You got me glued to the screen through the whole thing. Seeing how the bike came together for the show and the hectic ride back was super entertaining! Looking forward to the vids coming up! 👍
And the crazy thing is I cut out a fair bit from that bike starting segment for the video... it was nerve wracking cause then I would have to figure out how I was getting the thing home
In hindsight, it looks to be a great experience. These projects are things that build the foundations of our characters. I'll bet that the next time that you take a bike project to a show, your experience will be more satisfying. I'm loving the flying brick cafe racer! Can't wait to see the finished product. Keep rockin' it!
Nice to see I am not the only one that fell in love with the K bike and putting in a lot of work into it.. I had to put my K bike off to deal with my GSXR track bike and MC Trailer that got rear ended but it is done and i have pulled the K bike from the corner of the garage and started to wrench on it again. Thank you for the content.
Despite all the problems and some barriers put in your way you made it, hats off to you 👍 would love to live in area where this kind of DIY retro was celebrated
My dude! Doing all the "run right" bits on my 91 k75 this weekend. Thank god it's not in the BK summer humidity... I don't miss that. But I'll be sweating in LA desert heat... a whole different world. Keep up the great work bro!
Super impressed with this build and how quickly you got to this point. Lots of determination over the past few months. I drive a BMW car and I'd have to say some of these finicky problems you have are just part of the BMW life. Looking forward to seeing it with the seat done
Don't take it. TH-cam is a better viewing experience than stuff dumbed down for a general audience, with all the over explanation and hype they have to do.
I know that feeling for sure limping an old bike home. I guess it makes you a better mechanic though while your getting intimately familiar with you bike's issues. Surprised you could keep your cool; great video!
Greetings from Brazil, I love your videos and I've a little project bike of my own. This kind of videos make me wanna finish my project faster! Keep up with the good work!
Always good to see progress on the flying brick. I know the pain with getting the new tires on. I hate changing tires so friggin much but I forced myself to do it over and over... Its not so bad anymore. Worth the hassle of figuring out, just need some irons and a bottle of Windex. Can't wait to see the next vid!
Great to hear news about this. Excited to do some Wrenching myself this weekend. I called it quits early yesterday, when i couldn't find a tool i needed. Found it in my back pocket later.
Dude, what you are doing is one of my dreams, building a cafe from scratch with a K100. I am expecting every video you make and it is allways a real highlight of my day when i see one of this build serie's video poping on my youtube home page ! Very good job man i love watching your vidz, keep up the amazing work ! Tumbs up 100 times !
“Life is beautiful. Life is a struggle. Life is beautiful struggle.”-Mos Def Great vid, man. 40+ minutes just flew by. So cool to see your progress and to see you slowly iron out the problems as you go. And as always, top-notch editing. Still the illest!!!
I feel this series so hard. Started building my own K bike, an '84 RS, just in april and I'm on the home stretch (for now). Good luck with the build and have fun with it! Regards from Finland!
Bro I'm digging the sound of that beast. You're inspiring me to find one and start this journey . I'm loving the way ur bike looks that I'm thinking bout PAYING you to make it look like yours 😁
Your videos are awesome, mostly because I think you are a great story teller, you kinda remind me of Mike Rowe in that sense, you should pursue this as a career. Best of luck with whatever you do, thanks for keeping us entertained.
Awesome job so far! I often miss my built-up bikes from back in the days, but most of the time I'm happy with my bone stock vfr1200f. Oh, and I think no one has to apologize for breathing.
Sounds like it was only running on 3 cylinders which would explain the oil spark plug you removed before putting new ones in. Another great instalment and kudos to you for your perseverance on this build! Which I had the same for my er5 cafe racer build which is getting there but as I have another bike and car it often gets left on the back burner ... Keep it up and looking forward to the next episode 👍
I know it might sound like it was running on 3, but trust me it was all 4. These bikes just have a deep grumbly sound unlike most inline 4s. You can listen to a k75 which is the actual triple to hear the difference
Hi great videos love the bike looking better now you all way have trouble when you build old bike that’s part of it that’s why we do it I am doing a Bandit mk1 1200 streetfighter keep up the great work
Hey bro @theillestrator. Was hoping if you could share the outside diameter size of than intake hose too bro. Building a k1 now! Thanks for the vid! Helps a lot
Great work man! I will say though that when gapping spark plugs, you should use the hole on the gapping tool to increase the gap instead of sliding it along the ramp to keep the electrode from getting messed up, but no biggie really. There's a video on fortnine and I think MCgarage as well on how to properly gap your plugs. Cheers!
