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Offline K1300S

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Hello from Alexandria, VA
« on: October 18, 2015, 08:21:56 AM »
Hi Y'all!

been Lurkin' and Searchin' and Learnin' on here for a while, but finally pulled the trigger on a 94 K75s found locally.




I rode Yamaha's a long time ago, and have been building and racing BMW autos for many years.  This is my first Beemer after dozens of Bimmers.  Looking forward to the ride!

Marshall

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Re: Hello from Alexandria, VA
« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2015, 08:28:46 AM »
Beautiful bike!  My '93 is a daily commuter.

Welcome from Yorktown Virginia.
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Offline Tuco

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Re: Hello from Alexandria, VA
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2015, 08:45:34 AM »
Very nice!
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Offline Scud

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Re: Hello from Alexandria, VA
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2015, 10:05:23 AM »
Sweet.  How many miles on that beauty?  I like the seat - who makes that?
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Offline K1300S

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Re: Hello from Alexandria, VA
« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2015, 04:45:06 PM »
about 35k miles.

seat is a Corbin "rumble seat".  flip up back rest.







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Offline drut

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Re: Hello from Alexandria, VA
« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2015, 04:48:16 PM »
Hello & welcome.Lovely bike!
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Offline motodude

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Re: Hello from Alexandria, VA
« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2015, 07:30:46 PM »
Beautiful bike!

Now, I have a dumb question that maybe someone can answer.  Are there two types of 3-spoke wheels?  My understanding was that the 3-spoke wheels require the later style of center stand.  But, this bike has 3-spokes and the older style of center stand.

Is there a narrower type of 3-spoke wheel?

Thanks,
Tom
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Offline The Mighty Gryphon

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Re: Hello from Alexandria, VA
« Reply #7 on: October 18, 2015, 07:38:26 PM »
The K75S has a different size three spoke that is narrower and a larger diameter from those found on the 16V engine bikes. 
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Offline Laitch

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Re: Hello from Alexandria, VA
« Reply #8 on: October 18, 2015, 09:29:29 PM »
My left-side case has a scuff in exactly the same place as on your right-side case. It happened after it was launched off its rack when I hit a field of potholes on a back road. In my rearview mirror I watched it arc gracefully through the air then bounce like a soccer ball across the road and into a roadside ditch. I put it back on the bike with no problem.

Inventory your case supply soon if your bike bangs over a pothole. Put your return address on the back side of the case to have a chance for its return if it parts ways with you while you're preoccupied with keeping the bike on line and don't notice it's missing.
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Offline K1300S

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Re: Hello from Alexandria, VA
« Reply #9 on: October 18, 2015, 10:03:43 PM »
Quote from: motodude on October 18, 2015, 07:30:46 PM
  My understanding was that the 3-spoke wheels require the later style of center stand.  But, this bike has 3-spokes and the older style of center stand.

Is there a narrower type of 3-spoke wheel?

Thanks,
Tom

interesting.  learnin' new stuff with every post!
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Offline K1300S

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Re: Hello from Alexandria, VA
« Reply #10 on: October 18, 2015, 10:05:24 PM »
Quote from: Laitch on October 18, 2015, 09:29:29 PM
My left-side case has a scuff in exactly the same place as on your right-side case. It happened after it was launched off its rack when I hit a field of potholes on a back road. In my rearview mirror I watched it arc gracefully through the air then bounce like a soccer ball across the road and into a roadside ditch. I put it back on the bike with no problem.

Inventory your case supply soon if your bike bangs over a pothole. Put your return address on the back side of the case to have a chance for its return if it parts ways with you while you're preoccupied with keeping the bike on line and don't notice it's missing.

good eye!  i have no idea how that scuff got there, but think i have a good clue now....
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Offline Tuco

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Re: Hello from Alexandria, VA
« Reply #11 on: October 18, 2015, 10:17:32 PM »
Nice bike!
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Offline HYPERR

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Re: Hello from Alexandria, VA
« Reply #12 on: October 19, 2015, 10:14:19 PM »
Beautiful bike!  Looks pristine!  BTW, I thought all K75Ss came with the rear rack...
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Offline K1300S

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Re: Hello from Alexandria, VA
« Reply #13 on: October 19, 2015, 10:36:33 PM »
Quote from: HYPERR on October 19, 2015, 10:14:19 PM
Beautiful bike!  Looks pristine!  BTW, I thought all K75Ss came with the rear rack...

thanks.  pretty sure they all didn't have rear racks.....my brother's k75s doesn't have one either..




yes, we have always had a problem with matching toys.....;-)
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Offline koapono

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Re: Hello from Alexandria, VA
« Reply #14 on: October 20, 2015, 06:30:23 AM »
welcome aboard, very nice looking bike.
aren't we having some lovely riding weather here in virginny!
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