[Ep 04] 1986 BMW K100 Cafe Racer Project - Front End Swap/Conversion
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.ย. 2024
- For episode 4, I take you through the process of the front end swap, or the fork swap for the BMW K100 by using the cognito moto fixed offset triple tree kit and a 2004-2005 GSXR600/750 front end.
PATREON???...yeah.
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WAS GONNA GO TO SLEEP BUT GUESSS THATS PUSHED BACK 20 MIN
lol same
Some of the best moto content on the web. Well done sir, you're an inspiration and the build is gonna be great. Congrats thus far
Thank you boss
@@Theillestrator1050 thanks go to you bro! Scratch pupper for me from San Diego
I've wanted a K bike forever, and your videos gave me the stoke I needed to go for it! Just bought and stripped the same 1986 BMW K100rs. Thanks for reigniting my enthusiasm for these bikes and for making such awesome videos! Can't wait to see the rest of this series!
Loving the K100 build, Ill. Never been a fan of cafe racers but you're quickly changing my mind on the matter.
How the hell have I missed this channel! This is fantastic quality content!
I thought of you while rebuilding my brake calipers this past weekend. Went to Autozone and bought 4 cans of brake cleaner and went with the store brand after seeing your last video on pricing. I got the bike back together but a storm came in and going out of town, so the test run on my brake rebuild will wait a week. Keep up the great work on the videos.
Guess what guys I'm getting my first bike on Wednesday
What bike will you get?
@@yoyoyoonbitch just a beginner one, R1 or something similar
I'm in Europe so its going to be trash
@@stratokast4730 hey man I'm in Europe and stuck on a 125, shitty bikes are the best, you don't have to give a fuck about them.
@@stratokast4730 as long as you start riding bro. The feeling of riding a bike, whether big or small, ohhh. That feeling. You'll get it when you get that bike.
Cmon bro I'm hanging out for episode 5 and 6 on this build. Great content BTW mate. Subscriber from Australia
tj brierley what’s going on with the build!!!???
Man what a great style you have on your channel! Really distinguishes itself from the rest! And cool project. Subbed immediately. Keep it up! 👍
Freeze the shaft the bearing goes on and put the bearing in the oven to heat it up, heating expands the bearing open more, and cold shrinks the shaft, it turns 50 hits with the hammer to just one tap and it's all the way seated.
That's brilliant
A celebration is indeed in order. Perhaps in the form of more brake cleaner.
That's some damn good work. Good episode and I can't wait for the next one!
Wooooooo, can never have enough of that 😆
Bruh the amount of detail in your videos is second to none. Keep up the great work. Awesome build.
Only 20 min videos I'm fully watching!
THANKS
You don't know how much I enjoy your videos , great channel is an understatement ,i hope you get to a million sub in no time cause you deserve it. Best of luck dude with your build and with your life in general.
that bike looks amazing already! Cant wait for the next episode
A useful tip sadly to late but maybe for the next time is IF the bearing is internaly mounted, shove it in the freezer like you did and if it goes outside on something then shove it in the oven on maximum 110 degrees celsius (IF you trust your oven) it will slide right on. No need for a press.
It's a good looking bike you got. Awesome build.
I am so happy I found this vid! I now know I can build my K100 scrambler myself! Thank you! Deep bow of respect.
Sheesh the turn around on this bike is crazy already.🔥 it’s been fun watching these and seeing the transformation...
So finally what wuould have been the better offset? Doing this project right now because of you inspire me!
Found this build today! Super cool man
This is a real life build, ain't no one got time for candy ass.
10:33 mysterious plumbing wrenches have saved my ass a few times
Hands down the best TH-camr on TH-cam.... regardless of area of "expertise". Always a fantastic video.
Starting to look damn sharp illest 👌👌👌
Ha. That tool for the steering stem nut. Thats an element wrench. Used for removing/installing heating elements on electric water heaters. Nice.
I like the work-journal style of your vid.
Look your accent bro,
You sound amazing,
You're bike looks cool AF.
I think I am seeing where you are going. I Love It!
Heated grips and death. This bike really does cover everything you might need on a long commute.
😂
Great build vid! I'm doing my 91 k75. Just moved out to LA and def miss the NYC vibe you make your vids with. Keep up the great work!
Thanks man, that's why you stick around 😂
You are doing awesome. I usually don't watch build videos, but this kept me interested. 👍.
Solid content man. Love to see motorcycle enthusiasm as nuts as i have. Keep it up dude
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Nice! I have an 87 K100 that I am going to cafe. Thanks for showing the way and being an inspiration.
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It’s coming along nicely brother.
Thanks breh
Love the video and progress so far! Still haven’t gotten my K100 yet but hoping Thursday or Friday!
Keep the videos coming, very inspiring!
Were you the gentleman who showed me the red white and blue one via IG?
