K75S Original Litter

[98lee]

How many more of the original litter are still kicking? Anyone??

All US spec K75Ss were frame (VIN) numbered consecutively, starting with the last six #s of 150001.

The original litter from May of 1986 was 150001 thru 150325.

The last of the line was 154600 that was born in September 1994


Paul Glaves has 0019 (it figures he would have the oldest one)
36532 has 0024
Cafecubano has 0067
I have 0081
brhartw has 0106
DrPaul has 0141 (barnfind with 8k on the clock)
mgalie has 0161
ghostridery2k has 0166
dabberAT10 has 0225
35634 has 0231
Tomsljr has 0232
Ortme has 0249
Inline Triple has 0286



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[PGlaves]

Still titled in my name - being kept/ridden by our son-in-law in Iowa. I seem to have found several places to stash bikes. Another K75 resides in Kansas - occasionally ridden by our son.

[jdiaz]

My '88 S is 151561. I still have it.

My wife had two '87 K75S's, but the only VIN I have is 150859.

[ghostridery2k]

my 87 k75s is 150166:thumb

[98lee]

my 87 k75s is 150166:thumb

Original Litter! :clap :clap :clap That makes five still alive.

It was born during the first month of US spec production: May 1986!:thumb


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[GregFeeler]

Dang, my '92 is from the second batch: #153117

[rlswim]

Dang, my '92 is from the second batch: #153117

Greg, ours were in cribs next to each other. My '92 is #153118.

[GregFeeler]

Amazing!! What color is your - mine is blue.

[98lee]

Identical Twins!!
3117 and 3118 born July 1991:buds


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[rlswim]

Amazing!! What color is your - mine is blue.

Koenigsblau - Here it is near Sipapu, NM this September.

[GregFeeler]

Koenigsblau - Here it is near Sipapu, NM this September.

Yup - mine is Konenigsblau as well. Must have been blue bike day on the assembly line. I do get a lot of comments on the color. :thumb

[breyfogle]

My '88 S is 151561.

Mine is 151484, pretty close.

[jdiaz]

Mine is 151484, pretty close.

I bought mine new in May of 1989 as a leftover, about 20 minutes after I had my first job offer out of college. :laugh

[98lee]

Breyfogle:

Yours is an early 1988 model. 1484 born July 1987

I have two of its sisters from that litter!! :buds :buds 275 US spec K75Ss were built that month.

My wifes bike is 1373 born July 1987.

My spare bike is 1272 Frame tag says July 1987 but chart says June 1987. Maybe it was a long labor.

Jon:

1561 born September 1987 '88 Model



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[dlearl476]

Cut it out you guys, you're gonna start making me miss my RT.


I seem to have found several places to stash bikes. Another K75 resides in Kansas - occasionally ridden by our son.

My disease has recently progressed to the "stash-a-bike" phase. My Triumph now resides in Utah with my MC mechanic son. A quick $49 plane ride away during the heat of summer.
:thumb

A 1999 Ducati Monster 900 resides in it's former place in the garage.

My K75RT resides with a new owner in CA, who I hope is enjoying the heck out of it.

[Glofish]

I rode my 1988 K-75 to my first day on the job with Ford Motor Company nearly 19 years ago. It is my intension to ride it out my last day (hopefully 11 years from now and not sooner but,....).
The K is yonger then it's stable mate, a 1967 R-50/2, and sees much more road time then it's Grandpa. Still healthy and my first choice.

-Glofish :)

[98lee]

Does anyone have an '87 K75S (Silver wheels, Engine cover, trans, etc.) with the last 4 #s of the VIN higher than 0957? (build date 4/87)

Or an '88 K75S (Black wheels, engine covers, trans, etc.) with the VIN lower than 0958. (build date 6/87)

I believe that is when they made the change over for the model year for the K75S, but would appreciate any further info.


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[ortme]

My sweet K .
Is a K75S was build in 05 86 with VIN 0150249
She's a young May bride ?

[98lee]

ortme:

You're the sixth one to check in from the "Original Litter" of US spec K75Ss (5/87).:thumb

A few more and we'll have to have a family reunion!
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[mgalie]

# 150161 is just to my right at this moment. Marekesh Red. She's only two months younger than I.

[98lee]

# 150161 is just to my right at this moment. Marekesh Red. She's only two months younger than I.

That makes seven of the "originals" still alive.:wave

And you got the fastest color to boot. (they don't call it "arrest me red" for nothing):bolt


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[jstanco]

My 93 K75s is #154042.

I see lots of folks taking them apart and selling the parts on EBay.. The more folks take them apart the more RARE ours become, no matter what the year....

[DrPaul]

My 93 K75s is #154042.

I see lots of folks taking them apart and selling the parts on EBay.. The more folks take them apart the more RARE ours become, no matter what the year....And the more parts available for OURS!!!

Paul

[98lee]

My 93 K75s is #154042.

Born October 1992 :clap :clap


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[arthur]

mine is from 2/94, number 154417. anyone know the last number made?

[98lee]

mine is from 2/94, number 154417. anyone know the last number made?
:wave

Last US spec K75S was 154600 born 9/94:usa


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[ghostridery2k]

# 150161 is just to my right at this moment. Marekesh Red. She's only two months younger than I.

my is only 5# of.150166.color uknown.i got my as resto project.under construction at the moment.brick will fly again:thumb

[37071]

I am the 4th (3rd official) owner of an "87" K75 VIN# 6216017 after the letters. I can't find a sticker with the build date. It was first registered 5/89. Can you tell me if it is infact an 87?

[98lee]

I am the 4th (3rd official) owner of an "87" K75 VIN# 6216017 after the letters. I can't find a sticker with the build date. It was first registered 5/89. Can you tell me if it is infact an 87?

Yours is a Euro Spec (non US) 1987 K75 Basic. Born Dec. 1986.:wave


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[lostboy]

I've seen 001. It belongs to a muckety-muck at Land Rover North America and is in excellent low mileage condition except for a brake fluid stain. It's red.

[98lee]

I've seen 001. It belongs to a muckety-muck at Land Rover North America and is in excellent low mileage condition except for a brake fluid stain. It's red.

WOW!:bow
Where is Land Rover N.A.?

That is 0001, right? Not just 001?

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[lostboy]

Yes, it's 0001. I'll find out where the bike is now.

[BeemerMike]

My 1988 K75S (M. Red) is #151036. The frame tag has a small missing piece right at the build date, but I think it is "06-87". Bought it new in 1988, and plan to keep it forever. Too many good memories.

[98lee]

My 1988 K75S (M. Red) is #151036. The frame tag has a small missing piece right at the build date, but I think it is "06-87". Bought it new in 1988, and plan to keep it forever. Too many good memories.

Just checked the"hospital records". You're right. Born June 1987, first month of 1988 Model production:thumb


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[revtodd]

my k75s has a vin ending in131815. Any ideas about its origins?

[98lee]

my k75s has a vin ending in131815. Any ideas about its origins?

US Spec 1987 K75C (or T) Born October 1986. :wave


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[godzilla]

How about a K100RS ending in 41528? Can you check her birthday?

