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Offline The Mighty Gryphon

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Damn, wish I lived in Chicago
« on: December 16, 2016, 10:01:21 PM »
Just saw this nice looking K1 on Chicago Craig's list.  Needs some ignition switch lovin'.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/5920900621.html
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  • '91K100RS White/Blue
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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)
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Offline Martin

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Re: Damn, wish I lived in Chicago
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2016, 10:06:44 PM »

Gryph you will have to do an extension on the garage,or get a car cover for your wife's car if your game. Good easy project.
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Offline The Dude

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Re: Damn, wish I lived in Chicago
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2016, 11:42:20 PM »
Awsome machine,like it was designed in 2025 but....vehicals before their time are pretty rare (Vincent)er,what else?Citroen D series.
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Offline Elipten

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Re: Damn, wish I lived in Chicago
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2016, 12:04:19 AM »
Wow looks nice!


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Offline Laitch

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Re: Damn, wish I lived in Chicago
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2016, 12:41:00 AM »
Awsome machine,like it was designed in 2025 but....vehicals before their time are pretty rare (Vincent)er,what else?Citroen D series.
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Offline Laitch

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Re: Damn, wish I lived in Chicago
« Reply #5 on: December 17, 2016, 12:44:27 AM »
Just saw this nice looking K1 on Chicago Craig's list.  Needs some ignition switch lovin'.
Lifting that up from the road shoulder will tone those flexors, Gryph. :giggles
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Offline Chaos

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Re: Damn, wish I lived in Chicago
« Reply #6 on: December 17, 2016, 01:20:00 AM »
Awsome machine,like it was designed in 2025 but....vehicals before their time are pretty rare (Vincent)er,what else?Citroen D series.

gawd, I miss my Citroen.  Most engrossing, unorthodox bizarre machine I've ever owned.  Don't really like the blue on that K1 though,  gotta wonder if the fix is so simple why he didn't fix it?
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Offline Laitch

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Re: Damn, wish I lived in Chicago
« Reply #7 on: December 17, 2016, 07:45:13 AM »
gotta wonder if the fix is so simple why he didn't fix it?
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Offline The Mighty Gryphon

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Re: Damn, wish I lived in Chicago
« Reply #8 on: December 17, 2016, 09:59:59 AM »
...gotta wonder if the fix is so simple why he didn't fix it?

There are those among us who don't know which end of a screwdriver is the handle.

I suspect he found the right side cosmetics(it's always the right side, isn't it?) a bit depressing as well.  Still, at that price it's gonna be someone's Christmas present to themselves.
  • In my garage in Marilla, NY
  • '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"

Offline Chaos

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Re: Damn, wish I lived in Chicago
« Reply #9 on: December 17, 2016, 02:34:12 PM »

I suspect he found the right side cosmetics(it's always the right side, isn't it?) a bit depressing as well.

Makes it a perfect candidate for hacking. Right side wouldn't show. 
  • sw ohio
1987 K75S    VIN 0231
Original owner, Original litter
200,000 miles (plus or minus) and 5 paint jobs
sold 6/23
2023 Ural 2WD sidecar (BMW's bastard step child)

Offline Donmystic1

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Re: Damn, wish I lived in Chicago
« Reply #10 on: December 28, 2016, 09:28:19 AM »
The owner sent me about 50 photos of the bike. I priced out what it would take in dollars to rebuild it and it is close to $3000 including a set of decals. Except for painting I would be doing all the work. Some of the parts are not available anymore.

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Offline The Mighty Gryphon

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Re: Damn, wish I lived in Chicago
« Reply #11 on: December 28, 2016, 09:36:06 AM »
Is the fairing that busted up?  Maybe I can see how bad he wants to get rid of it this spring(no room in the garage right now).  I think he said it runs.  I could do a fly and ride.     
  • In my garage in Marilla, NY
  • '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"

Offline Donmystic1

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Re: Damn, wish I lived in Chicago
« Reply #12 on: December 28, 2016, 10:08:11 AM »
Upper & lower fairings need extensive work. He has removed the ad so it may not be available anymore
  • Mystic, CT
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