Well, since getting it home the K has had a slow puncture on the rear. Now that the Bike is nearing completion it was time to get it inspected / fixed or replaced so I went into Liverpool and found … Continue reading Tyres for K75S

My least favourite job on a Bike or Car project is bodywork painting… I’m fine Hammerite painting and spraying bits and pieces like Calipers and Engine parts, but when it comes to Tanks, Plastics and Bodywork it’s not my core … Continue reading Now to the bit I hate, Painting at home!

Well, now that it’s running, time for one of the last bits of strip, clean, inspect and paint… the front Wheel, front Forks and the brake Calipers… So I set to taking the front wheel off, removing the disks and … Continue reading Front Forks pose another challenge…

So, off we go into rebuild mode… 1st things first – Gearbox back onto Engine and Clutch actuation relocated… all good so far. Then offer up Frame to Engine unit… bolt up Yep – that still fits… next Cooling system. … Continue reading So, build up, will it run again? Of course it will, it’s a K75

So, once stripped I got the Engine on the Bench and continued to inspect, clean and generally de-grease the whole thing. Inspecting each item as I went along, cleaning each nut, case and surface with a Wire brush on a … Continue reading Engine out, cleaned and inspected

So – it ran, however briefly, but it did sit there, a little rough but later I have this down to worn Z Pipe and knackered inlet manifolds – now replaced. It revved, the clutch engage, the gearbox worked and … Continue reading So, what next – strip it down, that’s what

Well, I followed this set of steps… Dropped the Oil and replaced – Black Oil but no water in the mix – good news Drained the Coolant – Brown and Yukky – refilled with fresh for now rather than strip … Continue reading So, does it run….?

So first things first, assess the beast for work, issues, missing bits and come up with a Plan! General Condition: Frame very rusty, especially Rear Section Paintwork average, few nicks and knocks – will need respray Tank has a dent … Continue reading K75S Initial Assessment

So, how do you fetch a Bike safely that doesn’t run… Well Hire a Van – a fairly Medium Sized Van – £90 ish for a Day. Buy a Couple of Tie Down Ratchet Straps – £7 from Home Bargains … Continue reading Vans and Bikes…