Author Topic: 1986 K100 build (Read 10216 times)

thor0864 · « **on:** September 07, 2016, 08:37:23 PM »

Starting a little blog of my own build. Below pic represents current condition; will post pics and description of that work shortly.

Brad-Man · « **Reply #1 on:** September 07, 2016, 11:38:05 PM »

What pic?

Laitch · « **Reply #2 on:** September 08, 2016, 12:02:02 AM »

Quote from: Brad-Man on September 07, 2016, 11:38:05 PM

What pic?

Patience, Brad-Man. It's going to be tremendous. In the meantime, here's one to look at.

thor0864 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 08, 2016, 12:55:56 PM »

The current front end showing headlight and bracket from Speed Moto Co. , awaiting replacement of fork brace / fender mount with custom stainless steel piece. Also shown are replacement signal lights, still not working due to voltage issue with LEDs (need to figure out how to install resistors I ordered but which so far have proven useless).

thor0864 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 08, 2016, 01:03:35 PM »

Just like this night shot showing effect of headlight cover as well as new tail light in operation.

thor0864 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 08, 2016, 01:33:28 PM »

View from the top showing Danmoto 180 multifunction display, replacement bars and mirrors, and new brake line (wider bars required it!).

Laitch · « **Reply #6 on:** September 08, 2016, 03:58:47 PM »

I like the curved taillight.

Your fuel cap assembly should be rotated 180º, hinge rearward. It's designed to drain water away from the assembly when it's correctly oriented. Start this video at 12:12.

thor0864 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 08, 2016, 04:04:56 PM »

Many thanks for that tip, I will rotate it!

Brad-Man · « **Reply #8 on:** September 08, 2016, 05:55:04 PM »

Quote from: Laitch on September 08, 2016, 12:02:02 AM

Patience, Brad-Man. It's going to be tremendous.

I thought 3 hours WAS patient! HaHa!

DEFINITELY writhe the wait!

thor0864 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 08, 2016, 06:28:42 PM »

Flexible LED stop / signal light from Dimecitycycles.com. Glad I paid more for the extra bright LEDs (most similar products on eBay have less bright low quality ones.)

thor0864 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 08, 2016, 06:33:53 PM »

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look under the seat at the custom tubing done by my welder friend. Seat is hinged at front near tank, and seat angle can be adjusted at back by selecting different bolt holes.

thor0864 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 09, 2016, 10:36:49 AM »

New seat frame prior to installation.

thor0864 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 09, 2016, 10:41:10 AM »

Finished seat installation after frame mods. Seat is 1.5 - 2.0 cm higher than I'd like. May have it lowered later.

thor0864 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 09, 2016, 10:44:44 AM »

Rear frame loop shortened, new cross piece installed.

thor0864 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 09, 2016, 10:46:16 AM »

Seat hinge at front near tank will allow access from top and let me adjust seat angle.

thor0864 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 09, 2016, 10:50:12 AM »

In shop for seat installation.

thor0864 · « **Reply #16 on:** September 09, 2016, 12:16:22 PM »

Seat received from boxerclasicas.com in Spain (they make custom seats for K100 cafe racer applications), prior to cutting frame loop. Unfortunately I didn't like the seat height this gave me. Will instead create a new seat frame above existing frame, as many others cafe racer projects have done.

thor0864 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 09, 2016, 12:18:27 PM »

After stripping the bike of un-needed body parts, and after installing new headlight, speedo.

thor0864 · « **Reply #18 on:** September 09, 2016, 12:23:12 PM »

Beginning to strip bike of parts and paint. Working on headlight. This was a first try using some cheap dual lights off eBay. Poor quality, threw it out. Decided to buy a '7" Black halogen Grill Headlight' from Speedmoto.com.

thor0864 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 09, 2016, 12:27:10 PM »

Early misguided attempt at just cleaning the bike up and painting it. Wasn't satisfied, and after reading many cafe racer forums, decided to scrap this idea (not to mention all the hours and $$ of painting!), and go the cafe racer / scrambler route. Then started stripping the bike of body parts and stripping paint down to aluminum tank ...

thor0864 · « **Reply #20 on:** September 09, 2016, 06:36:03 PM »

Rookie ... First time with the talk and seat off, looking at all those wires!

thor0864 · « **Reply #21 on:** October 25, 2016, 02:07:16 PM »

current state!

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Author Topic: 1986 K100 build (Read 10216 times)