Always make sure the barrel can turn freely when its put into the slot of the throttle because if it binds and bends the cable with every turn of the throttle it will cause the cable to fray and eventually break, learned this the hard way!😂🍻
Like the look of these, but was quite surprised to see the angle is locked in. I thought the clamp would be a friction fit type of thing allowing the end use to tweak the angle to their liking. Seems a bit arbitrary. I wonder if 3D printing a stand off washer for the bracket '+' mount would upset the geometry enough to cause stress points..?
I’ve had these on the bike for a year and they still look brand new. Every now and then a give the leather a once over with a conditioner and it does the job.
Cheers. That’s what I ended up doing and along with new shocks it’s made a big improvement. Have a look at the last couple of videos on my channel if you want to see how it turned out.
I've got an issue with my fuel taps. Quick question, on your rebuild, you show the two reeds. Do they both fit into a gauze filter in the tank? If I look into my tank, all I can see is a metal gauze. Think the reeds have been fitted the wrong way around on my bike, don't seem to have a reserve :)
@@WildlifeMoto Thanks, don't think they are broken, someone has fitted the reeds the wrong way around. So I have no reserve, but if tank is full, the reserve position works fine :) Are you going to the airhead meeting at Sammy Millers the end of July?
Very nice. Cerakote looks excellent and well done with the clocks. Who supplied the DIN wiring, please? I shall need some for my R100RS and might as well have the correct stuff.
Yes, the previous owner had it sprayed in homage to the R90s. The R90s, in black and silver, was called the TT and it does look fantastic (on an actual R90S). However, the spray job on my bike was not original / factory paint and not correct for the R100CS. I decided to put it back in black paint (as per its original documentation) and the wheels are just my personal preference.
She's a beauty, great job on the rebuild, I have a 1994 R1100RS that I've taken on two 1500 mile trips now without missing a beat, and I average 50 mpg with more than enough power for any situation. Your two lane country roads keep me on edge knowing how little attention people pay to oncoming traffic, especially motorcycles. Wishing you many safe rides.
I love that view while riding, as I've said before takes me back to the 80's. Same sounds etc. Sounds like you're on a real learning curve with regards to maintenance, I hope you end up with a reliable two up tourer as both my R100S and R100RS were and I look forward to seeing some more.
Thanks Walt. Glad it’s bringing back some happy memories for you. This weekend will be the first two up trip. Keeping everything crossed that it goes well. 🤞
Not sure whether you understand German? If so, look at the channel of "Onkel M". He has a video in which he gives a comprehensive explanation of why not to use a clamp to adjust the free play on the rocker arm. He recommends shims as the proper way to achieve the desired clearance without stressing anything.
WM, all of your effort and methodical hard work is really paying off. This is such a positive update: The bike looks absolutely beautiful and listening and watching how the she/he/it(?) now runs and rides must be so rewarding for you. A brilliant job and you should be rightly proud!
That's fantastic to see the classic BMW flying in pristine condition WM! It's been a fantastic learning curve that you probably originally thought was nigh on impossible! So well done & congratulations! Enjoy summer.
Not surprised by the tight valves. A few heat cycles, new gaskets and studs can do all that. Sounds like everything else is just bedding in issues. Fantastic how good these old “R” bikes are when looked after and have the Bings and ignition. Enjoy the summer!
Probably one of the most enjoyable rebuilds I’ve watched. Your attention to detail is amazing and it appears only the best options were taken. Not really surprised though as it was the same with all the changes you made to the Interceptor. I think you now have a scene stealer where ever you go. Big congratulations on this.
Hi wildlife moto, well done on shorting out the problems you have had and you are now getting it shorted and the bike is running well and you are getting to grips with and hopefully you will be Abel to get to touring with you both
Thanks Paul. She's running much better now. It might take a few more miles to get her fully stable, but things are going well so far. Thanks for watching.
Awesome! I tried it today with copper flux and a random cable + a blowtorch and… after 4 tries… i gave up, the solder would never stick!… but after watching this, i see i have to do some more research
Hi daddy , I got Powerage headers for my 650. I want mine to change color to that copperish brown … shall I take brushed steel or glossy steel headers ?
Go for non brushed as you can polish them easier. If you want yours to stay a nice straw colour, you’ll have to polish them back to shiny steel from time to time. It won’t take long for them to go dark brown or even blue.
I mentioned it in a later video but not a whole video on it. The stud was cut either side of the engine to get it out of the frame. A slide hammer was used to pull it out of the engine and each stump had to be drilled out of the frame. It was properly seized in place.
Nice job, thanks for sharing! Great you managed to DIY it -- new instruments are expensive! Is the LED light for the charge state (battery/regulator) bypassed by a resistor? I think it needs one as otherwise it can cause regulator failure. I imagine if it was from a special kit for an airhead then that would be factored in.
Thanks. The green LED lights were only used for the background on the dials. The index lights are still incandescent bulbs. There is a Katdash kit you can get to change these if you want. I’m guessing they have figured out the correct resistance for the charge light.
Im about to restore a G/S and having use cerakote DIY before im keen to use it on the BMW Also. Do you know what series / colour they used here for the black? it looks spot on.
