rdalland
Giddyap
It's my fourth BMW. Couldn't part with my R75/5 (purchased in 1980), so I kept it, no remorse...
Traded in an R80RT for the K75RT. Went from smooth to smoother.
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A K75 mistake I hope to never make?
- Thread starter Gil
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It's my fourth BMW. Couldn't part with my R75/5 (purchased in 1980), so I kept it, no remorse...
Traded in an R80RT for the K75RT. Went from smooth to smoother.
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SNOONE
Guest
My First BMW was a K75s. I put c handlebars on.. It was the best bike I've ever owned. The color was Plum.. A color I believe, never to have seen the light of day again. I loved that bike.. Sadly a 18 year old new driver, a young girl decided I no longer wanted it and she turned into me from the right lane...
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osbornk
Old man in the mountains
I went exactly the other way. I had a K75RT and bought a R80RT and had both for several years. When friend wanted a BMW, I found the K75 easier to sell to him than the R80. I don't want another K75 because it was tall and top heavy. Will probably keep the R80RT forever as a backup bike.
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billpierce
Guest
I have to say the K75s was the best looking bike BMW made........ Until the R1100s came along.
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dlearl476
Guest
+1I don't regret it one bit.
I kept mine for a couple of years, simply because I thought I would. And no one was willing to pay what I wanted. In the end, it went to (I hope) an new enthusiastic owner who I hope loves it as much as I did. Compared to my Triumph Sprint ST, it was a '68 VW bus (not that there's anything wrong with that).
Me, I've gone Italian and I haven't looked back. I only own one BMW now, and it was made in Italy by Aprilia.
basketcase
What's that noise...?
Don't miss mine, either...
I owned a '95 RT model that was a great bike, but a damaged rotator cuff in a shoulder complained vigerously after any long ride. The same was true of the K11LT that followed it.
Towards the end of a 10-year run of owning only BMW's, I was fed up with the oppressive maintenace cycles, the modern sterile retail showrooms, and dealer shop time prices that were just outrageous.
So I went over to the dark side, in a manner of speaking.
The electronic cruise control on the Gold Wing took care of the shoulder issue. No valve adjustments, room for a wet bar in the trunk, etc. ...
I owned a '95 RT model that was a great bike, but a damaged rotator cuff in a shoulder complained vigerously after any long ride. The same was true of the K11LT that followed it.
Towards the end of a 10-year run of owning only BMW's, I was fed up with the oppressive maintenace cycles, the modern sterile retail showrooms, and dealer shop time prices that were just outrageous.
So I went over to the dark side, in a manner of speaking.
The electronic cruise control on the Gold Wing took care of the shoulder issue. No valve adjustments, room for a wet bar in the trunk, etc. ...
PAULBACH
New member
I just picked up my second K75, a K75RT. It even has four blank switch on the fairing for additional farkle. There are two accessory outlets, new tires and a silky smooth ride. The electric windshield is nice.
Bought it this winter with the help of StatDawg.
These bikes will soon be classics.
Bought it this winter with the help of StatDawg.
These bikes will soon be classics.
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jobee58
Guest
It was a great bike, but the main thing it was missing was torque.
I could not agree more with Burnszilla. I hear everyone rave about the 75, but I've just started cruising w/a K100 LT and I feel I've moved up in every sense of that expression. For me the 100 feels more planted on the road and the handling is much more intuitive. I already have the same feelings for this baby that everyone has described for the K75. I'm not dissing the 75, I just like a little something on the bottom and the 100 fills that bill beautifully for me.
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DPRYAN
Guest
I've only had mine 2 weeks and I'd venture to say it's a keeper.
I've always liked them and had every intention of getting one when I returned to riding 5 yrs. ago. But I got sidetracked by a low mileage, 4 yr. old Kawasaki Concours (another keeper ).
Even though the bikes are similar in purpose there's quite a difference in 'feel', ride, sound, etc.
I've also got a buddy who has owned many different bikes over the years and he swears the two K75S he's owned were the best bikes he's ever had. Nice to see so many folks here that are happy with 'em, too.
I've always liked them and had every intention of getting one when I returned to riding 5 yrs. ago. But I got sidetracked by a low mileage, 4 yr. old Kawasaki Concours (another keeper
).Even though the bikes are similar in purpose there's quite a difference in 'feel', ride, sound, etc.
I've also got a buddy who has owned many different bikes over the years and he swears the two K75S he's owned were the best bikes he's ever had. Nice to see so many folks here that are happy with 'em, too.
88bmwjeff
SF Bay Area
I feel that way about my R100 RT. It's not in the greatest shape, but I've been fixing it up over the past few years. I've been on a lot of rides with newer bikes, and it seems like someone always come up to me saying how they had one, and wished they still did.
The hard part is trying to convince the wife that I need a second bike (a GS) to go with the RT.
The hard part is trying to convince the wife that I need a second bike (a GS) to go with the RT.
Gil
New member
What a great thread. I have been able to validate many of my positive and negative opinions about my K75C. For my personal taste, needs and budget, my K75 has exceeded expectations. What a tremendous bike. I am still anoyed by a 20 year old bike that needs spline lube and other labor intense maintanance, but to me, the bike is worth it. I do long for one day owning any of the GS (F or R) models or an R1200R or K1200R.
The K75 may well end up with my son, who at this time is 11 years old. He already got my old kayak, but he will never get my 1975 R90/6!