- The illestrator - Not that gentlemen. I asked you about the fuel injection plans who bought his sight unseen and few questions asked.
ahhhhhhhhhhhhh yes
Nice work on the build. Amazing progress so fast. Can't wait to see it all together
Like the way you talk & work mate, keep it going 👍
Eeyy .. caught the vid after 3 mins of upload ... 33 views ..glad to see ur back bud
😂well I'm glad I have more than 33 views now
Dope channel dude. Best part about your vids is how it feels like im hearing you tell me in person by the way you describe what youre doing. Like a convo thats just you talking haha. Good work man!!
Great job, you cover a lot of work in short clips but I like your style as it shows the outcome (not grinding through every minute). I know you're not doing a how to, more a what I did, and I like that. The K-bike is starting to look great... go for that Brackleen sponsorship :o) !
Thanks and Lmao that would be SUCH a situational sponsorship
Great episode as always! Thank you for making the greatest K100 build on TH-cam!
Cheers for Norway
Its coming together very nicely
Thank you boss
Build is looking great. Looks like you’re eager to finish the bike!
Yeah my wallet would appreciate that 😆
Entertaining and very informative. I plan to keep my K bike mostly stock but appreciate you going through the bike to show how you dismantled and cleaned it up. The mockup looks off @ the seat angle but that might be for how tall you are matched with the drop in height that the new front end + tire. Keep it up and thanks for sharing.
Im surprised the parts didn't sell. Every time I've put something up for a good price, they sell almost right away. Maybe there just arn't enough K100's around? Wiggle jiggle method never fails lol It's amazing how many spare GSXR front ends seem to been lying around they're very popular on racing SV650's as well. Bikes gonna look sick when your done.
Yeah man, I don't even know why people gravitate towards gsxr front ends for most things. But as far as the parts sales go, that's what I'm thinking, probably would be better to ask a forum
Ginger! My pooches used to sign for my packages too. Great stuff man, new favorite build series.
Dog and Bike, the very best content
😂 looks like I'm bridging the gap
Hey man, glad to see you do progress on the K100, mine is almost done!
Congratulations, wish I could say the same lol
Progress is good, looking forward to the next one. Thanks man 👍🏿
Great stuff, man. Appreciate the effort of the rebuild and especially the documentation of it.
CognitoMoto uses those cornstarch-based packing peanuts. You can dump them all in the bathtub and spray them with hot water, and they'll dissolve down the drain.
Dude this is a dope bike. Awesome videos always! Thanks for setting up the patreon ;) Good to have a way to support the channel!
Thank you so much for checking it out, i was gonna promote it, but I think I'll just keep it low key for now. I very much appreciate your pledge!
I love the mismatch wheels ..... It gives it a nice east coast ratrod look
That's A cool connection to make, but I plan to get k1100 wheel in the back because its also a 3 spoke.
I actually like loose packing peanuts (the rice-based ones only, not the styrofoam ones although styro would def be period correct for this build) - they are maximum cushion for your sensitive parts, and they prevent any bouncing around as long as the box is full of them. Annoying to deal with on the receiving end, for sure, but I'm always happy to have safe parts. :)
Ginger is the real star here
😂 ooof
The process seems better than result
Awesome video, these k bikes are really cool and different!
Your bike is looking good. That hand socket is a tool for removing/ installing
elements on a hot water heater. You buy them (5 or 6) sockets, as a kit.
Enjoy your videos allot.
Ahhhh yes that makes sense lol. Definitely a household tool
Love this series man. Bike is looking great mocked up and can’t wait to see the finished product!
Really looking forward to seeing this progress!
It’s getting along quick. Looks clean
Yes, that button is for heated grips. To solve the stoppers problem just weld a bigger piece of metal on the steam.
First I have to see what I'm doing with the tank mounts
I was just shopping for stuff to rebuild my SV650 forks, but you're really making me want to go with a GSXR swap to match my rear wheel.
Not as comfy, but boy does it look good to swap it
Takeaways.
-Dope
-I'm not the only dude on second pair of country boy crocs working on his bike.
-keep on making tools on the fly... it's an engineering skill.
- I think the dislike is from the dude that was hoping ginger was gonna push the bike over at 23:49. Or he just has fingers like Peter griffin and simply missed to the right slightly... Idk
-peace
We don't talk about that dude 😂
Bro...put those parts back on eBay for slightly cheaper than what others have them listed for and wait (buy it now not auction). Not everything sells overnight... I’ve had stuff listed for a couple months before they sold. Even if it takes a while it’s better than getting nothing and taking up valuable space
That's what I did though. MUCH MUCH lower than everyone else, in "buy it now" format for like two weeks. I've sold things on ebay before but they've sold much quicker or atleast they've gotten a good amount of "watches/views".
After posting this I've already gotten offers but I'll post the other things later on
You could also contact Beemer Boneyard and probably sell them to those folks.
- The illestrator - how about craigslist ?
here in germany i use ebay kleinanzeigen, kind of the equivalent
set and forget
@@Theillestrator1050 I'll take that seat if you still have it. I have a blue K75.
