Bassboy3313 Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 Looks like I will have another project to work on along side the e21 this winter. Coworker wanted a cafe racer project to learn how to wrench, but doesnt have a garage. So I offered him my work shed and I will help him out (aka I will most likely have to do most of the work). Its an 84 BMW R100. This is the bike. This is the idea of the finished product. Should be an easier/quicker project than the e21 turned out to be at least, lol. m42b32 and Jdesign 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 Nice! Motorcycle projects definitely go faster. I did my Honda CB77 while working and going to school, with almost no budget. Bassboy3313 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 cant wait to see progress on this the idea of the finish project photo = 😍 what model did that bike start as? Bassboy3313 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted November 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 2 hours ago, HipMF said: Nice! Motorcycle projects definitely go faster. I did my Honda CB77 while working and going to school, with almost no budget. That looks great, Mike! Your Moto Guzzi could be a slick cafe bike too I'd think. 2 hours ago, straight6pwr said: cant wait to see progress on this the idea of the finish project photo = 😍 what model did that bike start as? That is a BMW R100RT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 I'm not much of a bike guy but this gets me excited. Bassboy3313 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Roloff Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 I remember seeing that bike online not too long ago, super cool. I’ve always had a desire deep down for a cafe racer like that. Super excited to go see how this turns out! Bassboy3313 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted November 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 Well ... this one may not happen now. Coworker has realized he could make more money off the bike if he cleans it up and sells as original. Will keep everyone posted on what happens. Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 Super cool bike either way! Bassboy3313 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted November 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 It is here. Rode it back to my place. Very different feel of a ride from the 1200cc sportster, but still a fun bike. So smooth and quiet 😂 Tomorrow my coworker starts taking parts off he doesn't want and see where he wants to go with it from there. Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted November 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 Progress... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted November 17, 2018 Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 Skinny tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 On 11/16/2018 at 9:15 PM, Bassboy3313 said: Progress... Taking stuff apart doesn't normally count as progress, but I guess if it's a cafe bike then maybe...? Also, is the front tire is on backwards? Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted November 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 You're not the first person to assume it's on backwards, including myself. But the rotation arrows show it's going the correct way. It's weird, I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 front tires are put 'backwards' compared to rear tires for the braking characteristics. braking is essentially putting a backwards rotational force on the tire, and the front tire does most of the work for braking on a motorcycle. hydroplaning a bike is less common than a car, so water evacuation at speed is less important than safer braking. more common scenario: its wet out and you need to slow your bike in a hurry without washing out. less common scenario: its wet out and you're ripped on coke and buzzing along the highway at 150mph and you need your bike to not hydroplane. HipMF, Bassboy3313 and Jdesign 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 Cafes are way cooler to look at than ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted November 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 19 hours ago, KaiserRolls said: Cafes are way cooler to look at than ride Yup. That's why you build em and sell em. 👍 KaiserRolls 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted December 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2018 Getting there straight6pwr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted December 25, 2018 Report Share Posted December 25, 2018 Seat and rear fender will make the biggest impact on the look now! Making progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted March 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 Bike is complete to the point he wants to go with it. Runs and sounds great! It's currently for sale now. If anyone is interested or knows someone who is, send me a PM. P_Roloff and Boris3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 Cool beans, hope it goes to a good home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 Do a wheelie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 that looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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