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Offline jayman_k75

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Howdy From Texas. New member just inherited a 1986 K75
« on: January 28, 2021, 04:24:59 PM »
I've already learned a lot about this bike from this site. I've had other bikes in the past, so I am experienced and have some mechanical knowledge. Bike has 215k miles on it. I am the third owner and it's been in the family for years. Been sitting for the last 8  years, but we've got it running and now going through all the parts R&R.
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  • 1986 K75C (code 0574) 01/1986

Offline Laitch

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Re: Howdy From Texas. New member just inherited a 1986 K75
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2021, 04:29:21 PM »
Welcome, jayman. Slip over to the Photo Guidance section and see if you can post some photos of this critter.
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Re: Howdy From Texas. New member just inherited a 1986 K75
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2021, 04:37:53 PM »
Congrats on getting running again and coming out of the lurker closet ... Welcome!
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Offline jayman_k75

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Re: Howdy From Texas. New member just inherited a 1986 K75
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2021, 04:54:52 PM »
Thanks. I have created the gallery and added a few images.
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Offline jayman_k75

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Re: Howdy From Texas. New member just inherited a 1986 K75
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2021, 09:21:46 AM »



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  • 1986 K75C (code 0574) 01/1986

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Re: Howdy From Texas. New member just inherited a 1986 K75
« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2021, 10:24:33 AM »
Thanks for posting the photos. Have you checked the last seven digits at realoem to verify exactly what you have?. It looks like your moto has an OEM C-style handlebar, a later model rear brake cylinder reservoir, an aftermarket exhaust and a modified air intake. Were those modifications on the moto when you bought it?
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Re: Howdy From Texas. New member just inherited a 1986 K75
« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2021, 11:01:36 AM »
Wow, that's some serious miles on that beast, though not unheard of with these bikes.  Great that you got it running and want to keep spinning the odometer!
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1987 K75S    VIN 0231
Original owner, Original litter
200,000 miles (plus or minus) and 5 paint jobs
sold 6/23
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