start middle end up off the sightglass method...

j o

I thought the center dot is where you want the level but I see what you'n dewing.

My pump didn't work so amazingly I was able to leak some out through the drain plug without making too big a mess.

edit, finally got around to some site reading and found info that I should have read first, like,

CHECKING/TOPPING OFF THE OIL: Put the bike up on the center stand on a level surface.  Check the level in the oil sight glass window when the engine is cold or, if warm, allow several minutes after turning it off to allow oil in the engine to drain down into the sump.

Add engine oil in the filler hole at the right rear top of the crank case cover.  Add a little and then give it a few seconds to make it's way into the oil sump and then check the level again.  I generally fill it to about 2/3 to 3/4 level between the top and bottom of the the ring for local riding or, if I'm planning on going for a long ride (500+ miles), then I fill it to the top of the ring in the oil sight glass window. Check the oil level at least daily when out touring.


I also found a page that had several parts shopping sites listed but I can't seem to find it now, besides BeemerBoneYard.
I really like to find a set of tip-over bars so I can add some highway pegs. :miss
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Offline richarddacat

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Re: Now mine, 88K75C
« Reply #11 on: July 02, 2014, 03:27:49 PM »
Now personalized to my tastes. The Corbin feels good so far and so does the new rear shock.  :2thumbup:
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Offline richarddacat

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Now mine, 88K75C
« Reply #12 on: July 14, 2014, 08:43:09 PM »
While reinstalling my kick stand I noticed the rear Dunlop has side wall splits/cracks and they are older than I thought, manufacturing date is 05.

I will be replacing them both with Avon Roadriders. RockyMountain had the best deal for both at $205.00

Not much of a choice for these old beasts unless you swap rims.
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