Hello from a Brick Newbie in Socal

[Laitch]

OTOH, as a means of redirecting my desire.... would this one make better sense?

Better sense than buying rusted junk?  Is this an episode of Black Mirror?

As Martin has indicated, there is no model K750RS. Both you and the seller should already know that. Why doesn't the seller know what he's selling? Why haven't you researched what you're buying?

To paraphrase the words of that outstanding citizen of the Great State of California, Harry Callahan:
Feeling lucky? Well, are you? 
Recall how that turned out? :giggles  Face it, pyro. You've even lost a coin toss—with yourself, no less—involving this purchase. :hehehe

Take a break is what I'd do.

[Elipten]

I meant to say thousands like $3-$4 k minimum. 

Hi miles on the K75. Keep looking


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[jakgieger]

OK..in your very first post you acknowledged an addiction.  You will fit right in here.  Just don't let your addiction lead you astray.  Spend more time looking and figuring out exactly what you want.  I personally am an experienced rider and farm/self trained mechanic.  I searched and got what I wanted (1000cc power in an SE Blue/White ).  LITERALLY, 6 MONTHS AFTER  I GOT TAKEN FOR A RIDE PRICE-WISE, AN IDENTICAL BIKE CAME UP FOR SALE 80 MILES AWAY, RUNNING AND FOR LESS MONEY :musicboohoo: .  I don't regret it, as I enjoyed the work, love the bike, got the opportunity to do my modifications, and working with my sons is priceless.

I cannot presume to know your motivations/reasoning, just be sure you are using some!  Good luck

[The Mighty Gryphon]

Don't know if you know about this search engine for Craig's list, but it gives you listings for all of the U.S.

http://www.searchcraigslist.org/

Keep an eye out on Craig's list.  While there are none listed right now, the Bay area usually has several K bikes listed at any given time.  I recall as recently as last October a listing for a green K75S that was in daily use and looked like you could ride it home with an asking price of only $1800.

If you are looking for an older "vintage" or "classic" bike, BMW is probably one of the best brands to consider.  You can go to a BMW dealer, and still get a lot of the important parts for bikes that were built back in the '60's.  Try that with a Japanese bike.  It's nice to know that between eBay and BMW I can still get almost anything I need for my 25+ year old bikes.

Don't be in a hurry.  Patience and diligence will reward you with a great find.  You are in a good part of the country to find a nice BMW.

[jakgieger]

This is a clone of my bike...help a veteran in the process!

[Laitch]

This is a clone of my bike...help a veteran in the process!

One last question, bmwpyro, before I leave you to pilot the juggernaut of your will. What's your inseam measurement?

[The Mighty Gryphon]

This is a clone of my bike...help a veteran in the process!

There is your bike!  The SE version of the RS is probably the only brick that will appreciate in value over the years.  At that price with those miles I would consider it a very decent deal.  Wish I lived closer, I would be all over it.

[bmwpyro]

Sorry couldnt respond earlier, I'm juggling work and my lunacy... sometimes the lunacy wins... most times the work wins...

So...  now i got a parts bike. i was about to say no. but then he lowered the price more.. and i caved... :dunno2: :yes
someday the coin will tell me i told you so. but i hope not to give it a chance...
 
i dont think i will be able to ride this particular brick anytime soon (months? years?). it will take time among my other afflictions to take steps to make it live again.
i will create a new post for that build. might be a while tho. we will see.

but in the meantime. i still need a bike to ride. Laitch is correct, this one i will chalk up to personal skills development. but i still need a bike to continue from the MSF.
so on with the search.

MarauderRS, I'm think I'm almost similar in case with you. or so i hope with the low mileage, i'm hoping the innards faired better than the external. we will see.

Martin. i will continue to look for a K75. i thought they were lighter than K100 but i checked. just a diff of 40lbs?

Laitch, what is black mirror? never heard of it. i googled but i guess i have to check it out sometime. but i dont have time to watch TV much lately (last few years).
         that ad is wierd. yes. but i checked the pics and he has a 75S on the front. not going by his ad... not sure if thats the normal place for that 75S tho
         inseam, i'm not sure. i think 32. but when i buy pants i get either 32 or 33. i measured close to 32 tho.

