[Ep 06] 1986 BMW K100 Cafe Racer Project - Will It Run?
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In preparation for a local bike show welcoming any and all, I'm toying around with getting this thing rideable within the next 3 and a half weeks. In this episode, watch me get this bike back to a running state first. Check it out.
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Yes...it will run, as you'll see 30 seconds in. I'm not good with suspense lmao.
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Solid video mate,
I'd be hesitant having the ECU on the top of the block. It'll get quite hot which is a killer for electronics
I was thinking about using insulation/heat shielding and suspending it off of the block under there. Think that would work? Maybe have a case made for it...🤔
@@Theillestrator1050 It looks cool, but the type of engineering you would take away from too many of the basics. Rebuild your calipers, rebuild your master cylinder, regrease your final drive, change the brake lines to steel, stuff like that. You have time to poke and prod the ECU and where to mount it. You can figure that out with time dude.
I’d say try it out. maybe add a cpu fan and budget some cash to swap out the brains in a year or two if they actually do fry. Custom builds are meant to test the boundaries. Def learn the rules, but just so you can wisely break them.
I was thinking the same thing. The '07 GSXRs (my bike) have the rectifier mounted under the headers and it's very common for them to burn up. I would find another spot for the CPU.
+1 on this, especially if you have the older diode style Regulator/rectifier or your injector drivers are inside the ECU box.
Build is going great. Nice to see a build too showing that it doesn't take a year and a big budget to build a custom bike. Good luck at the bike show
Seriously, I look at how you are doing this build. Without dedicated garages and luxurious surroundings that living in the suburbs, provides. You have a large Aussie following, as noted. One thing I’d like to comment upon. Nice to see the good examples of all peoples attracted to bikes and biking. Every kid in your neighbourhood should be made to spend a day with you. I reckon they would learn lessons for the rest of their life. A more decent and funny guy, would take more than a bit effort to find. Your talents are endless it seems. I used to do this sort of thing but circumstances changes and I now live vicariously through people like yourself. Keep going. With some more attention to simple styling, you could be the next tuner of choice for many. Yes - you are that creative. Maybe God shine extra light upon you and your future.
To the seven thumbs down, take a little ok at yourselves and reassess your need to do what you did and wake up to yourselves. The like button is to the left, you jealous hyenas. Go take a long hard look at yourselves in a mirror and with all the might in your puny bodies, slap yourself a not reality.
Bro I died at the backyard wrench part. Great video again!
This build is one of my fav series on youtube right now. Keep er' comin bud
Great work mate. Especially since you do it in the backyard on your hands and knees on almost no budget with no workshop. Your tenacious attitude is commendable!
😁 thanks man
not gonna lie... I smiled when the bike finally started ...it was a good feeling ...like wen u get your first game console and u turn it on for first time after hooking up all the cables ....it brought back flashbacks of of my super Nintendo
Lmao same... you can hear how delayed and maybe even nervous the laugh was though, when it started, my first thoughts were "okay now this is where it dies"... but it actually kept idling 😁
The amount of time, dedication, effort in this project AND editing is amazing bro. Keep illestrating fam!
Thanks fam, your videos get better and better with each one. You got a thing for this too.
I admire your ingenuity...I have and 100 by 80 foot shop ,tools from working as a mech and millwright . And you get so much done from rudimentary tools and space . Also your vids love your commentary. Keep up the great work this build is really inspiring.Looking forward to the final product .
Thanks for the praise!
one of the few youtubers I pause adblocker on
Damn! Sooooo sick! How I can almost see the whole thing done! Nice work man!
On idle, it sounds like some old diesel engine :D Good job, can't wait for the grand finale :))
These bikes are pretty growly for 4 cylinders, even more so than old single cam UJM fours.
A true Artist of Many Talents at work! I Love it!!!
Bro I have been binge-watching your videos for 72 hours now and I've got to say I'm a happy subscriber much love from a future motovlogger Florida in the house!
Hey mate. Second time watching this series and loving it even more than the first time. You certainly have a talent for storytelling, TH-cam and motorcycles. Keep up the great work.
I support several TH-cam channels through patreon....none more deserving than you so as of the first of the month someone else gets the Axe and you will get my support and don't sell yourself short you do interesting content worthy of support
Thanks for that, I'm gonna do my damndest to live up to those honors.
