Hello from E. TN

A few weeks ago I picked up a B- King from a buddy with the intention to flip it. It had been sitting for over three years and looked like crap. The main issue was a rusty gas tank due to sitting with ethanol fuel. I used evaporust to clean the tank and it worked great! I purchased a fuel pump on e-bay for cheap because I didn't trust the original due to the rust. I removed all the bodywork and cleaned it up...cleaned up great. Then changed all the fluids, plugs,tires,brakes,air filter etc.. I took it it out for a 100 mile ride this past weekend and was very impressed. I have owned many bike during my 52 yrs and can say this is a special ride. I have owned several Busa's including a 2000 MCXpress turbo(305rwhp) and a turbo gen 2(356rwhp) I remember when the King came out in 08 but didn't care for the looks so bought a 08 busa instead. After a ride on the king it now is a beautiful bike...riding position is perfect and it handles great...and I do like the turns Not for sale! I also owned a 09 modded Vmax and this bike fits me way better. The best part is it is the faster gray/silver two tone    Mike

Nice one Mike , welcome to

Welcome from Texas! Congrats on the faster colored B King...

Hi Mike and welcome to .

Sounds like you put a lot of work and your heart into it. Show us some 'before' and 'after' pictures if its possible

Welcome!!! Maybe we'll meet on the road some time. I'm between Chattanooga and Cleveland. I ride a lot over in Western Carolina and N Georgia. I get over to the Cumberland Plateau a couple of time every year too. I haven't ventured too much past Knoxville on the north side. It's an awesome bike.

Thanks for the welcome guys. I did not take any before pics unfortunately. This king is bone stock down to the reflectors and has 17k miles. I plan to de-cat and remove the exhaust valve, do the air box mod and have it tuned using ecu edit. Cosmetically I plan to do a tail tidy that works with factory mufflers and some bar end mirrors. All advise will appreciated. Mike

WarriorDog wrote:

Welcome!!!  Maybe we'll meet on the road some time.  I'm between Chattanooga and Cleveland.  I ride a lot over in Western Carolina and N Georgia.  I get over to the Cumberland Plateau a couple of time every year too.  I haven't ventured too much past Knoxville on the north side.  It's an awesome bike.  

Hello WD...if you ever head to the Gap or Skyway give me a shout...I am off on wednesdays and sundays. I was planning to get out of bikes but the King has made me reconsider...this thing is a hoot!

Great place to live and on a BK!

Welcome to the forum and congrats on the King. Just over the other side of the mountain in Asheville area. A couple of Kings here and we manage to get together occasionally if your looking for a ride.

Mate, welcome. I hope you find this forum as useful as I do