[Ep 08] 1986 BMW K100 Cafe Racer Project - Electrical Experiments - Fork seals
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.ย. 2024
- Taking that first step with rewiring the bike, which is reducing the original harness down to the bare essentials, and testing out wiring up an m unit using left over lights that I have. I also managed to finalize the forks as well with a fork seal job and a recolor.
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MikeyfromPiha's original diagram for the M-unit (Because I know someone will ask)
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WEN WB4723 48-Inch Workbench with Power Outlets and Light www.amazon.com...
RMP 6061 T6 Aluminum Sheet, 12... www.amazon.com...
BikeMaster Lithium Battery Charger www.amazon.com...
Race Tech Fork Spring Compressor Tool TFSC 01 www.amazon.com...
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M-unit review by Revival Cycles
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Fork seal stuff
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Another great video , glad I could be of assistance ! We have a great "K" community going on here , looking forward to the next video ! Cheers
Thanks again
That eletric control unit is the bommb!!! Everything controlled, looked like a waterproof package. weight reduction, and the slickness!!! NOICE!
Life and hurricanes keep getting in the way of me working on my 89 revere. Ill have to get by on just watching these.
😂 yup, that's why some of these jobs took place indoors!
Another Masterpiece! You took what seemed to be complicated and took it down to the simplest terms. You didn't just talk about it you demonstrated it for all to see! Just one more talent in the box of many! All assembled in a wonderful video. It doesn't get much better!
Thank you sir!
A couple of tips for the future: Tape is your friend.
1# A little bit of tape can help you keep the shape of a wiring loom if you use it sparingly during unwrapping the original crusty bmw sheathing and tape. Use it as marker to show where the loom branches off to different places as you go. This then allows you to trace, cut, then pull the wires without leaving the loom in too much of a mess (Note; it will still be a mess, but slightly more manageable). You should then be able to see most of the original routing making it way easier to re-tape up loom to a factory look meaning fitting the loom back to the frame will be less painful.
2# Tape the end of your tools. Some tape on the end of your lever/pry bar or needle nose pliers will help prevent scratches or damage. I said a prayer for your forks during the seal job.
Great video. Loving the progress, as always. Powa to you sista
Noted, on the harness tape tip. Thanks.
But as far as the forks go, whoever worked on this last had already put tool marks all over it so I wasn't worried about it enough to tape the tools, instead I just worked gently
@@Theillestrator1050 Good stuff, brother. Just keep plugging away. Enjoying this build a lot. I'll be watching all frm the UK (after my 40 hr work week of, pretty much, pure torture).
Thats a badass ground plate and electrical box! I didnt even know that existed! Learn something new everyday!
10 minutes longer and you can put a netflix logo at the beginning
😂 10 minutes and a few million more views
@@Theillestrator1050 illestrator and chill 🤣🤣
Nice explanation of the M unit can't wait to see the next one with the powder coat in the wheel on
The funny thing is my mind is still flip flopping on the color I want!
Can’t wait till you get the bike done man excited to see the final product
You and me both lol... just wanna be done
Fantastic video, I've done 2 K100s and you're taking it to a whole new level, Thanks a ton.
Thanks, You have an Instagram?
@@Theillestrator1050 No.
I'm not someone that likes to watch long videos but I can watch yours easily, especially when I'm eating. Haha Good video and enjoyed it as always!
And I must say I learn so many things with your videos, you often explain things very easy to understand and I can also put it into practice.
Well im flattered that I can hold your attention. Glad you enjoyed
I’ve watched you go from 14K subs to 60K subs. Your hard work has been noticed. I can’t imagine all the wrench and edit time you put into this ☺️
Great work. You are doing a stirling job considering this is all new to you and your workshop in non existent. It just goes to show how far you can go fueled by enthusiasm and bravado. Awesome stuff mate.
Thank you sir! Not letting the lack of space stop me
Hey I had that workbench! I'm pretty sure it's the exact same one Harbor Freight sells. "Something to carefully pry it out with, I used a hammer." lmao! I've done that too with various seals.