Highest regards to all!
Gil
The K75 may well end up with my son, who at this time is 11 years old. He already got my old kayak, but he will never get my 1975 R90/6!
Highest regards to all!
Gil
MOTOR31
New member
I had a K75RT. I kept it for only 14 years and traded it in on my current 1150RT. The R has more power and room which is what I needed.
Do I miss the K? Yup, but I also miss my previous airheads as well. Do I regret not keeping the K? Not too much, as I can only have one bike and the 1150 is more capable. I don't have the same rapport with it as I did with the K but time will provide that. At least as long as I don't get hit by prohibitively expensive issues like abs failures, transmission shaft misalignment or a final drive meltdown.
Do I miss the K? Yup, but I also miss my previous airheads as well. Do I regret not keeping the K? Not too much, as I can only have one bike and the 1150 is more capable. I don't have the same rapport with it as I did with the K but time will provide that. At least as long as I don't get hit by prohibitively expensive issues like abs failures, transmission shaft misalignment or a final drive meltdown.
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jimmyenglish
Guest
The K75 Rules!
I'm currently on my way back from what will be another 2500+ mile trip this year on my k75. Solid 46-49mpg@75-80mph. Mine is somewhat ratty and has some issues but to me it is the ultimate utilitarian motorcycle. It excels at nothing but does everything well. Especially staying running! After a 10 year hiatus from my exclusive riding days, gas prices prompted me to reexamine motorcycling. I wanted a bike I could ride a lot and not have to dick with too much. True, there are issues with this bike that seem really jive (clutch spline lube, WTF!), but I've had 24k+ smooth miles in the last 2.5 years and at the present 63k feels like it'll easily outlive me. Me and my girlfriend (210lbs and 150lbs) typically load it to the hilt and it hauls us around just fine. Did I mention I paid $1600? I will take it to the grave! My favorite bike so far!
See you in Gillette!Can't wait!
I'm currently on my way back from what will be another 2500+ mile trip this year on my k75. Solid 46-49mpg@75-80mph. Mine is somewhat ratty and has some issues but to me it is the ultimate utilitarian motorcycle. It excels at nothing but does everything well. Especially staying running! After a 10 year hiatus from my exclusive riding days, gas prices prompted me to reexamine motorcycling. I wanted a bike I could ride a lot and not have to dick with too much. True, there are issues with this bike that seem really jive (clutch spline lube, WTF!), but I've had 24k+ smooth miles in the last 2.5 years and at the present 63k feels like it'll easily outlive me. Me and my girlfriend (210lbs and 150lbs) typically load it to the hilt and it hauls us around just fine. Did I mention I paid $1600? I will take it to the grave! My favorite bike so far!
See you in Gillette!Can't wait!
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mrich12000
Guest
I just picked up my second K75, a K75RT. It even has four blank switch on the fairing for additional farkle. There are two accessory outlets, new tires and a silky smooth ride. The electric windshield is nice.
Bought it this winter with the help of StatDawg.
These bikes will soon be classics.
<img src="http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/mrich12000/IMG_0134.jpg">
Like Paul said
photo taken at the Niagra Falls Cable car parking lot..
VIEJO
Member
1994 K75.... finally
After switching to BMW in 1976 (following Matchless/Norton/AJS/Triumph/BSA/H-D) I finally laid hands on a low mileage 1994 K75 (third owner). I've had a '76 R90/6 (never should have sold), and currently have an '81 R100 and an '03 K1200RS. I've always been interested in the three cylinder K bike as in my experience there is something inherently well balanced with 750cc bikes regardless of the number of cylinders (although I must admit I've never ridden a 750cc single). The K75 was a little congested from lack of use but a tank of fresh gas, new lube fluids, and a couple hundred "vigorous" miles have it purring again.
After switching to BMW in 1976 (following Matchless/Norton/AJS/Triumph/BSA/H-D) I finally laid hands on a low mileage 1994 K75 (third owner). I've had a '76 R90/6 (never should have sold), and currently have an '81 R100 and an '03 K1200RS. I've always been interested in the three cylinder K bike as in my experience there is something inherently well balanced with 750cc bikes regardless of the number of cylinders (although I must admit I've never ridden a 750cc single). The K75 was a little congested from lack of use but a tank of fresh gas, new lube fluids, and a couple hundred "vigorous" miles have it purring again.
I've had a lot of motorbikes over the years, a lot of them bmw's, just airheads though. I always wanted to try a k75, so when this one owner 3100 mile one came up locally i snapped it up. It's very nice, starts, goes, brakes very nicely, but I just don't feel much connection with it, but there's nothing wrong with it and I could never get another bike to replace it for the money. So i keep it for a while longer, but am always looking for an r80 of some sort. Everytime i punch the starter on the K75, i think this bike just works and I know i would regret selling it so I figure it's cheap to keep. I've had sellers regret over other bikes before. Here's a pic.
VIEJO
Member
Give it at least ten years before you rush into a decision. Thanks for posting the pic. I've been thinking about removing the windshield from my K75 (my first 150K+ BMW miles were on a non-windshield airhead) but wasn't sure if I'd like the look.... yours looks great!
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How can I copy you!!
<img src="http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/mrich12000/IMG_0134.jpg">
Like Paul said
photo taken at the Niagra Falls Cable car parking lot..
How can I copy you!!
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