Author Topic: 1987 K75C - 1,450 miles!  (Read 1430 times)

Offline frankenduck

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1987 K75C - 1,450 miles!
« on: April 22, 2022, 04:56:25 PM »
If at first you don't succeed:

Reserve not met at $4,625

https://www.ebay.com/itm/185368968536

Relisted:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/203920740248


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Re: 1987 K75C - 1,450 miles!
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2022, 01:56:11 PM »
Second listing only made it to $2,125.
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Re: 1987 K75C - 1,450 miles!
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2022, 03:21:56 PM »
Reserve not met.  177381
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Re: 1987 K75C - 1,450 miles!
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2022, 09:30:26 PM »
They need to replace the brake pads and it only has 1,500 miles?
It's clean and shiny except where it's. . . rusty?
(look at the left side, rusty fasteners, muffler cover, etc.)
The crankcase cover looks tarnished or corroded?
How are seals, hoses bearings? With so little use, I'm not optimistic!
It polishes up well, but what are you actually getting? Was it parked for 35 years in a musty and damp barn?

It's probably a good source for parts.
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Re: 1987 K75C - 1,450 miles!
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2022, 11:19:09 AM »
They need to replace the brake pads and it only has 1,500 miles?
It's clean and shiny except where it's. . . rusty?
(look at the left side, rusty fasteners, muffler cover, etc.)
The crankcase cover looks tarnished or corroded?
How are seals, hoses bearings? With so little use, I'm not optimistic!
It polishes up well, but what are you actually getting? Was it parked for 35 years in a musty and damp barn?

It's probably a good source for parts.

I've brought Ks back to life that have sat outside in Seattle rain for ten years. Just replace all of the rubber bits and swap in some reconditioned fuel injectors.

(But I didn't pay $4K for them.)

This bike was really trashed and pathetic when I bought it. Now it's one of my favorite K75s that looks, runs and rides very well.

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Re: 1987 K75C - 1,450 miles!
« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2022, 10:56:33 PM »
frankenduck: those city cases are perfect on the s model! I keep my eyes open for them all the time but most sellers want a premium (as would I).
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Re: 1987 K75C - 1,450 miles!
« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2022, 06:57:25 PM »
They've listed this bike several times now. Made it to $3,300 this time.  Reserve not met.

They should try BAT. :laughing4-giggles:

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Re: 1987 K75C - 1,450 miles!
« Reply #7 on: June 06, 2022, 05:55:00 PM »
They have it listed on Cycle Trader for $5,885. :popcorm

https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/1987-BMW-K75C-5020927025

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