Author Topic: 'Nother BMW for the stable (Read 17931 times)

Bokobob · « **on:** September 07, 2015, 11:55:42 PM »

Sold my blue K75 a few months ago because I felt it was too high for me and I could not flatfoot. Well, I miss her.
So I saw a really clean one on Craigslist today and went out and bought it. I got a nice discount from the asking price.
I left a deposit left with seller after we signed a contract. Will be picking up about Wednesday. This bike has the low profile seat so I can flatfoot nicely...the paint is especially nice. One tiny scratch on one of the passenger hand holds.

https://charlotte.craigslist.org/mcy/5208730303.html

johnny · « **Reply #1 on:** September 08, 2015, 06:17:24 AM »

there you go big daddy... see what comes your way when you wait it out...

you gonna have some yeeeehaaa now...

j o

Bokobob · « **Reply #2 on:** September 08, 2015, 07:30:59 AM »

Johnny, thank you. It is truly a clean bike. The paint is so shiny I could almost walk into it.
I am guessing it is what I believe is called a "standard" bike. The handlebars are the touring type, which I like.
The hazard flashers aren't working at the moment. ABS brakes seem to work but I am not quite sure. The bike stops well, but on a hard stop from 45 mph or so the rear tire squeals for an instant, then stops, then does so again.
Whatever, I feel I can live with it. Turning 80 in May, so I'll be babying it anyway.

Brad-Man · « **Reply #3 on:** September 08, 2015, 01:36:30 PM »

Nice
!

I guess you'll have to change your signature now...

Bokobob · « **Reply #4 on:** September 08, 2015, 01:44:18 PM »

Yep, I'll update my signature lines. Currently have four bikes:
95 BMW K75
94 Honda Magna V4 Power Cruiser
96 Kawasaki Vulcan 500 cruiser.
04 Honda Rebel 250 cruiser (for nostalgia of my first bike as an adult at age 72.)

That means I can ride four days a week, right?

drut · « **Reply #5 on:** September 08, 2015, 05:56:32 PM »

Great choice:looks a lovely,clean well cared for bike.I hope it gives you much pleasure.

Elipten · « **Reply #6 on:** September 08, 2015, 08:50:53 PM »

Nice find

Bokobob · « **Reply #7 on:** September 09, 2015, 06:20:45 AM »

Thanks, guys, for kind comments and I can't wait to get this bike onto the country roads here in North Carolina.

The seller is bringing it over after work today and I'll pay him off and then drive him back to his house about 30 miles away.

I had vowed to never sell my first K75, a 1987, but the standard seat was too high for me, so I sold it earlier this year. When I saw the fine condition of this one, and sat on the bike and flat footed with ease and room to spare, I knew it was gonna have to be mine...

Bokobob · « **Reply #8 on:** September 10, 2015, 06:56:47 AM »

Well, seller delivered the bike last evening and it is now mine officially...I hope to get it all titled and inspected and insured today.

If the weather clears up (it's been very rainy) I'll take a ride later in the day.

herseyb · « **Reply #9 on:** September 10, 2015, 09:04:15 AM »

yeehaww! what a beauty.

Bokobob · « **Reply #10 on:** September 10, 2015, 03:47:04 PM »

I sure like it. I got it all "legal" this morning. Insured, inspected, license plate, title applied for. All that plus state sales tax for under $150. The guy who inspected it could not believe that the paint had no mark or chip on it anywhere except one hardly-noticeable nick on hand grip near passenger seat. And it has never been repainted.

Now for a ride.

Brad-Man · « **Reply #11 on:** September 10, 2015, 04:26:33 PM »

Wunnrful!

kman · « **Reply #12 on:** September 12, 2015, 08:57:09 AM »

God for you, Bob. I purchased your last K75 and have really enjoyed it. Let's get together for some cruising around Gastonia. We could start an Old Fart biker gang, and terrorize the nursing homes.

Bokobob · « **Reply #13 on:** September 14, 2015, 02:57:15 PM »

Hey, you da' man. I just enjoyed my first somewhat longer ride of about 45 miles...I am happy to say the low profile seat is very comfy. Bike runs well, but "sings" more loudly at some speeds than the one I sold you. ..the highway bars and pegs are helpful too for comfort.
yep, we need to get out and wreak havoc on the community.

Thanks for checking in...Please give me a call. We will ride.

Bokobob · « **Reply #14 on:** September 17, 2015, 05:45:07 PM »

Just have to post this...Today the weather was perfect, so I rode the K75 from Gastonia, NC to Saluda, NC in the mountains, a distance of 68 miles one way...it performed flawlessly...the engine bars fitted with pegs gave welcome positions for leg placement and helped avoid stiffness. Pushed 80 much of the time and on the way out got 44 mpg. I rode more slowly on the way home after a nice lunch and window shopping for a half hour...

I am enjoying this bike so much because of the low profile seat.. I used a large, 5/8th inch thick gel pad and it really added to the comfort.

I did not experience any tiredness on the ride.

cameroneod · « **Reply #15 on:** September 17, 2015, 08:45:34 PM »

Another 20 miles and you'd have been at my place. Hello from Jeter Mountain. Beautiful bike! :2thumbup:

Bokobob · « **Reply #16 on:** September 18, 2015, 08:13:14 AM »

Now I know about the extra 20 miles and next time, I'll give you a pm and see if you want to meet and ride a bit in the area. Thanks for compliment. The bike is showroom as far as the paint is concerned and about a nine out of ten for cosmetics on the engine, wheels, and so on..

cameroneod · « **Reply #17 on:** September 18, 2015, 08:17:15 AM »

Lots of good riding around here for sure. I get my catahoulas from Gastonia. :)

Bokobob · « **Reply #18 on:** September 19, 2015, 07:25:16 AM »

Dumb question: What is a catahoulas? (maybe I spelled it wrong.)

cameroneod · « **Reply #19 on:** September 19, 2015, 09:38:10 AM »

Hog dogs.

Bokobob · « **Reply #20 on:** September 19, 2015, 10:35:17 AM »

Thank you...New one on me. Very masculine looking pooch...

cameroneod · « **Reply #21 on:** September 19, 2015, 11:36:00 AM »

They're good dogs if they have a job to do. Terrible if they don't.

Bokobob · « **Reply #22 on:** September 19, 2015, 12:47:53 PM »

physique reminds me of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever.

drut · « **Reply #23 on:** September 19, 2015, 05:06:59 PM »

Eyes & stance look very focussed:looks like a very useful/working breed!

cameroneod · « **Reply #24 on:** September 19, 2015, 05:20:23 PM »

They are, but I wouldn't get your face close to them.

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