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Title: K-Pipe
Post by: randyo on October 07, 2019, 06:07:30 PM
I was as my local dealer and they have a nearly new used one for cheap $$, I may even be able to barter for it.  Tell me about them,  my second motorcycle 45 years ago, was a Honda CB125S,  very similar specs, so 60mph top speed is known

I am intrigued by the "semi-automatic transmission"
Title: Re: K-Pipe
Post by: Ex-KLR on October 07, 2019, 07:26:22 PM
Sounds like a good deal.  If you liked the 125 Honda, you should like the K-Pipe.  take a test ride.
Title: Re: K-Pipe
Post by: big blue on October 07, 2019, 07:35:38 PM
Here's a link to a pretty good write-up on that bike and explains the semi auto...http://www.justgottascoot.com/kpipe125.htm (http://www.justgottascoot.com/kpipe125.htm)
Title: Re: K-Pipe
Post by: randyo on October 08, 2019, 05:00:27 PM
becoming more interested in purchasing a k-pipe,  my V-strom 1000 is kinda cumbersome for some local errands, but has long legs for the highway and good manners on gravel.

the price is right, for sure, and I might be able to get my GF into one as well, because of the semi automatic shifter

how would one hold up to a 275lb rider ?
Title: Re: K-Pipe
Post by: az_slynch on October 09, 2019, 06:35:19 AM
becoming more interested in purchasing a k-pipe,  my V-strom 1000 is kinda cumbersome for some local errands, but has long legs for the highway and good manners on gravel.

the price is right, for sure, and I might be able to get my GF into one as well, because of the semi automatic shifter

how would one hold up to a 275lb rider ?

Easy bike to ride. Most people overestimate it based on it's looks, but are surprised by the ride.

I weight about 265 and my '16 tolerates me. 3500 miles and still trooping along.
Title: Re: K-Pipe
Post by: randyo on October 11, 2019, 11:45:19 PM
Easy bike to ride. Most people overestimate it based on it's looks, but are surprised by the ride.

I weight about 265 and my '16 tolerates me. 3500 miles and still trooping along.

stopped by the dealership for other reasons today, but took a closer look at the k-pipe,  battery was dead cause someone left the key on, but started right up with only a half as kick, wasn't even trying to start it, just trying to get my leg in a good position to get a good kick on the kick starter.  It has just under 4500 miles, a 2016. some rash on the exhaust, but no other visible damage

I'm ready to pull the trigger, just want to know the final tally for my V-strom that is in their shop right now, and I still haven't done my final billing on the work I am doing for the owner, kinda hoping to walk away with the repairs on my Vee, and the K-pipe, for barter
Title: Re: K-Pipe
Post by: randyo on November 06, 2019, 11:58:23 PM
looks like I'm gonna get the K-pipe, currently, I am doing some environmental consulting for the owner of the dealership, a few finishing touches on my final report, when I go in to negotiate the $$/barter (I'm going to end up being the one with a positive cash flow in this deal)
Title: Re: K-Pipe
Post by: randyo on November 08, 2019, 09:13:42 PM
dealer delivered it to my house today, along with my V-strom that has been in the shop for new fuel pump and front brakes

I was planning on riding it home, but they were delivering my V-strom anyway and it's snowing

but once I got it at my house, a little snow didn't deter me from taking a short ride 

(http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/attachments/f4/51608d1573244859-pipe-img_2159-1-jpg)
Title: Re: K-Pipe
Post by: randyo on November 11, 2019, 04:10:55 PM
Easy bike to ride. Most people overestimate it based on it's looks, but are surprised by the ride.

I weight about 265 and my '16 tolerates me. 3500 miles and still trooping along.

what have you done to make the mirrors useful ?
Title: Re: K-Pipe
Post by: randyo on November 21, 2019, 04:39:56 PM
my first fillup  141.8mpg (http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/attachments/f4/51635d1574354291-pipe-img_2175-1-jpg)
Title: Re: K-Pipe
Post by: randyo on November 26, 2019, 08:35:25 PM
(http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/attachments/f4/51660d1574799404-pipe-img_2190-1-jpg)
Title: Re: K-Pipe
Post by: Load97 on February 26, 2020, 02:32:48 PM
Looks good.
Title: Re: K-Pipe
Post by: randyo on April 04, 2020, 07:46:00 PM
got her up to 61 today