Great Build. I wouldn't have the ECU above the motor due to heat. Those ecu's are very delicate internally. If you could lift it up a bit higher to allow air flow, that could work. Looking forward to the next video !!
I was thinking about using insulation/heat shielding and suspending it off of the block under there. Think that would work? Maybe have a case made for it...🤔
@@Theillestrator1050 I'd say, fabricating an enclosure for it would be the best way to go as long as there is sufficient ventilation between the radiator and motor. That would also protect it from the weather and other earthly particles (lol). Another thing to add would be some rubber bushings between the ecu and the motor to absorb road shock and vibrations. I plan on fabricating an enclosure which will hold the ecu along with all the fuses in one location. Probably be under the seat, since the original plastic housing has come off now.
We all started some were never doubt yourself you will get there.
Thanks for the pep talk!
Keep it coming, mine is still apart too. Picked up the M-Gadget for the electrical. I like what you did with the mass air flow sensor, think of doing the same to get rid of the stock air box.
love that pikey fix for the clip-ons. Good work man
Quick n' dirty
Yo. DO NOT mount the ecu there. The heat from being that close to the engine will kill it over time. Stick it under the seat. And protect it from water. There is a reason they recommend mounting it there.
I was thinking about using insulation/heat shielding and suspending it off of the block under there. Think that would work? Maybe have a case made for it...🤔
@@Theillestrator1050 I'm not sure bro. Where you placed the ecu is basically the hottest place you could put something. You could get one of the laser thermometer things. Zip tie the ecu to the under the seat position just to get it out of the way, for this "test". Then run the engine up to op temp for an little bit and check the temp in that area. I'm just sayin I wouldn't put an ecu that close to a hot engine. Its risky business.
Awesome video as usual. Can't wait to see the finished product.
You make working on bikes look easy lol. And i think at some point you should get the forks rebuilt, because that brake dive is crazy.
It's going to be soooo worth the grind bruh 👌💪🤘
Here's hoping right? lol
Funny thing, I started laughing when it fired up at 16:27 and then you did the same, I think that makes us brothers, LOL ! ! !
again...... FABULOUS!
That’s a lot of bread 🍞 for the build. Did I hear you say “Thousands” meaning plural? @.@ now I’m really curious how it all turns out. It look pretty good on the pan shots.
CLUTCH1st mike in da building 🙌🙌
Yeahhhhh...way more than I thought I'd spend lmao
@@Theillestrator1050 Hope you keep track of spendings and do a neat video when you all finished with it. Looks great so far!
watched you for the first time to day you have me hooked look forward to the next one
Listen man, i sub to a lot of channels, a lot of moto content. You're the first person I've ever thought worth it to become a patron to. I relate to your content and the issues you face with your budget and overall daily struggles but have a whole lot more respect knowing you're doing all this in your free time even when that time is limited. Just know that there's a lot of us that live vicariously through you and your accomplishments and look forward to the updates you give on your endeavors (no pressure though lol) keep grinding and providing great content and we'll keep backing you brother. Be safe, thanks again!
Thanks for that, it means alot 😥🤟🏾
Lol nice. Sounds rough but that's expected. Bet that first rumble put a big smile on your face.
Keep us updated fam!
Lmao you can hear how delayed and maybe even nervous the laugh was though, when it started, my first thoughts were "okay now this is where it dies"... but it actually kept idling 😁
Great work on both the build and the video. I laughed out loud when it eventually started. Keep it up!
Your label on the wrench got a good laugh outa me.
The ECU is going to be cooked mounted that close to the motor. Needs to be mounted under seat away from motor and be waterproofed somehow, possibly using original box that protects it. Bike is looking good otherwise.👍
I was thinking about using insulation/heat shielding and suspending it off of the block under there. Think that would work?
@@Theillestrator1050 There is no such thing as a perfect insulator. "Insulation" is material that slows rather than eliminates heat transfer, but if everything around the ECU is, say, 180 degrees, the ECU will eventually reach 180 degrees, insulation or no. The insulation time you buy will eventually run out, and some form of cooling (i.e. cool air flow) will have to be brought to bear to remove the heat. Electronic solder joints don't like to expand and contract with heating and cooling. They want to be kept at a steady temperature. If the ECU is in an unfriendly environment, it's gonna be unhappy.
@@Theillestrator1050 In a word: No. At least I don't think that will work long term. I mean you have that thing RightOnTop of the engine. Wow. Although rustic by our times, electronics usually hate heat. It will probably work for a while and MAYBE will work a while longer if moving since some heat will be pulled away. However if you get stuck in traffic... on a hot day, like maybe in July... well, I wouldn't bet on that surviving too long. Stick with the original design which was to basically keep the surrounding temperature as stable and as far from heat (and water) as possible: If it's too hot for your ass, it's too hot for the electronic brain. Always remember the practical and real world situations and environments you and the bike will need to deal with and get through, for example, sitting in traffic sometimes. There is probably a reason that most electronics like fuseboxes, batteries, brains, etc. are somewhere under the seat or at least away from hot things. That's just the first and loudest problem I saw, but I'm no expert. I'm not trying to ruin your dream, I just don't think you want a long walk home.
That said, I have enjoyed your videos about the bike. I have a fantasy of doing something similar with a K100 some time in the future.
I appreciate your work and the details you show as you learn on the way.
Stay Sharp & Stay Up.
Cheers.
- The illestrator - if you're going to mount it that close to the motor it needs to be shielded from heat and moisture. There's many insulation options out there but they are thick so room might be a problem, only you know how much there's to work with. You've probably seen many tuner cars with a gold or silver heat reflective foil used under the hood to manage radiant heat,and lower temps in certain components. It's relatively thin and easy to use. Good luck, we don't want to see your baby get BBQ'd.
you are a very underrated channel
Thanks man
Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪✌🏻 Can’t wait for the bodyparts and Lights on it 😬
Guten tag, Me too! I have some ideas already.
Can't wait to see you complete the project... I've been trying to complete my BMW K1000RS for the last 3 years now... No luck, it's pretty hard to get stuff from all over the world to Bangladesh...
What kind of project is it? A cafe racer?
My favourite TH-camr tbh
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I love the stance of the bike with that GSXR front end. I know you have just put the air filter on for now but my OCD is playing up and if possible can you turn the pod filter around so the flat part is horizontal and the pointy end is facing forward - keep up the good work - Russ (from the UK)
Been waiting on you to do Patreon for ages! Good luck, you make great content and deserve the opportunity to work on videos full time
Thanks fam!
Good luck !!
Hey man, decided to support you on patreon! Love the content and would love to see more of the BMW and NYC!
Thanks alot man, I can see your subscription! Much appreciated
Ep 5 skips to ep 7. Just FYI. Lovin’ the build n your narration style. Seeing about applying this to a k75s
and he does all that while working and making videos
Paused the video to create a Patreon account for teh supports!
I was defs too ignorant to think about doing that before being mentioned here 😆 derp.
Most favoritest content on the tubes though, by far.
The laugh at 16:28, gotta love that feeling
You're a saint! Thanks!
You can hear how delayed the laugh was, when it started, my first thoughts were "okay now this is where it dies"... but it actually kept idling 😁
Your stock injectors are almost certainly just fine! If you're making simple air/fuel adjustments, take off the cover and move the control vane starting position inside of the VAF. because you changed the orientation of the VAF, gravity affects the vane and will change your AFR, even slightly.
Yep, VAF, not a MAF. volumetric, not mass air flow. the airflow moves the vane and mechanically changes the resistance controlling the fuel.
By adjusting your control vane location, you can manually tell it that it's getting more (or less) air and increase or decrease your air/fuel ratio.
Hope it helps!
edit: mad lever squish with the brakes. Part of that is the stock BMW design, but stainless lines and DOT4 or even DOT5 fluid will help a ton. Much higher modulus of elasticity (amount of force needed to compress the fluid), boiling point, resistance to water, and boiling capacity.
Dot5 is fine if you have no ABS or stainless lines in the front.
My good friend with a K100 cafe is using DOT5 all around on his with great results.
Thank you for the insight
Those antigravs have worked great for me. I've had one on my cb360 for years, and I've neglected the hell out of it. I haven't even put it on a tender over the winter, but it starts third kick every spring.
Hopefully the charging system on the BMW will accept the battery though. I will have to look into that...
Keep up the good work, build it - ride it - fix it - repeat.
