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Offline Sit

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Re: Trying to save a bargain K75S and learn something along the way
« Reply #50 on: September 17, 2016, 11:40:39 PM »
For the work I just followed the manuals I have and went slow. I bought some pins/bolts from eBay to help guide the gearbox back on.  They worked well for $14. Also bought a clutch tool and main seal driver from Ken Lively.  As for parts I bought most from my local shop but did get main clutch components from motobins as they were cheaper even with shipping.  The $510 in parts and tools includes a new roundel for the tail piece and k75 for the tail piece. I also replaced several rubber boots which turned out to be relatively expensive. Once test ride is done it is on to new fork seals and new front tire.
  • Portland Oregon
05 K1200LT -  Blue, 89 K100RS - Blue over white
90 K75RT Hack - Blue
92 K75S - Black -Sold, 07 R1200GS-Granite Gray-Sold, 04 R1150R-Titan Silver-Sold, 13 Ural Patrol - White - Sold

Offline Sit

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Project bike no more...........
« Reply #51 on: September 18, 2016, 07:27:23 PM »
Project no more.  It still has some things to be done to it, but it is running and carried me where I asked it to and got me back home.  Ok, it was a short test ride, but it worked as it should.
  • Portland Oregon
05 K1200LT -  Blue, 89 K100RS - Blue over white
90 K75RT Hack - Blue
92 K75S - Black -Sold, 07 R1200GS-Granite Gray-Sold, 04 R1150R-Titan Silver-Sold, 13 Ural Patrol - White - Sold

Offline Laitch

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Re: Project bike no more...........
« Reply #52 on: September 18, 2016, 07:31:26 PM »
Project no more.
Looking good! What type of exhaust is that?
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  • 1995 K75 89,000 miles

Offline Sit

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Re: Trying to save a bargain K75S and learn something along the way
« Reply #53 on: September 18, 2016, 07:38:14 PM »
Staintune, was on the bike when I bought it.
  • Portland Oregon
05 K1200LT -  Blue, 89 K100RS - Blue over white
90 K75RT Hack - Blue
92 K75S - Black -Sold, 07 R1200GS-Granite Gray-Sold, 04 R1150R-Titan Silver-Sold, 13 Ural Patrol - White - Sold

Offline Martin

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Re: Trying to save a bargain K75S and learn something along the way
« Reply #54 on: September 18, 2016, 09:47:44 PM »
Sit nice bike, do your self a favour and fit a long mudflap or coat the front of your belly pan with truck bed liner. It will stop all the stone chips.
Regards Martin.
  • North Lakes Queensland Australia
  • 1992 K75s Hybrid, Lefaux, Vespa V twin.

Offline DavidATL

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Re: Trying to save a bargain K75S and learn something along the way
« Reply #55 on: September 19, 2016, 07:43:37 AM »
looking good!

... but did get main clutch components from motobins as they were cheaper even with shipping. ...

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  • K75RT '92 w/ 28k miles (former bikes: '82 FT500, 80's GL500 Silverwing, 550 Nighthawk and FINALLY an '88 K75S) https://georgiaroads.wordpress.com including my #GA4corners route

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