Ambivalent about this thread

390beretta · 12-09-2012, 07:40 PM

I'm curious about this thread because I ride a 23 year old ('88) K75 and I'm thinking about buying a '93. While the techology was advanced for its time....let's face it, these are "old" bikes. My question is: Are there folks here who would be willing to discuss these bikes, or should I look elsewhere? Thanks guys!

ArtCuisin · 12-09-2012, 08:01 PM

The thing is pre-historic so discussion about it probably belongs here.
But I had an ex-girlfriend who had one, so I don't want to talk about her, uh,
it.

She called it "The Truckster." Now, years later, I look upon IT fondly.

390beretta · 12-09-2012, 08:04 PM

Jesus Christ! With all good intentions: What the hell did you just say?

ArtCuisin · 12-09-2012, 08:16 PM

I don't want to talk about it.

390beretta · 12-09-2012, 08:18 PM

OK man! No problem here. Thanks

blaine.hale · 12-10-2012, 09:07 AM

He's being "ambivalent."

Beater · 12-11-2012, 06:47 AM

This might be the greatest start of a thread I've seen in years.

sjc56 · 12-11-2012, 07:48 AM

I had a 91 K75S for a few years,K bikes where way ahead of there time. FI, aluminum gas tank, single sided swing arm. Back tire could be removed in 5 minutes front maybe 10, enough storage under the seat for a rain suite. Cool bikes. Why did I sell mine?

ricochetrider · 12-11-2012, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beater

This might be the greatest start of a thread I've seen in years.

No shit!

wmax351 · 12-12-2012, 07:38 AM

I like em. Indestructable, nice, fairly fun, easy to work on, (relatively) cheap and extremely available parts, reliable.

Check out www.motobrick.com.

390beretta · 12-16-2012, 07:42 PM

Yep, I'd agree with everything said so far!

crazydrummerdude · 12-16-2012, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beater

This might be the greatest start of a thread I've seen in years.

390beretta · 12-21-2012, 03:26 PM

Well, since buying it approx. a year ago, I've put three new tires on it; one due to a puncture and wasn't comfortable plugging it, changed engine oil twice, final drive once, new plugs, new fuel filter, brake fluid, adjusted valves, new air filter and a few other general maintenance things. I've put 10,000 miles on it since buying it a year ago. It's let me down twice both times in my driveway; once with the aforementioned punctured front tire and the other time with a dead battery. Otherwise as reliable as a rock. My rear tire, mouinted at 49,000 miles, now is about due for a change at 59,000 + I understand bikes with a lot more horsepower eat tires at a much faster rate. (I'm running Perelli Sport Demons.)

Anyone else riding one of these great bikes? I'll try to post a pic or two next time. Also, I had a speedometer issue a few thousand miles ago, which I understand is common on older Ks, especially where it's wet. Of course I did the hardest possible fix first, with no luck; then did the simplest fix with complete success. Must be a lesson in there somewhere!

Cheers

GSAragazzi · 12-22-2012, 04:24 PM

Well, since buying it approx. a year ago, ....

You ruined the Mojo of the Threard!

390beretta · 12-23-2012, 05:07 PM

Ah Shit man! I apologize all to hell!

12-09-2012, 07:40 PM	#1
390beretta ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Oddometer: 596	Ambivalent about this thread I'm curious about this thread because I ride a 23 year old ('88) K75 and I'm thinking about buying a '93. While the techology was advanced for its time....let's face it, these are "old" bikes. My question is: Are there folks here who would be willing to discuss these bikes, or should I look elsewhere? Thanks guys!

12-10-2012, 09:07 AM	#6
blaine.hale Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga Oddometer: 2,290	He's being "ambivalent." __________________ 1974 BMW R90 /6 1968 Bultaco Matador MK3 1973 BMW R75 /5 Toaster LWB 1969 Bultaco Bandido MK2 2012 Husqvarna Terra TR650

12-11-2012, 06:47 AM	#7
Beater Scope Creep's Victim Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Decatur, GA, USA Oddometer: 2,193	This might be the greatest start of a thread I've seen in years. __________________ Fred '85 R80RT G/Sified '91 R100GS Bumblebee Airhead Zen: Ride-Maintain-Repair-Ride On.

12-11-2012, 07:48 AM	#8
sjc56 Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Broad Brook CT USA Oddometer: 818	I had a 91 K75S for a few years,K bikes where way ahead of there time. FI, aluminum gas tank, single sided swing arm. Back tire could be removed in 5 minutes front maybe 10, enough storage under the seat for a rain suite. Cool bikes. Why did I sell mine? __________________ Steve

12-22-2012, 04:24 PM	#14
GSAragazzi Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2012 Location: The Purgatory of Suburbia Oddometer: 438	Well, since buying it approx. a year ago, .... You ruined the Mojo of the Threard! __________________ "The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday"

12-09-2012, 08:01 PM	#2
ArtCuisin Adventurer Joined: Sep 2011 Oddometer: 25	The thing is pre-historic so discussion about it probably belongs here. But I had an ex-girlfriend who had one, so I don't want to talk about her, uh, it. She called it "The Truckster." Now, years later, I look upon IT fondly.

12-09-2012, 08:04 PM	#3
390beretta ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Oddometer: 596	Jesus Christ! With all good intentions: What the hell did you just say?

12-09-2012, 08:16 PM	#4
ArtCuisin Adventurer Joined: Sep 2011 Oddometer: 25	I don't want to talk about it.

12-09-2012, 08:18 PM	#5
390beretta ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Oddometer: 596	OK man! No problem here. Thanks

12-12-2012, 07:38 AM	#10
wmax351 Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2011 Location: Marin County and Berkeley, CA Oddometer: 740	I like em. Indestructable, nice, fairly fun, easy to work on, (relatively) cheap and extremely available parts, reliable. Check out www.motobrick.com.

12-16-2012, 07:42 PM	#11
390beretta ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Oddometer: 596	Yep, I'd agree with everything said so far!

12-21-2012, 03:26 PM	#13
390beretta ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Oddometer: 596	Well, since buying it approx. a year ago, I've put three new tires on it; one due to a puncture and wasn't comfortable plugging it, changed engine oil twice, final drive once, new plugs, new fuel filter, brake fluid, adjusted valves, new air filter and a few other general maintenance things. I've put 10,000 miles on it since buying it a year ago. It's let me down twice both times in my driveway; once with the aforementioned punctured front tire and the other time with a dead battery. Otherwise as reliable as a rock. My rear tire, mouinted at 49,000 miles, now is about due for a change at 59,000 + I understand bikes with a lot more horsepower eat tires at a much faster rate. (I'm running Perelli Sport Demons.) Anyone else riding one of these great bikes? I'll try to post a pic or two next time. Also, I had a speedometer issue a few thousand miles ago, which I understand is common on older Ks, especially where it's wet. Of course I did the hardest possible fix first, with no luck; then did the simplest fix with complete success. Must be a lesson in there somewhere! Cheers

12-23-2012, 05:07 PM	#15
390beretta ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Oddometer: 596	Ah Shit man! I apologize all to hell!

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