1 New K75 owner Thu Aug 08, 2013 9:30 pm
wildwestrider
active member
Hi All, I just sold my K 1200GT a few weeks ago,......thinking I was taking a break from riding for a while. Well, a few days ago, I saw a somewhat unattractive but solid K75 for sale in my neighborhood for $1000. Ugly orange metallic, and an aftermarket inline fuel pump and filter hanging on the left side of the engine. But, it started immediately and came with a Staintune and clean system cases. I figured the system cases and Staintune were worth $3-500 by them selves,.......so thought it would be hard to get hurt on the deal.
I've had a number of K1200RS bikes over the last 10-12 years and about a year ago came on a 2003 KGT,...a bike I had been on the look out for for many years as I always felt a bit too stretched out on a K1200RS.
A month ago, I decided it was time to sell the GT, I had ridden it once or twice this year. Not enough to justify lost space in the garage and insurance, registration, and inspection expenses, not to mention eventual battery, tires, and maintenance etc.
So, I sold the GT. Less than a week later, I saw a K75 in my community for sale, and had to go look, I had read countless reviews of the K75 over the years,....most saying it was smoother than a K100. Hmmmmm, Had to check it out. Well, I doubt its as smooth as any of my K1200 bikes,.....but it does OK. Of course, nearly half the engine size, and nearly half the power, but, in its current naked mode (took the windshield off) I feel like I am moving along pretty good at 60 or 70.
So, I'm contemplating a special K style build like Larry Romestant's Creme colored "Beauty", with the navy saddle, or his dark gray with tan saddle bike. I've also considered doing a cafe build.
unknown which direction I will end up going with this bike,........but I can tell you, it's just too ugly and worn looking to leave it alone. Stay tuned,....and,.....of course I will have my share of questions as I sort through this bike.
Brian in Austin
I've had a number of K1200RS bikes over the last 10-12 years and about a year ago came on a 2003 KGT,...a bike I had been on the look out for for many years as I always felt a bit too stretched out on a K1200RS.
A month ago, I decided it was time to sell the GT, I had ridden it once or twice this year. Not enough to justify lost space in the garage and insurance, registration, and inspection expenses, not to mention eventual battery, tires, and maintenance etc.
So, I sold the GT. Less than a week later, I saw a K75 in my community for sale, and had to go look, I had read countless reviews of the K75 over the years,....most saying it was smoother than a K100. Hmmmmm, Had to check it out. Well, I doubt its as smooth as any of my K1200 bikes,.....but it does OK. Of course, nearly half the engine size, and nearly half the power, but, in its current naked mode (took the windshield off) I feel like I am moving along pretty good at 60 or 70.
So, I'm contemplating a special K style build like Larry Romestant's Creme colored "Beauty", with the navy saddle, or his dark gray with tan saddle bike. I've also considered doing a cafe build.
unknown which direction I will end up going with this bike,........but I can tell you, it's just too ugly and worn looking to leave it alone. Stay tuned,....and,.....of course I will have my share of questions as I sort through this bike.
Brian in Austin
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