92KK 84WW Olaf
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I think most of us would say to keep a budget for doing a few things to whatever K you buy. My own experience has been to allow something and I have always spent it but then ended up with a very reliable steed. Don't expect it to be perfect but with time it will become that.
Unless you know its had a recent service go for all fluids and filters, consider cutch cable [go BMW cable and get the bushing at the lever], check out brake fluid and preferably a change there too.
Ks are often stored so check for out of date tyres, date is on the sidewall. Get rid of old ones even if they have full tread. Lots of debate about different ones but I am an all weather and winter user and now swear by the Bridgestone BT45. Having done 600km on Thursday in freezing conditions I am sticking with my thoughts on them.
Fuel lines can perish, they are pressurised so a leak will spray a lot of fuel. They are very cheap but while you are replacing them make them a little longer so you can raise the tank to access the relay box or move it back to access the radiator cap without disconnecting them.
Watch for leaks, big time. The very front is the oil/water pump, the sort of round cover behind the front wheel. The shaft wears and the seals fail, after all they are all over 20 years old. If ok leave it alone, if not get it done. Repair kits are available. Further back the rear engine seal can cause a drip at the front of the gear box. If you generally park on mainstand this will not accumulate inside.
Check out the section on what to do if you have just bought a K.
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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