BMW K bikes (Bricks)


You are not connected. Please login or register

View previous topic View next topic Go down  Message [Page 1 of 1]


1Back to top Go down   New Member Empty New Member Tue Apr 14, 2020 10:11 pm

MuDuRkKiO

MuDuRkKiO
New member
New member
Hello everybody and thank you for the add. My name is Petar. I consider myself a hardcore BMW enthusiast and recently got the moto itch more seriously than before. I started digging into BMW models and have decided on a earlier K series bike. Primarily because they're relatively inexpensive, fuel injected, have abs, aren't crazy fast, but most importantly it's got mom approval. Important for a 18yo living w/ parents. Especially since before I convinced them it was "if you get a bike you'll need to find a new place to live'" etc. Hoping to find a solid K through the forum as soon as I get my permit.

    

2Back to top Go down   New Member Empty Re: New Member Tue Apr 14, 2020 10:35 pm

Point-Seven-five

Point-Seven-five
Life time member
Life time member
Welcome Petar!  Nice K bikes are out there and with a little patience you'll find one.  At 18, I would guess that your wrenching skills are somewhat limited, so you have found your best resource for keeping your bike in top shape.

If I were you, I would look for a K75S from about 89 or 90 and later.  It will have ABS and possibly the three spoke wheels that are a lot easier to keep clean.  It's also lighter and more nimble than the larger K100's and the K75RT which is really built for crossing the country on the interstate.  Naked K75's are out there, but are usually priced a lot higher and somewhat scarce.  Body parts for them are getting pretty hard to find as well, especially radiator fairings.


__________________________________________________
Present: 1991 K100RS "Moby Brick Too"
 
Past:
1994 K75RT "Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS"
1988 K100RS SE "Special Ed"
1994 K75S "Cheetos"
1992 K100RS "Moby Brick" R.I.P.
1982 Honda FT500
1979 Honda XR185
1977 Honda XL125
1974 Honda XL125
1972 OSSA Pioneer 250
1968 Kawasaki 175
    

3Back to top Go down   New Member Empty Re: New Member Wed Apr 15, 2020 5:41 am

Arlina

Arlina
Moderator
Moderator
Welcome Petar Smile


__________________________________________________
New Member Eu-log10  K1100RS/LT - R1200RT - R1100RS - Cagiva SST 350 Ala Verde - K75LT project - K75 Schurgers - K75S - K1100RS - K75RT - K75C
    

4Back to top Go down   New Member Empty Re: New Member Wed Apr 15, 2020 6:23 am

moriarti

moriarti
Life time member
Life time member
Hi and welcome Petar,18 yr old,a young soul to the K family,that's rare.

First i would avoid the ABS models as they are problematic to say the least,
(read the threads on this site before you buy the bike) 

Secondly, THE Ks go like the wind,its how you chose to ride them.
May i wish you a safe and long riding life,in May of this yr i will be 75yrs old 
and still riding my K, thats 66 yrs of riding all thing 2wheels.ENJOY your K.
good luck and god bless


                                  Regards
                                  
                                     JOHN HENRY


__________________________________________________
1984 k100 rs red/black VIN  0004449 Now sold to Olaf
    

5Back to top Go down   New Member Empty Re: New Member Wed Apr 15, 2020 11:04 am

duck

duck
Life time member
Life time member
I'd lean slightly towards ABS. ABS or non-ABS wouldn't be a deal breaker for me if I found the right bike though.

Get 1990 or later as they have harder transmission input splines.

Get 1992 or later K75 and you  also get Showa forks.

What kind of weather do you plan to ride in? If you plan to be a fair weather rider then get a K75S. If you plan to commute or spend much time riding in the rain then get a K75RT.

Note that as a first bike Ks are topheavy, especially the K75RT.


__________________________________________________
Current stable:
86 Custom K100 (standard fairing, K75 Belly pan, Ceramic chromed engine covers, paralever)
K75 Frankenbrick (Paralever, K11 front end, hybrid ABS, K1100RS fairing, radial tires)
86 K75C Turbo w/ paralever
94 K1100RS
93 K1100LT
91 K1
93 K75S (K11 front end)
91 K75S (K1 front end)
14 Yamaha WR250R
98 Taxi Cab K1200RS
14 K1600GT
http://www.ClassicKBikes.com
    

6Back to top Go down   New Member Empty Re: New Member Wed Apr 15, 2020 3:31 pm

caveman

caveman
Life time member
Life time member
Not to be a party poopper but if you don't have any riding experience a K bike would not be what I would call a "starter bike".

How much experience do you have?

    

7Back to top Go down   New Member Empty Re: New Member Wed Apr 15, 2020 4:04 pm

Woodie

Woodie
Life time member
Life time member
"aren't crazy fast,"  so your mom's okay with 120 mph?  Very cool indeed!  Smile 


You've made a good choice in wanting a K bike.  ABS will likely get you out of some trouble.  Non ABS will teach you (hopefully) how to brake properly.  I'm still looking forward to riding my first ABS equipped bike.  It will likely also have a slipper clutch so I'm doubly excited!  These are great bikes and this is a great forum to learn motorcycling on.  


WelKome!  Woodie


__________________________________________________
New Member Logo2111
1985 K100RT  52667
1990 K75RT 6018570 (project)

"Keep your stick on the ice.  We're all in this together."  Red Green
    

8Back to top Go down   New Member Empty Re: New Member Wed Apr 15, 2020 5:13 pm

MuDuRkKiO

MuDuRkKiO
New member
New member
Thank you all for the warm welcome!

