Hey everyone-

I might buy a nice 1985 K100RS from a buddy soon. Going to see it this Monday and will make a list of things it'll need. He's a long-time airhead guy who also dabbles in Guzzi's. He's had the bike 10 years and says it *just* needs the bodywork put back on and a few gaskets ("nothing really major"). He's a straight forward, honest guy so I trust his word. 

I'll get hard bags with it and he'll sell it to me for $600. I'm sure it'll need tires and a battery at the very least. I've never owned or ridden a BMW. I've had 3 Guzzi's (two 850T-3's and one 850T) and a variety of older Japanese bikes. I'm also no seasoned mechanic but I've been tinkering on cars, trucks, motorcycles for 30 years. I use forums, manuals, friends, etc to help me with what I don't know. 

As far as this bike is concerned, I will be researching what I can before looking at it. So far, I know I have to make sure the splines are okay. I'm all ears to tips, advice, etc. I'll post pics when I can.

Hi Matt, $600 sounds like a deal if it's "all there".  The inline 4 cylinder motor will be WAY different than a Guzzi twin in feel and performance.  I've also got a V11 Sport and a K100RS, so have some experience there.  

Look at this:

http://www.verrill.com/moto/newkbike.shtml

Thanks for the link, Club_C!
Looks like I won't be missing the v-twin torque, either.

WelKome!

Which Portland?

Oregon, Duck! Funny how that worked out.

Since I went to UW I'm a Husky fan. (But I do root for The Ducks when they're not playing The Huskies.)

Bummer- I had to pass; title not in his name, prior owner now deceased, took a rear-ender (frame has a couple dimples), hasn't run in 10 years, won't include the bags, and it'd need all fluids changed, tires, both splines lubed, etc, etc.
However, at $600, it would make a nice parts bike, and it has less than 40k on it.

Still interested, though. Would prefer an '85 K100RS, but would consider a K75. Going to check the classifieds here now...

Pass for all the right reasons.

He gives new meaning to the description "straightforward, honest guy."  

HA! Yeah- I was a bit surprised to hear about those pesky little details after driving 30min to see it. 

Side note (that I'll bet has been asked and answered), but has anyone ever mounted a right side kick stand? Seems that would minimize the oil seeping into the cylinders and coughing smoke upon start up. Would that be legal? Would it even have an effect? I won't ask any more questions in this post. All future general questions will be in the proper forum topics

Just put it on the center stand. Problem solved.