[98lee]

How about a K100RS ending in 41528? Can you check her birthday?

US Spec 1985 K100RS. Born October 1984.:wave

US Spec K100RSs started with 040001 in March 1984 and ran through
044905 in October 1988.

There was one final one made in July of 1989, #044906. (It must have been a special order for someone with some pull in BMWNA)


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[jbertarellis]

151008- living here in St. Louis. Great thread.

[mrich12000]

My bike i a 90 unit L6018558. it may be a P unit :dunno

[98lee]

151008- living here in St. Louis. Great thread.

1008 First month (I think) 1988 US Spec K75S. Born June 1987.:clap :clap

One month before two of mine.:wave


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[98lee]

My bike i a 90 unit L6018558. it may be a P unit :dunno

Euro (non US) Spec 1990 K75RT. Born March 1990.:thumb :thumb


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[mrich12000]

Thank you so much It was a toronto police demo bike :wave

[mrich12000]

Every once in a while I read something here that could be shared and this post is one of them. I Think it could be included in The next ON. Thank you for such a fine posting of BMW info. as well to the contributors thu-out this forum Thankyou.

[k75s]

I have a blue 1992 k75s born in February of 1992, 153624. Is this like a family tree? We are having an ice storm right now, and my bike is asking when are we ever going to ride again!

[41077]

Sadly I killed my first 1986 K75T back in 1990 with 91,000 miles on it. It was the first one sold in Houston through Cycle Shack. At the time of it's demise (operator error ) I already had a second one in the stable, and the insurance company paid for my third one which I bought sight unseen. Both are still alive and well, and living in the Northwet.
The sight unseen bike was advertised in the MOA flea market and I wanted to go to the Flagstaff National but didn't have the time to ride both directions, so I flew to Albuquerque New Mexico from Houston picked it up, rode to the rally and rode home.
No vin # handy as I'm at work.

[OfficerImpersonator]

The VIN on my Marrakesh Red K75S was WB1057206N0153560. Now she's moved on to a new owner, and we still keep in touch, so I bet he'd be interested in finding out the pedigree of his bike...

[98lee]

The VIN on my Marrakesh Red K75S was WB1057206N0153560. Now she's moved on to a new owner, and we still keep in touch, so I bet he'd be interested in finding out the pedigree of his bike...

1992 Marrakesh Red (Fastest Color) K75S. Born February 1992:dance


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[mrich12000]

:german

[hgantz]

I bought my '87 K75S last year. The last seven numbers of the VIN are 0150534. I guess it's an early one but obviously not in the first batch.

[98lee]

I bought my '87 K75S last year. The last seven numbers of the VIN are 0150534. I guess it's an early one but obviously not in the first batch.

534 Born September 1986. Fifth litter (month) About half way through the 1987 production of 957.:wave :german :wave


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[BMRJENSED]

My wife's '87 K75S - black - last numbers of the VIN are 150647- 64,000 miles and currently undergoing top to bottom restoration/maintenence- just now getting broken in and still going strong - took 3rd at Lima; 2nd at West Bend; ? in Gillette.....:thumb

[98lee]

647 Born November 1986 (7th month of production).:clap :clap :clap

Beautiful!


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[Gilly]

Hi guys. Original owner checking in with 150825, Colombia Silver K75S bought at Mischlers BMW in Beaver dam WI (one of the supporting dealers at the West Bend Rally). Born-on date I think is March 87, from litter #3.

The way this was described to me by the dealer, and this may just pertain to US imported bkes, is the first litter were ALL red bikes, second litter was all Black bikes, and the last litter of 1987 was all Colombia Silver, which was somewhat smaller than the first two litters (300 each of red and black and the remainder was the Colombia silver, < 200??

I am always interested in the Colombia Silver bikes, I am trying to find out if they were ALL like mine, kind of unique: No handles on the side of the tail section, just an oval plug where the top of the handle would mount to the tail, and a hole filler plug for the bottom hole, it did have the "hollows" where you would grab the handle, which I flushed out on mine (Holt BMW did the work for me), further it had the accessory solo seat straight from the factory, and no rear pegs, although it was easy to add these as it had the same side plates.

Intersted in hearing from other Colombia Silver 87 owners.

Gilly

[Gilly]

I have a few pictures of the bike brand new on the show floor and at home if anyone is interested in seeing what I'm talking about ("old" film pictures, remember those? I'd try to scan them and post, mayb neeed tech help with doing that). It was like this only a short time b4 I put on a "T" seat and rear pegs and a luggage rack.
Gilly

[98lee]

Hi guys. Original owner checking in with 150825, Colombia Silver K75S bought at Mischlers BMW in Beaver dam WI (one of the supporting dealers at the West Bend Rally). Born-on date I think is March 87, from litter #3.

The way this was described to me by the dealer, and this may just pertain to US imported bkes, is the first litter were ALL red bikes, second litter was all Black bikes, and the last litter of 1987 was all Colombia Silver, which was somewhat smaller than the first two litters (300 each of red and black and the remainder was the Colombia silver, < 200??



Gilly

0825 Born March 1987. Actually the 9th litter (month). :clap First litter was May 1986.

As far as colors go, I don't know if they were done in batches or not. Of the eight May 1986 bikes that have reported in four were Marakesh Red and four did not mention the color.:dunno

All you other early '87 S owners weigh in with your VIN and color so we can tell if the colors were produced in batches.:type


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[Dick]

Dang, my '92 is from the second batch: #153117

:nod but I don't love it any less.

'92 #153309

http://rlovingjr.smugmug.com/photos/1159740-L.jpg

[Gilly]

I misunderstood you were referring to months = litter. I am curious about the info I received, the dealer (Art Mischler) is a real straight shooter and I'm sure he didn't make it up. Could have been misinformed i suppose. But now I am curious about it. If you think about it, (or at least if I think about it), have you ever seen an 87 S that wasn't red, black or the occasional Colombia Silver?? I mean a stock painted one.
I see elsewhere you have the number of '87s as 957, which would mean if Art was right about 300 red, 300 black, and remainder are Colombia silver, that we would be seeing MORE Colombia Silver rather than LESS. Were 87s made for 9 months? maybe it is 3 months instead of 300 bikes??

Gilly

[98lee]

1987 Model Year US Spec K75S Production by Month:

All US Spec K75Ss produced during 1986 were debuted as 1987 Models.


May 1986 = 325
June 1986 = 75
July 1986 = 14
Aug 1986 = 38
Sept 1986 = 107
Oct 1986 = 77
Nov 1986 = 105

Feb 1987 = 32
Mar 1987 = 172
April 1987 = 12
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957 total

1988 Model Year production started in June 1987.


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[98lee]

:nod but I don't love it any less.

'92 #153309

http://rlovingjr.smugmug.com/photos/1159740-L.jpg


3309 Born Sept. 1991:clap :clap :clap

How could you not love such a beautiful bike?:heart

No matter what year or what color. (although Marakesh Red was the fastest):stick

I've heard Black was the meanest!

And Silver was the sleekest!


