Comments on: Evaluating my 1992 BMW K75 Motorcycle https://scooterinthesticks.com/2019/07/evaluating-my-1992-bmw-k75-motorcycle/ Exploring life on a Vespa Scooter and Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycle. Thu, 04 Jul 2024 12:55:48 +0000 hourly 1 By: Scooter in the Sticks https://scooterinthesticks.com/2019/07/evaluating-my-1992-bmw-k75-motorcycle/#comment-54856 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 12:55:48 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9187#comment-54856 In reply to Stewart M. Hunt.

I smiled when I saw your comment. The BMW K75C provided many pleasurable rides. And I did much of what you suggested in terms of repair manuals and forums. But when I sold my lift table I decided to reduce considerably the amount of wrenching I would do. I was fortunate to have access to an independent mechanic with lots of K bike experience. He did the clutch spline lube for me along with a host of other things. The bike was great to ride and very smooth.

Eventually it began to feel heavier and tall for me. That combined with a desire to get something to ride off-road here in the mountains and I decided to sell the K75 and buy a Royal Enfield Himalayan. And eventually to replace the on road cruising aspects of the K75 I bought a 2001 Kawasaki W650. That is a sweet motorcycle to ride and look at.

I think about the K75 often. And if I were younger would have kept it. My 70th birthday is approaching and I am happy to say that the 5 machines in the garage have me well covered for all the kinds of riding I do now. If my wife asked me if I wanted a motorcycle for my birthday I’m not sure there is anything I want…

Thank you for taking the time to comment and share your thoughts and experience. I appreciate them.

]]> By: Stewart M. Hunt https://scooterinthesticks.com/2019/07/evaluating-my-1992-bmw-k75-motorcycle/#comment-54849 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 15:34:10 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9187#comment-54849 I have never owned but I have driven a BMW K75 a few thousand miles and I loved it. It was my friend’s back up/loaner bike which had been replaced in his heart by a Buell Odyssey. Go figure?
I have been riding motorcycles over 40 years and I do all my own service work and most of my own repairs.
Get yourself a BMW factory service and or repair manual. You might get one used online? Not only are they the ultimate go-to source for doing things the BMW way, it’ll help you in conversing with mechanics, technicians, the parts department and other owners. Join a BMW owner forum or two. The owners are generally very helpful and are your best bet for letting you know whether you should attempt a repair or not. Keep in mind that there are unpleasant people everywhere. The other owners will give you a clue as to who knows there stuff and who the pretenders are.
“Bob’s” K75 was painted a beautiful Ducati Red. He had hard luggage and a matching trunk which I removed each time I rode it. I felt the luggage adversely affected handling but if I was on a long trip I probably would have utilized it. Without the luggage it was a sweet handling bike that belied it’s 500 lb. weight. When Bob sold it I would have bought it if I wasn’t in financial straits at the time.
It’s been 5 years since your article was written and I hope your K75 has brought you happiness and great memories.

]]> By: 4 Common BMW K75 Problems (With Easy Fixes) – Motor Geek https://scooterinthesticks.com/2019/07/evaluating-my-1992-bmw-k75-motorcycle/#comment-52731 Fri, 04 Aug 2023 01:54:51 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9187#comment-52731 […] 1992 BMW K75 Motorcycle […]

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2019/07/evaluating-my-1992-bmw-k75-motorcycle/#comment-49498 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 22:19:24 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9187#comment-49498 In reply to Ryan K.

It’s the standard color for the 1992 K75C. I think it was called “Royal Blue.” It’s a great motorcycle. Smooth running and riding. It would have been perfect if I was able to get away often for tours and trips.

]]> By: Ryan K https://scooterinthesticks.com/2019/07/evaluating-my-1992-bmw-k75-motorcycle/#comment-49479 Fri, 11 Mar 2022 19:18:43 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9187#comment-49479 I must ask, What is the color name or color code of your K75? that color of blue is absolutely gorgeous

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2019/07/evaluating-my-1992-bmw-k75-motorcycle/#comment-45586 Fri, 01 Nov 2019 02:06:55 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9187#comment-45586 In reply to curvyroads.

It’s a great motorcycle. Have been enjoying my time with it. And it has enhanced the experience with the Vespa. Nice to shift from one to the other!

]]> By: curvyroads https://scooterinthesticks.com/2019/07/evaluating-my-1992-bmw-k75-motorcycle/#comment-45584 Thu, 31 Oct 2019 22:28:56 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9187#comment-45584 ]]> Better late than never, congrats on the ‘new to you’ BMW! And you can’t put a price on the smiles! 😁

]]> By: Mistakes and Lessons on Riding - Scooter in the Sticks https://scooterinthesticks.com/2019/07/evaluating-my-1992-bmw-k75-motorcycle/#comment-45489 Wed, 04 Sep 2019 04:05:53 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9187#comment-45489 […] around to make sure the doors were locked and the dogs were content before my departure. With the BMW K75 idling in the driveway I felt hot in my First Gear Kilimanjaro riding jacket despite the […]

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2019/07/evaluating-my-1992-bmw-k75-motorcycle/#comment-45408 Sat, 03 Aug 2019 15:54:58 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9187#comment-45408 In reply to hufrank.

I’m expecting no less from my K75!

]]> By: hufrank https://scooterinthesticks.com/2019/07/evaluating-my-1992-bmw-k75-motorcycle/#comment-45407 Sat, 03 Aug 2019 12:00:24 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9187#comment-45407 In reply to Steve Williams.

I call my K100 “Ol’ Reliable”.

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