Nice! A new video. You're really putting them out lately. One note though, at 6:18, if that connector is that corroded, the others may be as well. Pick yourself up a can of Deox-it contact cleaner and a small brush and go over all the connectors on the bike. Those may also be causing some of your intermittent issues, or at least zapping some performance.
Really nice to see a ‘non professional‘ (no offense) do a K-bike customization. Gives me the feeling I could do this to. The style you have now is not really my thing, but I’m sure curious how the bike will end up. The rear shock assembly is amazing! Keep coming with the K-bike content, love the background tunes and good voice to listen to!
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You werent kidding about 30+ minutes
Edit: thanks for the shoutout, it was chill hanging out.
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You got me glued to the screen through the whole thing.
Seeing how the bike came together for the show and the hectic ride back was super entertaining!
Looking forward to the vids coming up! 👍
And the crazy thing is I cut out a fair bit from that bike starting segment for the video... it was nerve wracking cause then I would have to figure out how I was getting the thing home
Fantastic voice for presenting. The content is top too 👍🏻
In hindsight, it looks to be a great experience. These projects are things that build the foundations of our characters. I'll bet that the next time that you take a bike project to a show, your experience will be more satisfying.
I'm loving the flying brick cafe racer! Can't wait to see the finished product.
Keep rockin' it!
That's for sure, well said.
Hell next time the bike might even look a little better 😂
@@Theillestrator1050
It looks pretty badass, now! Almost like Batman's prototype bike.
greetings from germany nice videos, u inspired me to build my own k100 caferacer .... keep it up
Awesome my friend, glad to see viewers from the Fatherland!
Right on with previous comentary, your comunication and context are on point, informative and fun to follow, you rock bro! Much appreciated.
Kant wait to see the next update video! Digging it!
Nice to see I am not the only one that fell in love with the K bike and putting in a lot of work into it.. I had to put my K bike off to deal with my GSXR track bike and MC Trailer that got rear ended but it is done and i have pulled the K bike from the corner of the garage and started to wrench on it again. Thank you for the content.
Damn it not first :( Loving the series man! Keep up the great work!
Not first but thanks for tuning in anyway, better late than never lol
Despite all the problems and some barriers put in your way you made it, hats off to you 👍 would love to live in area where this kind of DIY retro was celebrated
Definitely. NYC loves its retro bikes
MAN that bike looks AMAZING
This was like an early low budget Francis Ford Coppola documentary. Totally engaging.
Word thanks for the shout out. Definitely, have to go riding again. All in all pretty fun day.
A Huge Win! From now on things will get better. It's already Bad Ass! I can't wait to see the final look and run. I have every belief it will be epic!
Here's hoping!
What a story of triumph! Congratulations Illest, you earned your place at that bike show, and I can't wait to see where this build goes next!
The greatest thing about it is that I've scratched that itch to ride it and now I can take my time with finishing the bike out
Greetings from down under 🇦🇺 keep up the good work, always look forward to a new video 😋
Thanks buddy
My dude! Doing all the "run right" bits on my 91 k75 this weekend. Thank god it's not in the BK summer humidity... I don't miss that. But I'll be sweating in LA desert heat... a whole different world. Keep up the great work bro!
This was amazing! I felt nothing but excitement and joy for you! Keep following your passion
Super impressed with this build and how quickly you got to this point. Lots of determination over the past few months. I drive a BMW car and I'd have to say some of these finicky problems you have are just part of the BMW life. Looking forward to seeing it with the seat done
Thanks, yeah im gonna replace every single piece of rubber on this thing lol
Should have used my real name on patreon, would have loved to hear you trying to pronounce it XD
Thx for the callouts, didn't expect you to do it ^^
😂😂 oh boy
Yo bro, when is Netflix going to give you a show? Seriously detailed and put together nicely. Nice stuff ill
Thanks bro, now that I'm back on the FZ1, we must collab... but maybe after this heatwave 😭
- The illestrator - you ain’t lying bra.. 105 is a little too hot for me too. Just say the word, lmk ✊🏽
Don't take it. TH-cam is a better viewing experience than stuff dumbed down for a general audience, with all the over explanation and hype they have to do.
Quality! Better than watching tv 😁👌
Thanks for the shout and congrats on 50k dude! 🎉🎉
Thanks buddy!
Bike looks and sounds good, can't wait to see the finished article.
How this series hasn't blown up yet is crazy... Such good work man keep it going
You got it
I know that feeling for sure limping an old bike home. I guess it makes you a better mechanic though while your getting intimately familiar with you bike's issues. Surprised you could keep your cool; great video!