That's a fact. I'm interested to see how the shake down ride goes
Any progress is better than none. Some mistakes can get costly but are great teachers. I am glad to hear it run again. Good luck at the show, hope you get it somewhat sorted by then.
Here's hoping....
Meanwhile I bought and installed a tail tidy on my Speed Triple, taking the huge plastic undertail section off and undoing, removing, replacing and re-taping all the electrical connections along the way. Got it installed and wired up after an hour and a bit, last step is to take the plate off the old tail and put it on the new one. As soon as the screws were out the thing fell into two pieces, one of which was the short tail tidy I'd just installed. Absolute waste of an hour and a half. Could've just undone two screws.
14:48 Good and proper use of the word "Maccas"
HAHAHA, damn, I had to read that comment twice because I couldn't believe it... Looking back, I had the same moment with when I took apart the BMW to go through my house, There is a MUCH more efficient way to deconstruct the bike. But live and learn eh?
thanks for the new episode dude! love your videos
Thanks for watching!
bet you felt like a god when it started !
your video style is so decent, really enjoying binging on this series!
Tic-tac, tic-tac.. good luck on the new items, and keep it going!
Good deal this is inspiring I'm on craigslist now looking
Haha! Welcome to the club
Good progress, bruv!! It's a push to get it rideable in July, but it can be done.
Making big strides already. stay tuned, Im confident i can do it.
Looking good, mate! I hope it shows well next month. It would be great to see you launch from there, too.
Hoping it works out, having an official deadline is stressful, wow lol.
@@Theillestrator1050
Remember what I told you a while back: You've got talent; and as long as you believe in yourself, you can do just about anything that you put your mind to.
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Genuinely got happy when that bit cranked up lol! You’re goin to make the show with the bike in ridable condition.... you got this bro✊🏿
😎 I'm gassed up now, we out
Hey remember to put oil when you drill through metal, this way you won't break the drill bit
Man you must be quite the genius to go stripe a bike down like that, have to wait a few months, and still remember how to put all the shit back together. Well done.
The bike is so bare-bones now that the stuff that had to go back was so minimal in comparison, and I love that.
Excellent content. Loving this series, boi.
Very much awesome!
That event's date is perfect to get me to finally finish my bike as well... Hope we'll both be done by then.
You're working on the SV? or you have something else 👀
@@Theillestrator1050 SV yes. Racetech cartridge emulators, different muffler, replace parts from last year's accident and road trip damages (tank, plastics), dark rear light, automatic brake flasher, etc...
After that I'm done throwing money at this bike, I hope...
Great build so far! Bit more motivation to get back to work on my one!
whatcha workin on?
@@Theillestrator1050just finished getting a little CBR250RR back on the road. So now back on my 86 K100. The bike looked it been caught in a flood, full teardown and rebuild..... with a few mods 👍
DUDE, that sounds GOOD!
These bikes are pretty growly for 4 cylinders, even more so than old single cam UJM fours. I can't wait to get the final exhaust system on there.
@@Theillestrator1050 hell yeah dude!
It's not just vibration you want to keep that ECU away from but also heat and damp On top of the crankcase and behind the radiator is gonna get pretty warm and runs a fair risk of getting wet.
its a bike, its gonna get wet, the connectors on those usually have orings to seal the connections so the wetness should be okay
And the box itself is otherwise sealed.
I was thinking about using insulation/heat shielding and suspending it off of the block under there. Think that would work? Maybe have a case made for it...🤔
@@Theillestrator1050 Like you said; you're not cutting corners, I'd have it nowhere near the engine. The processors will bake in that thing. The bike will look great regardless, let function come first. Where's the computer on your other bike? Under there might work, but heat eventually takes toll on hood insulation on cars, I can imagine being mere centimeters from that block.
gotta love illest man
*Dual Discs*
absolutely killed me
Who could forget those!?
Patreon, go to it! How about an Amazon wish list for a little more tooling like a small vice and/or face shield so you don't "Rinch" yourself? You could bend up things quite neatly with just a few things without clogging the dog house. Cool vid...
I wish u luck love ya Illestrator 🙏🙌
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5:28 is my favorite part 😉
You got some scary kinks 😭
Great update as usual. Worth the wait. Glad to see it looks like things are going well even with the other challenges life threw at you 👍
Totally powering through it!
I'm loving this shit! Great work! 👍 Totally subscribing to see what you do next.
Mad props for your mechanical abilities!
Thanks, we're just learning as we go here lol
I get my next paycheck on wednesday and i will for sure make a patreon just to donate to you papi
Thanks fam, don't even trip if you can't. For real. Thanks for considering it.
What an awesome series, thanks for the good content, really loving the build!
You'll get big fast, your videos are already 500k subs worth right now!
Keep up the good work
Holy shit she lives! 😍
This thing sounds fine and hope nothing fucks up
Totally got this...
Mr. ILL. I truly believe you deserve a mill subs. But, all the fun is in the process of growing. We will be with you as your channel grows over time. You will have that mill and more with this kind of content. YEET!
Thanks buddy, you guys have me motivated
Listen to all the fellas that warned you about the ECU they are all correct about it my friend, good luck !
I was thinking about using insulation/heat shielding and suspending it off of the block under there. Think that would work? Maybe have a case made for it...🤔
- The illestrator - by my experience, the heat shield will either not fit or not withstand the heat for long enough, drastically reducing durability.
- The illestrator - the case is a good idea but mount it as far as possible of the block and make it perform more then just one function
Good luck wished I could be there to support you in person.
Bike is looking awesome. I believe you go to college and you either major in Communications or need to switch your major, you have a gift. Not being an ass kissing fan but besides your delivery and vocals the content is very well written with intelligent mannerisms to to back it up, it's impressive. I have no doubt I'll hear or see you as a sports broadcaster or maybe the Speed channel lol. Seriously though, a voice like yours is god given and can't be taught, it's your golden ticket.
Well now I'm blushing, thanks fam. I graduated under political science 3 weeks ago, guess I may have picked the wrong major 😂❤
@@Theillestrator1050 Nah, you can still run for office. I'd vote for ya.
@@Theillestrator1050 Aww dude thats awesome too, congrats! You'll be great at speeches
p.s. There are a lot of videos of people salvaging harleys with that kind of air intake. It's a funnel begging to suck up moisture while driving or rain while parked. You put a lot of work and cash in this to have a suicidal bike. Come up with an air intake that lets air in, but not water. Maybe a shield over it with an opening on the back bottom quadrant?
Mad rinching skillz
Lmfaoooo, lets put that on a shirt
Quality content, as usual.
Thanks for the comment, as always 😁
Nice video... great content as normal
Thanks dude, this is definitely one of my more favorite episodes
Love your work ...Excellent production... 👍
I always as part of part research... or just general resesrch; read reviews. I also think they suggest putting the ECU under the seat for heat protection and cooling from under seat air. Didn't notice it was a 4banger, though... wondered why it had missmatched valve covers. lol.
I was thinking about using insulation/heat shielding and suspending it off of the block under there. Think that would work? Maybe have a case made for it...🤔
When did you start watching? Cause at one point I had the engine apart and you could see the 4 intake ports to each cylinder.
@@Theillestrator1050 I missed the tear down videos. I just assumed it was a flat six, since most of them I see in general are flat twos, fours, and sixes. The Toyota Previa has the same engine layout between the front seats.
Your perseverance is amazing, also the commentary had me straight up laughing at some parts! 😂
😂 thanks that's what I'm here for. Turn struggle into laughter
Sick build man, I love how she's coming out!!!!
Thank you
I love these videos man! Good work as always. You've inspired me to lubricate my chain, ..... so you know... I'm doing big things too.
Doing what most only dream and think about... pulling your finger out and doing the do.. kudos mate
She’s alive! Illest your doing more for modern man than probably 90% of all grant money in the us budget! Keep the great content coming! Thank you.
Lmao, well thats some high honors right there. I will absolutely keep the content coming, I'm motivated.
Nice coming on great now looking really good keep up the great work
Thanks
Good luck with the build. I love BMW k series.
Thank you
The brain could melt there!
I was thinking about using insulation/heat shielding and suspending it off of the block under there. Think that would work?
- The illestrator - You must have a place under the tank, try fix it there. I fixed my right under the seat. It should be water and dust proof, so it’s better than been melt anyway.
Amazing
Hey man, that cushion thing is for padding the top of the airbox FYI! You won't need it if you're swapping to that pod filter permanently.
Ohhhhhh that's where its from. thanks
Excellent
Ayee it runs