It more than likely is the same... just rebadged as most cheap Chinese tools are.
Lmao I wasn't ready for how hard it flew out too
Great,now to watch! Your skill set amazes, attacking the wiring and deleting all the stock parts takes some balls kudos! That electronic box is fantastic you need to have it mounted on the top yoke in perspex, it would be very battle star galactica? Finally thanks for doing the forks I have needed to do the forks on the zrx but have been putting it off ! Hope all is well in your world and thanks for making mine a little brighter!
Can you imagine? That would make troubleshooting a breeze... although you'd end up doing more troubleshooting than you'd like since it's not waterproof 😂.
Im happy to say that the forks begin the "permanently finished" pile of parts because im so ready to be done with this lol
Yes started watching you awake ago and I have to say for someone who does this in their backyard and the tricks you come up with you’re one of the best I’ve ever seen I have watched quite a few and Jake the garden snake in Fortnine are the only that are on par I am so very impressed I have a Lotta catching up to do looking forward to the last episodes I don’t think you’re there yet you’re a very very talented young man keep up the good work
Fantastic video, ill. Your post-production skills are off the charts.
I just ripped out the harness of my ‘85 K100 last night. Huge props to you for identifying that cluster-fcuk in the fuse box. Helped me out 100%. Planning to use the M Unit myself.
Nice build.
Thanks
Mad props brother...
I've been riding and wrenching since 1989. Most "builder" channels bore me(except Project Binky of course) here on the Tube.
Anybody can blow hundreds of man hours, using esoteric tools, in a shop space that would cost tens of thousands of dollars to recreate.
Every time I see you, just doing something, finding a way, letting your love for two wheels drive you, I actually tear up a bit...
Maybe, just maybe, there is a chance motorcycle culture will live on in this country, after all those "banker bikers" that can afford $30K+ status symbols die off.
Keep on keepin' man...
You're not the first to mention project binky here... maybe I should go check that channel out asap 🤔
But anyway, thank you very much for the kind words. Sometimes I wish i had access to those tools but I'm certainly doing my best to make do without them. On a budget in every way.
Great update, you're getting somewhere!
Thank you
When ur handwriting on cable is better then my handwriting in general
Lmfao
Fresh off just walked through the door I ain’t emm finna take a bath yet.. finna get comfortable roll up and start this video! You are appreciated bro!!
Thanks for watching and commenting as always
Great episode. Really busted myths about the wiring for me.
Helps a lot! I appreciate the proper walk through in general and for that matter the m-unit especially!
dude. My FZ09 is due for a fork teardown and revalve. I've been afraid of the job forever but watching your video has made me feel confident I may be able to do it. :)
All you need to do is make sure you have the right tools, and the right amount of free time
We are getting close! Thanks for the episode!
Thanks for watching
Thanks for a great tutorial on the M-Unit. It really does simplify the electrical portion of a rebuild. It may be pricey, but it looks like it would save a lot of time and headaches.
Thanks for watching, it's really a genius little gadget, I think most of the super clean looking builds run one of them. The headache free operation also helps lol
"Two appropriate sized wrenches" 😂🤣😂🤣
Love your content, playin catchup on the build rn, keep up the dope work and the killer voice overs!!
Glad to see progress. Entertaining and full of knowledge. Thank you!.
Thanks for watching
Fantastic Video, You My Friend Are A Natural Talent !!!
-Sarge
Great video very informative!! I’m currently rewiring my k75 now so this is all very relevant 😎
Good luck, it's a real doozy lol
22:15. Thanks for immediately switching out the box cutter for a flat head when stabbing those connects on the m-unit. Lol.
Nice work yo!
I was upstairs like...."shit I don't have a flat head.... this'll do"
Then I remembered I paid nearly $400 for this thing and probably shouldn't stab it lol
Have you watched Project Binky on TH-cam at some point? Astounding levels of DIY talent.
I haven't, but I'll check him out
@@Theillestrator1050 There's a lot of episodes, but they are very good.
