1987 k75

[brianhinton]

I know this will be subjective, but I am thinking about buying a 1987 K75 with 29,000 miles on it. the fuel pump has been changed, new tires and brakes, and the bike is in pristine condition with original manual and Clymer shop manual. Any thoughts on this bike would be appreciated.:thumb

[nh7robmw]

Sounds like a winner according to your brief description; 'pristine' says it all:dance

If you can get the VIN and post the last several digits here 98Lee will soon respond with the bike's "date of birth" if that's of any interest to you. (Lee has some of the first K75s from the 'Original Litter').

Lots of knowledgeable folks here so ask away any questions you might have.

Not to discourage you but be aware that many early K bikes had odometer errors due to faulty connections inside the instrument cluster.

But it sounds like the bike has been taken care of so that low mileage may very well be original, indeed. Any regular service records available just to make sure?

Good luck with your potential purchase and do post some pictures if and when you can...:thumb

[41077]

I've owned 3 86 k75 T models (crash/totaled the first one) still ride the 2nd and 3rd.
I've only done basic maintance including spline lube and they both run great.
Which model are you refering to C or S? (T was only produced in 86 but also sold as 87)

[Gilly]

I sold the 87 K75S I bought new just over a year ago. I put 93,000 on it. Still miss it. It was a really good bike for me. Yes I would recommend it highly.

Gilly

[35634]

I think the Haynes manual is superior to the Clymer. Any bike maintained with
a Clymer manual is a piece of junk and should be scrapped. Let me know where
this abomination of a motorcycle is and I will see that it is properly disposed of ! :laugh

[SheRidesABeemer]

Don't buy it! It will change your life and make you wonder what life was like before it. Don't do it. Run. (and send me the sellers number so I can call) :whistle

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2659/3761426513_b5384649e4.jpg

[37071]

I am riding a 87 K75. It has just passed 130K km (80k mi) I expect to replace it when it hits 500K km. I have riden other models but prefer the K75.

[brianhinton]

Thanks for the info guys, but I'll keep the location of the bike to myself. lol:laugh Here's a pic of the bike and I think it is just called a K75. It could be a T possibly.

[Crow18]

Oh, that is pretty.

I'd echo nh7robmw's comment about the instrument cluster. The guy I bought mine from was up front about the fact that the indicated mileage was not accurate, and my speedometer goes off into space pretty regularly. But it was far from a deal-killer for me, and it shouldn't be one for you.

As you can see, SheRidesABeemer has had no trouble getting credit for her travel miles.

[PGlaves]

That bike shall hereafter be known as New Smokey. I put 370,000 miles on it's twin brother, Old Smokey, before it was destroyed by a minivan.

[98lee]

That is a K75T. The last 6 numbers of the VIN should be between 131000 and 132300.
It's not the mileage that is important,it's the condition. From the picture that one looks very nice.



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[PHMarvin]

Hi, Brian,
What a POS! Look at it. It has drum brakes, old Sachs front end (not Marzocchi or Showa), aluminum colored drivetrain, no heated grips. Ok, it does have bags. There are several on the List who would be happy to talk you out of buying such a POS, if only you would tell them where it is! Best wishes!

[Gilly]

I always like the non-painted aluminum. I don't understand guys who paint the driveline/engine black (just because BMW did in 88). Looks classy in natural aluminum.
I think BMW did it because it's easier to maintain.
Gilly

[nh7robmw]

Thanks for the info guys, but I'll keep the location of the bike to myself. lol:laugh Here's a pic of the bike and I think it is just called a K75. It could be a T possibly.

Quit teasing us, just buy it!:thumb:thumb:thumb:thumb:thumb

[glenpietrzyk]

I've got a 88 K75 with ~58k miles on it and it runs great...that one looks like a great buy, esp with the cases (assuming they come with) and the aftermarket seat.

If you wouldn't mind disclosing- how much are they asking for it?

[brianhinton]

It's coming home with me tomorrow!:thumb And as far as price, it is a tad under 3K. I am excited for a nice riding weekend

[kentuvman]

Post some pics when you bring her home - she looks beautiful!

Mine just got new front rotors yesterday :dance

Finally - no pulsing!!! More later

[nh7robmw]

Congratulations to you both!

So what kind of rotors did you go with, kentuvman? EBC or OEM or?

[kentuvman]

EBC's - a world of difference and I'm talking GINORMOUS. Everyone who said this was the fix is 100 percent right. Some great minds contained in this forum.

Bike is now a pleasure to "stop" safely. The pulsing was driving me nuts, not to mention the shuttering at high speed stops.

Will post pics later today.

[brianhinton]

I would like to see also

[brianhinton]

Got the tag this morning. Went to pick it up last night and it started pouring. Fifty miles in the pouring rain.....what a great firt ride!!!

[univibe88]

Congrats on the bike. She's a beauty. I picked up an '87 K75C this past spring with 32k miles on it. It's been a fun summer!