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[98lee]

I have a few pictures of the bike brand new on the show floor and at home if anyone is interested in seeing what I'm talking about ("old" film pictures, remember those? I'd try to scan them and post, mayb neeed tech help with doing that). It was like this only a short time b4 I put on a "T" seat and rear pegs and a luggage rack.
Gilly


SEND PICTURES!!! :lurk


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[Gilly]

Will try later tonight. If the files size is too big, can I email them to you??
Gilly

[Gilly]

Picture #1
Wish it were clearer or at least larger. This is 150825 on the showfloor of Mischler BMW/HD summer 1987, before I picked it up. I didn't even recognize it as a K75S at first, I was looking for a red or black bike! I have other pics that will show this better, but note this bike still has it's stock seat (solo), no rear pegs, no passenger grab handle. I am trying to determine through this thread if ALL the Colombia Silver bikes were like this or not. If you are the original owner it would help me out to know. It would be important to know if it is possible the dealer added the rear handles and pegs and a different seat before you had a chance to buy the bike or not. I could see a dealer having one like this and not being able to sell it as-is and adding these items later. OK, I have other pics to post now.
Gilly

[Gilly]

Pic #2
Here it is at home, just arrived from Mischlers with it, DAY ONE. This was in the spring off 1988, Mischlers let me make payments on it starting summer of 1987 and held it for my until Spring '88.
I took the lower fairing off to add some of that no-chip tape to the front of the "chin". I know this is when I took it as it was only like this for a very short time; no tail section "luggage" bracket yet, no saddle bag brackets, and still has the solo seat (which I still have).
OK, up above the "coves" (the crater underneath where the passenger grab handle would be) you can see above the cove it has a black block off piece for the screw holes to attach the grab handle. Sort of in front of the bottom of the cove you can see a round plug that covers the one hole to attach the bottom of the handle.
You can also notice the stock side plates without rear pegs installed, I had to buy the rear pegs!
Learning curve ahead of me at this point was pretty steep, I had the danged thing on it's side several times the first year due to errors in taking it off the center stand. Always, always get ON the bike and get it down off the stand is what I learned the hard way. I kept pulling it off the stand with the nifty handle and leaned over away from me and onto it's side. Never seemed to damage much, luckily. It was love/hate for quite awhile. At this point, I guess you can see the bike and I "understand each other", heh heh. I was often asked what I'd call the color of the bike, I'd reply "the color of SPEED!"
Gilly

[Gilly]

Pic #3
OK, this is a couple years down the road. Yours truly sporting his System 2 helmet and some Olympia glove I wish I hadn't later tried to dry out on a heater in my moms spare junk room. They were toast! But nice gloves. OK, by this time I had CC Products do the big valve job on the engine. I can tell this because it has an ugly-ass Supertrapp muffler, which looked and sounded about equally as bad. Later on I got a Lufty sewer-pipe excuse for a megaphone muffler (which I still have. PS: WHAT????). I haven't modified the tail section yet, I'll try getting a picture up of the modification next. In this pic I still have the "T" seat, which I eventually wore out and went to a Corbin. You can see the tail rack is added too. The saddle bags are what BMW had back in '87-88. I had the lids painted a Mercedes color called Blue Green, which at the time I liked as a contrasting color. Looked OK I guess. I can't remember exactly where the picture was taken, but I think in Door County, WI (north east from where the West Bend Rally was, the "thumb" of WI that sticks out into Lake Michigan).
Gilly

[Gilly]

Pic #4
Sorry I can't get this any better looking or larger. If I try to get the resolution any better the file is too large. I'm happy I am getting ANY of these pictures up, especially using a scanner to complicate things. Just a nice picture from a trip up to the Keweenaw Peninsula in Upper Michigan. Would be roughly in the area of Eagle harbor I think, just a little roadside turnoff area park. maybe some Yoopers can nail the area down better, really nice nice area to take a trip to. Looks like the bike is set up like the previous picture, has that hideous "coffee can" Supercrapp muffler on it. Sounds like a coffee can full of rocks AND angry bees.

[Gilly]

Pic #5
Here is a bigger pic, this site won't let me upload the big picture of this because it's in another thread???
http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showpost.php?p=222163&postcount=379
This is currently what the bike looks like, except I took this pic with the original solo seat on the bike. I currently have a Corbin dual canyon seat on it. You can see the (LOUD) Luftmeister pipe on it. Did I mention it's LOUD??? You can see the bit of flushing I had Holt do to it "alot" of years ago, probably 15 years or more.
Gilly

[98lee]

VERY COOL!!:lurk


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[Gilly]

The block-off parts for the grab handle, here they are in this illustration, #15 and #17:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=0572&mospid=47908&btnr=52_1016&hg=52&fg=10

This next illustration shows it a bit closer looking to what I remembering it looking like, but no part availablity evidently: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=0572&mospid=47908&btnr=52_1018&hg=52&fg=05

[98lee]

Those are still good part numbers. $6.60 ea. list for the upper caps and $1.10 list ea. for the lower buttons. Available through any dealer.


Oh, and by the way, I don't have a CAT! SERIOUSLY!!



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[Gilly]

Oh, and by the way, I don't have a CAT! SERIOUSLY!!



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Cool! You're OK in my book!
Sometime I need to rummage around my moms house (where I lived for quite awhile after I bought this bike, long story) and see if I have those parts somewhere, I do remember seeing them. I'd really almost have to get a new tail section and side plates to make it look somewhat stock again. I'm pretty happy with it as-is though.
Unless I found out it is extremely rare.
But then again, one thing I've learned is that JUST because something is rare, DOESN'T mean it's valuable, and I think that can be said for all K bikes in general.

I've always loved this color, just unusual enough to get comments. People (BMW people, anyways) don't believe it's the stock color! Which is why it'd be interesting to find out if the "color batch" story is true and just how rare this color is compared to red and black. Don't tell me I have to start going to rallies and writing down colors and VIN numbers! Of ONLY 87 S's no less!!

Gilly

[Gilly]

As an aside, has anyone EVER seen a stock-painted US spec 87 K75S in anything OTHER than red, black or Colombia Silver???? That would disprove the color-batch story right there. Wonder if anyone had an experience such as seeing the color chart for BMW cycles and requesting a particular color, and what the dealer reply would have been?? "Sorry you get what you get."????

Gilly

[mieczkow]

I've got 0882.....

Still beautiful, still running strong. This bike will outlive me.

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[98lee]

0882: 1987 US Spec K75S Born: March 1987 Montreal Blue:clap

Kidnapped: Dec. 30, 2007.:banghead

Recovered: Dec. 31, 2007.:heart

Don't ever let that baby out of your sight again!:nono


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[Gilly]

A little suspicious of the claim that it's the original color....:huh

Gilly

[jstanco]

This has probably been the best thread that I have read on here since I joined this bunch..(hasn't been a long time though) It's almost like mom's sharing the kids photo albums.. I absolutely love it.. and thanks for the info on mine. She now has a birthday to celebrate every year....

