DrPaul
DrPaul
I have just acquired a 1987 K75. I belive it is an "S" model with smallish windscreen and sport fairing. It is a deep red color. It was literally parked in a barn 17 years ago. There are 8K miles on the odometer and aside from being dirty it appears to be "all there" with no visible damage. The PO said it was running fine when he put it up in 1990! However, the fuel system was not drained when the bike was laid up and I anticipate there will be issues there.
I'm an "R" guy and have no experience with these machines but I understand they were considered to be a very reliable powerplant and drivetrain. I did not receive any manuals with the bike and am in need of some advice from my BMWMOA brethren. To wit:
1) A recommendation for a good service manual.
2) What fluids (crankcase oil, tranny, FD) should I use.
3) What fuel octane rating is recommended.
4) It will need tires! I suspect those on it now are the originals. Suggestions?
5) The key I have seems to work the seat/helmet lock but not the ignition switch. Were there two keys for this bike?
6) What spark plugs are suggested?
7) Egads! It's liquid cooled!! Would any 50/50 mix for aluminum engines suffice?
I know I'll have more questions. Thanks in advance for your help!!
Dr. Paul
I'm an "R" guy and have no experience with these machines but I understand they were considered to be a very reliable powerplant and drivetrain. I did not receive any manuals with the bike and am in need of some advice from my BMWMOA brethren. To wit:
1) A recommendation for a good service manual.
2) What fluids (crankcase oil, tranny, FD) should I use.
3) What fuel octane rating is recommended.
4) It will need tires! I suspect those on it now are the originals. Suggestions?
5) The key I have seems to work the seat/helmet lock but not the ignition switch. Were there two keys for this bike?
6) What spark plugs are suggested?
7) Egads! It's liquid cooled!! Would any 50/50 mix for aluminum engines suffice?
I know I'll have more questions. Thanks in advance for your help!!
Dr. Paul