Can you tell me what this is?

[Mallard]

Well, I know it's a BMW, but what model, or is it a bitsa?
I'm starting to get interested in air-head cafe racers, but my knowledge of BMW's prior to my first GS (2003) is rather limited.

So here's you're starter for 10!

Could someone tell me:
What engine's in it?
Is the upper trellis part of the frame a prefab add on?
What back end is it? Has it been converted from twin-shocks, or is it a monoshock thats been grafted on?
Any thing else that you might think relevant.

 

[bumpmuncher]

looks like a slightly modified r100r different rear sub frame and trellis added to main frame to stop you from getting the engine out can you do a link to the original photos cause you cant really see the detail on those low res pictures

 

[Mr K]

Google Notton BMW.


Notton seem to be Belgian tuners/modifiers.

 

[bakerlonglegs]

There are many, many airhead cafe racer projects wot I have seen. Some are very nice.

This one is an R100 Dog's Dinner. (Trellis frame on an airhead Looks like the Eiffel Tower)

Each to their own I suppose.

 

[bumpmuncher]

 

[cookie]

i think it's rather nice, and it looks like the additional tubes just unbolt for engine removal.

 

[(RIP) Proff]

Cookies right
Looks like a copy of a Mike Krauser frame adapted for a paralever..
http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/bmw/bmw_krauser_mkm_1000 80.htm

 

[(RIP) Proff]

There are many, many airhead cafe racer projects wot I have seen. Some are very nice.

This one is an R100 Dog's Dinner. (Trellis frame on an airhead Looks like the Eiffel Tower)

Each to their own I suppose.

Eat your words Bakerlonglegs

 

[bumpmuncher]

Eat your words Bakerlonglegs

phew it looks nothing like that its deffo not a krauser frame then

 

[fayeslane]

More pipes there than a plumber's convention

 

[Mallard]

Thanks for all your contributions, - this is good stuff, although shocking pink is not a colour I would choose, - each to our own as they say. Also, I prefer the more classic style wire wheels. For looks the Notten gets my vote.

 

[(RIP) maverick]

The Notton conversion looks not only good but some practical thought has gone into getting things in and out. I personally like it. The pinkish thing is scary to look at but presume practical for it's intended usage........i hope

 

[Rob Farmer]

The pinkish thing was was of the most desirable bikes of it's time...Supposedly.

 

[Rob Farmer]

Just stumbled across this in my photograph collection. Came off the internet somewhere -

 

[Mallard]

That is very smart. I think, if it was mine, I would like the colours reversed, - black for silver, and silver for black.

 

[Rob Farmer]

I was trying to make out what the tank is. It looks like a standard one that's been extended.

 

[pete.keys]

I was trying to make out what the tank is. It looks like a standard one that's been extended.

The tank is a work of art - love the way it just curves around the frame at the rear rhs.

 

[Rob Farmer]

Just stumbled on this while looking for parts

http://www.wuedo.de/klassik/index_r75_7.html

Not sure about the seat unit but it's certainly food for thought.

 

[fayeslane]

Looks like the result of a threesome between a BMW, a Ducati 900SS and a Kawasaki Z1

Seat doesn't do it for me either -wrong angle maybe. Don't mind the rest of it though.

 

[Rob Farmer]

You're dead right. I've just been looking at it again and decided it doesn't do it for me at all.