Used K Bikes
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Used K Bikes
I remember back in 1986 sitting on a brand new K100RT over at Pro Honda in Dartmouth. WOW! Did I ever want that bike. Felt the same about the K75S that Jim eventually bought. Unfortunately for me, at that time there was no way I could swing either of these beauties. In 1993 I became the proud owner of a low mileage 86 K100RT, joined the BMWONS club, made a bunch of life long friends, and started touring and going to rallies. Between the K100RT, the K75 I purchased from Keith, and Wayne's K75 that he lent me to go to the National in Vermont I have lots of K Bike miles under my belt.
I really appreciate the restoration work that Bert and Bruce have done to their K Bikes as well as the other club members' well maintained K Bikes. The miles and the years have not diminished the allure of the K Bike. Comfortable, quiet, dependable, decent power, decent brakes, and stately. Yeah, that the word "stately". This is what the dictionary on my Mac says: adjective, having a dignified, unhurried, and grand manner; majestic in manner and appearance.
If you are looking for a good used sport tourer you can't go wrong with an older well maintained K Bike. Don't worry about high mileage, it ain't broke in yet:-) Pay fair market value, ride and maintain it for five years and sell it for as much or more than you paid for it.
I really appreciate the restoration work that Bert and Bruce have done to their K Bikes as well as the other club members' well maintained K Bikes. The miles and the years have not diminished the allure of the K Bike. Comfortable, quiet, dependable, decent power, decent brakes, and stately. Yeah, that the word "stately". This is what the dictionary on my Mac says: adjective, having a dignified, unhurried, and grand manner; majestic in manner and appearance.
If you are looking for a good used sport tourer you can't go wrong with an older well maintained K Bike. Don't worry about high mileage, it ain't broke in yet:-) Pay fair market value, ride and maintain it for five years and sell it for as much or more than you paid for it.
Willard- Number of posts : 587
Location : Halifax
Registration date : 2008-01-22
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I can't agree more. My K75C was bought with 40,000 Km on it . I hven't done a thing to it except general maintenance and keeping it looking as berst I can.
Its a joy to ride A little high for me but I can forget this when I am on the highway.
I would certainly buy another.
Its a joy to ride A little high for me but I can forget this when I am on the highway.
I would certainly buy another.
Richard Herring- Number of posts : 5
Location : Baddeck Nova Scotia
Registration date : 2008-01-23
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where would be the best place in the area to have a 1986 k75c looked at, it is having some electrical difficulties, all easily found on kbike forums but I would like to have someone with some bmw experience to have a look at it.
chesterfieldrocker- Number of posts : 1
Location : halifax
Registration date : 2012-09-15
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chesterfieldrocker wrote:where would be the best place in the area to have a 1986 k75c looked at, it is having some electrical difficulties, all easily found on kbike forums but I would like to have someone with some bmw experience to have a look at it.
Ed Barkhouse at Pro Cycle in Dartmouth is experienced with K bikes.
Willard- Number of posts : 587
Location : Halifax
Registration date : 2008-01-22
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I have to agree with everybody but very soon I will have my K100 on the market. (If anybody is interested, please contact me)
Why do I sell it?
The BMW K bike's barn is full and in order to get the latest baby, I will have to sell one.
The new baby has just been loaded on a trailer (1 hour ago) and began its journey from Jacksonville (Florida) to Houlton (Maine).
I will ride it to Nova scotia and may even have it on time to participate to the Cabbot trail ride.
After seeing the pictures, you will understand why I am trading my reliable K100 for another one.
![Used K Bikes Dsc_0111](https://i.servimg.com/u/f31/11/71/56/74/dsc_0111.jpg)
![Used K Bikes Dsc_0112](https://i.servimg.com/u/f31/11/71/56/74/dsc_0112.jpg)
At least with this one the tires will be cheaper![Very Happy](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_biggrin.png)
Bert
Why do I sell it?
The BMW K bike's barn is full and in order to get the latest baby, I will have to sell one.
The new baby has just been loaded on a trailer (1 hour ago) and began its journey from Jacksonville (Florida) to Houlton (Maine).
I will ride it to Nova scotia and may even have it on time to participate to the Cabbot trail ride.
After seeing the pictures, you will understand why I am trading my reliable K100 for another one.
![Sad](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_sad.gif)
![Used K Bikes Dsc_0111](https://i.servimg.com/u/f31/11/71/56/74/dsc_0111.jpg)
![Used K Bikes Dsc_0112](https://i.servimg.com/u/f31/11/71/56/74/dsc_0112.jpg)
At least with this one the tires will be cheaper
![Very Happy](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_biggrin.png)
Bert
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chesterfieldrocker wrote:where would be the best place in the area to have a 1986 k75c looked at, it is having some electrical difficulties, all easily found on kbike forums but I would like to have someone with some bmw experience to have a look at it.
Send me a personal mail (PM) and I may be able to help you.
I designed an easy color diagram for the K100. It applies to the K75 too.
Click here to check the schematics
You can also register to my K100 forum. We have a lot of people owning K75 and you will get a lot of answers. (http://k100rt.aforumfree.com/)
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Nica looking rig Bert
1st- Number of posts : 366
Location : Middle Sackville
Registration date : 2008-01-04
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And speaking of K bikes for sale - there's one in New Brunswick that looks awfully familiar (although the price is quite high).
http://newbrunswick.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-touring-1989-BMW-K-Series-W0QQAdIdZ407816934
http://newbrunswick.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-touring-1989-BMW-K-Series-W0QQAdIdZ407816934
1st- Number of posts : 366
Location : Middle Sackville
Registration date : 2008-01-04
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Yesterday, I saw a metallic grey K75c in the shop at RPM cycle.
The bike needs some work, but is in good looking shape.
The bike needs some work, but is in good looking shape.
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