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Photo by George Guille, It's going to be a long 300km... Bolivian Amazon

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by George Guille
It's going to be a long 300km...
Bolivian Amazon



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Possible Adventure bike!!!!!!

https://youtu.be/fJ0P0AyKdv0 Please ignore this link, i made aboo boo


Try this one
http://www.wkbikes.com/400cc_motorbi...TRAIL-400.html

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Is there a question in there somewhere?


But you could have some serious adventure on that. Reliable engine, relatively easy maintenance. Possibly questionable off-road/unsealed road capability, but does have decent ground clearance. Comfortable for long distances.
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Hey Floyd, did you mean to post your for sale Vid here?

Maybe better to post it up on the For Sale forum?

I've ridden K75's several times (back in the day) ... like 20 plus years ago? Good basic motor, bit vibey, heavy!, poor handling if pushed on technical roads at a decent pace. But comfy and pretty reliable.

Today, K75's here in USA are a cheap date. You can pick up a nice clean one for maybe $600 to $800 USD if you're patient. Your bike looks NICE!
Good luck selling!
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Sorry all, i put the wrong link on, That BMW is for sale locally to me. It looks like a shed but sounds ok.

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Reliabiliy and spares would be the biggest issue. They are getting better though.
I think it looks good though, if nothing else
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Sorry all, i put the wrong link on, That BMW is for sale locally to me. It looks like a shed but sounds ok.

Amended now guys

Reliabiliy and spares would be the biggest issue. They are getting better though.
I think it looks good though, if nothing else
You mean the WK looks good or the shed?

Are you buying the BMW ... or the WK?
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Check this out

WK400 Trail review : Adventure Motorcycle Travel
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http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...ail-bike-82466 whoops, a bit late
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Could have been great - if it just worked. And if it not was chinese....
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