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Offline furnimoto

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just added a k-bike to the stable!
« on: September 01, 2016, 03:36:42 PM »
Hello all!

I got a 1996 k1100rs a few weeks ago as a project. I've had a few bmws, but this is my first k-bike, and my first dedicated motorcycle project. I'm a machinist by trade and pretty good at making stuff, but definitely a noob when it comes to k-bikes so I'm looking forward to joining this community. And now a brief description of the project...

Project apoKalypse:

I picked up the k1100rs in what seems to be pretty good mechanical condition, but it had been crashed/dropped on the right side and by the look of things a bit neglected. Sorry in advance to any purists who hate to see these modified, but this one is going to get pretty crazy. My plan is to make it into a wasteland scrambler/desert sled. I don't want the finished project to be cartoony or look like it was decorated to be post apocalyptic, I'm hoping that it ends up looking like a purpose built machine that would be a capable tool in a post apocalyptic wasteland. Since my forte is machining parts rather than metal fabrication, it will probably end up being more polished than mad max. So far all I've done is take the plastics off, but I'm excited to jump in and get started. I'm planning on documenting this project on youtube, here is the first/intro video:



Thanks for reading guys!



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  • Oakland, CA
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Offline TrueAce

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Re: just added a k-bike to the stable!
« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2016, 08:18:48 PM »
Welcome....be sure to take pictures as you proceed with your build. Six to eight pics per post with a brief narrative will help folks follow you. I know you have done your research, "desert scrambler" style custom K's are posted. Keep us informed as your design comes together, good luck!
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Offline jakgieger

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Re: just added a k-bike to the stable!
« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2016, 09:21:18 PM »
You will enjoy the construction/engineering/design that went into this bike.  Good luck on your project.  If the apocalypse comes (a trump presidency),  I plan to just stick with my stock rs :hehehe !  BTW do you still have the R75/5?  I started with a 1971 60/5 in a box of parts.  Sold it ten years ago, before they finally started to increase in value :dunno.  Still miss it today.
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Offline furnimoto

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Re: just added a k-bike to the stable!
« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2016, 10:49:24 PM »
Thanks TruAce, I'll be sure to start a thread in the projects section as soon as I make some more progress.

Jackgeiger- My first bike was a '71 r50/5! I do currently have the r75/5, I don't ride it as much as I should. It's better around town rather than on my daily commute, those drum brakes can be a bit sketchy in the bay area traffic, but I know I'll miss it if I sell it.
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Offline TrueAce

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Re: just added a k-bike to the stable!
« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2016, 10:53:01 PM »
That is a fine looking R75/5! But it's terrible in city traffic, so, yes, your should sell it.......how much you asking?
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Offline jakgieger

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Re: just added a k-bike to the stable!
« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2016, 11:31:01 PM »
I love the toaster.  You have a wonderful motorcycle.  Here is mine in the Rockies... :bmwsmile goodtimes
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Re: just added a k-bike to the stable!
« Reply #6 on: September 02, 2016, 12:03:49 PM »
Quote from: TrueAce on September 01, 2016, 10:53:01 PM
That is a fine looking R75/5! But it's terrible in city traffic, so, yes, your should sell it.......how much you asking?
You're the embodiment of philanthropy, Ace.
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Offline TrueAce

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Re: just added a k-bike to the stable!
« Reply #7 on: September 02, 2016, 12:07:25 PM »
Always available to lend a helping hand to a fellow biker. Had a white '71 R75/5. W/o toaster. Been looking for that bike ever since I let it go.
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Re: just added a k-bike to the stable!
« Reply #8 on: September 02, 2016, 12:13:31 PM »
Quote from: TrueAce on September 02, 2016, 12:07:25 PM
Been looking for that bike ever since I let it go.
Come on up to NH and get this one, Ace. I'll meet you there.
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Offline TrueAce

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Re: just added a k-bike to the stable!
« Reply #9 on: September 02, 2016, 04:24:13 PM »
Wow, that's it! That's my R75/5! White BMW's were used by German police, and the U.S. had not received any before Butler&Smith imported a few. Found mine in, of all places, Macon, Ga. At a Suzuki-BMW dealer. Nobody wanted white.....BMW's had to be black. The NH R75 is perfect except for price. That guy must be Max's brother or something.
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Re: just added a k-bike to the stable!
« Reply #10 on: September 02, 2016, 04:59:11 PM »
Quote from: TrueAce on September 02, 2016, 04:24:13 PM
Wow, that's it! That's my R75/5!  The NH R75 is perfect except for price.
The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of cheap price has been forgotten.Get on up there with your trailer, Ace. Neither of you are getting any younger. I'm sure accommodation in the price will be made. I'll buy you a cup of coffee and a profiterole.
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Re: just added a k-bike to the stable!
« Reply #11 on: September 02, 2016, 07:12:10 PM »
Would be tempted to take in the Fall colors in New England and picking up on a righteous R75/5, but I am caught up in a special project coming soon. Maybe the price will be inversely proportional to the depth of the snow this winter. Keep an eye on it, Brother Laitch.
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