Awesome vid man! Keep it up, I’m not a cafe racer type of guy but yours looks and sounds sick, one of the coolest I have seen.
It's a little more aggressive looking than most cafe racers... there's def some street fighter elements here so maybe that's why you like it lol
Greetings from Brazil, I love your videos and I've a little project bike of my own. This kind of videos make me wanna finish my project faster! Keep up with the good work!
Yeah that's what these videos will do lol. Best of luck with your build
Best video yet! I think I've said that a few times before. :)
🤣 certainly the LONGEST video yet.
Always good to see progress on the flying brick. I know the pain with getting the new tires on. I hate changing tires so friggin much but I forced myself to do it over and over... Its not so bad anymore. Worth the hassle of figuring out, just need some irons and a bottle of Windex. Can't wait to see the next vid!
Great to hear news about this. Excited to do some Wrenching myself this weekend. I called it quits early yesterday, when i couldn't find a tool i needed. Found it in my back pocket later.
Reminds me of those times when you're looking for something forever but it's right in front of you 😂
Dude, what you are doing is one of my dreams, building a cafe from scratch with a K100. I am expecting every video you make and it is allways a real highlight of my day when i see one of this build serie's video poping on my youtube home page ! Very good job man i love watching your vidz, keep up the amazing work ! Tumbs up 100 times !
Im glad you're enjoying the build series, hopefully this helps you when you start yours
Hey illestrator, First time viewer and I had to subscribe. I love any thing cafe and street fighter. Great series. Stay up!
Love this build. It's raw and it's dirty. Just the way I like it 🙃
Nice work, dude! Keep on killing it 👌
I think what youve done so far is awesome! Cant wait to see a proper seat on the brick
Just discovered your channel dude! Absolutely amazing stuff, digging this build series. Keep up the great work. Regards from the UK 👍
That blue & white Honda 4 was sweet.
Really well presented bro, you're a natural
Loving the work you put on this thing. Just became a patreon because I can't get enough of it. I hope to learn a lot from you.
“Life is beautiful. Life is a struggle. Life is beautiful struggle.”-Mos Def
Great vid, man. 40+ minutes just flew by. So cool to see your progress and to see you slowly iron out the problems as you go. And as always, top-notch editing. Still the illest!!!
Great job man, great looking build.
That was awesome. My hat is off to you sir, I have been a fan since the rebel.
Not going to lie brother, I immediately started researching K bikes after you picked this up. Looks fucking awesome.
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I feel this series so hard. Started building my own K bike, an '84 RS, just in april and I'm on the home stretch (for now). Good luck with the build and have fun with it! Regards from Finland!
Kiitos! And good luck with your build as well
Done a great job so far badass BMW
Love your content all your videos are great! Awesome job with this one. Inspiring indeed.
Loving the build man!
Amazing work on bike
Damn bikes at that show were dope AF. K100 looking sweet too cant wait for more 👍
Some fierce competition... pretty much all the bikes there were actually "complete" 😂
Bro I'm digging the sound of that beast. You're inspiring me to find one and start this journey . I'm loving the way ur bike looks that I'm thinking bout PAYING you to make it look like yours 😁
Lmao, start it up my friend
She's looking good, brother. Can't wait to see her running right!
Ayyyyye!!! 😎 you're welcome bruh! Thanks for shout out! Keep up the good work.
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Bahhhahaha! I made into the video! Blurred face and all!! Noice!! Good to meet you bro...LOVED seeing the bike!
Likewise my friend! "You know who" doesn't show his face so I just blurred everyone 😂
Fuck yeah, this is what i like to see. Thank you for the longer length video dude👌🤙
Of course, I considered splitting it up but I want everyone to be caught up right now
Been impatiently waiting for this video for a long time!!! The bike looks great so far, keep it up really enjoy the videos!
Well it's the length of two videos so hopefully that makes up for it!
Don’t get me wrong I’m not complaining at all. Have been waiting to c u get it out and back on the road again.
Anyone catch that San Andreas line @21:56? Also, this is tight. You did hella good with that bike.
It wrote itself lol. Thanks
Loving the journey. Keep it coming fam.
I love this Bike and your Project. Some day, i do my own K100 conversion.
One day my friend 🤟🏾😎
Watching this channel like a Netflix show
Your videos are awesome, mostly because I think you are a great story teller, you kinda remind me of Mike Rowe in that sense, you should pursue this as a career.
Best of luck with whatever you do, thanks for keeping us entertained.
Loved the video man, Another awesome video part of an awesome series! Keep it up bro, you are doing great!
Thanks
Another greeting from germany. This is a freaking wonderful build!!! ;)
Danke!