Great video, Kudos to that wiring work and shock rebuild!
I'll never have the confidence to do all that myself LOL. plus having a day job and no workbench, it makes it all so much harder
Thanks, just gotta find a way when it comes to these things lol
Thanks again for sharing your experience. My m unit is still in the box but looked at my wire mess yesterday.
It is coming together nicely.
Thank you
Dude awesome episode, you really have gift drawn in attention and keeping it there. Great job can’t want to see the finish project. After looking at your project I started looking for my own K75 or GL1000 project cafe racer. Really keep up the good work we all are routing for you.
I saw a super sick GL on Instagram... made me want one too lol. Thanks for watching and good luck
Brown like earth = ground ... common in old europe i guess somehow. Nowadays yellow/green stripes in household at least...
Nice & informative episode!
Love it all keep going u r doing great! The wiring and notice on the new control unit is priceless! Will definitely buy one now.
Thanks, I highly recommend it
The M Unit is cool. 👍 It simplifies the whole job.
When putting lugs on the wires it's a good idea to use an inhibitor such as NoLox. And buy a quality crimping tool.
Noted, thanks, I should have all that when it comes time to really wire it
im loving this series dude im getting inspired it looks like so much fun
It's fun, but man I can't wait for it to be over! 😂
Got that notification and SMASHED this video! Love this shit bro.
Thanks for hitting the notification bell! I feel like the subscription box is so broken
Thank you and Mikey for the K100 videos. I have an 87 K100 that i am working on very similar to what you are. I really want to cleanup the wiring too with the m-unit.
Thanks for making the vid, I currently am also working on a wiring harness as a noob and that m unit made me realize that I was just overwhelmed by issues that are quite ez to solve. I'm really excited for what to come, keep it up!
It's very pricey but it's definitely worth it for cleaning up that wiring
so impressed by your skills. awesome little side series you got going here on your channel. bravo!
Thank you sir!
Awesome progress, man. I need to service my GSXR forks before I put them on my SV, and you've given me the confidence to do it myself. Excited to see this thing come together!
Oh wow I thought you had more experience than ME with this stuff lol
- The illestrator - Haha I’ve never messed with forks before. Thought about just dropping them off to have them done, but I’ll pick up the tools so I can do it again in the future when I need to.
Ah... I finally got time to see one.
I told you electrical wasn't that hard. Once you get in the thick of it, it's pretty simple. Especially a motorcycle... usually.
Lol, well let's see how it goes once im actually on the bike wiring things. I'll be crossing my finger that it will run
@@Theillestrator1050 You had it running and driving already. In reality, especially with the Munit and your labeling, you could seperate the systems and simplify it more. Lights&horn, ignition&fuel, ECU, and guages. Then connect where they need be, like the brake switches and ignition. Start at one point. You've made it this far.
This is such a great series!!! Thankyou.
WOW another Dope video!! Also very informative . Had to watch it 3x s soon it will be form, fit, and finished . Once again awesome job I'm already looking for next vid BX out.
Lol, thank you for the repeat viewing. Already taking the next steps 👍🏾
Great video as usual I’m gonna look into that m-unit
Brimbo brakes on that man that’s legit
It's expensive, but man is it worth it. Get the blue version for the phone connectivity
Keep up the good work ;) Cant wait to see it whole assembled ;)
You and me both!
Your doing an awesome job, keep it up
Thank you!
Lol, that flying bear had me!! Haha
been doing alot of work to my first bike
a 1985 Suzuki gs550L
big ole banana seat UJM 4 banger cruiser
should be finished soon
Loving it man. Great progress
Thanks man
Hey, we appreciate you taking us along for this journey. We know it would be easier without having to move cameras and Edit.
That's for sure 😂
Grate episode
Excellent video
The reson why the cables have different colors then you used to is the DIN (Deutsche Industrie Norm - similar thing to ISO but for Germany). So if you have trouble looking up the cable color check DIN cable color. Greetings from Germany.
