Simply stunning. 
Airhead Rally Project
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Fanum
Toubab
Stunning 
Rick....is that an '08 plate on it?
Rick....is that an '08 plate on it?
RickA
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Project
Ok, to wrap up for now, I will list the parts I have fitted to the bike, starting from the front!
Mitas E07 Dakar tyre
KTM EXC wheel
KTM 690 RR brake disk and caliper
WP 4860 CC forks, HP2 spec springs and valving
Trailtech/PIAA headlight
Puig 'Naked' screen
ICO trip
F2R Roadbook on Rally-Raid mount
'Fuze' selectable switched/permanent live fuseblock
Gletter triple-clamps
Koso speedo/tach
Magura HP2 Bars
Barkbuster 'Storm' handguards
Ram Mount GPS/Mirror
'Doubletake' mirror
Motoren Israel oil cooler
Enduralast brushless Alternator and remote regulator
'Digital' solid-state ignition module/advance ( Bean can! )
BMW Boxer Supplies engine guards and stands
Siebenrock thermostat oil cooler housing
Siebenrock 'Rally' sump extension and bashplate (with Motoren Israel silicone rubber gaskets)
Siebenrock 'Big Bore' kit
Motoren Israel one-piece valve rocker ass.
Moorespeed ported heads with Moorespeed big valves/seats/guides
Siebenrock Asymmetric Cam
ND Starter Motor
Siebenrock full Sports exhaust system
Siebenrock 'Enduro' valve covers
Keihin FCR39 Carbs
Moorespeed Airbox and Filter
Motoren Israel Gears - low 1st, High 5th.
SWT footpegs
Siebenrock Gearshift
Odyssey battery
TAG Moto mono arm
Moorespeed drive shaft
Gletter subframe and seat
Moorespeed rear brake conversion
UFO f/R mudguards and taillight
37/11 Ratio final drive
Wilburs comp. shock ( Custom made )
Rear Wheel - er, forgot who, some guy in Germany, laced to an off road rim with a 12mm offset to allow wider tyre choice.
Mitas E07 Dakar Rear Tyre
Phew!
Probably missed loads of stuff but that is the main!
Easyest is to say std bits are tank, engine block and, er, the horn! now't else!
There are also loads of little carbon-fibre machined bits that you prob can't see in the pics which include the headlight ring, screen mount, speedo/ignition bracket, rectifier and silencer bracket etc.
All in all, I am very pleased with the result and my missus is also very pleased that I have finished it!
But there is always another project............
Hope you have enjoyed the show!
Cheers, Rick
Ok, to wrap up for now, I will list the parts I have fitted to the bike, starting from the front!
Mitas E07 Dakar tyre
KTM EXC wheel
KTM 690 RR brake disk and caliper
WP 4860 CC forks, HP2 spec springs and valving
Trailtech/PIAA headlight
Puig 'Naked' screen
ICO trip
F2R Roadbook on Rally-Raid mount
'Fuze' selectable switched/permanent live fuseblock
Gletter triple-clamps
Koso speedo/tach
Magura HP2 Bars
Barkbuster 'Storm' handguards
Ram Mount GPS/Mirror
'Doubletake' mirror
Motoren Israel oil cooler
Enduralast brushless Alternator and remote regulator
'Digital' solid-state ignition module/advance ( Bean can! )
BMW Boxer Supplies engine guards and stands
Siebenrock thermostat oil cooler housing
Siebenrock 'Rally' sump extension and bashplate (with Motoren Israel silicone rubber gaskets)
Siebenrock 'Big Bore' kit
Motoren Israel one-piece valve rocker ass.
Moorespeed ported heads with Moorespeed big valves/seats/guides
Siebenrock Asymmetric Cam
ND Starter Motor
Siebenrock full Sports exhaust system
Siebenrock 'Enduro' valve covers
Keihin FCR39 Carbs
Moorespeed Airbox and Filter
Motoren Israel Gears - low 1st, High 5th.
