K75 ABS brakes

Hugh · 11-03-2009, 09:19 PM

What was the first year ABS brakes were put on the K75. Did BMW put the log ABS on the bikes that have ABS? I am working on buying a K75 and I was curious to see how one can tell if the bike has ABS. It is a 1991 RT.

PGlaves · 11-03-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Hugh

What was the first year ABS brakes were put on the K75. Did BMW put the log ABS on the bikes that have ABS? I am working on buying a K75 and I was curious to see how one can tell if the bike has ABS. It is a 1991 RT.

ABS first appeared on the 1988 K75S.

With a '91 the easiest way to tell is to see if it has a big black cylinder on its side on each side of the bike beside the front part of the rear wheel. If it does it will also have a switch on the dash for the ABS. And it will go "kerplunk" as soon as you ride away after starting the engine and a flashing red light will go out (if the ABS works, that is).

98lee · 11-03-2009, 09:48 PM

ABS was an option. The black ABS cylinder is a little fatter than a Coke can on either side of the bike just above the passenger footpegs and should have a large red, white, or silver decal on it that says ABS as in this picture:

http://bmbikes.co.uk/photos/photophotos/k75rt(1).jpg

Hugh · 11-03-2009, 10:24 PM

Thanks for the information. I am going back to ride the K bike in a few days as we are supposed to have some 70 degree days coming up in Iowa. If the bike rides as good as I have heard I will add it to my stable. I have got a 1974 750/6 and I love to ride the bike. It has got 73M on a rides and drives like a dream. It just has a bikini fairing and corners like a dream. I have got a 08 Classic Harley but it does not have the character of the 74 Beemer. I have got a 09 Kawasaki 250 water cooled and it is a hoot to ride on the gravel roads. My wife drive a 08 street glide. I can see a real roust about when we start jumping on bikes.

roncooper · 11-04-2009, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by PGlaves

ABS first appeared on the 1988 K75S.
And it will go "kerplunk" as soon as you ride away after starting the engine and a flashing red light will go out (if the ABS works, that is).

MY 91 RT ABS works and I get no noise as I ride away. Is this a sign of a problem?

PGlaves · 11-04-2009, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by roncooper

MY 91 RT ABS works and I get no noise as I ride away. Is this a sign of a problem?

I can't say for sure if it is a problem or not. ABS I is not nearly as loud as ABS II on the self test and engagement so as long as yours works, so be it.

deilenberger · 11-04-2009, 08:39 AM

I'd always hear of the "kerchunk.." - but in two systems on two K bikes, I never heard it make the noise (full helmet and earplugs all the time.)

11-03-2009, 09:19 PM	#1
Hugh Hugh Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 18	K75 ABS brakes What was the first year ABS brakes were put on the K75. Did BMW put the log ABS on the bikes that have ABS? I am working on buying a K75 and I was curious to see how one can tell if the bike has ABS. It is a 1991 RT.

11-03-2009, 09:48 PM	#3
98lee 3 Red Bricks Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pleasanton, Ca. Posts: 959	ABS was an option. The black ABS cylinder is a little fatter than a Coke can on either side of the bike just above the passenger footpegs and should have a large red, white, or silver decal on it that says ABS as in this picture: http://bmbikes.co.uk/photos/photophotos/k75rt(1).jpg __________________ LONG MAY YOUR BRICK FLY! Ride Safe, Ride Far, Ride Often Lee Fulton 3 Marakesh Red K75Ss Mine, Hers, Spare

11-03-2009, 10:24 PM	#4
Hugh Hugh Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 18	Thanks Thanks for the information. I am going back to ride the K bike in a few days as we are supposed to have some 70 degree days coming up in Iowa. If the bike rides as good as I have heard I will add it to my stable. I have got a 1974 750/6 and I love to ride the bike. It has got 73M on a rides and drives like a dream. It just has a bikini fairing and corners like a dream. I have got a 08 Classic Harley but it does not have the character of the 74 Beemer. I have got a 09 Kawasaki 250 water cooled and it is a hoot to ride on the gravel roads. My wife drive a 08 street glide. I can see a real roust about when we start jumping on bikes.

11-04-2009, 08:39 AM	#7
deilenberger A bozo on the bus Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Spring Lake NJ, USA Posts: 3,840	I'd always hear of the "kerchunk.." - but in two systems on two K bikes, I never heard it make the noise (full helmet and earplugs all the time.) __________________ Don Eilenberger, MOA Ambassador - http://www.eilenberger.net Spring Lk Heights NJ - NJ Shore BMW Riders Ex-lotsa beemers, '07 R1200R (current ride) and some bimmers..