#154043 1993 K75s Mystic Red Metallic

[rkoch]

Hey Gilly, I've got a question for you. I've got a '91K75s (sorry, not original litter), and just bought a solo seat, looks to be pretty much the same as yours (BMW stock). I had the Corbin stock seat on it, bought the solo as a spare while I send my Corbin to be recovered. When I took of the Corbin off to switch out the mounting gear, I noticed that Corbin had threaded posts installed on their seats, while the BMW seat has the reverse, square M6 nuts embedded in the seat. No problem, I just put some M6 bolts in, however, the back seat hinge has me a little baffled. The Corbin had one hinge, and I can't see what secures it to the seat...another hinge part? a simple nut and bolt won't do it, looks like there's something I'm missing. BTW, nice S!

Raleigh

[98lee]

Got the following in response to brhartw posting his bikes picture on "post a photo of your K-bike:

brhartw:

Nice! Search this forum for "K75S Original Litter". What is the last 4 numbers of your VIN? That will tell when your bikes "birthday" was and which of us has your "littermates".

What state are you located in?


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Last 4 digits are 0106. You have 3. Wow. Have you ridden the K1100lt and if so, what did you think? I love the K75 but think I would like more upright and wind protection. I have barbacks mounted which put me more upright than stock. The 1100lt looks massive compared to the 75S. I'm in So Cal, Orange County area.

Thanks, Brad


106!!!! Our bikes are littermates!! Our bikes are from the "original litter" (first month of production). Your bike was built in the first two weeks of production of U.S. Spec. K75Ss. May of 1986.

My bike was 25 bikes in front of yours on the assembly line.

That makes seven from the original litter of 325 that are owned by MOA members and have responded that they are still alive.

They only made 4600 Ss through all ten years of production. I would bet that there are considerably less than 3000 left based on the frequency that I see them being parted out on e-bay.

The k1100lt has a reputation of radiating alot of heat onto your legs and some have said that that factor alone is enough to not consider it for warm climates (SoCal).

You don't need wind protection. What you need is to wear earplugs. The S windscreen is better know as a wind noise generator. It puts turbulent air right at the base of your helmet and makes it VERY noisy. It actually gets quiet when you stand up! Try the earplugs. It makes riding these bikes a true joy. You will appreciate the smoothness even more.


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[Doglips]

My wifes 1994 K75SE (Dakar Yellow) is #154467. She loves the bike, her second K75s.

[quickdraw]

Doglips

My 1994 K75S (also Dakar Yellow) Vin number is 154455. Only 12 ahead of your wifes. :wave

[scbmwrider]

My 93 is 154149 not one of the first to come to the US but it is one of the last 500.

It's interesting that from 86 until Oct 92 4070 were built then only 530 from then to Sep 94.

[98lee]

My wifes 1994 K75SE (Dakar Yellow) is #154467. She loves the bike, her second K75s.

:wave :wave :wave

4467: Born April 1994. Same month as Quickdraw's and 100 other Ss.

May only had two. June and July none. Then they finished off the 4600 US Spec K75Ss with 21 in August and 53 in September.



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[BFontaine]

I am buying a 1994 K75S and picking it up at the National in TN....how many K75S bikes will be coming?

[35634]

I am buying a 1994 K75S and picking it up at the National in TN....how many K75S bikes will be coming?
Depends. :scratch

[scbmwrider]

I am buying a 1994 K75S and picking it up at the National in TN....how many K75S bikes will be coming?

We'll be there with ours. :bar

[Doglips]

OK all you atendees, we should determine a location and time to meet for a group photo and some tire kickin' That would be a fun way to top off the rally! :buds

[98lee]

Depends. :scratch

NEVER say Depends around this group.:doh


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[mrei2007]

Have no idea where this puts me or what I am now entitled to. Hope its a flat screen TV...

[GregFeeler]

I won't be on my K75S at Johnson City, but would sure like to see a nice collection on display. If you all can pick a place and time for a meeting and display, we should be able to have some photos that could make it into the rally edition of the Owners News.

[98lee]

Have no idea where this puts me or what I am now entitled to. Hope its a flat screen TV...

#0589 A Black 1987 model US Spec K75S Born: October 1986 (sixth month of US Spec. Production)

You don't deserve another prize. Your prize is in your driveway. What a GORGEOUS bike!!!

Check out mrei2007's bike on "Post a picture of your K-bike" middle of pg 49. Looks like serious concours material.


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[mrei2007]

Yes, I know, this bike is the prize, fo sho. She's at the dealer right now having new tires put on, next week a new Wilbers shock and appropriate fork springs arrive and I'll be all set after I install them.

Thinking about Johnson City, just need to check out more details.

Thanks, I appreciate the compliments on the bike, she is a beaut...

[BFontaine]

Yes, I know, this bike is the prize, fo sho. She's at the dealer right now having new tires put on, next week a new Wilbers shock and appropriate fork springs arrive and I'll be all set after I install them.

Thinking about Johnson City, just need to check out more details.

Thanks, I appreciate the compliments on the bike, she is a beaut...

Great looking bike....is that a Corbin Gunfighter seat? If so, what does it give you for seat height?

Bev

[tomsljr]

Well it looks like I'm in: 150232. It is still starting everyday and runs like a dream. The body work is rough and I am missing the right side battery cover. I am going to try to have it all in order before Johnson City. I only live a little south of there (much nearer the Dragon and the Skyway). I would love to get in on the photo-op. And thanks for the info on the VIN's, didn't know the bike was so special!

[98lee]

Well it looks like I'm in: 150232

DING DING DING!!!:clap :clap :clap Give the man a cupie doll! ORIGINAL LITTER!!!!:deal :bow :bow :bow

# 0232 K75S Born: May 1986 (1st month of US Spec production):buds :buds :buds Marakesh Red??

35634 has #0231 So his was in the crib right next to yours!!! That makes 10 First month US Spec K75Ss on this forum.

We need to have a family reunion!:bar

If the Klassic K Kampout was on the correct coast that would work.:stick

Oh well, everyone over to my house next weekend.:bottle :lurk :kbasa :rocker


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[tomsljr]

The bike is of course the fastest color. And since we're on the subject, a good source for the original paint? I am a decent painter but need to know who can do the color. And it was a single stage and not clear coated, correct?

[scbmwrider]

If the Klassic K Kampout was on the correct coast that would work.:stick

Oh well, everyone over to my house next weekend.:bottle :lurk :kbasa :rocker


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Hey the Klassic K IS on the correct coast and being held right in the middle of great riding.

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[35634]

I'm confused....isn't Marakesh Red a bright, solid red a little on the light side? My
original litter 0231 was called 'Lava Red" I believe, a darker metallic red that quickly
faded to orange, but was drop dead gorgeous when new. (Can't read my pain code.)
The only other Lava Red K75s's I've seen were also 87's, then the 88s and later were
the brighter solid red. Congrats tomsljr on owning the S born right after mine! It is
also a daily rider, 180+k, not even close to concours but amazingly reliable & fun.

[98lee]

The bike is of course the fastest color. And since we're on the subject, a good source for the original paint? I am a decent painter but need to know who can do the color. And it was a single stage and not clear coated, correct?

The brand of paint was Glasurit (a subsidiary of BASF I believe).

IF the COLOR SCHEME number under your seat is 643 (Marakesh Red), then the Glasurit PAINT CODE is 222. Single stage.




