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Offline The Mighty Gryphon

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Dakar Yellow Paint Code
« on: November 12, 2015, 10:55:40 AM »
Recently added a '94 K75S to the fleet.  I want to touch up some stone chips and scrapes on the belly pan but can't find the proper color.  Bike is supposed to be Dakar Yellow, but there is no paint code sticker under the seat.  Bike does not appear to be a repaint unless it was completely stripped of original paint.   Previous owner tells me that the tank was repainted, and the color is a good match. 

I have checked the net, and there is no mention of Dakar Yellow even being a paint choice for that year or model.  Is there any way I can find out the original paint code as there appears to be 2 versions of Dakar Yellow.

VIN last seven 0154467.  Is there a color clue there.
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Re: Dakar Yellow Paint Code
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2015, 11:48:28 AM »
Well, it might be a small consolation, but those digits when run through the BMW VIN decoder come back with a paint color called "Sonderlackierung" translated as "special paint." :hehehe Maybe it really is one of the two Dakar yellows. Only a matching color swatch will confirm that, I'd think.
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Re: Dakar Yellow Paint Code
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2015, 11:57:32 AM »
There's an indication at Ted's Garage that the 1994S had a Dakar Yellow among its colors, too.
http://www.verrill.com/moto/k75/k75.shtml
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Re: Dakar Yellow Paint Code
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2015, 11:59:57 AM »
your vin indicates paint code sonderlackierung - 999 which means special paint...

no motobrick other than the k1 was oem yellow unless it was a special order special edition......

here are the yellow paint codes...

k75 paint...

schemes...

loots more info here...

you gotts to call ken holt for the paint... he will know exactly what you have...

j o
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Re: Dakar Yellow Paint Code
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2015, 12:13:23 PM »
So the previous owner wasn't kidding when he said it was rare.   I am thinking it's color Dakar #1 which is shown to have been used in the earl 90's on the K1. 
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'94 K75S Special Edition Dakar Yellow "Cheetos"
'89 K100RS Special Edition "Special Ed"

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Re: Dakar Yellow Paint Code
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2015, 12:18:07 PM »
im thinking dakar 267... butts ken holt will know for sure and can set you up with the right paint...

photos here...

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Offline The Mighty Gryphon

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Re: Dakar Yellow Paint Code
« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2015, 12:20:51 PM »
Think I'll contact the guys I've been getting paint from to see what BMW 267 turns up.  Thanks for the links Johnny.  Will give me something to look at tonight.
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'92 K100RS16V "Moby Brick" (RIP, deceased in a vehicular assault)
'94 K75S Special Edition Dakar Yellow "Cheetos"
'89 K100RS Special Edition "Special Ed"

Offline John Lang

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Re: Dakar Yellow Paint Code
« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2015, 03:40:31 PM »
Some BWM paint codes are listed here: http://www.bmbikes.co.uk/paintcodes/yellows.htm

There are 2 Dakar yellows according to this site. Paint code 337 is the only Dakar Yellow for a K. Nice, too.
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Re: Dakar Yellow Paint Code
« Reply #8 on: November 12, 2015, 06:25:48 PM »
Oops -- johnny is right: code 267 (Dakar 1) was also used on a K (K1).
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Offline Gio

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Re: Dakar Yellow Paint Code
« Reply #9 on: November 12, 2015, 06:47:45 PM »
jsb had a nice Dakar yellow - I recall the paint code was indeed 999 (special for one year - '94 maybe?) as was thinking of re-painting my '94 in the same (awesome) colour ...

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Re: Dakar Yellow Paint Code
« Reply #10 on: November 12, 2015, 07:11:02 PM »
The brick in question IS jsb's.  I bought it last month.  Sweet ride, but it needs a little touch up.
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'94 K75RT "Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS"
'92 K100RS16V "Moby Brick" (RIP, deceased in a vehicular assault)
'94 K75S Special Edition Dakar Yellow "Cheetos"
'89 K100RS Special Edition "Special Ed"

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Re: Dakar Yellow Paint Code
« Reply #11 on: November 12, 2015, 07:12:25 PM »
There is a Dakar yellow 1994 K75s for sale on the Houston Craig's list.  Stated to be 1 off 100.  Photo shows a stinger bee on the fairing.
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Re: Dakar Yellow Paint Code
« Reply #12 on: November 12, 2015, 09:07:58 PM »
So........yellow is a non-standard color? Found this clean one-owner, only ridden on Sundays slowly by a doctor, less than 12000 miles 1994 K75S.......(if I can attach the picture to this post).....is this a Special K?
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Re: Dakar Yellow Paint Code
« Reply #13 on: November 13, 2015, 08:31:00 AM »
True Ace, according to the Ted's link that Johnny posted, 94's in Dakar are a special edition.  Wonder how we can find how many of them there were.  That yellow sure looks good with the black trim.
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'91 K100RS16V "Moby Brick Too"

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'94 K75RT "Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS"
'92 K100RS16V "Moby Brick" (RIP, deceased in a vehicular assault)
'94 K75S Special Edition Dakar Yellow "Cheetos"
'89 K100RS Special Edition "Special Ed"

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Re: Dakar Yellow Paint Code
« Reply #14 on: November 13, 2015, 02:29:27 PM »
i read 100 1994 k75s se dakar yellow were made for the usa...  abs heated grips euro switch painted bags 3 spoke black fd black everything...