As I'm shut in currently, I'll have a lot of time to go through the forum so I can make the most educated decision when the time to buy the bike come. I daily a '90 E30 so I'm at the very least used to "quirks" due to age. 

@duck I plan to avoid rain and snow as much as possible. Its just for my commute to school (~15mi in each direction taking +-40min) and to hop down to the store. After reading a bit more posts and help from you guys I have my eyes set on a K75 but hopefully a K75S.

@caveman I have almost no experience. Drove a mini dirtbike thing twice, and my friends Yamaha R1 down the street. Imo, cars/bike purchases are emotional decisions so my party cannot be pooped. Although I do understand that rationally I should be going with a more "starter bike."

@Woodie She didn't ask what the top speed was Smile All she really wanted to know, after I carefully explained the pros of owning a moto, was that it wasn't a sport bike. I.e. its not what shes seem fly by us at 150+ on the highway.

    

9Back to top Go down   New Member Empty Re: New Member Wed Apr 15, 2020 7:31 pm

Point-Seven-five

Point-Seven-five
Life time member
Life time member
Just tell your mother that you are on a forum for these bikes where the members have children  older than she is.


__________________________________________________
Present: 1991 K100RS "Moby Brick Too"
 
Past:
1994 K75RT "Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS"
1988 K100RS SE "Special Ed"
1994 K75S "Cheetos"
1992 K100RS "Moby Brick" R.I.P.
1982 Honda FT500
1979 Honda XR185
1977 Honda XL125
1974 Honda XL125
1972 OSSA Pioneer 250
1968 Kawasaki 175
    

10Back to top Go down   New Member Empty Re: New Member Wed Apr 15, 2020 10:31 pm

duck

duck
Life time member
Life time member


__________________________________________________
Current stable:
86 Custom K100 (standard fairing, K75 Belly pan, Ceramic chromed engine covers, paralever)
K75 Frankenbrick (Paralever, K11 front end, hybrid ABS, K1100RS fairing, radial tires)
86 K75C Turbo w/ paralever
94 K1100RS
93 K1100LT
91 K1
93 K75S (K11 front end)
91 K75S (K1 front end)
14 Yamaha WR250R
98 Taxi Cab K1200RS
14 K1600GT
http://www.ClassicKBikes.com
    

11Back to top Go down   New Member Empty Re: New Member Thu Apr 16, 2020 12:23 pm

caveman

caveman
Life time member
Life time member
Excellent link Duck!

"Exercise 5
 Lane changes on multi lane roads. Next time you ride on a multi lane highway, you can practise steering technique while changing lanes. The precise steering technique gives you a precise change of direction. The goal is to achieve “straight lines” between the steering commands. This is very different from the sloppy “banana-curves” so often seen."

This will help me pass the time when I find myself on the slab, I have to admit I do some banana lane changing.


Important:
" Do you find it embarrassing to be seen practicing like this alone in a parking lot? Worried other riders may giggle and ridicule you? Well, rise above it – your goal is to become a good rider, isn’t it? Well, then you have to exercise."

I carry first aid supplies on my my bike for those that don't!

"for example a Honda CBR 600, it is quite natural to use only the front brake. If you ride a Harley-Davidson Soft-Tail, you will have to apply both front and rear for optimal retardation"

That just made me laugh!

    

12Back to top Go down   New Member Empty Re: New Member Fri Apr 17, 2020 10:49 am

Two Wheels Better

Two Wheels Better
Moderator
Moderator
MuDuRkKiO wrote:Thank you all for the warm welcome!

As I'm shut in currently, I'll have a lot of time to go through the forum so I can make the most educated decision when the time to buy the bike come. I daily a '90 E30 so I'm at the very least used to "quirks" due to age. 

@duck I plan to avoid rain and snow as much as possible. Its just for my commute to school (~15mi in each direction taking +-40min) and to hop down to the store. After reading a bit more posts and help from you guys I have my eyes set on a K75 but hopefully a K75S.

@caveman I have almost no experience. Drove a mini dirtbike thing twice, and my friends Yamaha R1 down the street. Imo, cars/bike purchases are emotional decisions so my party cannot be pooped. Although I do understand that rationally I should be going with a more "starter bike."

@Woodie She didn't ask what the top speed was Smile All she really wanted to know, after I carefully explained the pros of owning a moto, was that it wasn't a sport bike. I.e. its not what shes seem fly by us at 150+ on the highway.
Cars have steering wheels and you drive them. Bikes, you'll soon discover, are a bit different. You can't drive handlebars.
I reckon a clean, secondhand K is a perfectly acceptable starter bike, especially for a student. You get reliability, comfort, mileage (economy) & access to most spare parts even though it could be a 30-plus year old machine.
Welkome!


__________________________________________________
1977 R75/7-100, '93 K11/K12 Big Block, '95 R100 Mystic, '96 K1100RS, '98 K1200RS, '06 K1200R & '09 K1300GT. Projects: 1993 & '96 K1100RS, & 1st '98 K1200RS.
The Mystic, Big Block, 2nd K1200RS, K12R & K13 are running & ridable.
    

Sponsored content


    

View previous topic View next topic Back to top  Message [Page 1 of 1]

Similar topics

-

» New Member
» New Member
» New member
» New Member
» New Member

Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum