$100 1000cc BMW K100, Will it Run?

[@CarsandCameras]

Stay safe out there everyone! We have a new build starting soon to keep you entertained during your quarantine! Also, I know a lot of you have been doing a lot of prepping for Mini Mayhem this spring, so it makes postponing it even more of a bummer. As soon as we get some clarity on the future of this virus, we'll reschedule. Here's hoping for a June Mini Mayhem👌

[@sedric6153]

I love the music in this video!!!

[@Bobbytrus12]

CarsandCameras the covide 19 is getting bad over in Minnesota

[@rwbnatureadventure3876]

Do you have the title for the other bike?

[@stu9070]

Thought it was just us English hogging all the toilet paper 😂

[@brycelong4295]

I got a ct70 to Im abt to replace the engine in it and do some modifications to it but I’m probably going to put either a 140 or a 190

[@heathersanborn4914]

Little bit sad for the old BMW was a sweet ride back in the day and with some elbow grease would restore up nice and make a sweet cruiser again

[@larryfogle3697]

Heather Sanborn yep and if you have old registration you can get a title.

[@catsbyondrepair]

@@larryfogle3697 you file for abandonment

[@jonnyconsumer3813]

@@catsbyondrepair some states are harder/easier to do so. I hear that SC will do all kinds of thing in a bill of sale! They are in NC though.

[@motobator1895]

Jonny Consumer hey from SOUTH CACKALACKA lol

[@James-sir]

That’s actually a nice bike and they really handled well because of the balance and the way the motor sits it’s nice.

[@Platypus_Warrior]

BMW rocks. Cant believe 300$ for 3bikes!!!!!!!!!

[@charlesgunzelman3323]

That bike can be registered in Vermont or South Dakota without a title. Did my dirt bike in Vermont by mail without an issue. Took like 3 weeks

[@bobbaker9395]

Owned a k100RS for 18 rode to Yellowstone, Arches national park, Bryce, Zion in the late 80’s. Smooth and reliable but periodic maintenance was a little speedy. Great bike though.

[@googleuser1522]

With China and most of the world shut down, someone’s gotta compensate for the missing pollution. Ike, and his 80’s bmw, to the rescue.

[@CarsandCameras]

Congratulations, this is the best comment I've seen in MONTHS

[@untitled2792]

yes it is

[@andrewlindquist8519]

@@CarsandCameras agreed and I am glad y'all decided not to disassemble a bike thats runs and drives after sitting for nearly a decade..i used to own one and it was one of the most reliable bikes i ever had good low end torque and plenty of cruising power

[@allistairneil8968]

Excellent humour! That's why I'm here.

[@steffenk.561]

The reason it smokes like this is, when it stands on the sidestand a long time oil runs into the lower side of the engine and gets burnt when starting it the first time. BMW later fixed this

[@benforrett]

1:00 Welcome to Isaac's MTV cribs.

[@WaterfrontJustin]

1 of 5 houses, he actually invested his money in property and not the stock market so he's sitting pretty while everyone else is panicky.

[@Lee_B_Futures]

Annnnnd... this is where the magic happens

[@HouseOfThe8Strings]

At some point, we need a tour of Ike's seemingly unending property.

[@nikonordman7624]

I think he has made one on his channel

[@catfisher420]

propertieS! That dude has so much stuff.

[@colormesarge]

Watch the hurricane videos

[@kimoarmstrong3519]

I'd chase that BMW's title if possible. I like that it's not getting parted. It's got a tow hitch. Make it a yard mule.

[@geoffreyjones2000]

Then: " I used to cough to cover up a fart" Now: " I fart to cover up a cough"

[@rontownsend8235]

Farting and coughing and nothing about diarrhea and can't buy a roll toilet paper for a $100 bill

[@eddieh1985]

I’ve got mad allergies here in NC. I went to Lowe’s the other day and started coughing!! People looked at me judging me, I responded, it’s just allergies. I swear

[@geoffreyjones2000]

@@eddieh1985 I just got back from the hospital(last place I wanted to be) for a poisonous spider bite... I coughed, had to explain my long term smoking

[@eddieh1985]

geoffreyjones2000 oh man. Sorry about the spider bite man. I hope you’re ok

[@WICKEDGIXXERL]

Im stealing that lol

[@tuatua9029]

When I was courier in London in the 80's I had one of those and I had a car mobile phone fitted to it! I covered 160,000 miles on it in 3 yrs then sold it, never leave it on side stand as the oil runs into the head......I'm still running a K1200lt today and that's way heavier than the old K100RT. Enjoy it !

[@jamesmorrison7847]

Those mid 80s K100 bikes were pretty damn good. It's not unusual to see one with over 200,000 miles on it.

[@albrustkern2977]

hi guys, i bought an 1985 K100RT new, dipped the tires in all the great lakes and both oceans, toured the national parks. took a riding class in Michigan, went over 130 mph.and learned to trust it drifting on the curves. I had ridden over 200 thousand miles before the riding class, I had no idea of the cycles ability. What a day! Between a BMW R 100 and the K 100 RT I rode them over 200 thousand miles and tent camped along the way. When my trips were near an end I always planed a 1000 mile nonstop ride home. I honored the recommended maintenance schedule, never had a breakdown and never left stranded. Wonderful life experience, very thankful.

[@LoftechUK]

7 year old fuel and it starts and runs. Omg.

[@Chris-yy7qc]

BMW bikes had a very decent quality back in the day

[@jackbeets3838]

Gos to show how fuel quality has changed over the years now gas wont even last 6 months I'd say haveing the tank full would help a lot to tho

[@Chris-yy7qc]

@@jackbeets3838 The Gas itself is not the problem. Its the ethanol. But that hasnt changed in the last 7 yrs...

[@bansheemania1692]

Probably Regular Gasoline.

[@andrewallen9993]

Must have been filled with SASOL petrol before being parked :)

[@wufky4010]

ive got one of those olf flying bricks. and a whole parts bike. need any parts just ask

[@itskarl79]

are you close to AZ?

[@wufky4010]

@@itskarl79 located near lake tahoe

[@DavidMartin-il5sb]

@@wufky4010 im in michigan would you be willing to sell both bikes I could have them shipped

[@davidshumpert6351]

Part of the dead spot is due to the vane style airflow meter like BMW cars of the era. K bikes also have a self pull side stand when you pull the clutch in . They're supposed to fold the side stand up when you squeeze the clutch.

[@davidshumpert6351]

I've got k75 stuff if anyone is in the market. [e-mail] is me email.

[@DakGuy05]

8:35 I spot a perfect candidate for an offroad mower

[@martinramirez6050]

DakGuy05 nice eyes!

[@yfmcody5831]

Good gob 4 cylinder 1000cc swap from the bmw

[@topfuelkustomz3729]

DakGuy05 depending on what model John Deere it is I wouldn’t tear it up because it could be worth something

[@DakGuy05]

@@topfuelkustomz3729 Not really worth anything seeing that it sits there all the time

[@topfuelkustomz3729]

DakGuy05 it does matter o me though it may not you because you like to tear them up but personally I own 2 of my own and it’s always nice to see them in other videos

[@waggy401]

I get jealous of guys like you who always find fantastic deals liked that. My grandfather was the same way.

[@BrownianMotionPicture]

I am glad you didnt tear it apart, one ride and you felt what's special about the k. I couldn't believe I ended up riding k bikes coming from racing supermotos and such but they are strangely alluring.

[@themechanickid6010]

Totally getting put on a drag rail

[@q......]

That's my thinking. Or wishful thinking...

[@justinbridgewater8240]

Yes they should and put a turbo system for sure on that those motors are mean as hell with a turbo

[@michaelblacktree]

Yeah, I was thinking dragster.

[@Scott.Farkus]

It's a sunny day outside, but he chooses to start a 8 year been setting old motorcycle inside.

[@jonnyconsumer3813]

It's always sunny in the Carolinas, man. Its pretty cool. 😊

[@Scott.Farkus]

@@jonnyconsumer3813 It would be cool, but it's not always sunny in the Carolinas.

[@jaxes88]

I say file for a lost title on the gray BMW, I'd love to see a budget restoration to get it on the road again. It doesn't look too banged up, and it has lots of spirit.

[@CzechSixTv]

Run the VIN. If the bike isn't stolen get a title out of Vermont and put the bike back on the road. At the least, with a valid title, you can flip it to fund other projects.

[@pawelwieprzowski518]

came to the comment section to say this, vermont is the way to go

[@marcmo7138]

for the life of me I cant figure out why you guys always work on filthy projects.. Buy a power washer then go from there. I mean that thing has more mold on it than blue cheese.

[@SportbikerNZ]

They checked to see if would fire, not work on it. Either way, waste of effort cleaning a whole bike that you just planned to pull a motor from.

[@Sebastian_Dinwiddie]

They smoked on startup after sitting overnight, never mind after 8 years.

[@tuenygaard8075]

they smoke when they have been parked on the sidestand

[@randyrick8019]

@@tuenygaard8075 yep. I forgot that. I had a 1997 K1100 for a number years.

[@davidcriscolo4768]

Love the 80s throwback music!

[@RuralFoodsLifestyle]

Very nice BMW!

[@Running-with-skizers]

Just like tommy Chong. Reving the shit out of a smokey motorcycle in his house 🤣

[@itsnotan8]

At least he ran the exhaust out the window 😂

[@hammerT2997]

😂😂😂

[@travistownsend3635]

Anyone else think ike look like a bike cop on that when he first started riding it 😂😂 chips remastered😂😂😂

[@tstricklin4808]

😂😂😂😂👍👍👍

[@QuikyTortoise]

Just stumbled on this video... It brought back huge memories!! I used to dispatch a K100rt round London many many years ago.. It was an ex police K 100 I loved it.. I loved how big it was, how stable it was, how it used to worried cars and taxis when i followed them. Until i was side swiped by a taxi that pulled out on me.. a Huge hole in t he sump and a puddle of oil. These engine go on for 100's of thousands of miles. I replaced BMW's chocolate output shaft in a shed, so well made.. I got another and recently sold it.. BTW the stripped out K looks like a unfaired version... you may want to sell the radiator shroud, they are like rocking horse poo, you will get your money back on that item alone. Most fully faired K100Rt and LT's get stripped back to the unfaired version as the fairing is expensive to replace. no one has the radiator shroud. Secondly if you are going to desecrate the engine and put it in a four wheeled vehicle (may god have mercy on your soul) Motorworks have a kit to convert it. It quite a popular engine to put into older Mini's www.motorworks.co.uk/vlive/Shop/Parts.php?T=5&NU=10&M=40&Ct=CA&SbCt=BA_10_40_CA_70

[@goldgeologist5320]

That was the million mile BMW! The K100 and K75 were the best bikes BMW ever made. That one has a Corbin seat, a trailer hitch and air deflectors. Great find.

[@P8FPV]

That would have been jetwashed before I started working on it 😁😉

[@Chris-yy7qc]

And I wouldve done a quick oil change. That 7++ year old oil easily causes damage... Especially when the engine is being revved high...

[@SportbikerNZ]

They didn't work on it.

[@sedric6153]

Sitting 7 years? That isnt very long, my 71 CL350 had been sitting for like 30+ years before I got it

[@OGbqze]

🍪cookie?

[@michaelcasella3253]

Wasn’t a competition mate

[@danwolf307]

I love the old Honda scramblers! I used to have a 1969 CL125 that was my get around bike til I turned 11 and got my first CL350. I had almost a dozen CL350s and a couple CB350s all bought at auction and unstarted for years. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!

[@snowdogs59]

The flying brick is an amazing machine and will last forever. I have an ‘89 and I love it. People make awesome cafe racers out of them (you can see many examples on the web) but I love my RS as it is.

[@ElaBellll]

I have an 87 k100! Cool old bikes, I cant wait to see what happens

[@backyard_garage]

Iff the bike is older then 15 yers the u can register in Vermont without any issues. Don't need title . Bill of sale u can make by yourself....As long as the bike was not stolen.... u just put vin nr

[@robertmiller5735]

Georgia too

[@prodbyntk]

5:06 How to get co2 poisoning 😂

[@tebibyte2357]

Then you realized the door was open

[@prodbyntk]

@@tebibyte2357 I think it was cracked

[@WaterfrontJustin]

I heard that's the best way to cure Covid-19

[@tebibyte2357]

@@prodbyntk yea

[@ryan14r95]

NTKSnipersDad as racecar drivers it really doesn’t bother us. You got to learn to deal with it. And racing fuel at the track👌👌👌👌👌

[@Acoustic_Theory]

Restore or restomod the intact K100 - it will be a joy forever.

[@norm1233]

Those bikes are just giant mopeds

[@KWhite75]

Respect to you guys for not trashing a full bike. Sorry to hear about mini mayhem but props to you guys for keeping all of us safe!

[@matthewbrayton8166]

I would kind of like to see the full bike cleaned up at least. I mean of you are gonna keep it might as well show it some respect.