As far as I could find , there is no listing for a "Lava Red". But I did find:


Red 1977 On (Metallic)
Scheme code:531 / 541 / 556 / 566 / 575 / 638 / 654 / 675 / 682 / 761
Paint code: 031 / 533
Used on:
Red Smoke, R65 Mono (20kw), R65RT Mono, R60/7, R75/7, R80/7, R80RT, R80TIC, R80RT Mono, R100/7, R100/7T, R100T, R100S, R100CS, R100RS Mono, R100RT Mono, R80G/S, R80ST, K100, K100RS, K100LT, K100RT, K75, K75C, K75RT, K75S, K100RS 16V, K1100RS, K1100LT,

and:

Mystic Red (Metallic)
Scheme code: 323 / 527 / 689 / 694
Paint code: 323
Used on:
R65 Mono (20kw), R80 Mono, R80RT Mono, R80GS, R80R Mystic, R100RT Mono, R100LT Mono, R100GS, R100R Mystic, R850R, R1100R, K75, K75RT, K75S, K1100LT, K1100RS


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[Gilly]

Will try to add scans of this vintage color guide, date on it is 9/85, but K75S is included?

[Gilly]

Well that's no good, here I will post links, hopefully will get a big picture then:
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_YbsV635_ofk/Sgte75WTRCI/AAAAAAAAAYw/INQgjxLtnmU/s128/bmw.jpg

And the color codes:
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_YbsV635_ofk/SgtfIBoywLI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/Q7MtbdiNLCM/s400/bmw2.jpg

[Gilly]

Let me try it this way:
http://picasaweb.google.com/DMGillitzer/DropBox?authkey=Gv1sRgCLfey-j_9qjuWQ#5335462775033610418

[98lee]

The date of that chart is prior to the manufacture of the US Spec bikes. I guess they eliminated the gray and the blue and added Marakesh Red for the release of the US bikes in May of '86.:dunno


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[Gilly]

I'm not sure either, it was what the dealer had on hand when I saw "my" K75 the first time. Wouls be interesting to know if there was a slightly later version chart. Just odd that they list the K75S. I have always heard the red referred to as Marrakesh Red also.

Gilly

[BFontaine]

OK all you atendees, we should determine a location and time to meet for a group photo and some tire kickin' That would be a fun way to top off the rally! :buds

How about trying to meet near the Beer Garden....whereever that is going to be...when is a good day/time?

Bev

[122832]

Not an "original litter", but a '93 K75S #4062 in Pearl Alpine White (10/92 Production Month?) reporting in... :)

Obtained in mid-2006 from its second owner with < 16K miles. :(
Now with > 45K miles. :)

[WESTWYND]

Just got on the post, been taking to bfontaine about the k75 seat. You might want to try sitting on a factory K75 low seat. There are quite a few of them around, had one until I changed it over to a standard. It might work for you. The seat rides right on the frame rails.

[Gilly]

If anyone would like to take a crack at resizing that color chart I would be willing to email it.

[98lee]

17758


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[98lee]

17759


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[98lee]

17761



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[98lee]

17762


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[98lee]

17763


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[98lee]

17764

That's all I have access to. Nothing for 86-87 or 93-95.
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[rhatch]

88 K75s 1069

[BFontaine]

Can anyone tell me what vin #'s belong to which year of K75S. I have been trying to create an Excel spreadsheet with this info.

Thanks, Bev:bikes

[98lee]

88 K75s 1069

#1069 from the first litter of 1988 model US Spec K75Ss. Born June 1987.:clap :clap :clap


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[98lee]

Can anyone tell me what vin #'s belong to which year of K75S. I have been trying to create an Excel spreadsheet with this info.

Thanks, Bev:bikes

From the info I have , it's hard to tell because it seems that BMW didn't consistently change over to the new model production on the same month every year. The info only matches serial # with production date, not model year.:dunno

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[BFontaine]

Were tere any 1989 K75S made? It doesn't look like many production dates around that time?

Thanks, Bev:bikes

[98lee]

At this years NorCal 49er Rally there were at least 8 K75Ss.

Unfortunately we were only able to get 4 of them together at any one time (for the Concours) as half of them were always out riding at any given time either on the poker run or running up to Tahoe for lunch or just enjoying all the great roads in the Gold Country area of the Sierras.

Two more Ss were represented there in two awesome custom bikes from Special K's out of Northridge Ca. One was using an '87S frame that he had bought from New Jersey and the other one had started as a salvaged S that he had to replace the frame on. You can eventually check out his work at: http://specialks.net/ once he finishes his website.

In all, we had 19 early K-bikes in the bike show, the most of any of the 11 classes. That's a switch!


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[Inline_Triple]

Huh, looks like my '87 falls in the original US litter.

Chalk up number 150286 as a Red k75s in here Boston MA.

Story goes, first owner purchased it in Wisconsin then I purchased it 5 years ago from the second owner in Brooklyn, NY.

[98lee]

Inline Triple from Bean Town checks in with the eleventh member of the "Original Litter". #286 a bright Marakesh Red K75S born May 1986.:clap:clap:clap

Welcome to the family!:bar


We want pictures! Either here or on the "Post a photo of your K-bike" at the top of this forum.:thumb


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[tsfountain]

Not original litter but the other end of the spectrum: 154547 - only 53 more after it.

Is this in the last litter?

1995 Arctic Silver

Just picked it up today :wave

[98lee]

4547 Born August 1994 (the very last one that month).:clap:clap:clap

The "Final Litter" 4548-4600 were born the next month (September 1994):buds



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[dabberAT10]

My k75s has 0225. So, I guess it's one of these originals.

[98lee]

My k75s has 0225. So, I guess it's one of these originals.

WOW!!! That makes twelve of the original litter checking in as MOA members.:buds:buds:buds:buds:buds:buds

0225 born May 1986. :clap:clap:clap

We want details. Color?(Marakesh Red I presume):dance Mileage? History? Where are you located?:lurk

PICTURES!!!! (in "post a photo of your K-bike " or in this thread)


WELCOME TO THE FAMILY!:bar




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[Gilly]

I would STILL insist that ALL original litter K75S's are by default red.
Second litter all black
Third litter Colombia Silver (my fave)

Gilly

[BFontaine]

I picked up my 1994 Dakar Yellow K75S at the National...154504 born April, 1994.

While there I met the 2nd owner who noticed it due to the color!!

Having trouble putting saddlebags on and off! Any hints?

Bev:dance

[98lee]

Bev,

Welcome to the family :hug. You're going to really enjoy that bike. Two of your litter mates have already checked in:

Quickdraw from Stockton, California has 154455:brad

Doglips from Ironwood , Michigan has 154467:brad

Both are Dakar Yellow and born April 1994

That litter (April 1994) had 100 bikes. I believe they were all Dakar Yellow.

The Dakar Yellow branch of the family is starting to really make their presence known.:brad:brad:brad



As far as the bags go:

1. Undo latch that holds bag to bike.
2. Pull out bottom of bag until latch JUST clears the square hole it was in.
3. Slide bag towards rear of bike until it stops (about 1").
4. Lift bag off (will take some wiggling and tongue twisting).

