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Offline Ben_G

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My '89 K100 - my twist on an 80's cafe racer
« on: December 02, 2020, 11:27:19 AM »
Afternoon gents,

I never liked the idea of a 1989 bike being a cafe racer, its a 60's style, and for me the 80's was a better era, so this is my take on it.
This is where I'm currently up to:


you can also see my latest video on youtube here:
www.youtube.com/c/eight20

The only thing that hasn't been modified (yet) is the engine.

What do you think?
  • UK
  • K100

Offline duckytran

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Re: My '89 K100 - my twist on an 80's cafe racer
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2021, 04:52:14 PM »
Very nice and clean. Good looking bike. Well done! 112350
  • Austin, Texas
  • 1993 K75, 1981 R65

Offline daveson

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Re: My '89 K100 - my twist on an 80's cafe racer
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2021, 05:57:57 PM »
Good job.

That looks energetic, even while it's stationary.

Is it simple to replace the rear wheel with that better looking one?
  • Victoria, Australia
  • Current;'85 K100RT~100,000km; four other bricks. Past; 1500 Vulcan, V Star 650, KLX 250(dirt bike) TT250(dirt bike)

Offline Ben_G

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Re: My '89 K100 - my twist on an 80's cafe racer
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2021, 11:36:34 AM »
Good job.

That looks energetic, even while it's stationary.

Is it simple to replace the rear wheel with that better looking one?

Hi Daveson,

Thanks you.

It's a k1200lt rear wheel, it just bolts on but you do need the bolts from the k1200 as they're longer.
  • UK
  • K100

Offline thestza

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Re: My '89 K100 - my twist on an 80's cafe racer
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2021, 10:30:23 PM »
Any more pics of this build? Really like the intention…
  • gross angeles
  • 1988 k75$

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