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MikeyD
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Hello all. My introduction to BMW motorcycles was in 2008 when I bought a friend's '84 R80ST after owning a few old Hondas. I didn't like it much at all but I figured it's a BMW so I have to give it a chance. Turns out it was running poorly and after I tuned it up and rode it across the country I was hooked. After I returned I had an opportunity to purchase a pair of '84 R65's. That led to a couple of R90's. Somewhere along the line the K bikes caught my attention but I never came across any (I mostly buy in an oppotunitic fashion rather than going out and looking). Last fall opportunity presented a K100 from a friend (and member here) who has high mechanical standards similar to mine, though I think he's more diligent in attaining that standard. Just a week after I bought that one a K100RT popped up and since I live and commute in the rain country of Southeast Alaska the fairing was attractive. It, however, needs TLC, which for some of us is an attractive feature. I'm pretty familiar with my airheads. Now I'm excited to gain familiarity with the flying bricks! - Mikey D