Show us your K bike

[(RIP) Bin Ridin]

I am wrestling with the idea that modern bikes are in some way better than these K-bike. Eh, let me see...

 

[Belper phil]

My long departed K1100LT - like an old girlfriend, I still have great memories of the soft luxurious ride - built for comfort not speed.
I replaced the K11 with an R1150 RT, which just didn't have the same level of emotional attachment.

Bloody hell Chopper, thats nice - cant see me selling mine and agree, lovely comfort!

 

[Ross Dean]

My new (to me) K1300R

As of last September, I ride this:

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A while back I rode this:

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I rode 14,500 miles on the S and have completed 1,800 so far on the R so it is early days to but, judging by my enthusiasm to ride, the R is the closest I have found to my perfect bike. I am looking forward to taking it to France, or possibly Italy, in the summer and Scotland before that.

 

[Mad_Accountant]

A confession .......

I had a Bermuda Blue K100RS 16v brand new August 1st 1992, which I kept for 2 years until redundancy forced me to sell it.

I have just bought a 1992 K100RS 16v in what seems to be good condition and my original number K100 PMS will be transferred back onto it when it arrives.

I hope it works out well, I already own a 92 R100R and I hope these two classic (at least to me) bikes will compliment each other.

I like the old Ks, when I returned to biking in 92 I did all my born again training on a K75c and then all of my IAM training on my K100. Rosy tinted specs? Maybe but I really don't care

 

[Mad_Accountant]

A 180 mile ride home did nothing to change my mind (at least until the offside mirror housing fell off and the mirror broke on the road)

As planned it will make a great companion to my r100r when the time comes that I don't keep the GS Adventure any more.

What I would really love is a k75 Basic in black (cherished, one owner, low mileage, heated garage etc). That isn't likely to happen

 

[Belper phil]

A 180 mile ride home did nothing to change my mind k75 Basic in black (cherished, one owner, low mileage, heated garage etc). That isn't likely to happen

92 RS you know it makes sense - enjoy your bike!

Not many about like the K75 you want!

 

[Mad_Accountant]

Thank you.

New bracket fitted ( to hold the mirror housing on securely) and new mirror glasses fitted (the originals had Datatag etchings on the glass - YUK)

The bike is currently on loan to a friend but I can't wait to ride her again (the K, not my friend)

but, boy, aren't they heavy?

 

[Fanum]

Duncan....dead smart, your 'refreshed' brick.....good job

Get yerself down to Maplins or somewhere and get a black plastic box to slide that battery into though....
(or even cover it with some thin plastic from one of those A4 envelope things.)

 

[Duncan]

Duncan....dead smart, your 'refreshed' brick.....good job

Get yerself down to Maplins or somewhere and get a black plastic box to slide that battery into though....
(or even cover it with some thin plastic from one of those A4 envelope things.)

That's a good idea, you're right it does look better

 

[Duncan]

Duncan....dead smart, your 'refreshed' brick.....good job

Get yerself down to Maplins or somewhere and get a black plastic box to slide that battery into though....
(or even cover it with some thin plastic from one of those A4 envelope things.)

That's a good idea, you're right it does look better

 

[Ijustwanttoseethephotos]

All K100's had the same radiator.
But funnily the larger K1100 has a thinner lower capacity radiator.
Hence why the fan is forever blowing when riding one around in london.

The 1984-85 K100's had a three core radiator, the later models had the two core radiator.
The three core rads seem to be a bit scarce in the UK, I've just bought one over here in France for my turbo bike, 40 euros
including post and the electric fan!

 

[BOBAD]

I remember liking this one very much.....

 

[Timolgra]

It's a work and winter bike but could get to like it, what a peach of an engine although the suspension's a bit alarming on bumpy surfaces!!

 

[MikeP]

although the suspension's a bit alarming on bumpy surfaces!!

It was always the weakness of the early K-Bricks, about the only "cheap" aspect of the design.

Easily sorted with a RAM rear unit and much cheaper than equal quality units for the current range.

Tyres too are critical. Problem you have Tim is that the K75C has an odd size real wheel that limits the choices of rubber. Pirelli Sport Demon are about the best and they do a 120/90-18 for the rear.

 

[Timolgra]

It was always the weakness of the early K-Bricks, about the only "cheap" aspect of the design.

Easily sorted with a RAM rear unit and much cheaper than equal quality units for the current range.

Tyres too are critical. Problem you have Tim is that the K75C has an odd size real wheel that limits the choices of rubber. Pirelli Sport Demon are about the best and they do a 120/90-18 for the rear.

Thanks Mike, it has a Hagon Shock which isn't very old but has no rebound damping at all it seems, so I'll look it up.
And yes, tyres are due for replacement soon, I'll take your advise.

 

[Glyno]

Loved my K bikes, had a few and to be honest I wouldnt turn it down if the right one came along. Good sturdy steeds

 

[Ratboy286]

I have just acquired a 2014 K1300s 30 year anniversary model having realised that the GSA didn't float my boat!!!
It's not a classic as some on this thread are ( I remember the K1!!!, something out of Gotham City) but what a machine all the same, ultra smooth in comparison to the GSA and surprisingly roomy.




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[Ross Dean]

I have just acquired a 2014 K1300s 30 year anniversary model having realised that the GSA didn't float my boat!!!
It's not a classic as some on this thread are ( I remember the K1!!!, something out of Gotham City) but what a machine all the same, ultra smooth in comparison to the GSA and surprisingly roomy.

Lovely bike Any chance of an image?

I used to own one with the stripy black, red and silver colour scheme and now own a 'silver metallic' (read field grey) K1300R. I just arrived back last night from a four day ride from Devon to Northumberland and back of just over 1000 miles (A-roads, B-roads through the Cotswolds, the Peak District and the Yorkshire Dales ... and the M5 between Bristol and Tiverton on the way back). I had to work for two days in Northumberland and though I would turn the drudgery of a long journey by car into a great trip by bike. The trip confirmed my love for the K1300 series bikes. Awesome power on tap and happy to pootle as required.

Below is Bolton Castle in Wensleydale which I stopped at on the way to Northumberland - well worth a visit - forgot to include the bike though!

 

[Ratboy286]

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=261137&stc=1&d=1405876682

Hopefully there should be an image here!!
Popping out to Wales mid August for five days riding with my son on the back, along with a days off roading with the Yamaha off road centre to give my son a taster.
This has the HP rear sets, quick shifter and Akra as standard for the 30 yr model, it does make me grin!!!

 

[Ross Dean]

It looks stunning ��

I don't doubt that the K1300s will become classics in due course.

If you haven't found it already, this site is interesting http://eurokclub.com/