Author Topic: New purchase in Austin TX  (Read 7670 times)

Offline toddlmr

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New purchase in Austin TX
« on: December 13, 2015, 02:55:34 PM »
Hey everybody! I am coming from a Buell Uly that had a blown motor. I really love these K bikes. I am currently looking for my first. I will have lots of questions!
Thanks
Todd
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  • 1985

Offline The Mighty Gryphon

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Re: New purchase in Austin TX
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2015, 11:08:54 PM »
welcome, Todd.  You've come to the right place.  Seems to be a lot of nice K's down your way.
  • 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 toddlmr

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Re: New purchase in Austin TX
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2015, 05:02:51 AM »
There may be. Although I don't see many! Thanks!
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Offline Laitch

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Re: New purchase in Austin TX
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2015, 05:54:40 AM »
Welcome, Todd.

There are several K-bikes on the Austin Craigslist. I like this one. All it needs is a fairing, so it says. Low miles! Could be only because it's been missing a little TLC, maybe some paint or a few trifling parts. You'll get an education in motorcycle mechanics and consumer awareness for one low price! :yikes:
http://austin.craigslist.org/mcy/5348294389.html
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Offline Scott_

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Re: New purchase in Austin TX
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2015, 06:49:34 AM »
Here's some helpful reading information to soak up to help your task while looking....

http://www.verrill.com/moto/kbikebuyingguide.shtml
http://www.verrill.com/moto/newkbike.shtml
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Offline kenray

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Re: New purchase in Austin TX
« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2015, 09:52:46 AM »
Welcome, I live in the west Houston area. Looks like there are some nice k bikes in the Austin, San Antone area. Check out the BMW motorycle club in Austin. Kenray in Katy Tx.
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Offline Elipten

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Re: New purchase in Austin TX
« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2015, 09:52:51 PM »
I am in San Antonio.  North side so not to far from Austin.  If need help let me know.
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Offline Brad-Man

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Re: New purchase in Austin TX
« Reply #7 on: December 15, 2015, 08:41:55 AM »
 Welcome.  I used to live in Austin and Round Rock.

A great area to be riding!
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Offline toddlmr

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Re: New purchase in Austin TX
« Reply #8 on: December 15, 2015, 08:42:35 AM »
Welcome.  I used to live in Austin and Round Rock.

A great area to be riding!
I'm in Leander!
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  • 1985

Offline toddlmr

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Re: New purchase in Austin TX
« Reply #9 on: December 15, 2015, 08:43:00 AM »
I am in San Antonio.  North side so not to far from Austin.  If need help let me know.
Thanks I may need to take u up on that.
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  • 1985

Offline toddlmr

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Re: New purchase in Austin TX
« Reply #10 on: December 15, 2015, 08:43:28 AM »
I will post a pic. Getting bike next Saturday.
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  • 1985

Offline kris

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Re: New purchase in Austin TX
« Reply #11 on: December 15, 2015, 08:45:38 AM »
Ok, so I don't live in Texas but my brick is from Dallas!
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  • 1986 K100RT (Heinz) 2004 Kawasaki Concours (Eddy) 2007 Moto Guzzi Breva 1100 (Linda) Previous: 1968 Honda CD175 1973 Kawasaki S2350 1975 Honda CB550K
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Offline The Mighty Gryphon

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Re: New purchase in Austin TX
« Reply #12 on: December 15, 2015, 08:48:54 AM »
Hey! Small world, one of my bricks is from the Big D, too.
  • 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 toddlmr

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Re: New purchase in Austin TX
« Reply #13 on: December 15, 2015, 08:52:37 AM »
Hey! Small world, one of my bricks is from the Big D, too.
Mine is from Illinois.
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  • 1985

Offline The Mighty Gryphon

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Re: New purchase in Austin TX
« Reply #14 on: December 15, 2015, 09:10:11 AM »
Man! These bricks get around.  My Texas brick started out in Minnesota, did some time in Illinois, headed to Florida for a while, went to Texas for a couple years, and now is in New York.
  • 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 kris

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Re: New purchase in Austin TX
« Reply #15 on: December 15, 2015, 09:17:17 AM »
And you haven't even mentioned her birthplace of Spandau!! My girl went from Dallas to Raleigh and then to Trenton, Ontario. There she sat for 9 years in a garage...sad story before being lovingly revived and coming to the Hammer....where I hope she'll be for a long time.
  • In The Hammer!! Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • 1986 K100RT (Heinz) 2004 Kawasaki Concours (Eddy) 2007 Moto Guzzi Breva 1100 (Linda) Previous: 1968 Honda CD175 1973 Kawasaki S2350 1975 Honda CB550K
"I got bike fever bad!!"

Offline toddlmr

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Re: New purchase in Austin TX
« Reply #16 on: January 08, 2016, 08:59:29 PM »
Posted my build under projects.
  • austin, tx
  • 1985

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