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Re: Dakar Yellow Paint Code
« Reply #15 on: November 13, 2015, 08:15:03 PM »
Thanks for the responses, M.G. & Johnny, maybe my K75S is a keeper! Like Forever!!
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Re: Dakar Yellow Paint Code
« Reply #16 on: April 28, 2018, 04:59:03 PM »
So, doing my doo diligence do I have one of these?


Any updated info as there is no color code under the seat unlike my '93 with 690.


Bob's told the PO that it was one of 100 in that color, I see that there was a special Dakar Yellow but am skeptical of low numbers.
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Re: Dakar Yellow Paint Code
« Reply #17 on: April 28, 2018, 05:03:03 PM »
Quote from: stokester on April 28, 2018, 04:59:03 PM
Any updated info as there is no color code under the seat unlike my '93 with 690.
What does a ViN checker tell you?
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Re: Dakar Yellow Paint Code
« Reply #18 on: April 28, 2018, 05:05:47 PM »
Quote from: Laitch on April 28, 2018, 05:03:03 PM
What does a ViN checker tell you?
The only VIN checker I know of, or have access to is realoem.com and I don't see any indication of paint code.
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Re: Dakar Yellow Paint Code
« Reply #19 on: April 28, 2018, 05:24:16 PM »
Quote from: TrueAce on November 13, 2015, 08:15:03 PM
Thanks for the responses, M.G. & Johnny, maybe my K75S is a keeper! Like Forever!!
never say forever, it's mine, all mine.  :neener:   there is an online site that duplicates samples, and is supposed to be accurate, but expensive. I have a mismatched side cover I'd like to paint. Let me know what you find, I only need a little.
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Re: Dakar Yellow Paint Code
« Reply #20 on: April 28, 2018, 07:44:41 PM »
greetings...

its 267 dakar yellow same as the yellow k1...

your vin indicates paint code sonderlackierung - 999 which means special paint...

no motobrick other than the k1 was oem yellow unless it was a special order special edition......

here are the yellow paint codes...

k75 paint...

schemes...

loots more info here...

you gotts to call ken holt for the paint... he will know exactly what you have...

j o
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Re: Dakar Yellow Paint Code
« Reply #21 on: April 28, 2018, 07:49:11 PM »
Quote from: johnny on April 28, 2018, 07:44:41 PM
greetings...

its 267 dakar yellow same as the yellow k1...

your vin indicates paint code sonderlackierung - 999 which means special paint...

no motobrick other than the k1 was oem yellow unless it was a special order special edition......

here are the yellow paint codes...

k75 paint...

schemes...

loots more info here...

you gotts to call ken holt for the paint... he will know exactly what you have...

j o
Thanks Johnny,
Found this post during my search but did not have any way to research the VIN and how the "only 100 imported" was determined.
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Re: Dakar Yellow Paint Code
« Reply #22 on: April 28, 2018, 07:57:04 PM »
greetings...

you gotts 1 of 1 hundert...

if you wanna really make it special... strip it... chop it... weld it... bolt stuff on... hack stuff off... gsxr the front end and asswell the speedo... you can toss the fairings... the only thing of value are the mirrors...

also... it used to have a low seat... is the jetronic in the bung or under the seat...

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Re: Dakar Yellow Paint Code
« Reply #23 on: April 28, 2018, 08:00:30 PM »
Quote from: johnny on April 28, 2018, 07:57:04 PM
greetings...

you gotts 1 of 1 hundert...

if you wanna really make it special... strip it... chop it... weld it... bolt stuff on... hack stuff off... gsxr the front end and asswell the speedo...

j o
Ain't gonna happen Johnny.  This is staying as close to original as practical.
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Re: Dakar Yellow Paint Code
« Reply #24 on: April 28, 2018, 08:10:03 PM »
As I type this I am looking at a pint of Cromax Chromabase BC.  Cost me $40.

The label says:

W9901K
Car: BMW
Code: 267
Color: Dakar Yellow
Year: 1999

I have used this paint to make repairs to the Cheetos K75S, one of which was on just the top of the fuel tank, another on a part of the left side fairing, blending both repairs into the original paint with a cheap airbrush.  The match was BEERFECT, not good, but BEERFECT; not real close, but BEERFECT. 

Did I mention that the match was BEERFECT? 

It was BEERFECT.

Friggin' BEERFECT.   :beer:
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  • '91K100RS White/Blue
Current:
'91 K100RS16V "Moby Brick Too"

Past:
'94 K75RT "Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS"
'92 K100RS16V "Moby Brick" (RIP, deceased in a vehicular assault)
'94 K75S Special Edition Dakar Yellow "Cheetos"
'89 K100RS Special Edition "Special Ed"
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