BMW K75 Questions

[Gerta]

Nope, 6'. My lack of balance may work against me though.

[scabzzzz]

oh, another thing i want to add. the K bikes are very tall and kinda weighty. if you're less than 5'10, you may want to consider a smaller bike to learn on. not that you cant learn and enjoy a K bike being shorter than 5'10, just sayin.

[Gerta]

Ha! As what would be a completely new rider, I don't mind spending a little more for a K bike and then something dirt cheap to learn on (and I mean lay down a time or two).

[scabzzzz]

wtf. the dude is asking specifically about K bikes and yall are derailing him into a hipster cafe bike. just no.

get the bmw and enjoy proper engineering. syncing and cleaning carbs is for the birds. and the GS500 isnt even as nice as the CB550/650.

[Gerta]

pb. how are parts on these bikes? easy to find? dealer has lots of inventory?

[pb34]

Not bad!

This is the one I have my eye on:

http://fredericksburg.craigslist.org/mcy/4974096194.html

Also this video is an excellent review and summary of my personality.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCDr4VSpPas

[Stanley Rockafella]

I'd go with a k series just cause the BMW thing. but honestly I'd have a hard time justifying the purchase as it's mostly for the name.

IMHO, I'd go with the GS500. Jap reliability and simpler to maintain than the BMW

[Gerta]

ha! Check this out: http://bellingham.craigslist.org/mcy/4972369314.html

[Gerta]

I'll take a look. Thanks man! Nothing fancy needed here seeing as I am sure I will need a steep learning curve.

[pb34]

Haha I haven't ridden yet either apart from dirt bikes. But yeah gear is going to be a pretty penny.

I know it isn't BMW, but kinda related to previous posts, but you should take a look for Suzukis.

The Suzuki gs550 from the 80s look exactly like the Honda 550 and are just about as reliable / powerful, but they have all disk breaks which weren't on the Honda yet. They can be had for less than $1,000 and still have that classic look and can be cafe'd if thats your cup of tea.

Or like they said the GS500 is a damn good entry twin. Its air cool with disk brakes so its simple and easy to wrench, but gives you a more modern feel, but it isn't overly sporty or boring.

[Gerta]

pb ... nothing I have found on airheads. I've never ever ridden before, so I've got a small budget for bike and larger budget for riding gear (I'm also a big guy). Whatever I get I want to be able to wrench on it.

[pb34]

For a K series, and since its water cooled (extends serviceable engine life), I'd say anything 75,000 plus is high mileage. Especially since these were meant to be long distance touring bikes people will put miles on them. But if you keep your eye out, there plenty of fair weather rides that have them for sub 50K miles in good condition that they are trying to get rid of because they are "outdated, ugly 90s bikes"

Gerta, That site is awesome!!! Anything for airheads??

[Gerta]

Scabzzzz - thanks man!

For those new riders out there (or who are just doing the research like me to start riding): http://www.verrill.com/moto/newkbike.shtml

Any of you experienced BMW bike guys share some links that you find helpful please!

[scabzzzz]

Scabzzzz - What would you consider high mileage on one of these bikes? I'm seeing stuff from 18k up to 72k ...

im not sure how to answer that because i've seen them all the way up to 200k miles. they're like e30s, if its in good enough shape, runs, and the price is right, then buy it.

[Gerta]

Scabzzzz - What would you consider high mileage on one of these bikes? I'm seeing stuff from 18k up to 72k ...