Sabine first run out

A beautiful day today so first run out on Sabine. Beautiful. Wonderful to see 34000 miles come up. Smoked heavily for first couple of miles but these do when they have stood forca while. Soon cleared and straight up to 140 k on dual carriageway. Its like I've never been away I know these bikes so well

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First run on Sabine A beautiful day today so first run out on Sabine. Beautiful. Wonderful to see 34000 miles come up. Smoked heavily for first couple of miles but these do when they have stood forca while. Soon cleared and straight up to 140 k on dual carriageway. Its like I‘ve never been away I know these bikes so well

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Sabine Tyres

Checked the Michelin tyres on Sabine today. Mmmmm. Both over 6 1/2 years old.
So, when the roads stop being wet and greasy, will go for the usual 30 mile test run circuit to see if all is well then take the wheels out to replace with the old faithful Conti Go tyres.
In all the miles I did on Ethel these were far and away the best tyres for the K75. Gripped as well in the wet as in the dry and do not white line.

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Sabine the Beemer

All oils changed and running sweetly - at fast idle to circulate oil - just need to refit belly pan.
Next up a thorough clean
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Enter Sabine the Beemer

It's been a while since I sold Ethel the Beemer, something I came to regret.
In the meantime I built up a collection of Simson and AWO motorcycles but found that they were not getting ridden.
So all but one have been repatriated to new owners where they belong back in the former East Germany.
I glanced through ads for a K75 and this beauty came up. Bought straightaway.
Now she is here. Just a checkover needed and then we can start to enjoy life together.
Welcome Sabine the Beener

Cylinder head back on

Now that really is a difference. Kicking the motor over now needs a hefty swing to turn it over. Before there was no resistance at all. Now its reluctant to go past TDC without a hefty kick. Looking good.

New piston and barrel for Siegfried