[@v8power561]

The flying brick is the perfect name for that bike! Lol. Can't wait to see the new build! I hope its the thunder dumper like you were talking about in your live stream! Lol

[@twinturbotaj]

AWESOME. I had a 94 K1100lt.. the flying bricks are fantastic machines

[@Blorraines]

I had this exact bike until 2 years ago. Dolomite Grey. It still ran fine and had 135k on that motor. Still running for new owner. Old K bike trick to keep from smoking was to lean it to right before to left and on kick stand. I always used the center stand as the heavy bike liked to sink the side kickstand into the turf or asphalt. Classic!

[@Buck1954]

Can't imagine who would just park such a beautiful machine.

[@peterpyke1213]

it happens when people get sick and die

[@stevek8829]

It happens when you get a new one but don't sell the old one. Then you drop the insurance for a while and days turn to years.

[@MegaSockenschuss]

Beautiful machine? We might have seen a different video. :D

[@user-eu2nf5sn6g]

At least change the oil and put new gas in haha lowkey triggers me

[@SportbikerNZ]

Pointless spending money on new oil if you haven't confirmed the motor is ok.

[@miracleman7836]

Being stuck inside in Michigan ain't so bad when I got you guys to binge watch. Thanks.

[@ervingoertzen7233]

Perfect power plant for a project !

[@ollilehtonen6764]

Okay lads, we found John's new daily for when he has no money to fill up the C10's tank.

[@norm1233]

They got KZbin money now they release trash ass lazy shit like this they got $30 bucks to fill a tank

[@dannyoutlaw8001]

It looks like a mad-Max machine from the first road warrior...cant wait to see the build ...Mad-Max...

[@gregmyatt9932]

Danny Outlaw the mad max bikes were Kawasaki Z1000’s they were used as police bikes in Oz until they swapped them for the BMW K1.

[@dannyoutlaw8001]

@@gregmyatt9932 I'm 50 yrs old brother been riding and racing motorcycles for yrs I do know that they we're not BMWs....i simply saying that's what it looks like for them ....could be a theme build...wow....really

[@gregmyatt9932]

Danny Outlaw Hey, I was not correcting you their Danny they do indeed look similar to the mad max bikes for sure with the fairings and especially in the dirty state their BMW is in at the moment.. very apocalyptic. Good theme for sure, love Mad max. My main point was they were both police bikes here in Australia. They still use the BMW’s to date.

[@dannyoutlaw8001]

@@gregmyatt9932 hey bud I'm very sorry I miss read what you were meaning I do apologize brother I didn't realize the meaning..

[@gregmyatt9932]

Danny Outlaw all good buddy 👍 just looking forward to what they will get up to next.

[@kimhorton6109]

I hired my daughter to drive me from Shreveport to San Diego some years ago to buy a yellow K75RT from a policeman. Great bike. It only had 20K on it. When I got home I found the local dealer didn’t want to work on it. I’m the farthest thing you’ll find from handy so I didn’t know how to keep it up. It ran fine for more than 50k before the splines gave up. I gave it to one of the guys in the local BMW riders. Lovely touring ride. Very uncomplicated for a touring mount.

[@PatDavis-qg5no]

That thing is awesome! You guys should restore it! It would be an awesome daily rider.

[@daviddonaghy7568]

I always wanted one of those BMWs. I wanted the 3 cylinder, though.

[@janetyeoman1544]

David Donaghy , yes. Had a 89 red K75s , fantastic bike. Coast to coast 4 times, should never have sold it. The triple is smoother than the 4 cylinder. R1200rt now but it’s ok.

[@jonnysl6560]

K75

[@daviddonaghy7568]

I've had to finally stop riding because of my knees. I can't hold a bike up anymore.

[@chrisjohnson4165]

I've still got a red K75S. One of the best bikes ever IMO.

[@user-jc8cc4ch6w]

Buy the K75S with the black mag's there much smoother and practically bulletproof I'll get 1 myself if there available

[@corygilbert5666]

Almost certain they are starting a 4wd monster just like Grind Hard is doing, and maybe, someday, they can both face off at the freedom factory! Hell Yeah Brother!

[@ThexEpicxMechanic]

Really glad you guys decided not to chop up the bike. Good idea to keep it a bike :)

[@sprezzatura8755]

Superb motorcycle. These were the first motorcycles to have ABS. I had a K1100 RS. On early bikes you have to be mindful of driveshaft spline lubrication. The K75 is generally considered to be the better bike and essentially indestructible. I've seen these motors installed in vintage Mini Coopers.

[@richardsanchez4435]

Omg 😱 that should put it in a BMW power wheels !!!

[@nodiggity7731]

BOULDER 44 THATS A HELLA GOOD IDEA

[@wyattlarrick3246]

Hey, when are we gonna get more content on the diesel gokart?