Awesome job so far! I often miss my built-up bikes from back in the days, but most of the time I'm happy with my bone stock vfr1200f.
Oh, and I think no one has to apologize for breathing.
What kind of bikes did you build?
@@Theillestrator1050 cx500 c cafe/bobber mix '81
The cbr900 fighter (video in my channel)
Kawasaki Z650 cafè '80
Check Instagram @alex_vfr
I don't even know you and I. Proud as hell of you haha how does that even work? Well done man.
Sounds like it was only running on 3 cylinders which would explain the oil spark plug you removed before putting new ones in. Another great instalment and kudos to you for your perseverance on this build! Which I had the same for my er5 cafe racer build which is getting there but as I have another bike and car it often gets left on the back burner ...
Keep it up and looking forward to the next episode 👍
I know it might sound like it was running on 3, but trust me it was all 4. These bikes just have a deep grumbly sound unlike most inline 4s. You can listen to a k75 which is the actual triple to hear the difference
I really like the reggae theme music you put in your videos!
Nice. Great video as always you're getting better at this 💯
Thanks brother
man i love BMW's i've had five. have two now.
My girl was like did he say your name? “Nah nah, its a common name on the east coast, lotta Hispanic dudes name Damion in Brooklyn lol”
For the shock: buy some sleeves. 10mm inside diameter, 12mm outside diameter. No sketchiness required
I was wondering why he didn't do that
Do you have a link to that?
Hi great videos love the bike looking better now you all way have trouble when you build old bike that’s part of it that’s why we do it I am doing a Bandit mk1 1200 streetfighter keep up the great work
Thanks man, best of luck with your build too
Love it! Growing pains will be had. Still fucking love that yellow ass rear wheel!
Alot of people seem to like the contrast of the rear wheel... it grew on me as well.
Congrats on that 50k man. Another great video
Thanks
We're eagerly waiting for the next installment of the K100 build! When do you think you'll have the next video on this build up on TH-cam?! :)
a 40 min video of progress! (Mostly XD) looking forward to seeing that mockup seat and sub frame revisited, keep up the good work man :)
Right!? I can't wait to figure out what I'm gonna do for the seat
Great video bro such inspiration I cant wait to get a bike
What bike are you looking at getting?
Good looking bike.
Your a true bike builder
Nice video - this isn't even it's final form. Straight up like Cell or Frieza my guy. Good stuff 👌
Keep it up bro !hard work pays off
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Man that Honda at 31:10 is amazing!!
Very inspiring!
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Hey bro @theillestrator. Was hoping if you could share the outside diameter size of than intake hose too bro. Building a k1 now! Thanks for the vid!
Helps a lot
Another great vid!
Great work man! I will say though that when gapping spark plugs, you should use the hole on the gapping tool to increase the gap instead of sliding it along the ramp to keep the electrode from getting messed up, but no biggie really. There's a video on fortnine and I think MCgarage as well on how to properly gap your plugs. Cheers!
Love the bike
Nice! A new video. You're really putting them out lately.
One note though, at 6:18, if that connector is that corroded, the others may be as well. Pick yourself up a can of Deox-it contact cleaner and a small brush and go over all the connectors on the bike. Those may also be causing some of your intermittent issues, or at least zapping some performance.
Noted, thanks.
holy shit ! That : "Here we go again" !!!
It practically wrote itself 😭
Good job champ 👍
Have you tried renewing the fuel filter? They're inside the fuel tank on the K bikes, easy to find and don't cost much to replace.
Maybe when I'm getting the tank finished I'll replace it
Looks good! Seems like you'd definitely benefit from a better and longer seat.
Great vid man
Really nice to see a ‘non professional‘ (no offense) do a K-bike customization. Gives me the feeling I could do this to. The style you have now is not really my thing, but I’m sure curious how the bike will end up. The rear shock assembly is amazing!
Keep coming with the K-bike content, love the background tunes and good voice to listen to!
It's going to look sick when its done
Here's hoping, lol
Come over to the Michelin side! lookin good man. I'm excited to see this finished.
good shit, much love from alaska!
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You make really good videos dude. Skills
Thank you
Dope af bro. Take the stickers off and keep that beautiful peutina on the tank
I was gonna give the tank a brushed finish and then have it clear coated since its aluminum. I think it would look cool
@@Theillestrator1050 that's an option
where can i order that intakehose you goth from spenserb89??????
I am also looking for this
That damn scream on repeat at min 24:30 LOL
Holy shit, you said my name correctly!
I took elementary Russian so I can pronounce eastern European names decently