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Offline duc1b

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New from Down East Maine
« on: March 10, 2018, 11:38:08 AM »
Hi team,

I'm a long timer from Advrider who found this site while researching K75s.  The information gleaned thus far has been outstanding.  To all of you who share wisdom and advice so willingly, thank you.

I sold my '02 1150GS to a buddy in search of a project K75.  During my hunt I ran into a very good man (Tom who used to manage the parts counter at Country Rode) who had already done the Scrambler Kit I had my eyes on (from Unit Garage - Marrakech Scrambler).  He wound up selling me his completed project for a once in a lifetime deal, so my need for a project bike disappeared.  Now I just need to keep my eyes and ears open and learn from the team.

Thanks for having me.  I'm reminded of the guy who said he would never join a club that would admit him....Must be a lesson in there somewhere.

The brick:
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Offline Laitch

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Re: New from Down East Maine
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2018, 11:46:45 AM »
Welcome!

That's an attractive rendition of a K75. May it take you everywhere you want to go.
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Offline duc1b

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Re: New from Down East Maine
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2018, 12:25:43 PM »
Thanks Laitch.  That's exactly what I'm planning on.   :clap:
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Offline The Mighty Gryphon

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Re: New from Down East Maine
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2018, 04:27:54 PM »
Welcome!  That's a nice ride. 
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Offline billday

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Re: New from Down East Maine
« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2018, 10:00:09 AM »
The exhaust is especially nice. The snow tires will come in handy.
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Offline duc1b

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Re: New from Down East Maine
« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2018, 10:32:51 AM »
Quote from: billday on March 11, 2018, 10:00:09 AM
The exhaust is especially nice. The snow tires will come in handy.

I've been using these on my mountain bike:

Works good on this kind of trail:
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Offline duc1b

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Re: New from Down East Maine
« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2018, 10:35:30 AM »
I guess the intricacies of posting multiple photos is still too much for me.  Second try:

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Offline Chaos

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Re: New from Down East Maine
« Reply #7 on: March 11, 2018, 01:41:04 PM »
That K75 looks familiar.  I've seen it before either here or on some fb post.  One of the nicer custom jobs.
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Offline Chaos

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Re: New from Down East Maine
« Reply #8 on: March 11, 2018, 02:14:11 PM »
duc1b, just picked up a mountain bike, I can explore the bunny trails while my 12 yr old attacks the black diamonds.  He even helped me put it together!
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1987 K75S    VIN 0231
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sold 6/23
2023 Ural 2WD sidecar (BMW's bastard step child)

Offline Martin

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Re: New from Down East Maine
« Reply #9 on: March 11, 2018, 05:37:40 PM »
Welcome to the asylum from OZ.
Regards Martin.
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Offline duc1b

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Re: New from Down East Maine
« Reply #10 on: March 12, 2018, 02:08:24 PM »
Thanks Brickers.  You know how to make a fella feel welcome.
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Offline bizzaro

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Re: New from Down East Maine
« Reply #11 on: March 25, 2018, 02:35:10 AM »
Wicked Good Chop-paa!  :2thumbup: 
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Offline Laitch

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Re: New from Down East Maine
« Reply #12 on: March 25, 2018, 09:28:31 AM »
Quote from: Chaos on March 11, 2018, 01:41:04 PM
That K75 looks familiar.  I've seen it before either here or on some fb post.  One of the nicer custom jobs.
Does this look familiar? Like duc1b indicated, it was a kit build. He just eliminated the build part and went straight to the pay-and-ride. :giggles
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Offline jaxon

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Re: New from Down East Maine
« Reply #13 on: March 25, 2018, 11:20:54 AM »
Well that was done right.
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Offline duc1b

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Re: New from Down East Maine
« Reply #14 on: March 25, 2018, 01:10:25 PM »
Like I said earlier, the builder made me a deal that didn't make sense to pass on.  I could not have done what he provided (K75, kit, ABS upgrade, new rubber, forks upgrade) for the 6k he asked.  This is one of the simpler no-brainer decisions I've ever had (the kind I like). 

Right now I'm just waiting for a break in the weather so I can get out to Rochester and ride it home.
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Offline xyxy

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Re: New from Down East Maine
« Reply #15 on: November 02, 2023, 01:44:08 AM »
Hey, sorry to bring this up from so long time ago. I'm wondering, how is that seat working for you? Is it comfortable?
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