Thank you for this forum, I know it will be a great resource for me!
I had been looking at the BMW k100 café racers for over a year, and finally decided to give it a try. This is my first build, and I have a budget. My plan is to work it and rebuild it as I drive it.
First I had to find a bike... after some time I found a friend of mine selling a 1985 k100 for very cheap. I was able to get it for about 1400 (with back registration that was due). The bike had been sitting for 12 years so I wasn't sure if I was getting a Pandora's box.
With very minimal effort I was able to get the bike running 100%
- New battery
-spark plugs
-fluids
- gas
- clean up rotors and change brake pads
---- System checks and everything was working 100% - What a great machine!
The only issue I had was when I changed the brake pads - the right front caliper was sucking air and wasn't allowing me to blled the brake system. Eager to test drive the bike, I removed the brake line from the caliper - moved the bleeder to the line, bled the brakes - and test drove at low speeds with only one brake in the front (no issues but not recommended)
Plan moving forward
- replace headlight
- remount/lower stock gauges - will eventually replace with smaller/better gauges but that's a project in its self and I want this bike on the road
- purchased exhaust from cafe4racer ( shipped)
- New front caliper
- new seat - café style
- rear sets
- paint job
- relocate ECU
- powder coat forks and add boots
- powder coat rims
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how to screen captureMy goal is to have a total build for under $3,000.
Won't be the prettiest for awhile, but over time, little mods and cosmetic improvements will make a difference.
Once I get it street ready - I will post the "completed for now" pictures.
