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Offline duckytran

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Gas Cap Innovations and Aftermarket Versions for K-Bikes
« on: September 19, 2016, 04:53:08 PM »
This is from TrueAce suggestion, so I'll just get it started for fun. Add on what you've created or found on the interweb or someone's else k-bike.
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Offline duckytran

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Re: Gas Cap Innovation and Aftermarket Version for K-Bikes
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2016, 05:03:35 PM »
These were created by Z17 Customs out of Moscow where I purchased mine. They specialize in K-Bike conversion it seems.
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Offline TrueAce

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Re: Gas Cap Innovation and Aftermarket Version for K-Bikes
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2016, 05:05:19 PM »
Good move, duckyman!
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Offline duckytran

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Re: Gas Cap Innovations and Aftermarket Versions for K-Bikes
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2016, 05:18:52 PM »
Someone out of either Italy or Germany is starting a website selling very blingy BMW parts for K-Bikes and R-Bikes. Lots of Instagram posting of parts. I don't think the website is fully running yet. Are K-Bikes becoming a more popular platform to do conversions?

www.ex-motorcycle.com
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Offline TrueAce

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Re: Gas Cap Innovations and Aftermarket Versions for K-Bikes
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2016, 05:39:16 PM »
Seems many pro customizes are using K platforms, and plenty of regular guys as well. Are there more of them than non-modified K-owners? Check the Pintrest site for BMW K-Bikes, custom.........it's amazing. It would be very interesting to know how many K-Brick models are registered by State.
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Offline duckytran

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Re: Gas Cap Innovations and Aftermarket Versions for K-Bikes
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2016, 05:45:21 PM »
Quote from: TrueAce on September 19, 2016, 05:39:16 PM
Seems many pro customizes are using K platforms, and plenty of regular guys as well. Are there more of them than non-modified K-owners? Check the Pintrest site for BMW K-Bikes, custom.........it's amazing. It would be very interesting to know how many K-Brick models are registered by State.

It seems like more of the pro-level customization are being done overseas. That's prob why the majority, if not all of the aftermarket parts are sold in EU. I think the K-Bike is prob a cheap platform to use and they're in abundance.
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Re: Gas Cap Innovations and Aftermarket Versions for K-Bikes
« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2016, 06:11:37 PM »
The problem with most of these custom caps is they deform the profiteroles I carry in my tank bag for quick emergency access.
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Offline TrueAce

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Re: Gas Cap Innovations and Aftermarket Versions for K-Bikes
« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2016, 06:47:06 PM »
THAT.......is the best free product idea ever! Call QVC and HSN........we're gonna be rich!!!!
The custom design K-Brick tank bag Profiteroles Rack! THat.... is a need we can fulfill! :2thumbup:
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Re: Gas Cap Innovations and Aftermarket Versions for K-Bikes
« Reply #8 on: September 19, 2016, 07:18:05 PM »
Quote from: TrueAce on September 19, 2016, 06:47:06 PM
THat.... is a need we can fulfill! :2thumbup:
Sweet!
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Offline Brad-Man

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Re: Gas Cap Innovations and Aftermarket Versions for K-Bikes
« Reply #9 on: September 19, 2016, 08:15:04 PM »
I think that the combination of an engine that lasts forever, that puts the mass low and is different from anything else pretty much sums up the appeal of the K bikes for people that want to show their individuality.

When I was looking for a motorcycle to take my wife on - I'm 250 and she is 135 - I was looking specifically for shaft driven.

I have never had a motorcycle that weighed more than 360 lbs wet, so I was more than happy to find a good deal on my '85 K100 because it didn't look like a cruiser, had that iconoclastic engine and just looks right.

I have 2 RD 350's that serve the wild side and around town use and I certainly didn't was a full touring rig.

I will say that until I saw a pic of mine in an ad I had no idea that BMW produced these bikes, having raised a family and forgoing motorcycles until they were on their own.

I simply did not keep up with motorcycles - I devoted my dreaming and projects to cars.

Once I saw the pic I realized that it looked a lot profile-wise like the UJM's that I prefer and are starting to appear again.

So I discovered this board and that was it -  I was a goner...

As far as the gas caps go - meh...

If the don't have a lock and they really protrude I don't care for them.

