Reply With QuoteVery nice indeed, I do like working on opposable twins, I did a refurb a few years back on a R60/5.
now have a R100GSPD that needs attention.
mike
Bought this over a year ago and having done work myself and with others, she is finally finished.
Apart from stripping down the original fairing I have added the following over the last 12 months.
Dunlop K70 Tyres originally developed for the TT way back when.
Replaced fuel hose, taps and filters
Daytona Speedometer
Hog Parts 3" adjustable mirrors
Vonzeti custom seat and subframe
Renthal handlebar and retro grips
Down and Out battery box
Custom rear plate and brake light
Megaton exhausts
Stripped bare metal tank
Custom fenders
Monza filler cap (love these)
1950's Swiss Army Ammo pouch
Wrapped header pipes
Tried to keep as much of the original parts as possible but some things were begging for improvement.
Will probably move this on after we have entered some shows end of the summer as I'm hankering after a custom bobber, but I've enjoyed the journey and the process, but for the time being I'll enjoy the ride and hopefully some sunshine.
Not bad for a 40yr old!!
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Last edited by Chinnock; 14th August 2017 at 12:13.
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Very nice indeed, I do like working on opposable twins, I did a refurb a few years back on a R60/5.
now have a R100GSPD that needs attention.
mike
Lovely, a prime candidate for the 2017 distinguished gentleman's ride - suitably attired of course! Is this the one you completed the 2016 DGR on?
Great Job!
Yellow Headlight; Cafe Racer retro cool, love it.
That looks great. What's it like to ride?
Yes it was. Will probably do the 2017 on her too.Originally Posted by Thewatchbloke
Very, very nice indeed.
R
Ignorance breeds Fear. Fear breeds Hatred. Hatred breeds Ignorance. Break the chain.
"Not bad for a 40yr old!!"
Could have sworn your a little olderbut seriously a super job mate,respect.
Nice very nice! Are these Stromberg carbs I spot? I love the combination of the brushed tank and the brown leather seat, btw. Perhaps a sleeker tank will add to the 'go fast' attitude of the whole concept(?)
M
They look like the original 40mm Bing carbs to me Menno.
mike
Very nice
(but please put me out of my misery - I've been looking for the indicators but can't spot them - are there any?)
Hanging off your shoulders mate when you ride thatVery nice
(but please put me out of my misery - I've been looking for the indicators but can't spot them - are there any?)
RIAC
Nice cafe tracker brat scrambler thing.
I've got a Honda CB (not as interesting) sitting in my garage that I plan on doing something similar with. Need to pass my test first though.
Old school
Poor R100RS, stripped naked, and paraded as a Shoreditch barista's wet dream.
I'm reminded of this Shobba cartoon
They are indeed - cool you knew they were 40mm
Very nice
(but please put me out of my misery - I've been looking for the indicators but can't spot them - are there any?)Who needs indicators?Old school
Very good!Poor R100RS, stripped naked, and paraded as a Shoreditch barista's wet dream.
I'm reminded of this Shobba cartoon
That looks absolutely fantastic OP.
I had a flat twin ('94 R80R) for a few years and still miss it now and again....
The R100RS was a classic in it's day.
I hope you kept the bodywork before you chopped it?
I had to rebuild some 28mm bings on my r60/5, I am well tuned to each models!!
mike
Bing! The ones we found on Zündapps etc. The cap on those Bings resemble the Stromberg design. Hence my question (I don't know anything about motor cycles)
M
They look easy'ish to strip but not been brave enough to attempt as yet.
They are unique.
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That looks superb! Great job.
Distinguished gentlemens ride - afraid not.
Leaving it standard would have been the right way to go.
Another classic bike sacrificed to create a fashion trinket, exhaust wrap is so 2015 and the number plate is illegal.
As others have said, I hope that you kept the original rear subframe and can return the old girl to glory when the scrambler fad is over.
Last edited by W124; 15th August 2017 at 09:29.
Sold and traded the parts so she won't be restored anytime soon. If it wasn't for this style and ease of customisation, I doubt you would see many of these BMW's still on the road. It's credit to many custom builders that bikes like these get a new lease of life, and get to be ridden. Still each to their own tastes and adherence to the laws as they so prefer.
I'll be on the London DGR, I'm afraid!
They'd be bing slide carbs, not bing diaphrams.
A whole world of difference :D
Don't worry, i've a garage full of older unrestored BMW's, including a 1978 R80/7 with 14k miles and a 1991 R100GS with 5k miles.
All bought for peanuts years ago before the recent price explosion. :D
Yep, mine are diaphragms. Are they easy to strip down or best leave alone if they are OK?
Says the man who is denigrating the bike as a fashion trinket
Very simple to work on.
Buy Saab diaphrams (if needed), less than half the price as those sold by bmw parts suppliers.
Love the cafe racer style,congrats shes a beauty
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