1 New member from Australia Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:18 pm
naut023
active member
G'day everyone. I am another new member from Australia, residing down south in Melbourne.
Like many my bike history started a while ago with Japanese bikes. Yamaha RD350LCs were my bike of choice and I still have 2 very bent and broken versions in the garage.
My partner recently got her Learner's Permit and bought herself a Harley to cruise around on. The idea of cruising together was irresistible, but buying a cruiser seemed a step too far for me. After a bit of looking around, K bikes seemed to tick all the boxes. Comfortable but not a cruiser and still fun. Cheap but well manufactured and reliable (for their age). Most importantly, they seem to have character and a unique place in the bike world.
The search began and after looking at bikes at wreckers and cafe racers of questionable quality, I settled on a 1985 K100RS that the owner had spent a bit of time and money cleaning up. As it has a tank leak, some electrical gremlins and runs a bit rough I was able to get it for the right price. Hopefully all the issues will be fixable with the info available on the forum (already solved one of the electrical problems).
Plan is to get it on the road as soon as possible to find out what I like and what I want to improve.
Like many my bike history started a while ago with Japanese bikes. Yamaha RD350LCs were my bike of choice and I still have 2 very bent and broken versions in the garage.
My partner recently got her Learner's Permit and bought herself a Harley to cruise around on. The idea of cruising together was irresistible, but buying a cruiser seemed a step too far for me. After a bit of looking around, K bikes seemed to tick all the boxes. Comfortable but not a cruiser and still fun. Cheap but well manufactured and reliable (for their age). Most importantly, they seem to have character and a unique place in the bike world.
The search began and after looking at bikes at wreckers and cafe racers of questionable quality, I settled on a 1985 K100RS that the owner had spent a bit of time and money cleaning up. As it has a tank leak, some electrical gremlins and runs a bit rough I was able to get it for the right price. Hopefully all the issues will be fixable with the info available on the forum (already solved one of the electrical problems).
Plan is to get it on the road as soon as possible to find out what I like and what I want to improve.