[@maxvolovich9407]

For a second I was having flash backs of me! The only thing missing was my mom yelling at me for working on my bike in the house lol

[@simonkolb3910]

That is quality from Germany!!! Hello from Germany😉

[@aydanangus]

2:37 my dad and I have those on our 2 electric start dirtbikes. Makes it alot easier than pulling the cover.

[@critters5236]

Look into getting a salvage title

[@natestoops2374]

Why? They already said they are gonna use the motor for a project

[@crippledproductions2194]

@@natestoops2374 they wont tear that bike up. I'd even bet on it

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

I have a 2001 BMW R1200C it's one of the coolest bikes I have ever owned. They make GREAT stuff.

[@dustinmiller7278]

If you have the title to the frame and your boss's Warehouse why don't you take your bike that's running and driving swap everything over to that frame and have a running driving titled BMW 1000 as well as your parts motor and transmission for a project

[@ivanshapli1827]

borrow the vin and title from the one that was taken apart for the complete bike.

[@torresweldingfiberglass8946]

Your dumb af

[@norm1233]

Yeah only losers do illegal shit like that

[@DefencelessDuck]

My new to me 2008 KLR wasn’t started for 10 years New oil Cleaned the carb and drained tank of old fuel New fuel Fired right up and it’s amazing!

[@robertmiller5735]

In college I had a 6 year old 1973 Norton Commando 850 - when you said tall and heavy, the memorys all came back.

[@TheKurtTribute]

I’m assuming it’s going on the rail? They made a big point in mentioning that it is shaft drive.

[@wildpesta3634]

Uhhh anyone else questioning why there starting this thing up in an enclosed area?😂🤦🏼‍♀️

[@peterpyke1213]

yes and french doors open to the house.must be an american thing

[@badbiker666]

Coincidentally MY bike sat for seven years, too. I took a road job and left the state in 2013. When I left I put the bike into a self-storage unit. Five years later I towed it home, and it sat in the back yard for two more years. Last Fall I finally got around to working on it. Surprisingly it didn't take too much to get it running, but I can't say the same for getting it roadworthy. As of this week it is ready to roll once again. Even so, I would give my left nut for a $100 project BMW!

[@garyreinsch510]

I rode my K100RT (85) new for 28 years. I sold it to please my wife. Boy do I miss it. Never had any major repairs all that time.

[@pimsietsma]

Make a scrambler/Caferacer from the k100 that would be awesome!

[@zico3239]

make a three wheeled with it (reverse trike car)

[@philiprowney]

John, your opener was 100% spot on. It's a pity Marty/Moog [ sitting side-by-side on a sofa and are NOT cohabiting ] and Hoonigan [ indoor RC drift hand controls and many people from disparate families in direct contact whilst in lockdown ] don't understand it like you. I guess it's because you actually have a degree level education and a mind, love you and Ike's bones :-D Peace and love Brother. [ will be be buying some merch because his lifestyle just got so much cheaper ]

[@JR-bj3uf]

I was working at a BMW dealer when those were sold new. They are good bikes. Grease the splines

[@lensofrasta]

Kick stand needs to be up to start the engine

[@RcBasher5000]

If it’s in gear yes in neutral no

[@lensofrasta]

@@RcBasher5000 for my k1100 rs 1993 it will only start if kick stand is up. Center stand is fine if you still have kickstand up .

[@pterodox123]

If you end up using it for a TRIKE, go ro the dark side by using a CAR TIRE for the back tire! It would give you more grip to RIP! Give this a like so they can see it!

[@trevor8063]

I'm glad I'm not the only one thinking it needs an extra tire

[@stevek8829]

Why would it give more grip? Would you use lower tire pressure? At the same pressure you get the same size contact patch regardless of width.

[@pterodox123]

@@stevek8829 motorcycle tires are shaped like a U, car tires aren't. That's why with most production reverse trikes, you see a flat car tire.

[@mulletbubbles9909]

This is the first cars and cameras video I watched

[@georgeduckworth4452]

I like how John got nervous when Ike asked if he knew what BMW stood for! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@holdenrice9694]

you better put a Harley muffler on that engine, this one is waaaay to quiet.

[@hydealmen5280]

Do you guys have an old like Briggs & Stratton that I can use for my minibike

[@mr_wayne8691]

Dude just buy a tillotson theyre fast and cheap

[@salmonisyummiyeet163]

Don’t buy a Briggs... please. Pulled one off an old gokart we had and sat and worked with it for an hour. Unless it already runs, don’t work on one or buy one. I’d get a predator or tillotson.