To install reverse above

Step 3 is the part that is not intuitive and frustrates novices.


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[1up3down]

I bought mine new in April 87 at Razee Cycles in Rhode Island. It's black # 150596, built in October 96.

I sold it in July 2002 with 45K miles on it. I made a deal with the buyer that if he ever decided to sell it, he would offer it to me first. Well 7 years later, almost to the day, he contacted me that he wanted to sell it. I bought it back from him and rode it
350 miles home this past Saturday. It still runs like a Swiss Watch, but is need of some routine maintenance and a cosmetic makeover. It now has 57K miles on it.

I've been a BMW MOA member over 20 years now, but this is my first time posting on the forum.

Here is a picture taken when the bike was new, notice that the pipes hadn't even turned blue yet!

Ken
MOA 49625

[kentuvman]

My '86S is 150772

[98lee]

I bought mine new in April 87 at Razee Cycles in Rhode Island. It's black # 150596, built in October 96.
Ken
MOA 49625

That would be an extremely rare K75S if it was built in '96!! Of course you mean 1986.:deal

What a Beautiful bike!!:thumb

Welcome back to the family.:buds:buds:buds No need telling you what great bikes these are.



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[98lee]

My '86S is 150772

150772 is a 1987 model U.S. Spec. K75S born February 1987. Why did you think '86?

What color? My guess would be Columbia Silver.

Welcome!!:bar



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[kentuvman]

The title says '86 and it is Columbia Blue. She's a sweet thang except for those pulsating front brakes. I really love riding her. A nice ride!!!

[98lee]

The title says '86 and it is Columbia Blue. She's a sweet thang except for those pulsating front brakes. I really love riding her. A nice ride!!!

Well the title is wrong. ALL U.S. spec K75Ss with the silver drivetrain were sold as 1987 models even mine that was built in May of 1986.

There were NO 1986 U.S. Spec K75Ss.

Your bike wasn't even built until February 1987, two months before the end of 1987 model production.

Someone in your DMV did a typo.

The Columbia SILVER is a bluish silver. They did not make a BLUE in 1987. The paint scheme number (on the 1"x2" tag) on the top of the rear body section under your seat should be 616.

See posts #63-66 in this thread. Those are pictures of 150825 (Gilly's old bike) built in March of 1987 (the month after yours). That is the color that they were building during that time frame. It should be the same color as your bike. Columbia Silver #616.


Post pictures, either here or at the thread at the top that says "Post a picture of your K-bike".


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[louisiana]

My 1992 K75S is a Louisiana bike that I just bought from the second owner. 20833 miles at this time. This one is 153492. The paint is Metallic Blk. I've wanted a K bike for 25 years. I was visiting London in late fall of 1984, and one evening I strolled past a BMW bike showroom and I first laid eyes on a spotlit Flying Brick. I was awestruck at the sensational lines of the K bike. Now I've made one mine.

Alf

[98lee]

3492 Born January 1992. The black ones are sooo sexy!:heart

Check out # 3309, a close cousin of your bike:hug from Sept. 1991, (Dick's Bike) on post #57 of this thread.

Welcome to the family.:clap:clap:clap

POST PICTURES!!!!

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[louisiana]

Funny, though I did attempt to post a photo. I could not get it to load. Maybe it exceeds the size?

[1up3down]

That would be an extremely rare K75S if it was built in '96!! Of course you mean 1986.:deal

What a Beautiful bike!!:thumb

Welcome back to the family.:buds:buds:buds No need telling you what great bikes these are.



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Thanks, October 1986 is the correct date of manufacture. I guess I can't believe it was that long ago.

[98lee]

Funny, though I did attempt to post a photo. I could not get it to load. Maybe it exceeds the size?

Pictures files can be no larger than 156kb.


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[kentuvman]

Here she is:

Any idea of what windshield is installed? It seems to work pretty well but I usualy wear EAR plugs on longer rides.

I'm gonna need to purchase some touch up paint. The paint number is: 616 Any suggestions on whre to buy?

[98lee]

Here she is:

Any idea of what windshield is installed? It seems to work pretty well but I usualy wear EAR plugs on longer rides.

I'm gonna need to purchase some touch up paint. The paint number is: 616 Any suggestions on whre to buy?

I believe that is a Parabellum.

The number on your bike (616) is the paint SCHEME #. The actual paint CODE for paint SCHEME #616 is Paint code #204.

I might have a line on a touch up tube. PM me with your e-mail or phone#.



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[nh7robmw]

Bev,

Welcome to the family :hug. You're going to really enjoy that bike. Two of your litter mates have already checked in:

Quickdraw from Stockton, California has 154455:brad

Doglips from Ironwood , Michigan has 154467:brad

Both are Dakar Yellow and born April 1994

That litter (April 1994) had 100 bikes. I believe they were all Dakar Yellow.

The Dakar Yellow branch of the family is starting to really make their presence known.:brad:brad:brad

Just happened to read the couple last pages of this Original Litter thread---guess I always assumed it was only about '86 K75s---so I got out my records and lo and behold, my '94 Dakar Yellow K75S is #154483! Suppose it was also born that same April along with the others.;)

Mine won't be Dakar Yellow much longer though; the tank and rear rack are now polished bare aluminum while the rest of the body panels will be sanded and prepped for a totally different color of PPG Deltron soon.

PS: Hi Beverly; Congratulations on picking up my bike's cousin at the National. You may remember contacting me a while back about a possible bags trade---hope you found some others that were the right color (or perhaps you'll get your bags painted to match?). Anyway, I do hope you managed to get your saddlebags off; once you attain the knack for doing so it's a whole lot easier thereafter.

Best regards,

[98lee]

Just happened to read the couple last pages of this Original Litter thread---guess I always assumed it was only about '86 K75s---so I got out my records and lo and behold, my '94 Dakar Yellow K75S is #154483! Suppose it was also born that same April along with the others.;)



Yep. 4483 Born April 1994. From the Yellow branch of the family tree.
;):eat:brad:hug:whistle:blah :heart:clap:buds:wave :burnout:evil:rofl :yum :beer:rocker



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[Bimmerk75s]

Ive got 153459!!! She's still kicking strong.

[98lee]

Ive got 153459!!! She's still kicking strong.

3459 the first of 32 born December 1991.:clap

Welcome to the gang!!:buds

What color??

Post a picture in "Post a photo of you K bike".


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[Bimmerk75s]

the bike is a factory blue color, i'll post a picture in the photo thread.

[98lee]

the bike is a factory blue color, i'll post a picture in the photo thread.

Beautiful bike:bow

We finally have another one of the blue branch of the family checking in.:cry :thumb :scratch:bluduh :heh :snore :huh :idea :( :uhoh :jawdrop :sick :bolt

3117 and 3118 '92Ss born July of 1991 are owned by Greg Feeler and K75Swim. (see page 1)

That color is Royal Blue Metallic. The color was used only on the 1992 models of the S.

The paint scheme code is 680 (on the tag under the seat). But I don't know the Glasurit paint Code #.



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[Bimmerk75s]

Any idea how I would go about getting some touch up paint? She's acquired a few nicks here and there that need to be touched up. Any thoughts I figure the dealer would know but would probably not be the cheapest method.

