Potential K75 purchase, love to hear your thoughts

[dakconvert]

Not currently a K bike owner, but very interested and have been reading a lot on here. Current bike is a big cruiser (Victory Judge).

Found this really close to me.

edit:  Ad expired the day after I posted this, screen shot in post below.


Looked at it and took for a short ride, seems as nice as described and miles is probably correct. Guy has standard seat and unpainted side panels for it (I'm 6'4" so I'd definitely need that conversion). Also has the standard lights for front if fairing is removed. No key for rear bag.

Said he had about $600 service a year or so ago, but no documentation so I'd go with assumption nothing was done.

Price seems a bit high with no service documentation.

Anybody want to give a newbie their thoughts?

[johnny]

greetings dakconvert...

welcome to motobrick.com...

caints see much in the one photo...

abouts the only good thing abouts bmw dealers... they keep records by vin... i would find out where the service was done and ping them... with the vin they will tell you what was done...

its possible that the mileage is correct... the dealer will also have the mileage at the time of service... and all service previously...

no problem making the iconic 22l top box lock match your key... butts im wondering why it was keyed differently in the first place...

look... the thing looks straight in the little photo... butts needs more photos... and better photos...

you can sell the entire low seat schebang... and send the side panels off for paint... i would take that aftermarket faring off and sell that thing too... take it back to original front lighting...  the low seat and faring can fetch up to $400...

so... if its straight... no damage... no salvage title... everything works... low milage like that with no damage... and service up to date... 37 is prolly fair... id prolly offer 3... willing to meet half way... only if his service claim pans out... and you gotts to know $600 aints gonna getts much maintenance at the dealer...

id be firm at 3 if its gonna need a spline lube... not from wear... but from time... time and moly = whack...

keep us informed... hope it all works out... looks like it may be a good one...

you oughtt fly outtaa to cali and ride this one home... we know its straight and up to date...

j o

[Chaos]

Have not locked my bags for decades, non issue for me.  Bike looks nice, if mileage correct splines shouldn't be worn.  If the oil and brake fluid are not sludge it's probably seen some maintenance. How old are the tires, that's 3-4 bills easy.  Use the lack of documents to get him down to 3k.

[dakconvert]

Thanks for the replies. Ad expired today so the link I had in first post was no good. I'll try to attach a screen shot to this post.

Went back and looked again today and discovered a few things.

He doesn't have the hardware for mounting the standard seat (it is actually a brand new comfort seat), but does have the unpainted side panels. I'll either need to find the brackets and latch for a standard seat or find someone wanting to swap their standard for a low seat. Doesn't have the brain box/tool holder either.

The dealer he had do the service a couple of years ago is no longer in business (somewhere in North Carolina). I don't believe he's feeding me a line, but I told him I'd have to assume nothing was done and at least do a spline lube.

Told him $3k was the most I'd go today not knowing about the seat brackets and the service. He said he'd meet in the middle as I expected, but I'm not going to step up that much unless I get a good line on brackets or a seat swap.

The bike is really clean and nice, but just a bit more than I'm willing to go at this point.

[orforester]

Nice bike, but I think even $3K is too high for a bike like that, but I live out West and prices are less, I think.  I would say it is worth more like $2500 at best, lower this time of year.  I see lots in NW for $1500+

[dakconvert]

Told the guy I'd pass when he wouldn't come down to $3k, but just got an email from him that he'll take it. I'm probably going to do it, but seat swap is going to be pretty important. Anyone have a line on just brackets and lock for a standard seat, that way I can keep the low seat in case I ever decide to sell the bike to someone vertically challenged.

[johnny]

links to the hardware... getts new... have seller deduct cost...

http://www.motobrick.com/index.php/topic,2829.0.htmlgreetings...

put all of it in your cart at your favorite bmw parts site... screen print it... ad $20 for delivery... show that to the seller and deduct that from the $3k...

id getts a quote to paint the side panels with oem paint and deduct that too...

i betts the hardware will be a 1+ hundert and the paint will be 2+ hundert...

j o

[Bokobob]

Only saying...Nice, nice bike...Identical to the one I bought a few months ago and mine is in pristine shape.
I paid $3150 after bargaining down from $3500 asking price,  and also have low profile seat, which for me is a necessity and a drop-dead issue to have, as I am only 5'9" tall.   Mine has mid-twenties miles on it.  ABS brakes work fine.  Mine has Oem engine bars (didn't notice if yours did or not).  They are costly.. 

