k1 got ABS in 1991 clay
On Mar 9, 2012, at 1:09 PM, E M wrote: > Wasn't ABS first introduced on these early R75s ? > > Ed > 300E > > On 9 March 2012 15:44, Scott Ritchey <ritche...@nc.rr.com> wrote: > >> I had an R75 back in the 70s and it was a fine machine, in its day. My >> perspective is dated because I quit riding in 1981 (job and relocation >> reasons). I'd be concerned about an air-cooled engine with that many >> miles; >> you might want a compression test, as a minimum. It is a mechanically >> simple motor but the carbs can be tricky. The shaft drive eliminated a lot >> of maintenance and problems common to other bikes of that era. But I can't >> help but think there must be many newer and more advanced machines out >> there >> these days. The opposed two was smooth compared to the vertical, hard >> mounted motors of the day but still rough compared to a water-cooled Honda. >> >> Scott >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] >> On Behalf Of Curt Raymond >> Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 7:07 PM >> To: Diesel List >> Subject: [MBZ] BMW motorcycles >> >> I know we've got some motorcycle heads on here... >> >> I'm thinking this is the year for me to get a different ride, right now >> we've got an '89 Kawasaki 454 LTD for the wife and an '82 Honda CB900f for >> me. She didn't ride at all last year and I only rode a little. Part of it >> is >> the Honda isn't really a highway bike and my commute is all highway. I'd >> ride a standard or sport/touring bike more. The Honda's forward lean is too >> uncomfortable for my wrists long term. >> >> So I've started looking and found an '82 BMW R65 with only 70,000 miles. My >> Honda has 45k, that kind of mileage doesn't scare me although it does some >> folks. I remember reading somewhere (here maybe) that some of the older >> BMWs >> were a handful because they were kind of primitive. I guess I need some >> guidance. I'm thinking to spend not more than $2000 which is more than both >> bikes I have now combined. >> Remember I live in New England, our riding season is kind of compressed. I >> usually get the bikes out in May and we're done by October. Sometimes >> theres >> a run into November but not often so a big money bike ain't happening. >> >> -Curt >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
