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Offline Bobf4s

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HI from Hout Bay South Africa . only got a k bike recently .
« on: December 19, 2023, 05:40:22 AM »
I was lucky to have a wife that understands my bike addiction . She also has a bike  license and rides also . Always wanted this bike  . Then heard of this one available  . 36000km. The chap who had it is a BMW motorcycle specialist . I have sent him an engine before to rebuild and am still enjoying it. He is 800km away  . I paid for the bike and flew there  . Landed at 12. He fetched me at airport and took me to his workshop too see the bike for the first time   . i connected up my gps , 'forgot' to fit the rear number plate and hit the road for home  . The plan was to stop at a friend half way and sleep over . But once i got going , the bike felt so good , i just stopped for fuel twice and kept on riding . Got home as it was getting dark , totally in love with the bike .   Wife enjoys the rear seat as its comfy so we use it regularly  .Not getting rid of my boxer twins but do appreciate the flat side also .
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Offline The Mighty Gryphon

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Re: HI from Hout Bay South Africa . only got a k bike recently .
« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2023, 06:58:45 AM »
Welcome!  Holy Mackerel, a K1 for your first brick, and a red and yellow to boot!  Congratulations!
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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"

Offline AtLarge

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Re: HI from Hout Bay South Africa . only got a k bike recently .
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2023, 07:14:53 AM »
Great first post. Welcome!
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Offline Chaos

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Re: HI from Hout Bay South Africa . only got a k bike recently .
« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2023, 07:42:28 AM »
Great bike!  Luv the ketchup/mustard scheme.  Hard to believe those came out 30 some years ago. 
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1987 K75S    VIN 0231
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Offline Bobf4s

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Re: HI from Hout Bay South Africa . only got a k bike recently .
« Reply #4 on: December 19, 2023, 08:11:56 AM »
At least if the worst comes to the worst  , i dont need to sell bikes  , im ready to do deliveries for Macdonalds  ....   i just dont have the big feet to fit in those shoes  .
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Offline bluekbike

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Re: HI from Hout Bay South Africa . only got a k bike recently .
« Reply #5 on: December 19, 2023, 12:24:19 PM »
What a cool bike, looks mint !!!
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Offline kris

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Re: HI from Hout Bay South Africa . only got a k bike recently .
« Reply #6 on: December 25, 2023, 09:42:54 AM »
That's some wife you've got there! And a nice stable full of ponies. No wonder you kept riding...on a K1! Go give your better have a hug and tell her how great she is!!
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Offline jakgieger

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Re: HI from Hout Bay South Africa . only got a k bike recently .
« Reply #7 on: January 08, 2024, 06:54:46 PM »
Very nice addition!  My first bike was an r60/5 :welcome .  You own an icon now!
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Offline matjas

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Re: HI from Hout Bay South Africa . only got a k bike recently .
« Reply #8 on: February 22, 2024, 10:41:07 AM »
cant cure it. enjoy it :D  :welcome
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