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1Back to top Go down   new guy to bmw k bikes Empty new guy to bmw k bikes Thu Oct 10, 2013 5:35 pm

panhead rick

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well they say u gotta do this,,im  a harley guy that is starting to learn how good k bikes are..love my k75 but need more power..

    

2Back to top Go down   new guy to bmw k bikes Empty Re: new guy to bmw k bikes Thu Oct 10, 2013 6:47 pm

92KK 84WW Olaf

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Probably takes a bit of getting used to.........but the K75 is ultra smooth. Why not try a K100? As well as the K75.....


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1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles. 
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 51,800 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 63,390 miles

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1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
    

3Back to top Go down   new guy to bmw k bikes Empty Re: new guy to bmw k bikes Thu Oct 10, 2013 7:10 pm

smithy

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I suppose your talking about your Harley, when needing more power. It's a positive step forward you've taken. Welcome to the forum.

          Smithy


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mawhera

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good on ya mate, Harleys are awesome in the right place, rear view mirror. serously all bikes are worth a go Ks are the one for me. come on down we'll show you a ride,a ll countries and bikes have there good points. Make bikes not weapons
rick


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5Back to top Go down   new guy to bmw k bikes Empty Re: new guy to bmw k bikes Fri Oct 11, 2013 12:23 am

MikeP

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Welcome.

Wring its neck. K75 models really do respond to that sort of treatment, you won't do any harm. Forget the H-D slow revving, stick-it-top-and-forget-it style, stir the gearbox and get the revs above 6K, you'll find that it has plenty of power.


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charlie99

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I think you have to remember that not all engines are slugs  and work on loads of fuel and torque alone

get back into the joy of riding with a little spirit ... its a challenge for some ...but in the long run you might enjoy the difference ...we do ....

have fun and welcome aboard ...!


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Ghost who rides

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Hi and welcome, what Harley is that comparison?

Mike P says it right, REV the lil' darlin', small rewards are best appreciated!

What Harley is that?


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moose97

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Welcome!


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david1970

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Welcome, i'm just a new K-owner to from past week but i've got bad luck with the weather, its raining, windy and cold.

good lucK with a big K!

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panhead rick

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my newest bike is a 1964 pan and i also ride a 50 el pan as my everyday bike that ive had for over 25 years

    

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K-BIKE

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Good to have you with us.
Regards,
K-BIKE

    

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IDTWIKA

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welcome to the club, once you have a K you will not go back.Very Happy


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13Back to top Go down   new guy to bmw k bikes Empty Re: new guy to bmw k bikes Mon Oct 28, 2013 10:14 pm

duck

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4,500+ RPM is your friend.  Run it up there and it's a whole different bike.  The engines are bulletproof. Wring the snot out of it.


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86 Custom K100 (standard fairing, K75 Belly pan, Ceramic chromed engine covers, paralever)
K75 Frankenbrick (Paralever, K11 front end, hybrid ABS, K1100RS fairing, radial tires)
86 K75C Turbo w/ paralever
94 K1100RS
93 K1100LT
91 K1
93 K75S (K11 front end)
91 K75S (K1 front end)
14 Yamaha WR250R
98 Taxi Cab K1200RS
14 K1600GT
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14Back to top Go down   new guy to bmw k bikes Empty Re: new guy to bmw k bikes Tue Oct 29, 2013 5:17 am

Ghost who rides

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What Duck said! You are confusing Power and Torque, I doubt that those HDs make as much of either but i'm SURE that they feel they do. Use what it has ( the 75 that is) and you will come to appreciate the benefits of a K bike.
Where I ride, hilly twisty, no city commute, I ride the torque curve of the 75, even 2 up, NEVER found lacking 'cept when I didn't change down, you know speed versus engine revs, early enough. Click and back into power! 
What Duck said! Rev her tits off and report back please.


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1987  K100RT  Police repainted, rough and unloved.
    

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BIG D

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Cool 

Welcome to the forum rick, the K will grow on you just use her and see and then you can keep the Harley Ferguson for ploughing Very Happy [joke]

BIG D

    

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brickrider

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Welcome Rick,
You've made a huge leap in terms of technology.  I've had my challenges becoming familiar with my K100RS after many, many years just riding old BMW airheads.  I'm guessing the change is even more dramatic for you.  Give it some time and I'm sure you'll grow to appreciate the many differences between the k and your more.. ahem... experienced rides.  They all have their charms, don't they?

    

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Culminator

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Welcome Rick,

I'm sure you'll love the K. I've just sold my custom Harley Springer, so will need to do a bit of "adapting" in my riding style too. Got to agree with the other comments though, you should find your RS "epic" compared to the harley.

    

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92KK 84WW Olaf

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I cant comment on the K75 but its well resected as a great bike.

On the K100 5,000rpm is motorway cruising speed and the bike is at its best in terms of power and comfort. I have no doubt the K75 is the same but in one point it is supposed to be better as in no vibration whereas the K100 has some at about 4,000rpm.

The K bikes are pure mile munchers and will leave you smiling.


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1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles. 
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 51,800 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 63,390 miles

Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
    

19Back to top Go down   new guy to bmw k bikes Empty Re: new guy to bmw k bikes Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:05 pm

Beemer Wheeler

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Hi Rick !

Just rev the bitch up above 6 K, My K 100 RT does o to 100 KPH in 4,1 seconds, plenty of power.


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