Elipten, I would like a K75 but I'm not sure i want to pay that much. but i dont know how to appreciate the value of the bike as yet.

jackgeiger, if a better deal came up. i can try to sell the bike or part it out. altho i do enjoy learning new things. and at the final price. it was cheap enough to do so.
           i feel like a child again when i was taking thing apart to see how they work... youtube just is not enough. i need to touch it...
           i do like that CL suggestion. lovely detail and color. bright. its just that i wish the price was a little less. i can do slow build but i cant spend that much at once.

TMGryphon, yes. i like the 85-95 K bike look. i'm really unsure why. specially with the cases. not much into the sport thing. i do love to camp.
           so you think i should get that SE unit like the one jack has?  after today. i might have to wait til end of month...
           if i can only win the lotto. i dont need to win big. just enough for all my family & afflictions...

jackgeiger and TMgryphon, I do love the way your bikes look on the left handside pics you have.

lastly, is responding this way ok? or do i have to put a @ sign before the name?

Thank You!
CK

[Chaos]

lastly, is responding this way ok? or do i have to put a @ sign before the name?

Thank You!
CK

No @ needed.  I don't think I've ever seen anyone respond individually to each post quite like this....makes us feel special :yes

Ya know, I sort of like your weather beaten bike.  It hasn't been chopped and cafe'd, a big plus, and all the surface corrosion is just cosmetic.  I'd want to get it running, if that's dooable then go through the brakes and all that stuff.  Maybe randomly spray different color primer on it and a couple stick on bullet holes.  K rat bikes might be the next hot hipster fad!

[Scud]

Hey - I'm also in SoCal (San Diego County, Carlsbad specifically). It's great to have a parts bike while you're working on a keeper. I started a thread a while back on a 2-into-1 K75s project. It's becoming a 3-into-1 project now - although I haven't posted anything recently, because I've been riding it while I got too-deep into a Moto Guzzi.


Here's what I paid for the three K75s:
$1,400 for a 1992 with 40,000 miles, slightly weathered but fully operational (except ABS) - this is the "keeper"
$300 for a 1991 with 180,000 miles in good cosmetic condition (garaged) but lots of mechanical problems - the is the "donor"
$500 for another 1991 with 75,000 miles. The PO couldn't get it running and it had an Ohlins shock. The bike has a few other problems; my plan is to fix and re-sell. So this one is the the "flipper"


If you want to come down and take a look at the bikes let me know. I got the "flipper" running already and it would make an easy project - I'd also be happy to entertain selling it almost-as-is (less Ohlins) if that interests you. I also have the extra parts needed to bring this bike up to snuff.

[bmwpyro]

No @ needed.  I don't think I've ever seen anyone respond individually to each post quite like this....makes us feel special :yes

Good!

Ya know, I sort of like your weather beaten bike.  It hasn't been chopped and cafe'd, a big plus, and all the surface corrosion is just cosmetic.  I'd want to get it running, if that's dooable then go through the brakes and all that stuff.  Maybe randomly spray different color primer on it and a couple stick on bullet holes.  K rat bikes might be the next hot hipster fad!

LOL. it might end up that way. learning to paint is in the list. a few bullet hole sticker can cover up the mistakes :)

[bmwpyro]

Here's what I paid for the three K75s:
$1,400 for a 1992 with 40,000 miles, slightly weathered but fully operational (except ABS) - this is the "keeper"
$300 for a 1991 with 180,000 miles in good cosmetic condition (garaged) but lots of mechanical problems - the is the "donor"
$500 for another 1991 with 75,000 miles. The PO couldn't get it running and it had an Ohlins shock. The bike has a few other problems; my plan is to fix and re-sell. So this one is the the "flipper"

If you want to come down and take a look at the bikes let me know. I got the "flipper" running already and it would make an easy project - I'd also be happy to entertain selling it almost-as-is (less Ohlins) if that interests you. I also have the extra parts needed to bring this bike up to snuff.

Sure Scud! it really boils down to how much and the overall functionality and "presentation". do you have a pic? what does it come with?
I'm about 90mi from you. on the rare days im not doing anything. i'd love a reason to go just drive...

Thank You
CK

[Scud]

Here she is. I'm still waiting for the title in my name from DMV.





I found that the fuel pump vibration damper had disintegrated in the tank. I put the tank from my Blue bike on and cleaned the injectors and installed fresh spark plugs - fired right up and rode nicely. So it just needs the tank cleaned and serviced (fuel filter, new damper, etc. - pretty easy job). It's complete and in good shape. I would put a near-new progressive shock on it (the one that's currently on my blue one). There are racks, but no bags. There are a couple broken bits, but I have spares. It's leaking oil at the bottom - I have not torn into it yet, but I think it might be as simple as an O-ring. The rear rack was broken - I found a used one and had it powdercoated gloss black.