Greetings, I didn't know that this was the standard for Germany as a whole, I thought maybe it was just BMW. Thanks for the heads up.
if you dont make and edit videos, you wont . know how long it took to not only come up with, but shoot and then edit a video like this...30 mins of it too. Mr. Illestrator...youre crazy!
😂 you're speaking facts. I also script these out which takes more time. But it's a labor of love. You know how it is
Very nice TI
Thank you
I have heaps of those "idk lol" ones in my harness! No need for indicator transistors is awesome!
Great video bro 💯💯👍🔥
Thank you
Another Great One ☝️
you deserve far, far more views dude.
From 6:32 to 7:11 I was dying bro😂😂
I hope that conveyed my anxiety in the moment 😂
Aluminum is a bad ground. You should run ground cables to steel.and back to your bolt mounts. Also I really like your bike. It's beautiful my man. So watch for bimetallic corrosion. Some different metals don't like to touch eachother.
Love the videos
ayy so glad to see the vid! been following your Instagram for all the progress :D
Thanks for keeping up with both!
20:51 for a second i thought he was rapping LMAO
TOP!! 👍👍👍
Great video man 👌
bmw also used brown wires for ground in my ‘93 e36 lol
Some parts are actually interchangeable on the k100 with parts from cars like that too
I’d suggest protection for that m-unit from rain, dust, etc!
Hey man, if you don't have any need for those relays I'd be happy to take them off your hands... I've got some spazzy electrical issues with my K100 and I think I need a new load shed relay (maybe a few others) and yours seemed to be working fine! (Also props on the build, this thing's gonna be pretty wild!)
I had boxed up what was left of the entire harness already if you wanted that too? So I boxed up the relays, the relay box and the cut wires and connectors. If so give me an email
Hey man !!!
It’s really awesome the work that your doing.
I have a K1100 93 and i was thinking if the m-unit blue was a option for me, but when i saw your video, is a definitely YES!!
Now other idea that i have is make a megasquid or speeduino ecu, but i don’t have enough knowledge about a motorcycle to do. So i hope if is in your plans doing something like that.
Thanks
Oh so your bike has the motronic system? This Russian page called stunexru made a cafe racer based on the k1100 with an m unit installed. They did a video highlighting the electrics... its titled in Russian so it might be hard to find. Just look through their page.
I plan to simply use the original injection just for simplicity but I think people had success with those systems. BSK speedworks also makes an ECU
Just so you know, you need to weld or bolt that plate to the frame to earth it correctly. Electricity can't travel through the zip ties
I've got a 77 Honda goldwing bobber project that I'm using an mUnit blue on. Thanks for the details. Also, I have the same Racetech compressor; it's awesome isnt it?!
Good luck with your build. Be happy you don't have this annoying fuel injection to deal with lol. Yeah it's great I just need the other proper tools lol
Nice 💪
Thanks
for someone who doesn’t know and/or like all this electrical BS.. this was a pretty fucking awesome video! 😂👌🏿
On my first redo of a 85 K100 10 yrs ago, it had a knocking sound at 500 rpm, that went away at 1000 rpm. After checking the forums back then I found the fix. It was a spring washer that replaced a weaker one in the drive train. Now on my current project 85 K100 I hear that same knock at 500 rpm. But now I don't remember the part name or # or where it goes and I can't find it in any of the forums. Hoping you or one of your viewers may know about this.
Wait but why is the engine even running at only 500rpm?
@@Theillestrator1050 I could set the idle somewhere lower than 1000 and the knock shows up. The knock is a lashing wear point in the internal drive train that shouldn't be there. It goes away when the stronger spring is installed. Supposedly it was later upgraded at the factory to the stronger one. Your 86 probably has the upgraded one so you've never had this issue. It sounds like a rod knock that would scare a potential buyer.
Love you videos. Simple and clear, great! Would you be so kind to share the wiring diagram that you kept from the K?
in the description
@@Theillestrator1050 great, I must be blind. Your caption says enough haha. Thanks a million!
