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Flying Duck

Was doing my usual CL surf last week looking at BMW K bike stuff. Low and behold but what do I find? An ad for a "1991 K100 Streetfighter." for $1,300.

Just as a point of reference, here's what a 1991 K100LT looks like in it's non-streetfighter form:

And here's the "streetfighter":

This bike has some very nice cutom touches to it. Check out that headlight (non-working.) It's got dents all over it and looks like it was stolen from a Stutz Bearcat that got run over by a semi.

It has a wonderful seat too. Ripped to shreds and held onto the bike with a couple of luggage straps:

The tank is a work of art too. Lots of custom dents and the cheesy truck bed liner doesn't seem to be holding up too well. I wondered why the gas cap was pointing back instead of forward. It's because the latch is broken. Turned around as it is it doesn't blow open while riding.

And I guess he couldn't be bothered to take the tank off to paint it. Lots of overspray on the upper forks and fork trees.

Let's check out the controls, shall we?

1 - A mirror that's only good for inspecting your left nipple.

2 - The instrument cluster. An LCD bike speedometer.

3 - Most of the buttons are missing from the switches. But if you don't have turn signals or a horn then I guess you don't need buttons for them either.

4 - Lovely pink Renthal handlebars. I suppose they may have been red at some point in the past. The grip rubbers are worn to the point where they're kind of melted and stick to your gloves. It's got barbacks though. Very Happy

5 - Badly mangled brake lever with ground up master cylinder.

6- Incredibly, the bike is not hotwired and the ignition switch actually works.

Now lets take a look at the rear end:

1 - Notice the expired tabs. "So, what paper do you have for this bike." "I don't have a registration and the title(salvage) is in Colorado. But here, you can have this expired insurance card from 2007 that I carry around in my wallet. I can mail you the title." "Don't bother."

2 - Tail/ brake light LED license plate frame. It actually works! Probably one of the more worthwhile parts on this bike.

3 - No tail lighting lens. We'll get to what's there now in the next picture.

4 - Turns signals are long gone. "I just use hand signals."

5 - Not an actual BMW tail cowl roundel. Just some cheap assed sticker.

Lift off the seat and look in the tail cowl to find that the tail light is a MagLite. Laughing

It's faded now but it looks like at some point in time there was red nail polish on the MagLite lens. Got to keep it legal, you know. Wink

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away this bike had ABS. The number of parts missing on this bike is greater than the number left.

BUT, it does actually run and ride. In fact, I rode it home. Since the headlight was out and I really did not want to get pulled over, I would tailgate the car in front of me on the right side, hoping to slip by unnoticed if there were a LEO going the other way.

Being a K bike, it does actually start right up and run pretty well. The front brakes work but the rear is warped and pulses like ABS kicking in.

No, I obviously didn't pay $1,300 but I did pay more than a dollar so I probably got ripped off.
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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)
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rydor · Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 12:13 pm Post subject:

Jim · Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 1:04 pm Post subject:

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1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000

"We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed."

Off the grid · Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 1:06 pm Post subject:

I like the Star Wars Rebel Alliance symbol where the roundel is supposed to go.
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michaelcurrin · Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 2:32 pm Post subject:

I think the "street" won that fight
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20 BMW R1250RS
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Saltcreek · Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 3:39 pm Post subject:

I can't believe you rode that bike home.
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1994 K1100LT Mystic Red, bfd, 37000 miles, sold Sad

2009 Wilderness Systems Zephyr 155 ST
2002 Litespeed titanium

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 3:52 pm Post subject:

HO LEE CH!T

WTF are you gonna' do with THAT??

Well with the globs of paint you probably won't be worrying about unseen rust. And if you leave it like that, theft probably won't be a problem.

BTW, today my son and I sat on a new ACTUAL Streetfighter and the shop owner offered me a ride on their demo SF. Turned him down- figured if I rode it I would be signing on the bottom line- HOT (fast not K hot) bike.

Good luck with your "streetfighter"
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'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
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Flying Duck · Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 5:00 pm Post subject:

FYI: I bought it for parts....
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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

Jim · Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 5:20 pm Post subject:

Mystic Red · Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 5:22 pm Post subject:

May she rest in peace.
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rydor · Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 5:56 pm Post subject:

So is the maglight for sale?
DIBS

Flying Duck · Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 6:15 pm Post subject:

Riding it home really wasn't that bad. It's a frickin' K bike - solid as a rock. Engine, tranny. steering and front brakes are fine. I just had to remember not to use the warped rear brake. Wheels seem good and true and the ME880s have oodles of tread left. I was mostly paranoid about getting pulled over for not having a headlight. Didn't feel any more dangeorus than normal riding around here.

The forks are leaking slightly and obviously will need new seals but the tubes seem to be in good shape. In fact, I might just use them on my project K75 that I'm about to embark on.

I just pulled the MagLite out and put fresh batteries in it - works just fine. It will now become the official flashlight of my K bike dungeon. I will have a good laugh every time I use it.
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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

Saltcreek · Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 6:15 pm Post subject:

I flipped through the pictures again and it's really starting to grow on me. How much would you take for it? I can fly out and ride it home.

You don't happen to have a picture of the guy you bought it from?
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Jim

1994 K1100LT Mystic Red, bfd, 37000 miles, sold Sad

2009 Wilderness Systems Zephyr 155 ST
2002 Litespeed titanium

Flying Duck · Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 6:28 pm Post subject:

Flying Duck · Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 6:30 pm Post subject:

Off the grid · Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 6:37 pm Post subject:

1. Do you happily accept Paypal?
2. Will you trade it for a stock exhaust?
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2007 Triumph Tiger ABS. "Sabertooth"
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Stoked Steve · Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 7:23 pm Post subject:

OMG, I think I'll cry first and then have a good laugh. If that post wasn't coming from you, I'd think it was a hoax!

I also can't believe you rode it home! You like life on the edge don't you!

That has to be the most molested, screwed up, hell, raped K I've ever seen.

Thanks for the images and commentary.

Flying Duck · Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 7:36 pm Post subject:

Flying Duck · Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 7:37 pm Post subject: