I'm about to be in receipt of a '85 K100RS. Have not seen the bike yet, but watched this with great interest. Bike looks sharp, nicely done. If I did a build half this good I'd be pleased.
Holly shit.the amount of deductions and work you put in is mind-blowing. I got a k100 last week and i am absolutely afraid of doing even half of this modification. I am only going to give it a nice paint job new seat and lights and i really love to add some bell style velocity stacks if i can
Thanks! To be honest, if you just do some research and watch a pile of TH-cam videos, it's all quite straightforward. My biggest worry was the main seal, but it went well. Good luck, and safe riding!
@@smackbikeNZ thanks man.this is also unbelievably wired that I also have the EXACT same Foto in mind as tank paint as you showed in your video on your OC monitor 😄
Just watched this video! Amazing! Chatting to the viewers helps some of newbies. I have been wanting to build a Cafe racer for years. Especially a brick. Had to put it on hold while I moved my family from SA to Aus. I see you're from SA too. Would love to get in contact with some words of wisdom if you have capacity!
I've been following along and I can't see what brake master you ended up going with and what size? I've been giving serious thought to replacing may stock one with something else. I've struggled to find anything definitive on the best one to use. You've had yours a while now how was the feel and ease of use. I noticed you've kept the same calipers.
My calipers are working great after did a full service on them during the build. 40 year old brembos, wow. The rear master cylinder and front master cylinders I bought from cafe4racer online. Been very happy with them.
@nogaragerequired yeah, the new ones you can get are nice and neat and tidy. You do complicate your life though and have to map your cables carefully. Took me a while to get everything right. Also, if you replace the brake side lever you'll be looking for another choke/throttle advance solution. Have fun.
Always interesting to watch the process being done by an amateur. (No offence intended!) It’s a lovely job and looks fantastic! But watching you work across legged on the floor makes my arthritic bones hurt. Take time out to build yourself a workbench to work on. Thanks for an interesting video Boet! Sterkte..
hi just watched this , just curious if you had to go through certification , you only showed get a wof ?.would have thought a brake and frame certification was needed.
what are the rules in NZ about shortening the rear of the frame? i am looking to do a café or bobber build but don't want to hit low volume cert issues. i figure if you change you front forks and that changes you calipers you will need cert for the brake modification, but just wasn't sure about after market rear subframes, or shortening frames and adding rear loops for under the seat.
I did an R65 with a completely new subframe without issue. It was only if I had done anything structural to the frame that the engine sits in, although a bit different with how the K bikes engine and frames are arranged.
Hi mate, did it need LVV by any chance as you trim the rear part of the chassis please. I am super keen on Cafe racer but worried about LVV certification. Any pointers would be helpfull plz.
If you modify the frame you are supposed to go LVV. It's a bit rough with K100s as clearly the stress of the frame is not compromised by welding a hoop. In fact, being shorter it's probably stronger. I had the bike looked over by a person who was sympathetic to this perspective, and had no problem issuing the WOF. Still.. I was prepared to fork out the cash if necessary. Just do a really neat job on the welding.
I have watched your complete series on this and have built my own K1100 Cafe Racer. Can I just say the most annoying thing throughout is your music. Its total crap and makes large parts of your vids un watchable. Having said that the work you have done is commendable. Drop the music dude.
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I'm about to be in receipt of a '85 K100RS. Have not seen the bike yet, but watched this with great interest. Bike looks sharp, nicely done. If I did a build half this good I'd be pleased.
Wise for you to have an extinguisher handy
Love the build! This was a great series to watch.
Thank you! 😊
Holly shit.the amount of deductions and work you put in is mind-blowing.
I got a k100 last week and i am absolutely afraid of doing even half of this modification.
I am only going to give it a nice paint job new seat and lights and i really love to add some bell style velocity stacks if i can
Thanks! To be honest, if you just do some research and watch a pile of TH-cam videos, it's all quite straightforward. My biggest worry was the main seal, but it went well. Good luck, and safe riding!
