Author Topic: K1 CAFE RACER, can you keep the K1 ADN in a racer conversion? (Read 56200 times)

Laitch · « **Reply #25 on:** April 23, 2016, 09:35:49 PM »

Looking good! Thanks for the clear profile photos.

Bill · « **Reply #26 on:** April 23, 2016, 09:41:17 PM »

Nicely done ! After all the other detail tou had to do it

cdrp · « **Reply #27 on:** April 23, 2016, 09:47:11 PM »

Thanks!!!! [emoji106]

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KRider · « **Reply #28 on:** April 24, 2016, 05:19:47 AM »

Looks great!

jjs1234 · « **Reply #29 on:** April 24, 2016, 01:47:22 PM »

Amazing!

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F14CRAZY · « **Reply #30 on:** April 24, 2016, 04:54:54 PM »

I'm still not quite for chopping up a K1 but your attention to detail is excellent. That gauge cluster is sweet

cdrp · « **Reply #31 on:** April 25, 2016, 08:15:28 AM »

Thanks!!!

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jllphan · « **Reply #32 on:** April 25, 2016, 02:44:16 PM »

I'll let the purists attack you for your sacrilege, but have to reiterate what a wonderful job you did with this build -- your creativity and attention to detail is fantastic! There are so many small details and the big one's really stand out. Curious, how long did this project take you?

TrueAce · « **Reply #33 on:** April 25, 2016, 10:16:58 PM »

You know, Laitch, just when I think you have slipped from us with that Alzheimer's thingy, you come roaring back........ Lourdes Grobet?? I loved that Acapulco "Royals" song, but I'll bet she's an ugly bitch under that wrestling mask. What's she got to do with K-bike pitchers, anyway?

Scud · « **Reply #34 on:** April 25, 2016, 10:50:49 PM »

Very nice install of the gauges. :2thumbup:

They are by Speedhut, right? I put a pair of those on one of my Moto Guzzis. I used 80mm O-rings on top of the dash to cushion them a little. For future reference, you can get those buttons on the faces as remote buttons instead - just a simple plug on the back and then you can put the buttons wherever you want instead of having them go through the face of the gauges.

cdrp · « **Reply #35 on:** April 25, 2016, 11:01:31 PM »

Yes, they are from Speedhut, I have not waterproofed them yet, I may try some engine silicon for gaskets, to keep it thin, thanks for your comments!!!

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cdrp · « **Reply #36 on:** April 25, 2016, 11:06:50 PM »

Regarding the project, I am making a very small fairing for the gauges and headlights, but I haven't got the rift measures.... Still in progress... May thanks for your encouraging comments!!!

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TrueAce · « **Reply #37 on:** April 25, 2016, 11:33:22 PM »

CDRP, you have produced a beautifully detailed bike, and you deserve respect for your achievement.........The creativity and attention to detail is outstanding. No disrespect to your bike or you............but to sacrifice a fine specimen of a K1 which deserved restoration is a lost opportunity, financially and creatively. Any K100 garage bike could have received the benificence of your talent. You surely must be a professional to have accomplished such an excellent build,no?

cdrp · « **Reply #38 on:** April 25, 2016, 11:52:41 PM »

Well, TrueAce, about your comment, I agree and not agree, a standard K100 will be that, standard, or a wannabe, a K1... well it is a K1, (very controversial K1), and yes, sometimes I question myself about what if?.... But past is past, .... I am not a professional builder, It's more passion than anything, and the bike came to me by accident, I tough a lot about restoring it, but again, the urge of creation and modifying won overall, I appreciate all your comments, in favor or against!!!

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TrueAce · « **Reply #39 on:** April 26, 2016, 01:02:17 AM »

I respect your decision,and applaud your willingness to respond in a straight-forward manner to all comments, and admire the skill your build reflects. Congratulations on your very professional presentation of the BMW K1.

cdrp · « **Reply #40 on:** April 26, 2016, 07:34:55 AM »

Thanks!!![emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]

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2beAlive · « **Reply #41 on:** April 26, 2016, 11:20:51 AM »

Great project, sad donor bike choice.

johnny · « **Reply #42 on:** April 26, 2016, 04:18:23 PM »

greetings cdrp...

look... its a tremendous effort...

the best i have ever seen...

ignore the dissenters...

j o

cdrp · « **Reply #43 on:** April 26, 2016, 05:49:05 PM »

Thanks!!! Any way dissenters are always welcome, they show you the other side...

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Wasserwolf · « **Reply #44 on:** June 02, 2016, 08:52:00 PM »

Fantastic build and individual expression of a clean cafe. I have no problem with using the K1, it was not the last one on earth, your bike, your vision , your rules. Enjoy the hell out of it.

cdrp · « **Reply #45 on:** June 16, 2016, 02:59:47 PM »

Thanks for your comments!!!!

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Angus Macgyver · « **Reply #46 on:** June 20, 2016, 08:58:36 PM »

Great improvement over the fugly BMW K1 original.
BMW designers Hans Muth, ex-chief of styling for BMW got it right with the early 1980's Suzuki Katanas, but BMW failed horribly with the K1 body work.
When people use the word " hate " to describe something, it sings loudly.
They should have kept Hans on.....

Reopropf · « **Reply #47 on:** September 13, 2016, 08:51:26 PM »

I love the original K1. I am purist.
I also LOVE and respect your K1 cafe. I am envious and want one.
Please contact me when you want to sell it, OR if you would do a similar build for me, SERIOUSLY!

Peter Frechie, easy enough to find near Phila Pa

duckytran · « **Reply #48 on:** September 14, 2016, 09:28:17 AM »

Amazing job sir! Can we get a close up pic of the gas cap? I also love your radiator overflow tank. If you want a replacement for the chunky stock footpeg, Rizoma adapter and footpeg should fit the stock K1 bracket. It looks like the same dimensions as the K75/100. That's what I have on my K75.

cdrp · « **Reply #49 on:** September 14, 2016, 03:32:20 PM »

Reopropf, regarding selling my bike, not now, but I will let you know if the time comes, regarding a build, I am kind of complicated right now but may be next year?
Duckytran, regarding the foot-pegs, the K1 came with the foot-pegs further up and back, different than any the other "K", a more sport approach, so I decided to CNC machine the original foot-pegs, (holes and removing the passenger foot-pegs) so the bike kept the original ADN as much as possible,

Many Thanks for you comments!!!

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Author Topic: K1 CAFE RACER, can you keep the K1 ADN in a racer conversion? (Read 56200 times)