Man I love your ghetto style videos. Keep it up! And don't worry if it comes to money, your life is more important than this project.
Watching these, I really want to start on turning the cb500f into a scrambler. But then I look at my Gsxr1300 .....who can say no to that face. (Rest of the day in some Cali canyons)
Oh wow that's a newer bike, from the name I thought it was the older CBs...that would be interesting
That m unit is crazy. Sucks that its like $450 tho
More like $375 but yeah it's still pricey. Worth it though
You give me hope for the future (Ok not much but some) be safe, yours truly, old fuck on a Harley.
Lol, thank you sir
Looking forward for more info on the wiring, having a nightmare of a time making lights and a tach work with stock wiring. You think the m unit would be easier to wire?(mind you i had already wiring everything to work so id need to back track everything)
cool
Suggestion: ground the plate to the chassis also
How should I go about that?
@@Theillestrator1050 connect a grounding cable below the m-unit and plate 21:39 to where your cables were grounded to the chassis 2:51. after powder coating, file that small bit to the metal again and reconnect it there.
@@Theillestrator1050 did some reading, you shouldn't use the battery negative with the chassis negative. so the other mounting point should work.
New Sub here! Love your content bro!
I own a Triumph 675R, BMW 1150R, and CBR 600R.👍🏾😎👍🏾🏍️🏁
In the market looking for an Aprilla rsv4 or Tuono V4. 🤔
Do you have content on these?
So your telling me that you could configure the lights be a mini euro beat rave?
😂 that might be an option... it's German after all
My Honda Superhawk has leaky forks but I'm sorta scared of trying to do the job myself. I wanna learn more about wrenching, but I really don't want to ruin anything. Ya have any advice? Ya make it look easy. Lol
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Lol, thanks for the advice... wasn't quite what I was looking for, but thanks.
So really all it comes down to, is making sure you have all the right tools and the right amount of extra time you'll need to finish the job. Watch a few tutorials, read some forum posts and have a good idea of what you need to do before you start. That way you have every thing you need and there are no surprises. You can't go wrong if you're prepared
Ok, I appreciate your help.
just wiring my k100 now any advice would be great. i am using the Moto gadget m unit blue. i would love to see Mikey from Pihas wiring diagram
So trick, write on the tape BEFORE taking it off the roll ;)
Ditto
That's an option, but I find that sometimes you end up covering the writing when you wrap the tape around or you end up with folds that make it un readable if the words folds with it.
Great video!! Did you compare the marulabs bep 3.0 and TENET? Just wondering why you went with the M-unit?
I went with the M unit because it has alot of different add ons from the M line of electrics as well as the phone connectivity stuff. It's a little more costly but it has a better ecosystem than the competition
Thanks illestrator
Batterywent flat on a k100 bike that had been looked after for so long but it's in carpark 3bto 4 weeks would it start if i jumped it into gear
Hey just curious if you could help me out. I ordered a sticker but it never came :( that was like 6 months ago
Does anybody know witch ligthts he is using? i would like them on my own bike
Where does this black ground cable go that shows in 4:19?
That's the main negative cable for the battery
@@Theillestrator1050 haha, Ok! So the one I thought it was, and the one I'm actually curious about is the ONE black cable that goes to the ground point together with all the brown cables in the middle of the frame which you comment on at 2:52
Where does that one go? I was kinda eager to tear the bike apart and forgot to label this whole mess :)
It grounds directly next to where you see it there. You can see a threaded hole right near it. Where the bolt came out
@@Theillestrator1050 That much I know. But what about the other end? what is it grounding? :)
Ohhhhh.....a bunch of stuff lol. I don't really remember. BMW just kinda stuffed everything they could to that ground. You could probably find it on a diagram though
So cool not needing all that useless wires and relay, why aren't companies using stuff like this to simplify bikes and cars alike? My guess is that it makes wiring and troubleshooting something anyone can do, which in result causes dealerships loss of repairs. It always comes down to money.
Perhaps 🤔 it's definitely about time electronics had a sort of "ECU" type thing running them out the factory these days