custom K75 or not worth it?

bergermeister · 01-25-2013, 09:41 AM

So I have an early to mid 80's K75 available to me for free. It has not been run in many years, so needs much work. On the plus side, it's free, the tank and other plastic has all been newly painted, and I think it really only needs an oil change and a new fuel pump to get going.

I've never really considered them as attractive as the R bikes, so my interest is low unless I can customize it. I wouldn't mind doing something like this, depending on cost:

http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2012/10...-number-3.html

I've always liked custom bikes with the black snowflake wheels for some reason, like this:

http://garagecompany.com/

so, I'm torn. what kind of money do you think it would take to do something like the first pic with the K? Is it even worth it?

Thanks for your thoughts!

uraberg · 01-25-2013, 09:44 AM

special K!

It's free. Of course it is worth it.

bergermeister · 01-25-2013, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uraberg

special K!

It's free. Of course it is worth it.

that was my first instinct also, but I could easily spend more to get it running than it is worth...

Prmurat · 01-25-2013, 01:33 PM

I know a guy in San Francisco who is turning one in a K75GS with a CR500 fork etc. So everything is possible!!!

mwood7800 · 01-25-2013, 01:37 PM

If miles are not past 75000 it's worth 2000$. You can put a 40 dollar mustang pump in it. If your close to fl I will give you 1500$

bergermeister · 01-25-2013, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prmurat

I know a guy in San Francisco who is turning one in a K75GS with a CR500 fork etc. So everything is possible!!!

wow, that sounds up my alley. ping me for email if you think he'd give me some advice.

bergermeister · 01-25-2013, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwood7800

If miles are not past 75000 it's worth 2000$. You can put a 40 dollar mustang pump in it. If your close to fl I will give you 1500$

miles are about 25k I believe. I'm in CA, so not close.

Can you tell me more about the fuel pump? I'd like to give it a go for $40 and hope the injectors are good.

Prmurat · 01-26-2013, 08:14 AM

The guy I know is Jason Wallace in San Francisco, he is on FB and here is the pic of the K75 with the CR fork (dunno bout the wheel).

One Less Harley · 01-26-2013, 08:46 AM

put some street tires on it and use is as a canyon carver.

C Squared · 01-26-2013, 10:06 AM

Totally worth it. That could be done with parts lots of guys have hanging around.

I have a CBR1000 front fork st up on my 85 K100RS with a 17" F2? wheel. That 17" really makes it turn in better.
Also a 2001 R1100 Rear Wheel. (a bit fatter)
And... Turbo....

Looks like this.

bergermeister · 01-28-2013, 11:00 AM

hmmmm...

http://bikerscafeblog.com/2012/08/27/bmw-k75-tatanka/

Pezz_gs · 01-30-2013, 02:26 AM

Great Bike the Tripple

The one below is not mine, just do a google image search for K75GS

01-25-2013, 09:41 AM	#1
bergermeister ^OP housin' Joined: Jan 2006 Location: oc, ca Oddometer: 1,634	custom K75 or not worth it? So I have an early to mid 80's K75 available to me for free. It has not been run in many years, so needs much work. On the plus side, it's free, the tank and other plastic has all been newly painted, and I think it really only needs an oil change and a new fuel pump to get going. I've never really considered them as attractive as the R bikes, so my interest is low unless I can customize it. I wouldn't mind doing something like this, depending on cost: http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2012/10...-number-3.html I've always liked custom bikes with the black snowflake wheels for some reason, like this: http://garagecompany.com/ so, I'm torn. what kind of money do you think it would take to do something like the first pic with the K? Is it even worth it? Thanks for your thoughts!

01-26-2013, 08:46 AM	#9
One Less Harley OH.THAT'S GONNA HURT Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Oddometer: 3,814	put some street tires on it and use is as a canyon carver. __________________ 2004 BMW R1150RS 1984 BMW R80G/S (wrenching index) 2003 Suzuki DRZ 400S (TAT Prep) One More DRZ does the TAT (Ride Report)

01-26-2013, 10:06 AM	#10
C Squared Now with TURBO! Joined: Mar 2008 Location: FDL WI. Oddometer: 5,478	Totally worth it. That could be done with parts lots of guys have hanging around. I have a CBR1000 front fork st up on my 85 K100RS with a 17" F2? wheel. That 17" really makes it turn in better. Also a 2001 R1100 Rear Wheel. (a bit fatter) And... Turbo.... Looks like this. __________________ A fight to the death between zombies has a few inherent problems.

01-30-2013, 02:26 AM	#12
Pezz_gs Cant ride for crap Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Sydney Skunkworks Oddometer: 3,382	Great Bike the Tripple The one below is not mine, just do a google image search for K75GS __________________ Pezz :) Scrapheap Adventure Ride 2013 - Back 'O Bourke www.scrapheapadventureride.com.au I'm not a complete idiot -- Some parts are missing

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01-25-2013, 09:44 AM	#2
uraberg whosaberg? Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Durham, NC Oddometer: 566	special K! It's free. Of course it is worth it.

01-25-2013, 01:33 PM	#4
Prmurat Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA Oddometer: 382	I know a guy in San Francisco who is turning one in a K75GS with a CR500 fork etc. So everything is possible!!!

01-25-2013, 01:37 PM	#5
mwood7800 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2011 Oddometer: 363	If miles are not past 75000 it's worth 2000$. You can put a 40 dollar mustang pump in it. If your close to fl I will give you 1500$

01-26-2013, 08:14 AM	#8
Prmurat Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA Oddometer: 382	The guy I know is Jason Wallace in San Francisco, he is on FB and here is the pic of the K75 with the CR fork (dunno bout the wheel).

01-28-2013, 11:00 AM	#11
bergermeister ^OP housin' Joined: Jan 2006 Location: oc, ca Oddometer: 1,634	hmmmm... http://bikerscafeblog.com/2012/08/27/bmw-k75-tatanka/