K11 Owners Group

Flying Duck

...on my K75S Paralever. S-M-O-O-T-H.....

I started with a 24,000 mile K75 engine and clutch sitting on blocks of wood in my basement:

31:11 paralever final drive with low mile K1100 shock
New paint job - Acura NSX "Formula Red" (doesn't look as orange in real life)
Front and rear fender extenders
All visible hardware replaced with stainless

Perforated stainless radiator and belly pan grills
24k forks disassembled, cleaned out and upgraded with Progressive springs
Fork boots
Braided stainless brake line

Upgraded headlight wiring and realays - 90/100W Xenon H4 bulb
Front turn signals doulble as LED running lights
PIAA fog lights for daytime conspicuity

I fabricated an aluminum throttlebody cover plate and had it powder coated
Headers ceramic coated in "chrome" finish

REAL cruise control

Flush mounted rear LED running lights/turn signals
Chrome license plate frame
OEM chromed tail rack
Newly recovered Corbin Dual Sport Seat
Chrome powder coated gas cap
K1100RS handlebars with chrome bar ends
Added BMW fuel gauge on left fairing panel
All instrument cluster lighting converted to LEDs
Calibrated speedometer
Heated grips

It still needs roundels and I need to assemble the matching newer style integral cases that I had painted with the rest of the parts.

Just took it for a 25 mile test ride.... smooth.
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

rydor · Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 10:44 pm Post subject:

Nice, Drake! Very Happy

The K75S has always been one of my all-time favorites, and yours is one of the best I've seen! Well done!

owrstrich · Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 10:59 pm Post subject:

the very first motobrick i had a chance to ride was a k75s...

the orange k75s posted here looks delicious...

j o
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Flying Duck · Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 11:24 pm Post subject:

I know you're doing it to tease me but it's NOT orange. I just went out to put the cover on it - it's a very nice red. It's a shame my digital camera doesn't pick it up.
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

larryb22 · Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 8:19 am Post subject:

Great looking. I like the looks of the grilles you put on. However you may have reduced air flow by 25% or so.

Larry
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2008 Yamaha XV250
S/W Michigan USA

Klinker · Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 11:11 am Post subject:

Neet-oh.
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1994 K1100RS

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Tim (Midland Section) · Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 5:20 pm Post subject:

Looks smart, particularly the silver final drive Twisted Evil

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merlin geikie · Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 7:29 am Post subject: Mighty fine alright

I was just thinking how nice those perforated SS grills look, would they really reduce the airflow by that much? Whats normally there?

Great pity the three cylinder wasnt kept on in production, wouldve made a grand 1200 triple. Smooth mathematics, compact look and long lasting to boot.

Well done wif da bike, nothin wrong wif a bit o chrome Smile

Flying Duck · Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 11:12 am Post subject:

The srock radaitor grill is a very open steel mesh.

I did consider this when doing it and bought the perforated stainless pattern wit h the highest open space - if I recall correctly 65% or something along those lines.

Although I've only put a few miles on it, yes, the perforated stainless does seem to reduce the airflow so the fan comes on a bit sooner when city riding. Doesn't seem to be an issue ay higher speeds though.

If i were going to ride it in traffic a lot I might replace the upper one with the stock grill - 5 minute swap.

Even a K900 would've been nice. IMO BMW dropped the ball there but I guess they got caught up in the horsepower race.
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

Flying Duck · Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 9:53 pm Post subject:

Now it's even got roundels. I ran around town on it today. It's a hoot to ride. Feels pretty light compared to a K1100 and boy is it smooth. Nothing is like a K75....

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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

merlin geikie · Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 7:56 am Post subject: Does look darned nice....

Good job....looks very red on my screen not orange at all.
Bet the fairing doesnt suck in much engine heat and plenty of heat discharge blow away room at leg height.

You never know...after BM are done with the horsepower, grand prix thing, they could revisit some good designs. Cool

Flash lookin nimble machine... Wink

drmalacarne · Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 8:56 am Post subject:

Great job, Drake!
Clean and good taste. A real customization.
Looks like the McLaren Red of the F1 cars from the Airton Senna era...

Gui
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1994 K1100LT SE n° 0267
1998 HD Heritage Springer 95th anniversary
Yes, a Hog and a Beemer can live together!

lrome48 · Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 1:08 am Post subject:

MakaSichu · Posted: Sat May 16, 2009 8:54 am Post subject: Re: Mighty fine alright

Stoked Steve · Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 8:31 am Post subject:

Hey Duck, I just saw this bike listed on the IBMWR site. I can't believe you're going to sell such an awesome, one of a kind bike that you've obviously put a lot of time into.

Had I the funds and the misses blessing (of which I have neither), I'd buy that sweet bike in a heartbeat!
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Virginia Beach, VA
93 K1100RS Mystic Red SOLD
12 Suzuki DL650A VStrom

merlin geikie

Yeah well i guess there s a rational limit to the amount of rides in the stable. Wink

Sure if i had a missus... ide tell her to allow me to buy it for her Smile

On the other hand, if i had a girlfriend ide jus buy it for her and tell her to let me ride it Cool

Awww shucks, if i had a girlfriend and a missus ide jus ride away into the sunset to camp under the stars beside a small fire, with my trust dog Layla Very Happy

But seriously folks, i reckon the seat looks way way kool too and comfortable to boot. You certainly have done a great job for the new owner and all the very best from down under Wink

Stoked Steve · Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 7:32 pm Post subject: