Author Topic: K100 build- making it up as I go (Read 87194 times)

jc55 · « **Reply #125 on:** March 01, 2017, 01:55:22 PM »

Thanks guys. I took it out today for literally 3 minutes. People were slowing down, pointing, and checking it out. this is Harley country so I have to learn to stop waving now, lol.

The exhaust note is ON POINT! Changed the circumference on the acewell 2853 to 2090mm and the p001 to p006 pulses and the speedo was steady, the tach was steady. I gave it gas and she's quick!!! What a change from a naked '77 Goldwing!

I keep looking for the foot pegs instead of the rearsets, and I'm still a little wobbly with the clip ons.

The town I have my shop in is a little run down. I parked it into my storefront youth center to get a photo session.

I also painted my tank tabs black using 3M fine line tape and some trim paint. They are there but invisible

Filmcamera · « **Reply #126 on:** March 01, 2017, 02:23:18 PM »

It looks fantastic- what can I say except if BMW had planned to make a cafe version of the brick I am sure that is what it would look like. Great job

jc55 · « **Reply #127 on:** March 01, 2017, 02:27:26 PM »

Thanks buddy. I went to the BMW dealership the other day and they have the new R 9 T racer version coming out. I almost needed a moment alone :yow It's good to see the OEMs taking the custom scene seriously.

BENSPEN · « **Reply #128 on:** March 02, 2017, 08:33:03 PM »

Which lithium battery did you get? how did it work?

jc55 · « **Reply #129 on:** March 02, 2017, 08:44:38 PM »

I got the Shorai.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Shorai-LFX14L2-BS12-Lithium-Iron-Extreme-Rate-Battery-14AH-12V-EQ-quot-L-quot-2-/351934738544?txnId=873392173022

It's so tiny that it fit in the tail with the computer. Cranks great and seems to have plenty of power when I was purging the fuel system to start the bike.

Mike Flores · « **Reply #130 on:** March 03, 2017, 12:12:58 PM »

JC55, your bike looks great!

jc55 · « **Reply #131 on:** March 03, 2017, 12:22:27 PM »

Thanks Mike. That means a lot coming from you. I was studying your build and some of the bikeExif articles and am really impressed. You've got quite a few performance mods along with your bike looking great. I like the stance and the shorter rear cowl in particular. Well done!

BENSPEN · « **Reply #132 on:** March 03, 2017, 04:38:35 PM »

Thanks!

pablooo · « **Reply #133 on:** March 03, 2017, 05:32:44 PM »

What sort of wheels and sizes are you running? How are you liking them?

jc55 · « **Reply #134 on:** March 03, 2017, 11:02:52 PM »

I'm not sure pablooo. Stock I guess. 130/90/17 on the back and a smaller 19" on the front I think. It still has the touring tires from the previous owner.

jc55 · « **Reply #135 on:** March 04, 2017, 12:15:36 AM »

Just wanted to take some final pics before it's trashed out by riding it. Can't wait for the snow to stop.

Elipten · « **Reply #136 on:** March 04, 2017, 12:52:07 AM »

Fantastic job! Looks great.

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Markus77 · « **Reply #137 on:** March 04, 2017, 06:20:18 AM »

Wow - it really looks fantastic!! Great work and happy to see you're getting to enjoy riding it. Seriously beautiful bike:)

Boxermann · « **Reply #138 on:** March 06, 2017, 05:16:21 AM »

It looks awesome! Great work!

Boxermann · « **Reply #139 on:** March 19, 2017, 11:24:43 AM »

How is the battery working out for you?

I put mine in the Harley so I have to buy a new one for the beemer. I'm just a little unsure if I should buy the same or go for a bigger size.

jc55 · « **Reply #140 on:** March 19, 2017, 12:14:18 PM »

I only rode the bike twice but have cranked and cranked for various reasons of testing systems or having the key on and it seem to be great. I left it for a week and it was still at 13.2 volts.

My Goldwing by design has literally no cranking reserve. The batteries are small and the charging systems are weak.
with the beemers fuel injection it should be fine.

As an update, I'm trying to get into a metal shaping class in Massachusetts next month. I hope to fabricate a front race fairing like the new R9T

Mike Flores · « **Reply #141 on:** March 19, 2017, 04:41:45 PM »

jc55, you inspired me to ditch my much larger Shorai battery for the same one you have. I'm making a new tray/plate for it today, but looking forward to a more hidden battery setup than what I have now and dropping a tad bit more weight from the bike. I'm relieved to hear that it has enough juice to fire up the bike and crank it over several times if need be.

jc55 · « **Reply #142 on:** March 20, 2017, 12:52:26 PM »

I think it was Boxermann that kicked off the whole mini Shorai battery craze :2thumbup: I hope it works out

Vespa no more · « **Reply #143 on:** March 24, 2017, 02:12:46 AM »

JC55

This link might be useful for a fairing shape. I apologize that it is only the cover of the mag, but if you track it down, the fairing was arguably the strongest element on the bike. I had the mag but gave away.

https://image.issuu.com/160715001002-577f58e7ee1fa67012d28f3b4f73fa17/jpg/page_1.jpg

There are of course some beautiful bikes, but there is also the stench of 20-something hipsters parting with a stack of cash without getting their hands dirty ... the lifestyle thingy. Not enought technical info in the mag for me.

Think I'm sounding old, ugly and jealous (and unhip)

G

jc55 · « **Reply #144 on:** April 08, 2017, 06:09:28 PM »

Wire forming the front fairing ...

jc55 · « **Reply #145 on:** April 10, 2017, 09:33:33 PM »

Front fairing fabricated from two pieces on an English wheel...

MaraudeRS · « **Reply #146 on:** April 10, 2017, 10:14:59 PM »

That looks awesome! Nice job

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Vespa no more · « **Reply #147 on:** April 11, 2017, 08:53:10 AM »

Excellent progress and standard of work - an inspiration to the rest of us.

That's one hell of a shed - major jealousy here (single car garage at saturation point)

Looking forward to the end result

Best regards

Guy

jc55 · « **Reply #148 on:** April 11, 2017, 01:46:39 PM »

Actually, this is a 4 day metal forming class in Massachusetts.

Thanks for the compliments!

Vespa no more · « **Reply #149 on:** April 12, 2017, 07:40:17 PM »

That was a missed opportunity - if you had told us that it WAS your shed, forlorn tones of inadequacy would have rippled across this forum for some time.

Fairing looks good. If I get the magazine back from my brother-in-law, I will post the pics for others' reference.

G

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Author Topic: K100 build- making it up as I go (Read 87194 times)