I have no advice to offer.  Just my own experience.  I know I would hardly be able to get my money out of mine if I wanted to sell it.  I hope you will be satisfied with whatever your decide to do.

[kris]

If you like it, and the price doesn't pinch you too much, go for it. And don't look back wondering if you could have saved $500 or more. Enjoy what you've got and smile riding this bike down the road. They ain't makin' them anymore!! Good luck. They are pretty sweet machines. And don't forget to give her a name!! Preferably something Germanic....just for shits.

[The Mighty Gryphon]

Some quick questions: 

When do you think another '95 K75 in that condition with those miles will show up for <$2500? 

How much riding could you have done on this one in the meantime? 

How much would all that saddle time be worth to you? 

[dakconvert]

Update, or more factually, lack of update. I haven't done anything.

Guy was stuck at $3k last we talked and he hasn't gotten back to me. I haven't seen it advertised again, so he might just be hanging on.

Looks like parts for the seat are about $300 (new). With that and painting the side panels I'll be in for about $500 more, so $3500 + tax/registration and any other things that come up.

Probably worth it, but I'm still on the fence.

[Tuco]

Hold out for one that has the correct seat, unless he comes to $2500, then go for it. Its a buyers market this time of year.
Al

[84K100RT]

If its as good as the photos suggest its probably worth it.

The spline lube is the issue and quite possibly some age related issues with fuel pump mount and the fuel lines but that's about it. Unless tyres are aged out, quite possible despite good thread. If over 4 years ditch them. Low seat kits are fetching good money, standard parts are easy enough to get but not always in as good condition.

Ride, enjoy, maintain, build up your own service history and records and then you have something good for the next buyer. One is more interested in the more recent records than those from 15-20 years back. At least with the condition in the photos spline lube shouldn't be too difficult. I always keep a budget for work to be done on a new bike and as long as I don't exceed that I am happy.

[Bokobob]

Some quick questions: 

When do you think another '95 K75 in that condition with those miles will show up for <$2500? 

How much riding could you have done on this one in the meantime? 

How much would all that saddle time be worth to you?

I see it that way too, but it is not my money.. 

In fact, my thinking I that there are likely not a half dozen such bikes in the USA in equal or better shape...  But only saying.

[mw074]

I have the seat hardware if you end up needing it.

[Liverpool Brick]

Hi,
For what its worth I'd say buy it. Its low mileage and looks in good nick. My K75 has proven to be the best, most reliable bike I've had and is a joy to ride. A bike collector I know uses his as his tourer and describes it as a "mobile sofa". Good for 150k I'm told. Mine's barely run in at 79K. They are in my opinion easy to work on and this forum will tell you everything to need to know. I recently bought a VFR800 and manged to keep the K75. The VFR is going to be replaced by a 1200RT but I'm keeping the 75. They are becoming a classic and I love mine. Enjoy.

[84K100RT]

Ah a nice one, another K in Co. down. A very small world. We have quite a few K100 owners come to meet us from up your way, Clough, Lisburn and Newcastle and we take a run up that way in September for the North Antrim Coast.

If you feel inclined there is a gathering of K owners at Stradbally Fayre in Co. Laois for a Christmas Brunch on Tuesday 29th December, 11am to about 1pm so everyone can travel in daylight and be home for family commitments. Its 10km off the M8, J17 and head toward Carlow and its on the left as you come into Stradbally. We are expecting some of the guys down from Clough. The deal is that if weather is bad and because we don't do a ride out on that day some guys take the car along rather than miss it. We had a frost last year so some had no choice. Christmas pudding is also provided, made by myself to a good old Norn Iron recipe........my grandfather was from Co. Down.

Any other K owners around feel free to come along but just let me know so we can have your Christmas pudding in the pot!

[dakconvert]

Bought it finally. Just brought it home today, so haven't really had much time to look things over. So much to learn I suppose.

Discovered some of the dual seat mounting stuff in the storage compartment, working on locating the rest.

[Martin]

Dak welcome to the asylum from the world of OZ.
Regards Martin

[The Mighty Gryphon]

Looks like you got a nice bike.  Congrats!

Hope you aren't planning a cafe job on her.  Much  too nice for a hack job.