I'll send you a private message with my e-mail and phone number.

[bmwpyro]

Took the better part of today just to figure out how to bring the bike down from the back of the pickup.

The front brakes are just not working. the right handle lever just flops. the brake tank is just full of dried black plastic-like crud.
there is good fluid in the brake caliper tho. but the line to the brake is dry dry dry.

i was trying to take it down the ramp but without the front brakes i was afraid i would have no way to stop it from rolling away... so i was hoping for a quick fix... nope.
rear brakes works. but too impossibly dangerous to handle with a rolling bike...

in the end, my wife suggested i dig holes for the rear wheels in our back yard so i could lower the tailgate height. great idea!
with that i was able to bring the tailgate maybe 12" down. but 18+" to go. still dangerous.

my machinist friend yesterday suggested using a cherry picker. which i thought too high till i dug the holes,
i had to get it from my MIL's house (where we use to live, it still lives there, the picker).
and with some effort, straps and trying to be safe. that did the trick.

i forgot to take a pic of it hanging...

next. i need a shelter for it ...

[Chaos]

leave it in 1st and use the clutch as a brake?  Or that not working either?

[bmwpyro]

leave it in 1st and use the clutch as a brake?  Or that not working either?

oh yes, Thank You for the reminder, we did try that. but i felt it was still not safe as there is not a good foothold among other things.
i was at the rear trying to stabilize it and my wife, who doesnt ride either was at the front steering it. it was kinda hard to steer. might need grease there.
she doesnt know about the clutch and wouldnt touch it since she doesnt know it... cant have her at the back end so we ended up with the picker...

CK

[Scud]

Well, better safe than sorry. Good job being cautious as you don't want to end up under a "ton of bricks."  If you come down next weekend, I can also teach you how to load/unload a bike.

[jakgieger]

Well, you have earned a motobrick :2thumbup: for persistence !  The "hole" idea is a classic.  I think you gonna fit in real nice.

It's leaking oil at the bottom - I have not torn into it yet, but I think it might be as simple as an O-ring.

If you haven't had the belly pan off, it could be as simple as the oil sight glass...

[Laitch]

Well, better safe than sorry. Good job being cautious as you don't want to end up under a "ton of bricks."  If you come down next weekend, I can also teach you how to load/unload a bike.

Approximately $70-one way rental from Carlsbad to Pasadena for a Uhaul heavy duty motorcycle trailer with a dedicated holder for the front wheel, tie-down rings and a broad, wide ramp for loading and unloading. Pick it up in Carlsbad, drop it off in Pasadena.

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[jakgieger]

Approximately $70-one way rental from Carlsbad to Pasadena for a Uhaul heavy duty motorcycle trailer

Just when the party at the asylum gets rocking, somebody always gotta inject the voice of reason! :eek:

[The Mighty Gryphon]

Damn rational adults...

[Martin]

Damn rational adults...

On this site where do you find a rational adult?  :dunno

[Scud]

If you haven't had the belly pan off, it could be as simple as the oil sight glass...

Well, it looks like CK (the OP) might come take a look this weekend. I already removed and degreased the belly pan - but have not degreased the engine yet. I'll do that and re-torque everything I can get to - it's a passive leak (continues to leak while sitting cold).


Speaking of rational adults, for the cost of a trailer rental you can be the owner of a proper ramp and straps. Then you just need a suitable step to get into and out of a truck while using the ramp. The K100 could have been backed down the ramp with a slow-release pulley secured to the front of the truck-bed and a strap around the forks. However, lowering the tailgate is always a good idea - I position the truck's rear tires in a gutter or low spot whenever possible. But I gotta start carrying a shovel and hoist.  :clap:


When your rational self has secured a truck and a ramp, your irrational self can justify bringing home all sorts of poor, neglected motorcycles that need some love...

[Laitch]

When your rational self has secured a truck and a ramp, your irrational self can justify bringing home all sorts of poor, neglected motorcycles that need some love...

In this case, it could be just the equipment needed for his burgeoning scrapyard and oil reclamation business. :giggles

[jakgieger]

STILL ROCKIN' :hehehe :hehehe :hehehe