rangemaster
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In looking at some local ‘targets of opportunity’ I found a 1992 K75 with about 57K miles. Very clean, obviously garage-kept and on its 3rd owner, a guy in his 70’s thats hanging it up.
I went to look at it; wiring, hoses, corrosion check, brake pads/tires, oil all look good. Then the owner went to start it.
It immediately exhibited the ‘welded starter relay contacts’ syndrome the K75/100 is famous for; he disconnected the battery as quickly as he could, getting a slight burn on his fingers in the process. I felt bad for him.
I know what the problem is and how to easily fix it, and I have a spare relay we can try to get it running so I can test ride it, but have a question regarding value.
He was initially asking $2500; him not being a ‘BMW guy’ I’m not sure what else he did/didn’t do while he’s owned it.
I’m on my 3rd BMW (having had K1600 and 2 Hexhead R1200RTs) and do all my own maintenance; I know if I bought this I wouldn’t trust any records and do oil/brake flush, rear end lube/splines and valve check and go thru the entire bike.
Provided it starts/runs/rides OK I was thinking of offering $1900 with a little room to go up.
Just looking for some input from the collective wisdom I’ve found to be so valuable on this forum.
Ride safe!
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I went to look at it; wiring, hoses, corrosion check, brake pads/tires, oil all look good. Then the owner went to start it.
It immediately exhibited the ‘welded starter relay contacts’ syndrome the K75/100 is famous for; he disconnected the battery as quickly as he could, getting a slight burn on his fingers in the process. I felt bad for him.
I know what the problem is and how to easily fix it, and I have a spare relay we can try to get it running so I can test ride it, but have a question regarding value.
He was initially asking $2500; him not being a ‘BMW guy’ I’m not sure what else he did/didn’t do while he’s owned it.
I’m on my 3rd BMW (having had K1600 and 2 Hexhead R1200RTs) and do all my own maintenance; I know if I bought this I wouldn’t trust any records and do oil/brake flush, rear end lube/splines and valve check and go thru the entire bike.
Provided it starts/runs/rides OK I was thinking of offering $1900 with a little room to go up.
Just looking for some input from the collective wisdom I’ve found to be so valuable on this forum.
Ride safe!
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