Author Topic: New K75 Owner in Kyrgyzstan  (Read 21297 times)

Offline Motorhobo

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Re: New K75 Owner in Kyrgyzstan
« Reply #25 on: September 14, 2016, 06:06:44 AM »
Welcome -- no doubt you're aware you have the low-seat rather than the standard seat model...
1994/1995 K75 ABS Frankenbike: original engine 136k miles, frame from Gary Weaver (RIP), 173k miles -- Current Odometer: 198k miles
1994 K75 since 2013, 82,000 mi (19k mine) w/California Sidecar Friendship II Sidecar & Black Lab 'Miss B' - RIP

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Offline KyrgyzNomad

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Re: New K75 Owner in Kyrgyzstan
« Reply #26 on: September 14, 2016, 06:12:42 AM »
Welcome -- no doubt you're aware you have the low-seat rather than the standard seat model...

Wondered about that but hadn't looked into it. Considering I think I now own the only K75 in Kyrgyzstan, I can't be too picky. Frankly the whole thing works together pretty well visually I think, especially since I removed the windshield (never liked windshields or fairings, personal taste).
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Offline KyrgyzNomad

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Re: New K75 Owner in Kyrgyzstan
« Reply #27 on: September 17, 2016, 11:52:10 AM »
Turns out front forks are not completely toast, just the fork seals, though I still have my doubts about the springs, so ordered the progressive springs for good measure.
  • Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
  • 1990 BMW k75, 1994 Honda NX650, 2000 BMW F650, 1990 Honda NX250, 1992 Honda XL250R, 1985 IMZ Ural 650
Living in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and hanging with real nomads. If it has two wheels and burns fossil fuels I'll try riding it. www.ihn.kg.

Offline Martin

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Re: New K75 Owner in Kyrgyzstan
« Reply #28 on: September 17, 2016, 05:43:05 PM »
Because your bike is exposed to a lot of dirt and dust. I would put heavy silicon grease under your dust cap and clean and replace it a couple times a year. The grease catches the dirt and helps stop the seal lip from being chopped out. Use it in conjunction with Johnny's Seal Mate homemade ( made out of an old soda bottle) or new off Ebay.
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Offline Laitch

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Re: New K75 Owner in Kyrgyzstan
« Reply #29 on: September 17, 2016, 05:57:41 PM »
Because your bike is exposed to a lot of dirt and dust.. . .
A cheap pair of Rancho RS1952 fork boots would fend off grit too. They also look cool, and you never know while living in Kyrgyzstan and leading people through a post-apocalyptic landscape and feasting on sheep eyeballs when you might need just a dash more of coolness to close the deal.
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Offline KyrgyzNomad

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Re: New K75 Owner in Kyrgyzstan
« Reply #30 on: September 18, 2016, 06:38:01 AM »
A cheap pair of Rancho RS1952 fork boots would fend off grit too. They also look cool, and you never know while living in Kyrgyzstan and leading people through a post-apocalyptic landscape and feasting on sheep eyeballs when you might need just a dash more of coolness to close the deal.

Between my enduros and my friends with enduros I'm sure I can find a set of black fork boots around here. All my other bikes have them.

For the record, sheep eyeballs are better than ears  :lets-eat:
  • Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
  • 1990 BMW k75, 1994 Honda NX650, 2000 BMW F650, 1990 Honda NX250, 1992 Honda XL250R, 1985 IMZ Ural 650
Living in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and hanging with real nomads. If it has two wheels and burns fossil fuels I'll try riding it. www.ihn.kg.

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