This is the sort of project i want, but these R100 's go for just stupid money over here ...min i've ever seen is 2.5K !!
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Stuck some of those lower bars on my R90s a few years ago ()...couldn't get used to them ( to low
) so went back to standard 90s bars.
Great these projects, arn't they?
I use it for my daily commute at the moment and yep this is "different" and was very strange to get used to. The bend over back and pressure on the wrists is still managable but the way you have to keep your head up straight is quite tiresome - getting old
The posision is great though and the handling does seem alot different/better with these bars.
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I was pretty lucky with this one off ebay, right time/place and money
It needs loads of cosmetic work but exactly what I need to keep me out of trouble and busy. Idea is to basically build it up until I get the look overall and then strip it down completely for the big clean + paint. At least this way I am still getting use out of it instead fo sitting with boxes full of spares waiting to get around doing something.
Filled it up with fuel this morning and was pleasantly surprised given that I rode it quite hard last week to make sure everything motor wise is in order. Basically covered over 450 miles since assembling the motor bits again.
19.5 liters and did 220 miles --> 51.29 mpg - not bad for a 1978 scoot
Hello chaps,
The clubman handlebars are a killer on my back, wrists and neck but hell it looks so damn cool can't bear the idea to take it off again
Maybe the compression breaks in 3 of my vertebrea does not help the situation but the hell with it will grin and bear it like I have done over the years
I would like to question the collective about performance on this type of airhead. Given it is a 1000cc produced way back in 1978 I can accept it is only so fast and strong. I have noticed that it gets up to 4500 RPM whatever speed that would be in airhead terms pretty rapidly. The accelleration is actually not bad for a lump of metal so old and so heavy. On the motorway it basically runs out of steam from 4600 rpm onwards and actually with full throttle struggle to go past 5000 rpm
Do I expect to much from it
I have not set timing or any other thing besides the valve clearances on the bike. The bike just feels a bit lazy from 4500 rpm onwards unless this is just the way they suppose to be
I am not looking to go max speed or get modern performance from it just want it to run the best it can
The clubman handlebars are a killer on my back, wrists and neck but hell it looks so damn cool can't bear the idea to take it off again
Maybe the compression breaks in 3 of my vertebrea does not help the situation but the hell with it will grin and bear it like I have done over the years
I would like to question the collective about performance on this type of airhead. Given it is a 1000cc produced way back in 1978 I can accept it is only so fast and strong. I have noticed that it gets up to 4500 RPM whatever speed that would be in airhead terms pretty rapidly. The accelleration is actually not bad for a lump of metal so old and so heavy. On the motorway it basically runs out of steam from 4600 rpm onwards and actually with full throttle struggle to go past 5000 rpm
Do I expect to much from it
I have not set timing or any other thing besides the valve clearances on the bike. The bike just feels a bit lazy from 4500 rpm onwards unless this is just the way they suppose to be
I am not looking to go max speed or get modern performance from it just want it to run the best it can
My 78RS revs right though to the red line with no hesitation. It's the same engine as yours so yours should do the same. The points are the biggest cause of problems with the heavy flywheel bikes. BTW you'll love setting the points up - show us your burns when you're through
The 100T puts out 67 BHP and should hit a genuine 120 MPH
PS. I'll run you up a special tool for setting the points gap and to save you battling with the advance/retard unit.
The 100T puts out 67 BHP and should hit a genuine 120 MPH
PS. I'll run you up a special tool for setting the points gap and to save you battling with the advance/retard unit.
I feel a bit retard after reading all that as it makes no sense to me whatover
Will get reading to go to advance
At the moment there is no chance this bike will hit 100mph easily so definitely not setup correctly
I feel a bit retard after reading all that as it makes no sense to me whatover
Oh It will young Jedi. Just you wait and see
http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/ignitionsingleplug.htm
More inspiration for me.....
I subscribe to BikeExif.com through a RSS feed and some really great articles that come up on a weekly basis. Hopefully I am not breaking rules by re-posting the lovely pictures they have on their blog
This article popped up this morning BMW R100T
Stunning photography to boot
Full rebuild story Jean-David’s Airhead Reborn blog
I subscribe to BikeExif.com through a RSS feed and some really great articles that come up on a weekly basis. Hopefully I am not breaking rules by re-posting the lovely pictures they have on their blog
This article popped up this morning BMW R100T
Stunning photography to boot
Full rebuild story Jean-David’s Airhead Reborn blog
That's just a standard bike painted beige with a police seat fitted. Hardly a custom. I've got one just like that (except it isn't beige and doesn't have a single seat)
Mines got a cafe racer chequer strip down the tank as well so it must be cool
Mines got a cafe racer chequer strip down the tank as well so it must be cool
fayeslane
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Mines got a cafe racer chequer strip down the tank as well so it must be cool
...and fast
I didn't see you as a beige grip-puppy sort of chap
It hasn't got beige bar grips either...