You could drill a hole horizontally through either the steer stops or the tab on the frame and thread in a bolt or rig some sort of UHMWPE (plastic cutting board material) stopper.
Before i do anything with the stops, First I have to see what I'm doing with the tank mounts cause I may well move it back ever so slightly you know?
Just inspired me to finish my 5spd swap on my e30. 🙏🏼 thank you
Awesome series mate, really enjoying it. Planning my own K100 build soon, it's helping work through the stages 👍🏻
Good work on the bike! love to see the updates
Excellent progress man😎👊💥
Thank you!
Wow, that's massive progress!
Such un underrated channel. Really good quality shit 👌😉
Keep it up
Well done, can't wait to feast my eyes on this ride when your finally done.
Gives me some more ideas for my K75s cafe, will have to make future plans for that. By the way you sold me on the Buell and purchased a Firebolt XB12R that's getting set up for the road as I type. Good job.
Nice! Hope I get a chance to ride an XB
Sent here via cafe racer garage! Subbed :)
Yup I’m hooked..
Nice work! Hey, your project deserves an awesome headlight. Maybe a round model with a modern-retro look, like from a BMW R9T?
I'm actually gonna run a sloped VROD LED headlight
@@Theillestrator1050 Sweet.
It's got a way to go, but looking good. Enjoy your youth, enthusiam, and energy as long as you can.
Dang thats looking real clean! I've been on the fence about a front-end swap on my CB (Modern suspension & braking, PLUS nice looks), and this is certainly pushing the needle that direction... Time to sell a kidney!
😂 a kidney indeed... All in all, you'll probably spend $1,500 setting that up if you go my route
Looking good man! Build is moving pretty fast
Cool videos! Looking forward to the next episodes... :)
Excellent vid man. I'm looking at a K750 right now. You can pick K's up for more reasonable prices than the R's. I will have to reference this video if I buy it for sure. Keep posting your bike is gonna be great looking cafe bike !
Yo, I fuckin' love this project! Awesome work, on an essentially backyard build! I've kinda been pushing off getting a project bike for 1) money, and 2) don't have my garage done yet. After watching this, I kinda realized, I really don't have an excuse! Keep up the great work man...can't wait to see how this thing turns out!!!
That was always my excuse until one day I decided that I'd solve that problem AFTER I get the bike because I'd never find a solution without the bike being in my possession lol
Super clean looking. Nice video 👌👍. Going to be a sweet build. Thank you for sharing.
I'm positive you know about the input shaft spline lube necessary,and driveshaft/ final drive on BMW units, while it's apart. I just don't remember seeing it done in previous videos. Breaks My Wallet.
Great job my Brother.
ayyyye! I'm looking for a K100 to turn into my own project. Glad I found this channel :) Keep up the good work man! Cheers!
Great build video!
After watching this, I feel like we're friends. Yeah, we're friends now. Let's go grab a donut!
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YEETO A NEW VIDEO
Best video I've ever seen.
😂 well thanks
Almost finished my project, just 1 more day to go. Im just a few things. Im going to the opening on first of may.
Only thing about the k6 and up gsxr front ends are that the wheels are lighter. But definitely loving the build, and love seeing front end swaps.
Great video again. You're doing a fantastic job
Fuggin Great Stuff man,
Your lingo cracks me up,
This is the video I've been waiting on thanks.
Thanks for watching
Loved this video dude. Very informative.
It's really coming together! Keep up the awesome work!
Thank you!
- The illestrator - no prob long as you can keep this incredible stuff up, the least we can do is keep coming back for more!
Make a wider steer stop on the frame side or drill and tap both sides of steer stops (on frame side) and put 2 1/4-20 barrel head Allen heads to make it a hair wider....boom working steer stops...keep it up!
Before i do anything with the stops, First I have to see what I'm doing with the tank mounts cause I may well move it back ever so slightly you know?
- The illestrator - Yeah that would work too. Simple enough either shave the Old front bushing mounts off go back as far as you want, realistically maybe an inch at most. But your body would be back an inch, then maybe feet would be forward an inch. Just something to keep in mind I would change all that anyway to personal preference. Small changes like that on a GP bike change the handling characteristics like crazy. have
you thought about the geometry when you’re done with the suspension? Check out race techs suspension Bible!!! It’s a very good read! (If your into it)
A friend of mine recently bought a 1983 Honda cb750 four cylinder for around 100$, I'm so envious of him hahah would love to do a project like this
What's stopping you?
Yo I’d happily take the seat and bracket if you’re just letting them go! Also love the build man excited to see it come together
I already got an offer for the seat via email, but if you'd like anything else message me
And thank you!
No point in putting those nice forks on without going ahead and rebuilding them. No telling how the fluid and seals are. Can get an Allballz seal kit for cheap if your on a budget but i recommend OEM if you dont mind spending a bit more. Looks good so far man.
I usually go OEM for fork seal jobs. I'm not gonna do that yet though because that's more of a finishing touch for after all the interesting stuff happens.
Thats going to be sick mate
Thanks man