@@smackbikeNZ thanks man.this is also unbelievably wired that I also have the EXACT same Foto in mind as tank paint as you showed in your video on your OC monitor 😄
Great job 🎉
Just watched this video! Amazing! Chatting to the viewers helps some of newbies. I have been wanting to build a Cafe racer for years. Especially a brick. Had to put it on hold while I moved my family from SA to Aus. I see you're from SA too. Would love to get in contact with some words of wisdom if you have capacity!
Sorry for late reply, I am in NZ, and have been for 20 years ... happy to catch up tho when you are in AU
good video. gives a good wiev how to make a k100 nicer!
have you figured out the gas cable (throttle cable)? thanks.
When it’s the next meeting, u have Nissan xterra 2nd gen Titan swap 4 inch lift and 35 MT tires ready for the next adventure
I've been following along and I can't see what brake master you ended up going with and what size? I've been giving serious thought to replacing may stock one with something else. I've struggled to find anything definitive on the best one to use. You've had yours a while now how was the feel and ease of use. I noticed you've kept the same calipers.
My calipers are working great after did a full service on them during the build. 40 year old brembos, wow.
The rear master cylinder and front master cylinders I bought from cafe4racer online. Been very happy with them.
@@smackbikeNZcheers, I’ll check out the master. I’m putting some thought in to replacing the switchgear and throttle too.
@nogaragerequired yeah, the new ones you can get are nice and neat and tidy. You do complicate your life though and have to map your cables carefully. Took me a while to get everything right. Also, if you replace the brake side lever you'll be looking for another choke/throttle advance solution. Have fun.
Always interesting to watch the process being done by an amateur. (No offence intended!)
It’s a lovely job and looks fantastic!
But watching you work across legged on the floor makes my arthritic bones hurt. Take time out to build yourself a workbench to work on.
Thanks for an interesting video Boet! Sterkte..
None taken - complete amateur :-) but had a ball. Good news is I have a table now.. just looking for the next project.
@@smackbikeNZ looks like you’re keen on BMW… what about a boxer engine with a Siebenrock power package and “scrambler” type conversion?
Awesome build men ! How can I contact you ? I have a question about your indicators wiring...
Hey thanks. You can email me at smackbikenz@gmail.com
Hi, I’m from Italy.
I removed the airbox on my bike too,but when I start it,the bike goes too high on rpm.
Can u help me?
hi just watched this , just curious if you had to go through certification , you only showed get a wof ?.would have thought a brake and frame certification was needed.
(Nothing to see here officer)
Hat's off to you sir, what a wonderful rebuild. Not to be a troll, but had you thought of individual K&N airfilters instead of the original airbox?
Can’t do this with the 8 valve K100 management - the engine needs the original air flow meter to run
what are the rules in NZ about shortening the rear of the frame? i am looking to do a café or bobber build but don't want to hit low volume cert issues. i figure if you change you front forks and that changes you calipers you will need cert for the brake modification, but just wasn't sure about after market rear subframes, or shortening frames and adding rear loops for under the seat.
I got lucky, and my guy didnt worry about the small change I made to the frame. So I didnt need to recert.
I did an R65 with a completely new subframe without issue. It was only if I had done anything structural to the frame that the engine sits in, although a bit different with how the K bikes engine and frames are arranged.
Sehr geiles umgebaut . Was ist der Brand von Armaturenbrett ( Die Tasten) wo kann ich die bestellen ?
Hi mate, did it need LVV by any chance as you trim the rear part of the chassis please. I am super keen on Cafe racer but worried about LVV certification. Any pointers would be helpfull plz.
If you modify the frame you are supposed to go LVV. It's a bit rough with K100s as clearly the stress of the frame is not compromised by welding a hoop.
In fact, being shorter it's probably stronger.
I had the bike looked over by a person who was sympathetic to this perspective, and had no problem issuing the WOF. Still.. I was prepared to fork out the cash if necessary. Just do a really neat job on the welding.
hast du die felgen gepulvert oder lackiert?
Powdercoat
thx
@@smackbikeNZ
I have watched your complete series on this and have built my own K1100 Cafe Racer. Can I just say the most annoying thing throughout is your music. Its total crap and makes large parts of your vids un watchable. Having said that the work you have done is commendable. Drop the music dude.
Next time!