R100CS in Black

Tetley · Mar 10, 2021

The Exclusiv is off to a new home, so this is the next one, a 1982 black CS. The bike was a runner when I bought it, but it was showing it’s age. Someone had a go at a bit of a refresh, but not to the appropriate standard.
I got the black powder coating back last week, so decided to make a start today.
Mike has already done the clever bits, paint is due imminently. So here we go again.

Magnon · Mar 10, 2021

Christ Colin, your going to be having Norton's new owners knocking on your door seeking advice on rapid production techniques :augie

tuftywhite · Mar 10, 2021

If you need any staff Colin ...

Tbolt · Mar 10, 2021

Your standards are very impressive Colin.

Your exclusive was stunning and looked brand new.

I will enjoy following this build. :popcorn

jonnie comet · Mar 11, 2021

....as ever, I'm in....

Posh Pete · Mar 11, 2021

A CS? Now yer talkin'! A rare beast indeed with only 4k odd produced and a very desirable one. And in black (with gold pinstripes?), be still my beating heart!

Khulu · Mar 11, 2021

Posh Pete said:
A CS? Now yer talkin'! A rare beast indeed with only 4k odd produced and a very desirable one. And in black (with gold pinstripes?), be still my beating heart!

Don't you have enough airheads yet Pete?

Posh Pete · Mar 11, 2021

Khulu said:
Don't you have enough airheads yet Pete?

Only 2! Now, if I sell the RT ...

Khulu · Mar 11, 2021

Posh Pete said:
Only 2! Now, if I sell the RT ...

I can't believe nobody's bought your RT yet!

Posh Pete · Mar 11, 2021

Khulu said:
I can't believe nobody's bought your RT yet!

Currently got the panels off to give it a good clean underneath.

And back to the thread. Have a bump, Colin!

DrFarkoff · Mar 11, 2021

Posh Pete said:
A CS? Now yer talkin'! A rare beast indeed with only 4k odd produced and a very desirable one. And in black (with gold pinstripes?), be still my beating heart!

In reality the CS is just like the "Basic" everyone get their knickers wet over is just another parts bin special BUT very nice ones! :rob

Unlike the R65LS or the R80ST and G/S which were true short run bikes with specific parts

And these days you can make anything from the parts catalogues

Except the LS and ST G/S rear wheels and front fairings / instruments which are unique to the bikes

walkingpictures · Mar 11, 2021

Excellent,love these build threads,count me in :popcorn

kimbo

King Rat · Mar 12, 2021

I should have kept my CS. It was ex-Special Branch and looked after by Mick Barr all it's life. Fabulous bike, far better than the RS to live with. The RS was simply too much faff to turn around in a limited space and the fairing gaiters always squeaked which drove me up the wall.

I went up to my sister on Skye in lashing rain on the CS, and back again the next day. It was so comfy and a bit sit-up-and-beg so good visibility down the road. Quicker than the RS I thought too.

I would love another one... hint!

AustinW · Mar 12, 2021

When I was a 17/18yo young lad tooling around Shropshire on my cd175 and 250g5 a guy used to come and see my dad about some business on his black R100CS. He was an as hard as nails metal basher from somewhere in the Black Country. The bike just blew me away. I thought it was awesome especially with the tales of riding to Greece through Yugoslavia or to Portugal the long way round. Pics of the bike with topless girls on the beaches left me in awe of the guy. I wanted one then and I think if I saw the right one for sale I would buy one now.

Nice one Colin

. Looking forward to the rest of the build and seeing it in the flesh at some point.

Tetley · Mar 12, 2021

Update 1

Engine in today, couldn’t do it yesterday as K had a migraine. Spent the rest of the day finishing the front forks and sorting the parts out for electro plating. Time to go for a run with the dog.

Tetley · Mar 14, 2021

update 2

Got a bit stuck on the front of the engine when I realised I didn’t have the bolts and special washers for the timing cover. The clutch is due tomorrow so no progress at the back either. So cleaning refurbishing and refitting parts where I could.
Attached a picture of the bike as I bought it just for reference.

King Rat · Mar 14, 2021

That didn't take long to complete!

Looks great in black and gold.

Tetley · Mar 19, 2021

Update 3

Making progress. Clutch and gearbox sorted. The electrics are done with the exception of the diode board and coils. Just waiting for some new solid mounts for the DB, the coil mounts are with the electroplating company. I have the wheels back from the painter, tyres will be on next week so it can go back on its wheels.

Tetley · Mar 19, 2021

King Rat said:
That didn't take long to complete!

Looks great in black and gold.

Sorry but I’m not that quick, it’s a photo of the bike prior to the strip down.

mikeyboy · Mar 19, 2021

Looking great.,
Crack on,
best get it finished double time
We’ll all be riding soon,it’ll need a new home :thumby:

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