Anyone interested in a project

[Buckingham]

Winter hasn't started yet Mikeboy ! Looking a great job though. Not sure how it started out ? Was it an R100CS or the SA equivalent.
I did restore a few of these in the noughties. Keith Shaw used to get the paintwork done for me, great paint jobs too, good as new
Got a soft spot for these as the R100CS was my first BMW, bought in 1984 from Hughenden M40.

 

[Santa-2512]

When I served my apprenticeship as a tinsmith there used to be a guy whose job was to polish stuff on a machine a bit like a giant bench grinder with calico mop wheels on it. He used various grades of abrasive soap to get a mirror finish. He stood at that machine for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, year in year out, that was all he did. I could never understand how anyone could do that type of work permanently. Like you say it was a filthy job. God knows what his lungs were like…

Because some people like a certain job/ role, and take great pride in the quality of there work

 

[MikeS]

Not sure how it started out ? Was it an R100CS or the SA equivalent.

It started as this, more photos on the 1st post on this thread.

 

[mikeyboy]

That’s must be a really strong lampshade you’ve got it hanging off

Every workshop needs a 1/4 tonne lampshade hoist

 

[mikeyboy]

Back on its wheels again

 

[mikeyboy]

I need to make a decision on the colour for this.
If you’re after a bike for Spanish rallies or tours next year this bike will be perfect.
Talk to me

 

[Steve398]

My god that’s beautiful!

Get behind me, Satan… dunno that he’d say that nowadays though would he?

 

[mikeyboy]

The body work will be completed in a couple of weeks,
So if this is of interest now would be a very good time to contact me
Otherwise it’s will be done in my choice.
I’d consider a very interesting px,
Kawasaki ZR 1100 zephyr.
Ktm 500/525 exc.
Basket case airhead,or resto project
Mebbs Z3 2.8
XK 8.
Mk2 jag( might be a bit too valuable these days,I’ve no idea)

 

[mikeyboy]

Nice pair of IKON dialarides,kerrrrching
With stainless shrouds

 

[snelly]

The body work will be completed in a couple of weeks,
So if this is of interest now would be a very good time to contact me
Otherwise it’s will be done in my choice.
I’d consider a very interesting px,
Kawasaki ZR 1100 zephyr.
Ktm 500/525 exc.
Basket case airhead,or resto project
Mebbs Z3 2.8
XK 8.
Mk2 jag( might be a bit too valuable these days,I’ve no idea)

The Zephyr is left field; am i sniffing a cheeky project;

 

[mikeyboy]

The Zephyr is left field; am i sniffing a cheeky project;

Not really,
It’s one of those bikes “ I wish I’d never sold”

 

[Mad Hatter]

Nice pair of IKON dialarides,kerrrrchingView attachment 363362
With stainless shrouds

Nice. Didn’t know you could still get those

 

[mikeyboy]

Shiney,I like shiney

 

[Bubb]

What year is it registered as?

It’s looking very very nice…

 

[Paul S]

 

[mikeyboy]

What year is it registered as?

It’s looking very very nice…

It’s on a Y plate 83

 

[mikeyboy]

List of jobs getting shorter,
New master cylinder,brakes all bled,
New rear brake light switch,
Stainless brake rod and associated gubbins
Engine,gearbox and bevel filled with lubricants.

 

[mikeyboy]

Spun the motor over on a slave battery,
Excellent oil pressure and holds it for a good while.

 

[mikeyboy]

Nice. Didn’t know you could still get those

Being manufactured in the land down under,
Prob twice the price of a hagon,but 10x better imho

 

[mikeyboy]

Got the seat back from re trimming.