I couldn't be happier.
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Offline TrueAce

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Re: Gas Cap Innovations and Aftermarket Versions for K-Bikes
« Reply #10 on: September 19, 2016, 09:58:49 PM »
Brad-Man, you been posting for a lotta times, so you know the rules say you gotta mention the topic at least once. :dunn I read the whole sentimental post three times, and couldn't find the words " Gas Cap ". :dunno
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Offline Brad-Man

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Re: Gas Cap Innovations and Aftermarket Versions for K-Bikes
« Reply #11 on: September 19, 2016, 11:40:46 PM »
My pardon TrueAce.

I was only responding to your post and others about why people seem to focus on K bikes a lot - that didn't mention gas caps either - have added to my post to stay within the guidelines.

And in return I expect you to do the same.

Let he who has not sinned cast the first stone...
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Offline TrueAce

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Re: Gas Cap Innovations and Aftermarket Versions for K-Bikes
« Reply #12 on: September 19, 2016, 11:43:46 PM »
All in good fun, Brad-Man! Keep on keepin's on.......it's all good :2thumbup:
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Offline Brad-Man

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Re: Gas Cap Innovations and Aftermarket Versions for K-Bikes
« Reply #13 on: September 20, 2016, 07:42:56 AM »
Actually DID have fun responding 'Ace!

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Offline duckytran

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Re: Gas Cap Innovations and Aftermarket Versions for K-Bikes
« Reply #14 on: September 20, 2016, 09:37:18 AM »
A little off topic, but all in good fun. Can anyone decipher what Old Man Laitch is doing in his new profile pic?

Laitch,
Are you doing a Vermont style Chuck Norris kick to your K75 lol? Perhaps you're kicking it because you ran out of Profiteroles.
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Offline TrueAce

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Re: Gas Cap Innovations and Aftermarket Versions for K-Bikes
« Reply #15 on: September 20, 2016, 11:57:05 AM »
That's the Drunk-Leg-on-Table-Disgusted-Stare-At-The-Bitch pose, see the empty bourbon bottle on the bench? :lets-eat:
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Offline The Dude

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Re: Gas Cap Innovations and Aftermarket Versions for K-Bikes
« Reply #16 on: September 20, 2016, 04:09:50 PM »
Quote from: TrueAce on September 20, 2016, 11:57:05 AM
'see the empty bourbon bottle on the bench? :lets-eat:
How many bottles of Bourbon does it take to change a rear tyre?
There's still one to go!
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Re: Gas Cap Innovations and Aftermarket Versions for K-Bikes
« Reply #17 on: September 20, 2016, 04:48:39 PM »
Quote from: The Dude on September 20, 2016, 04:09:50 PM
How many bottles of Bourbon does it take to change a rear tyre?
That's Dewar's being used as an air-freshener, a solvent, and a lubricant for bystanders off-screen. I gave up on alcohol years ago when I realized it had failed to help make me the Second-most Interesting Man in the World, and Big-Booze wouldn't refund my investment.
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Offline duckytran

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Re: Gas Cap Innovations and Aftermarket Versions for K-Bikes
« Reply #18 on: September 28, 2016, 12:16:53 PM »
Ran across this one on the K-100 Forum.

http://www.flatracer.com/#/bmw-accessories/4583973505
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Offline sj2000

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Re: Gas Cap Innovations and Aftermarket Versions for K-Bikes
« Reply #19 on: September 28, 2016, 01:44:30 PM »
User: Manuelwind is selling these.

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Offline duckytran

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Re: Gas Cap Innovations and Aftermarket Versions for K-Bikes
« Reply #20 on: September 28, 2016, 02:11:39 PM »
How much is he selling them for sj2000? I know his website is in the "coming soon" stage. I have some of his other creations posted here already.
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Offline sj2000

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Re: Gas Cap Innovations and Aftermarket Versions for K-Bikes
« Reply #21 on: September 28, 2016, 03:04:25 PM »
The price that he quoted for me, Mugello: 160 Euro, Misano $130 Euro + shipping. It is a little bit expensive but the details are awesome, last time he had the images in the facebook and showing the details, but I could not find the facebook anymore.
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Offline duckytran

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Re: Gas Cap Innovations and Aftermarket Versions for K-Bikes
« Reply #22 on: September 28, 2016, 03:10:14 PM »
That is pretty pricey indeed! He has lots of Instagram postings under @exclusivebmwparts.
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Offline duckytran

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Re: Gas Cap Innovations and Aftermarket Versions for K-Bikes
« Reply #23 on: October 03, 2016, 10:25:55 AM »
Looks like some type of partial attachment to a stock cap made of wood.
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