SWT footpegs
Siebenrock Gearshift
Odyssey battery
TAG Moto mono arm
Moorespeed drive shaft
Gletter subframe and seat
Moorespeed rear brake conversion
UFO f/R mudguards and taillight
37/11 Ratio final drive
Wilburs comp. shock ( Custom made )
Rear Wheel - er, forgot who, some guy in Germany, laced to an off road rim with a 12mm offset to allow wider tyre choice.
Mitas E07 Dakar Rear Tyre
Phew!
Probably missed loads of stuff but that is the main!
Easyest is to say std bits are tank, engine block and, er, the horn! now't else!
There are also loads of little carbon-fibre machined bits that you prob can't see in the pics which include the headlight ring, screen mount, speedo/ignition bracket, rectifier and silencer bracket etc.
All in all, I am very pleased with the result and my missus is also very pleased that I have finished it!
But there is always another project............
Hope you have enjoyed the show!
Cheers, Rick
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RickA
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Plate,
Fanum, you muppet,
Its an "F" plate,
Cheers Bill,
Rick.
Fanum, you muppet,
Its an "F" plate,
Cheers Bill,
Rick.
A stunning bike ...
... and a very personal statement of intent; I shudder to think of the cost but suspect that's overshadowed by the ride
One query; why does the gear change require a 3 pivot set-up ? Surely the protruding gearbox shaft is crying out to have a gear lever attached direct
I'm sure there is a technical explanation but would love to know.
... and a very personal statement of intent; I shudder to think of the cost but suspect that's overshadowed by the ride
One query; why does the gear change require a 3 pivot set-up ? Surely the protruding gearbox shaft is crying out to have a gear lever attached direct
I'm sure there is a technical explanation but would love to know.
Gromit
Registered user
I dread to think of the cost. But I bet you could have bought a new 800 for what that has cost.
But it is lovely.
But it is lovely.
Rick, 
Mark
Mark
Mr K
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Beautiful.
bmdavis
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An inspiration to us all. I'm aiming to change my '79 twin plugged RT into something looking different. Some great ideas coming along. I can only dream about achieving such a high standard.
Shep
Shep of the Dessert
Lovely bike, and that swing arm is dead smart, well done
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That is stunning
This is where you tell me to **ck off and mind my own business but the question everyone wants to know..........Rough cost of build 
This is where you tell me to **ck off and mind my own business but the question everyone wants to know..........Rough cost of build
Gaz
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respect, Monsieur Bling 
RickA
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Project Cost?
Rocky,
No offence taken!
Cost? If I added it all up, I could probably have bought a new GS, maybe (probably!!) even a 1200.
But I haven't added it up.
I don't intend to because:
a) it will probably scare me and
b) its paid for and I'm not bankrupt and I have the bike. ( who needs that new kitchen??)
This build was never about a budget, as I think I said in one of the first posts, it was about scratching that itch.
If you have read down to here you must have it as well and I don't really need to say much more.
As someone asked in an earlier post - does it ride as well as it looks, yes it does.
Does it make my heart sing, yes it does.
It was very cheap to build in my book.
Ride with a smile.
Cheers, Rick
Rocky,
No offence taken!
Cost? If I added it all up, I could probably have bought a new GS, maybe (probably!!) even a 1200.
But I haven't added it up.
I don't intend to because:
a) it will probably scare me and
b) its paid for and I'm not bankrupt and I have the bike. ( who needs that new kitchen??)
This build was never about a budget, as I think I said in one of the first posts, it was about scratching that itch.
If you have read down to here you must have it as well and I don't really need to say much more.
As someone asked in an earlier post - does it ride as well as it looks, yes it does.
Does it make my heart sing, yes it does.
It was very cheap to build in my book.
Ride with a smile.
Cheers, Rick
david a hall
Registered user
I have not had a great day today, this did cheer me up thanks.
RickA
Registered user
ITS MADE MY DAY TOO !
what a great project and attitude to a build hope you keep it clean
dibs if you need a new kitchen
what a great project and attitude to a build hope you keep it clean
dibs if you need a new kitchen
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