[@Ohiocountryboy-se2cn]

There's nothing wrong with a briggs. I've got plenty of them running

[@greatbuffalo]

There are many K100s out there with over 200,000 miles on them. A very very reliable machine to be sure.

[@jasonwcoleman250]

This channel is going to start growing soon! No more monotony of the same belts and predator engines in the same ol carts. And no more handouts from mommy and daddys house.

[@gsbmullins809]

Give her a bath bet she will would love that and do a video

[@supastihl89]

Remove the fairing

[@guskelman3058]

That's what I was thinking it looks pretty stupid

[@noahmc1547]

Loved the burnouts. I needed a good chuckle!

[@davejolink2254]

Sitting for 7 years....runs great...lol. I owned and 86 k100. Awesome bike

[@slamboy66]

Get rid of the body work and get some knobbies .

[@cockerius]

I’m sure I saw this bike in mad max 2 lol 😂

[@adammoore7994]

It would be awesome if you could find a way to get that thing titled.

[@DavidReynolds-kr6yh]

Glad you decided to use the bike that was pulled apart for the motor. Hope you restore the complete bike, would be a great bike for long trips into the mountains or cross country.

[@SuicideNeil]

4:45 This is when you bob your head back & forth and say 'come-on baby!'.

[@bigpermsgarage6290]

I've never seen a walk off burnout before lol!

[@shtfgarage]

Ol IKE comin through clutch with the starting fluid 🤙

[@bigred8438]

This is the second one of these I have seen start almost straight away after a long lay off.

[@jonnyconsumer3813]

That engine is based on an early F1 block. It's an amazing machine but it needs love. Please, do wheelies and burnouts! Please! Anxiously waiting. I helped a friend reassemble his many years ago. I can't wait to see what you do with it!

[@thomasjohnson-vf5nx]

My dad had one a few years back, got to ride it around myself and they are so comfortable!

[@samuelsmith5773]

I bought a 1984 K100RT in Germany just before returning stateside in 1985. The K-bikes weren’t imported here until 1985. The color isn’t gray…it’s “Anthracit” [Anthracite in English]; it’s a grayish-green. Mine replaced a 1978 R100/7; shipped it from Ft Leonard Wood back to Germany for that second tour in Germany. This one is set up to tow a trailer, and it almost looks like the handlebars are skewed to the right. That isn’t the original windscreen; the original had a small “spoiler” at the top. K-bikes [water cooled, fuel injected], are heavier than original R-bikes [air cooled, carb] but much stronger and faster. The only major issue was that the first generation speedometer would cut off/on intermittently. Some people actually use the engine on small, experimental/homemade aircraft. Takes BMW back into aviation: the source of the BMW logo is a whirling propellor! These two don’t deserve a Beemer. “Laid down architecture” engine??? It’s a horizontal, inline engine.

[@zawzawaung6789]

I've brought one of these back from the dead before. One thing to remember is that when you unhook the battery and disconnect the CPU everything goes to zero. When you reconnect and start up, it takes a while for all of the sensors to negotiate best engine performance. Also, sometimes if they do not crank, put in gear and "bump" the transmission. Seals/gaskets on both sides of engine need to be sealed, as any loss of oil pressure will cause it to run bad. Pull the fuel filter from tank and check, replace if needed (any metallic fuel filter can work if it fits, no need for OEM part). The bikes need to be run every month or so. In the 1985 engine, there is a part in the drive train that can have loose rivets (I forget which part) which will rattle at certain RPMs. There was a replacement as it was a recall. Some guys just pulled the part and peened the rivets tight and put back in. Another recall/replacement was some sort of gortex/teflon breather in the instrument cluster. Once I had the thing back together it ran like a scalded ape. BUT, it was an RS, not an RT, so the riding position was very uncomfortable for long rides for an old guy. I had always worked on BMW airheads, so this electrical monstrosity was a new one for me.

[@andrewcarmichael8683]

I bought a KZ 750 Kawasaki for $100 when I was in Japan. Got it home, took it off the truck and rode it to where I was going to park it. Think it was 10 years old!

[@suzukietc1373]

Even Has a tow bar. Noice any chance you could restore the bike? It would be a good toy hauler with the hitch

[@Jester123ish]

Dang, I was waiting the whole episode for you to wash it!

[@98Kentuckian]

That was a nice bike back in the day. Hate to see one neglected that way! Give it new life as something else

[@Goomer]

I owned a Red 1990 K75, great bike.