K75 manuals

[rkasal]

Hello, I'm looking for information as to what books originally came with a 1995 K75. I purchased one with 4,815 original miles from the original owner on consignment from the dealer. The owner didn't have any of the original manuals.

I've ordered a booklet listed from the dealer that I believe to be the Rider's Manual but there apparently was another booklet that is NLA. I believe this one to be the service booklet for the stickers. The owner is a friend of the dealer's so I am confident of the bike's history, but I view ownership as being the caretaker for the people that will own it long after I'm gone and I'm sure they'll want all books available and I know I do.

So, what all booklets originally came with the bike and does anyone know where I can source them? I do have a wanted ad in the flea market but no hits yet.

Thanks in advance!

Regards,


Randy Kasal

PS I've changed the mileage figures since purchase. :brow

[Burnszilla]

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[PHMarvin]

Hi, Randy,
I have a '94 K75, virtually the same as the '95. The bike came with 2 booklets, one being the owners manual, part number 01 47 9 799 027 (list price $26, Chicago BMW's price $20.80), and the other being the Warranty Information, Service History. This second book is for US models only and does not have an 11 digit part number. It was copyright 1993 by BMW of North America and printed in USA on 09/93. The only other number is MCS-80. Remember, mine is a '94 and this book says "1994 U.S. Motorcycles" on the front. It contains the warranty info as well as the maintenance requirements for both the R and K bikes and places for the dealer maintenance stamps. In my estimation, it's nice, but you don't need it. Likewise, the price the guy is asking on e-bay is ridiculous. Check with your dealer for the owners manual and if you MUST have the maintenance book, check with one of the used parts guys. They may have one from a bike they dismantled.

[motoedde]

Hi, Randy,
I have a '94 K75, virtually the same as the '95. The bike came with 2 booklets, one being the owners manual, part number 01 47 9 799 027 (list price $26, Chicago BMW's price $20.80), and the other being the Warranty Information, Service History.

Phil,
Wouldn't you think the $20 would be better spent on a Haynes via Amazon?
I don't find the owners all that helpful in terms of reference material...

And I agree with you, the other 2 accompanying pieces are not really worth it either...

Glad to see you posting again;)

[rkasal]

Thanks all!

Regards,


Randy Kasal

[PHMarvin]

Phil,
Wouldn't you think the $20 would be better spent on a Haynes via Amazon?
I don't find the owners all that helpful in terms of reference material...

And I agree with you, the other 2 accompanying pieces are not really worth it either...

Glad to see you posting again;)

Hi, Edde,
Absolutely, I think spending the $20 on a Haynes or adding some and buying a Clymer would get you better info than buying the owners manual, especially since my owners manual says the engine has 11:1 compression and the fuel requirement is unleaded mid-grade or premium. The compression is, I believe, 10.5:1 and the fuel requirement is regular, leaded or unleaded. I did want to let Randy know the owners manual was still available from his dealer for $26 and the e-bay seller is trying to take advantage of someone who doesn't know that.

I've been posting a little. It isn't easy typing mostly with the left hand. I had the staples removed yesterday from my shoulder/arm surgery and will slowly be exercising the right arm. I'll start physical therapy on or after 11/21. I'll also have to have a letter stating I have a stainless steel rod and plate in my right arm/shoulder if I ever want to get through an airport again!

[rkasal]

Hi, Edde,
Absolutely, I think spending the $20 on a Haynes or adding some and buying a Clymer would get you better info than buying the owners manual, especially since my owners manual says the engine has 11:1 compression and the fuel requirement is unleaded mid-grade or premium. The compression is, I believe, 10.5:1 and the fuel requirement is regular, leaded or unleaded. I did want to let Randy know the owners manual was still available from his dealer for $26 and the e-bay seller is trying to take advantage of someone who doesn't know that.

I've been posting a little. It isn't easy typing mostly with the left hand. I had the staples removed yesterday from my shoulder/arm surgery and will slowly be exercising the right arm. I'll start physical therapy on or after 11/21. I'll also have to have a letter stating I have a stainless steel rod and plate in my right arm/shoulder if I ever want to get through an airport again!


I already have the Clymer's manual. I'm interested in the original booklets that would have come with the bike including the Rider's Manual. Also am interested in original sales brochures, posters, and booklets specific to the 1995 K75.

What happened to your arm? Bike accident? Yes, you'll have a convoluted time getting through the airport if you have metal in your body. I feel sorry for vets who have shrapnel or more. It's obvious where and how they got the metal and obvious that they're not a threat but they still have to sometimes strip down.

Thanks again.

Regards,


Randy Kasal

[PHMarvin]

What happened to your arm? Bike accident? Yes, you'll have a convoluted time getting through the airport if you have metal in your body. I feel sorry for vets who have shrapnel or more. It's obvious where and how they got the metal and obvious that they're not a threat but they still have to sometimes strip down.

Hi, Randy,
On June 30, I hit a deer (forest rat, hooved vermin) on my K1100LT. I'm lucky to be alive. My upper right arm was broken just down from the shoulder, along with the collarbone (plus cracked ribs, punctured lung, dislocated left thumb and road rash on both knees and elbows). The bones were not in alignment, so the orthopedic surgeon put in a pin and a plate to align them. The staples were removed last Wednesday and it's healing. I'm using it a bit, but therapy is to start the end of November. He feels that I should regain close to 100% use of the arm and shoulder.

[jstanco]

Hi Randy. Being new to a K75 this year, I went to A&S BMW motorcycles online www.ascycles.com and bought a brand new manual for mine. Only 26.00 dollars. I saw that one on ebay... ridiculous!!!! Also got a Haynes Manual. Great reading since I am not mechanically inclined.

Love my K75 but he truly is a Brick!!! He now has a name.. Frances..He has only 6900 miles on him..

Good luck
Jesse




Hello, I'm looking for information as to what books originally came with a 1995 K75. I purchased one with 4,815 original miles from the original owner on consignment from the dealer. The owner didn't have any of the original manuals.

I've ordered a booklet listed from the dealer that I believe to be the Rider's Manual but there apparently was another booklet that is NLA. I believe this one to be the service booklet for the stickers. The owner is a friend of the dealer's so I am confident of the bike's history, but I view ownership as being the caretaker for the people that will own it long after I'm gone and I'm sure they'll want all books available and I know I do.

So, what all booklets originally came with the bike and does anyone know where I can source them? I do have a wanted ad in the flea market but no hits yet.

Thanks in advance!

Regards,


Randy Kasal

PS I've changed the mileage figures since purchase. :brow

[rx35285]

I have a '92 K75S (#3570) and the owner's manual with it is dated 11.1990. I'm getting ready to change the fork oil for the first time and was confused as to why the owner's manual didn't agree with the experts on this board and the Clymer's shop manual. Mystery solved! This is a fairly glaring discrepancy (and quite a surprise), and I am looking forward to seeing how much old oil comes out of the forks.

Do you know of any other noteworthy manual discrepancies?

This is an invaluable forum for the classic K-bikes. Thank you very much to all of you who have taken the time to contribute over the years. Hate to think about what would happen if this forum disappeared.

Dave in Cedar Falls, IA

[98lee]

I have a '92 K75S (#3570) and the owner's manual with it is dated 11.1990. I'm getting ready to change the fork oil for the first time and was confused as to why the owner's manual didn't agree with the experts on this board and the Clymer's shop manual.

Do you know of any other noteworthy manual discrepancies?

Dave in Cedar Falls, IA



The newer forks (8/91 and newer) take more oil somewhere around 410cc if I remember correctly. It's listed in an appendix for newer bikes in the back of the Clymers.
The number in the back of the front suspension chapter is for the older forks (pre 8/91) and is something like 280cc I think. ????? That number probably agrees with your 1990 riders manual.


The bikes originally came with:


Owners Handbook (Riders Manual)

ABS Supplemental (If applicable)

Proof of Ownership - Service History (Filled out with original owner and VIN and all the dealers stamps for each service) Has recommended tasks and mileage/time recommendations.

Consumer Warranty Information (Year Specific)




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