[98lee]

The touch up paint is NLA (no longer available) from BMW for our bikes. The availability dried up 2-3 years ago. The best you can hope for is a dealer with some left over old stock or someone with an old tube.

I believe this is your color:

BMW Part # 51910144544 Metallic Touch Up Pencil Set King Blue (270) NA


BMW called Royal Blue Metallic (scheme code 680) King Blue Metallic (scheme code 680) in some markets. Also called Koenigsblau in German.

The Glasurit (original paint manufacturer for BMW, now a division of BASF) paint code for these colors is 270. You might be able to get something through a Glasurit paint distributor (look on the internet).



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[ghostridery2k]

here is mine #166 still under construction.
she lives in chicago nw burbs,24k miles,
i got in few boxess and now is sporting titansilber from bmw cage
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc118/ghostridery2k/101_2004.jpg

and here how i got her
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc118/ghostridery2k/k75noengine002.jpg

new hart for it
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc118/ghostridery2k/bmwwithengine002.jpg

[MNextreme]

Not original litter but the other end of the spectrum: 154547 - only 53 more after it.

Is this in the last litter?

1995 Arctic Silver

Just picked it up today :wave

Looks like my K75S is in your litter also, only 36 bikes away from the last at # 154564. Just got it this summer. Had a good feeling about this bike, this is my first BMW. So far, so good! 23K only.

[98lee]

Looks like my K75S is in your litter also, only 36 bikes away from the last at # 154564. Just got it this summer. Had a good feeling about this bike, this is my first BMW. So far, so good! 23K only.

4564, born September 1994, is from The "Final Litter" of US Spec K75Ss.:bow

It also disproves my theory that the final batch of Ss were all Dakar Yellow.:dunno

Welcome to the family. You're going to love the bike. :heart



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[MNextreme]

Thanks. Mine is silver. Wow three K75's? Your wifee is very cool!

[BFontaine]

[QUOTE=98lee;519549]4564, born September 1994, is from The "Final Litter" of US Spec K75Ss.:bow

It also disproves my theory that the final batch of Ss were all Dakar Yellow.:dunno

Maybe only those born in April, 1994 were Dakar Yellow! :brad

Bev

[36532]

This US spec K75s lives in northwest Arkansas and is red. It also won an award at Johnson City at the bike show,

[98lee]

This US spec K75s (150024) lives in northwest Arkansas and is red. It also won an award at Johnson City at the bike show,

Wow!!! 0024 born in the first week of US spec production in May 1986 (just like mine).
That's the second oldest (after Paul Glaves's ) that have checked in. That makes 13 from the first month of production (original litter).
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Welcome to the family reunion.:bar


Let's see how many of them we can get together at Redmond.



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[lostandwandering]

Since this came up again I thought I'd add mine to the list; 150905. I bought it in November of 06. Its been a great bike. Even at 23 years old I wouldn't hesitate to take it anywhere.

[98lee]

0905 born march 1987.:german I believe that is the last month of '87 model production.

If patterns hold true, I believe your bike would be Columbia Silver. Is that true?


23 years is not old for a K75S. It's just mature.:bolt Mines only got 112,000 on it so far. Many more to follow.

Thanks for checking in. Let's see how many Ss we can get at Redmond!



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[35634]

This US spec K75s (150024) lives in northwest Arkansas and is red. It also won an award at Johnson City at the bike show,

Photos! We need photos! Mine is # 0231, (bought new) I notice your membership # is 36532, close to mine 35634. You must be reeeeaaaaaallllly old :heh

[Gilly]

Since this came up again I thought I'd add mine to the list; 150905. I bought it in November of 06. Its been a great bike. Even at 23 years old I wouldn't hesitate to take it anywhere.

This is less than 100 away from my old K75. Still (always) wondering about the question I had about the Colombia Silver S's; that is, if they all were original w/solo seat and ne grab handles like mine was. Probably never really know as it was easy to make them "like all the others".
Keep wishing I would have kept mine, although I do sort of keep in touch with the new owner, and I did ask him for "first right of refusal" if he decides to sell, so I can hope for that.
As far as riding though, a short hop on my GT usually cures the longing for it back, but in the off season, all I have are dreams of riding anyways........

Gilly

[36532]

I just sent a picture of my K75s number 150024. I have had it only 3 years and its been to the last 3 national meets. I bought it from a member who had it for sale on the MOA website. He lived in East Tennessee. This is a very fun thread to read about others bikes. Question.....do all the early K75s bikes have a rear brake reservoir that is exposed to the sunlight? thanks, and yes old hippie I am OLD.

[35634]

Question.....do all the early K75s bikes have a rear brake reservoir that is exposed to the sunlight? thanks, and yes old hippie I am OLD.

I think about 1988 the rear brake reservoir was moved up under the plastic since the sunlight degraded the plastic. There might of been a recall or at least a mod offered.

[98lee]

Question.....do all the early K75s bikes have a rear brake reservoir that is exposed to the sunlight?

According to BMW's microfiche, the rear brake reservoir was moved 4 months into the '88 model year (9/87), so the only US K75Ss to have the exposed reservoir would be the '87s and the first five or six hundred '88s. BUT, both my first month '88 (built 6/87 and my second month '88 (7/87) came with the round reservoirs under the battery cover so, I would conclude that ALL '88s had the newer reservoir.

New reservoirs are still available: 34311451863 FLUID RESERVOIR, SQUARE CORNERS - Up to 09/1987 $20.43


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[Gilly]

Of course owners could change things out to the newer stuff. On mine I had the coolant tank replaced to the kind with the bulged-out window instead of the clear tube that remained clear for only a couple years. The new style never got coudy or dirty looking and was a direct retrofit. Just for example.
Gilly

[BFontaine]

Photos! We need photos! Mine is # 0231, (bought new) I notice your membership # is 36532, close to mine 35634. You must be reeeeaaaaaallllly old :heh

I guess that I have a big problem with my membership #5791 (yeah 4 digits)

I have the 1994 Dakar Yellow 154504 name is STING II

Bev

[mieczkow]

Mine is #150882. Currently at 48k miles - has factory hard cases and I converted it to a low seat. I was told is was originally purchased new in Waycross Georgia. I think I am the third or fourth owner.

Wonderful bike! my fourth BMW (R69S, R75/5, R90 were the first three in that order) Love this one and would take it anywhere.

Would like the chance to ride an R1150R!

but k75S? :bow

[98lee]

0882 born March 1987. :buds:buds:buds

Montreal Blue? :huh Has it been repainted? :scratch What is the paint scheme code number on the tag under the seat?




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[mieczkow]

Here's the tag on the bike, Lee. What do you think?

[Gilly]

Got a picture of the whole bike, Tom?
Gilly

[98lee]

Here's the tag on the bike, Lee. What do you think?

That sticker is a BMW automotive sticker (same design as on my 635). Montrealblau was a BMW car color from 1995-2000. Code 297.

K-bike paint code stickers look like this:

21228



As far as I know, '87 US K75Ss only came in Red, Black, and Silver.

