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Offline john11668

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Newbie from the north of england
« on: August 07, 2015, 12:38:05 PM »
Hi Folks
I am new to K bikes  but have been tempted for some time .
Am about to take the plunge.

I am torn between rescuing a non runner. Or spending £1300 on a decent looking high mileage machine .
There is a cheap non runner available  not too far away which the guy says needs a new fuel pump. Have to wonder how good his diagnosis is ?
I would enjoy the mechanical  project  but  don't relish finding it needs a whole new Fuel injection setup

Alternatively I could spend more money for a tidy "good runner" with 80K under its belt.  You hear that these are "good for 200K " and wonder how true that is.

What are your feelings on the best way to go?

I will find may way around the relevant threads over the next week or so  but if anyone can point me directly I would be pleased

Thanks
 
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Offline drut

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Re: Newbie from the north of england
« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2015, 03:56:15 PM »
Hi & welcome!Plenty of K's about,if you are patient you will find a good one.Mileage is not a great issue given good maintenance but age related issues e.g. throttle body rubbers,brake hoses etc. deteriorating cannot be avoded.
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Offline john11668

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Re: Newbie from the north of england
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2015, 06:10:03 AM »
I  was too late for the cheap non runner
So as you say keep looking out for something suitable . Patience  is not a problem for me
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Offline Glacial

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Re: Newbie from the north of england
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2015, 05:10:49 PM »
I bought my K75S last year via a forum. I paid £1200 for a 1990 model with 47,000 miles. The bike has been generally well looked after. The biggest thing I would try for when buying is to get one that has a minimum amount of corrosion showing on fasteners etc. These are great bikes to work on when you can get the bolts moving, so the tasks you will need to do like replacing old throttle body rubbers will be straightforward on a machine that has lived a cosseted life in a garage but a bit of a nightmare if it has sat outside a lot. In my view this is more important than the actual mileage. I have been keeping an eye on the bikes for sale in the UK this year and there have been some very nice-looking ones at reasonable prices (by which I mean £1400 to £1800). There have been people asking prices much higher but many of those bikes have re-appeared with a lower asking price a short while after they didn't sell. K bikes still don't have the following and the prices the old Boxers do. So hold out and you will get the chance at a real motorcycling bargain. Good luck!
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Offline john11668

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Re: Newbie from the north of england
« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2015, 04:58:29 PM »
Sohhhh,
Have bought a brick and it has been dropped (off)
Shows a lowish milage but  I cant verify whether it is correct.
Was looking for a project  bur this one is a runner with long MOT so probably wont have much to do with it .
All seems to run sweet! and didnt cost much!

Will tidy a few things up over the winter then let her loose in the spring!
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Offline drut

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Re: Newbie from the north of england
« Reply #5 on: September 06, 2015, 05:48:59 PM »
Looks good!
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Offline Elipten

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Re: Newbie from the north of england
« Reply #6 on: September 06, 2015, 07:06:18 PM »
The project is to ride it!
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Offline The Mighty Gryphon

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Re: Newbie from the north of england
« Reply #7 on: September 07, 2015, 10:22:01 AM »
Quote from: Elipten on September 06, 2015, 07:06:18 PM
The project is to ride it!

+1

Looks like all that bike needs is some more miles.
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Past:
'94 K75RT "Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS"
'92 K100RS16V "Moby Brick" (RIP, deceased in a vehicular assault)
'94 K75S Special Edition Dakar Yellow "Cheetos"
'89 K100RS Special Edition "Special Ed"

Offline kris

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Re: Newbie from the north of england
« Reply #8 on: September 07, 2015, 07:34:56 PM »
Congrats on the buy. I'm with the other guys. Get on it and ride! You guys don't get real winter, just rain mostly. A buddy of mine in Norfolk rides all year. Treat yourself....these are fun bikes to ride.

Make sure you have anti-seize compound on hand. Also, check out Chris Harris' videos on the required spline lube maintenance and other goodies.

Have fun!

Signing off from steamy Ontario, Canada
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Offline john11668

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Re: Newbie from the north of england
« Reply #9 on: September 08, 2015, 11:56:05 AM »
I intend to get riding soon !
Just the little formality of the UK driving test to complete first   :oops:
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Offline john11668

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Re: Newbie from the north of england
« Reply #10 on: September 14, 2015, 12:22:20 PM »
Gives me time to tidy up some of the tatty bits!

I am looking for the plastic shield  which covers the injectors . Mine is untidy around the bolt holes .
Is there a parts list on the site . I have searched but cant see it !
Would consider a new one if I could find the number
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Offline Howard64180

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Re: Newbie from the north of england
« Reply #11 on: September 14, 2015, 03:03:56 PM »
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Offline MonkeyMcBean

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Re: Newbie from the north of england
« Reply #12 on: September 15, 2015, 04:30:42 AM »
I have never seen this part before. I disagree with the statement "improves the aesthetics of your bike".
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Offline The Mighty Gryphon

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Re: Newbie from the north of england
« Reply #13 on: September 15, 2015, 11:36:09 AM »
Quote from: MonkeyMcBean on September 15, 2015, 04:30:42 AM
I have never seen this part before. I disagree with the statement "improves the aesthetics of your bike".

I've seen that cover before.  I question it's effect on the aesthetics inasmuch as I personally think that showing the operating parts of the engine enhances the perception of functionality.  It also helps make these parts easier to keep clean.
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  • In my garage in Marilla, NY
  • '91K100RS White/Blue
Current:
'91 K100RS16V "Moby Brick Too"

Past:
'94 K75RT "Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS"
'92 K100RS16V "Moby Brick" (RIP, deceased in a vehicular assault)
'94 K75S Special Edition Dakar Yellow "Cheetos"
'89 K100RS Special Edition "Special Ed"

Offline john11668

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Re: Newbie from the north of england
« Reply #14 on: September 15, 2015, 01:12:24 PM »
Would certainly improve the aesthetics of mine ( cos mine is tatty)
Could take it off of course.  Bare fuel rail and injectors just seems untidy to me. :tinhat2
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Offline billday

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Re: Newbie from the north of england
« Reply #15 on: September 15, 2015, 06:53:36 PM »
It's aftermarket, not made by BMW and NLA. Someone had one for sale on here a few months back, do a search.

You say this is your first bike? You might want to get something smaller to practice on.
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Offline john11668

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Re: Newbie from the north of england
« Reply #16 on: September 16, 2015, 04:21:42 AM »
Have a Honda XL125 varadero!
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-reviews/honda/xl125v-varadero/2001/

Driving school bikes are 600 cc and easily manageable.
Have had K100 out for a short country jaunt and am comfortable with it .  Pleased I got the low seat version though
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