What about this http://flatracer.com/bmw-cafe-racer/4537795245
Toying with the idea of converting my 80/7 in to a cafe racer
Toying with the idea of converting my 80/7 in to a cafe racer
Ahhh that's why it's not a proper custom job
I like the look of it and yes hardly "custom" but a nicely restored bike
So last night I got to the bike and switched it on only to find the battery is dead. It fired up no problem in the morning and I rode in the normal 26 miles to work. I have noticed that with the lights off riding the voltmeter gives up and over 13 volts. Switching the park lights on it will drop to 12.5volt and switching the headlights on it will hover just around 12 volt. If the revs drop below 2k rpm then the red battery light comes on. Even in top gear doing about 4500rpm it is still lightly dimmed in the background.
Do I need to service the alternator perhaps or something else not working properly? The bike seems to put over 13.4 volts out if I stand still and rev it around 3k rpm so it does charge. Anyho AA jump started the bike and only 2 miles down the road I switched the headlight on as it was getting dark and traffic pulling out in front of me. Stopped and the bike died right by Blackfriers Bridge. Moved it around the corner and the AA came out for a 2nd time around 20:30.
I think the battery is probably dead although stuck it on charge last night and still going this morning. The red light burning in the background dimly does make me wonder if all is working as it should.
Do I need to service the alternator perhaps or something else not working properly? The bike seems to put over 13.4 volts out if I stand still and rev it around 3k rpm so it does charge. Anyho AA jump started the bike and only 2 miles down the road I switched the headlight on as it was getting dark and traffic pulling out in front of me. Stopped and the bike died right by Blackfriers Bridge. Moved it around the corner and the AA came out for a 2nd time around 20:30.
I think the battery is probably dead although stuck it on charge last night and still going this morning. The red light burning in the background dimly does make me wonder if all is working as it should.
Had an hour spare tonight to work on the bike so decided to see if I can fit my smaller rear light which might cause some heated comments and discussions but flame away
The original light is just mental, I mean really you can use it on a freaking Mack truck and it will still look out of place
So I settled on a small round light from a famous British made 4x4 that I personally cannot stand....well except for the brake light
Now there were various options but from what I read and being a complete noob to cafe racer mods the suggestions seems to be do what you like and the cheaper the better
So at £2.99 a light on ebay can't go wrong
It might not look centered but it is believe me
One of those moments where I can take out my set of whole saws which the wife asked on previous occcassion why do I have certain tools and will I ever use them. Well you see if I did not have it tonight what a disaster
Before you know it the new light slips right into the slot
Might have to build that area up a bit to tilt the light more vertical
Bit of quick wiring mods
Hitting the brake light, I would say that is pretty bright
Running light seems better than the original as well
Now onto the indicators and then chopping or dropping the rear mudguard to open things up a bit. I do enjoy the panniers on my commute and reluctant to take them off but will see what happens as I go along.
The original light is just mental, I mean really you can use it on a freaking Mack truck and it will still look out of place
So I settled on a small round light from a famous British made 4x4 that I personally cannot stand....well except for the brake light
Now there were various options but from what I read and being a complete noob to cafe racer mods the suggestions seems to be do what you like and the cheaper the better
So at £2.99 a light on ebay can't go wrong
It might not look centered but it is believe me
One of those moments where I can take out my set of whole saws which the wife asked on previous occcassion why do I have certain tools and will I ever use them. Well you see if I did not have it tonight what a disaster
Before you know it the new light slips right into the slot
Might have to build that area up a bit to tilt the light more vertical
Bit of quick wiring mods
Hitting the brake light, I would say that is pretty bright
Running light seems better than the original as well
Now onto the indicators and then chopping or dropping the rear mudguard to open things up a bit. I do enjoy the panniers on my commute and reluctant to take them off but will see what happens as I go along.
DevonianScotsman
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Fantastic story!
I love the bodge job repair on the push-rod tubes, pure genius!
You know you could make a film about his....?
I love the bodge job repair on the push-rod tubes, pure genius!
You know you could make a film about his....?
Fantastic story!
I love the bodge job repair on the push-rod tubes, pure genius!
You know you could make a film about his....?
Thanks for the comments sir
Errr to make a movie do I not require a mumbling sidekick who nobody knows and a cameraman without a bike licence
At the moment a build/trip photo report will have to do with my inane ramblings
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That rear light is just so wrong 
!!! And don't forget a reflector
Set fire to the bike and get the insurance
!!! And don't forget a reflector Set fire to the bike and get the insurance
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