I would conclude that yours has been repainted. Not that that matters if it was done well. That is a really cool color.:thumb Very nice touch, using the BMW tag.




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[Gilly]

Makes sense to me. I would also bet that the rear handles were added in later as well. Relatively sure this bike would have been Colombia Silver.
Gilly

[mieczkow]

What you guys say makes sense - and the paint was well done, as there are no traces of any other color on the bike. The factory hard cases are also painted this color, and likewise were excellently done. Here's a picture taken on a trip up to the Blue Ridge:

[mieczkow]

Here's a better picture of the paint color. Taken on a trip up to Atlanta outside of Camilla Georgia. Montreal Blue! Not too bad.....

[glacierdan]

Dakar yellow # 154429.
And unfortunately for sale...

[98lee]

Dakar yellow # 154429.
And unfortunately for sale...

Welcome Glacierdan,:wave

Wow, that's really starting to fill out the Dakar Yellow litter:german:german:german:german:german

#154429; Born April 1994

Along with:

#4455 owned by Quickdraw from Stockton, California:wave

#4467 owned by Doglips from Ironwood, Michigan:wave

#4483 owned by Nh7robmw from Volcano, Hawaii (in process of repainting to a different color):doh

#4504 owned by BFontaine from "where they park the motorhome":wave

All from the same litter born in April of 1994 and all Dakar Yellow.:hug:wave:love:brad:groovy

Sorry to hear you are selling. Have the new owner look us up.:hide



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[nh7robmw]

Coincidentally, there's also 154442 (Dakar Yellow '94 K75S) up on ebay right now. Some fellow in NY has it at a starting bid of $5,200, BIN $5,500.

Pristine but bare bones, low-mileage example.

The auction closes in about an hour from now... #160408797588 if anyone's also curious.

[nh7robmw]

PS: GlacierDan

Your bike looks really nice and I see it has some good farkles installed. I know of someone in PA that is looking for an S so I'll give him a head's up.:thumb

[Gilly]

I like the Dakar Yelow too. If the GT were paid off.......
I still sort of hope my old bike might come my way again. Colombia Silver is still my favorite.
Was there a plain "silver" color offered? Trying to think if I saw one back in the day in silver, possibly with an unusual seat color, like a reddish color, from the factory?

Gilly

[98lee]

Was there a plain "silver" color offered? Trying to think if I saw one back in the day in silver, possibly with an unusual seat color, like a reddish color, from the factory?

Gilly

Three silvers are listed for the K75S: Columbia Silver, Brilliant Silver Metallic, and Arctic Silver Metallic.

Not sure if all of them were available in the U.S.

Here is an early (note rear brake reservoir) '88 UK spec K75S in Brilliant Silver Metallic code #623:

22248




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[98lee]

Here is a '95 non-US spec (Us spec bikes were only built through the '94 model year) K75S in Arctic Silver Metallic with the red seat:
22247



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[Gilly]

Yep, that's what I saw! Weird combo. Wonder how many had the red seat left on for more than a few years?

Gilly

[mw074]

Just came across this thread. I have 150541 10/86 and 151572 8/87. Also have 2 K75's with 131212 6/86 and 131650 9/86.

[35634]

Four old K75's ? I'm speechless :hungover

[k75s]

Never had the rear compartment under the seat off of my K75S before, discovered the "made in West Germany" stamped in the frame.

[98lee]

Just came across this thread. I have 150541 10/86 and 151572 8/87. Also have 2 K75's with 131212 6/86 and 131650 9/86.

Welcome mw074, :wave:wave:wave

What colors are your bikes?

The '87 (150541) should be Marakesh Red (643), Onyx Black Metallic (622), or Columbia Silver (616) I believe.

The '88 (151572) should be the same or possibly Brilliant Silver Metallic (623).

POST PICTURES!!!!!

What corner of the continent do your bikes reside in?



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[98lee]

Never had the rear compartment under the seat off of my K75S before, discovered the "made in West Germany" stamped in the frame.

You were expecting Japan maybe?:stick



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[rx35285]

#3570 here. '92 Marrakesh Red. It had a low seat on it when I bought it. (A must for these short legs.) S's didn't have that option, did they? It's been a great bike and I don't plan to sell it. It has only 30K miles on it and it's mostly a garage queen until the warranty on my F800ST expires.

Dave
Cedar Falls, IA

[k75s]

You were expecting Japan maybe?:stick



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Yeah, funny. I just think it should be displayed more prominently. :german

[Gilly]

The 87 is probably red but may be black, too early to be Colombia Silver.
Unsure what the colors were for the US in 88. It seems like the first run of the 'black engine bikes" were red?

Gilly

[98lee]

Unsure what the colors were for the US in 88. It seems like the first run of the 'black engine bikes" were red?

Gilly

Yeah, both my early '88Ss are Marakesh Red.




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[98lee]

153570 Born February 1992. :dance

Welcome Dave.:wave

I don't know if Ss were ever able to be ordered with a low seat from the factory, but possibly could have been a dealer installed option if the dealer and the customer agreed on how much extra to convert it.:dunno

But I don't really have a clue. Anyone know for sure???

More than likely it was converted latter in life.

Post pictures!!!!





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[rx35285]

153570 Born February 1992. :dance

Welcome Dave.:wave

I don't know if Ss were ever able to be ordered with a low seat from the factory, but possibly could have been a dealer installed option if the dealer and the customer agreed on how much extra to convert it.:dunno

But I don't really have a clue. Anyone know for sure???

More than likely it was converted latter in life.

Post pictures!!!!

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Here's #3570. I've really enjoyed getting to "know" folks on this board and I'm looking forward to meeting as many as possible at upcoming rallies. The picture software for this board is nice, too.

[98lee]

Here's #3570. I've really enjoyed getting to "know" folks on this board and I'm looking forward to meeting as many as possible at upcoming rallies. The picture software for this board is nice, too.

SWEET!!!


I love red Ss!



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[tsfountain]

Here is a '95 non-US spec (Us spec bikes were only built through the '94 model year) K75S in Arctic Silver Metallic with the red seat:
22247

This looks exactly like my 95. When you say it's non-US spec (which apparently mine is), what are the differences?

Thanks,
Tim

[98lee]

This looks exactly like my 95. When you say it's non-US spec (which apparently mine is), what are the differences?

Thanks,
Tim

Does your registration actually say '95 model? Was it first sold in 1994?

If so, I was incorrect in my earlier statement that Ss were only built for the US through the '94 model year. When your bike was built #154547 was after the summer model year change. So, I guess BMW actually made 75 bikes for the '95 model year in August and September of '94.

Yours is a US spec bike because the VIN ends in 15xxxx. Non- US-spec Ss ended in 10xxxx and 21xxxx.

A few differences that I can think of are no side reflectors and the tank not vented to the crankcase (a good thing to change on US bikes), KM instead of miles on the speedo and a headlight shutoff switch. Nothing really substantial, but BMW decided to give US-spec bikes distinct VIN # sequence.

Oh yeah, and right hand drive.:stick



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[nh7robmw]

Oh yeah, and right hand drive.:stick



That guy likes to pull our legs whenever he gets a chance...:rofl