87 K75C, Bone Stock and DONE.

[Filmcamera]

It looks amazing, a job superbly well done.   :clap: :2thumbup: Now go and ride!  :riding:

[D.Bachtel]

Very nice!

Don in Nipomo

[trek97]

It looks amazing, a job superbly well done.   :clap: :2thumbup: Now go and ride!  :riding:

Very nice!Don in Nipomo

Thanks guys!

[The Mighty Gryphon]

Sweet looking ride!!!

[trek97]

Sweet looking ride!!!

Thank you and thanks for sticking w me and the helpful advise given bud. 

[Martin]

Trek cool looking ride you should be proud. There is an easy way to know whether you have the mixture right. With the bike idling at 1000 rpm press the green start button, if the mixture is right the revs will remain the same or rise slightly.  If the revs rise a lot or drop the mixture is out.
This is a feature that BMW built into the bike and as long as it is idling at 1000rpm or above the starter will not engage.
Regards Martin.

[Laitch]

You've created a well-illustrated thread that is certain to be useful to others working on their bikes.  :2thumbup:

[trek97]

Thanks for hanging in there w me.  You guys really helped to make the Japanese to German, mindset- change over easier.


Planning a trip to down to Kentucky in 3 weeks.  Meeting up w a few other BMW and Japanese riders.


Hoping to find a couple nice spots for some decent glamour shots.   :euro

[trek97]

Yup, naked again.  Remembered I hadnt installed heat shield under the tank. 

[Elipten]

What type of material is that?


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[trek97]

Self adhesive, fiberglass mat w aluminum coating.  Just like the stock stuff.


https://www.amazon.com/Aluminum-Protection-Fiberglass-Self-Adhesive-Backing/dp/B00ZE3P1ZM/ref=s9u_simh_gw_i1?_encoding=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pd_rd_i=B00ZE3P1ZM&pd_rd_r=T31XWAN15Z50RER353F0&pd_rd_w=ftjWB&pd_rd_wg=YtgcG&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=A18H1W4ZYJY0366FH227&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=781f4767-b4d4-466b-8c26-2639359664eb&pf_rd_i=desktop

[jay1622]

Self adhesive, fiberglass mat w aluminum coating.  Just like the stock stuff.


https://www.amazon.com/Aluminum-Protection-Fiberglass-Self-Adhesive-Backing/dp/B00ZE3P1ZM/ref=s9u_simh_gw_i1?_encoding=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pd_rd_i=B00ZE3P1ZM&pd_rd_r=T31XWAN15Z50RER353F0&pd_rd_w=ftjWB&pd_rd_wg=YtgcG&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=A18H1W4ZYJY0366FH227&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=781f4767-b4d4-466b-8c26-2639359664eb&pf_rd_i=desktop

I used the same stuff where I couldn't 't use the original shielding material, and I doubled up in some places. With the right amount of prep, it works extremely well.

[jay1622]

I just spent the better part of twenty minutes going through this thread... Congrats man... She came out very well.


Are you going to use the lower fairing screen?

[trek97]

I just spent the better part of twenty minutes going through this thread... Congrats man... She came out very well.
Are you going to use the lower fairing screen?

Thanks a bunch bud.  And yes, all screens are installed.  Is there a reason that I don't know of as to why I wouldn't?

[jay1622]

None at all. In reply # 274 or 275, I noticed it wasn't there, that's all. I have to think it will save the timing chain cover if a big rock comes up and smacks it.

[trek97]

None at all. In reply # 274 or 275, I noticed it wasn't there, that's all. I have to think it will save the timing chain cover if a big rock comes up and smacks it.

Ha you made me look back at the pic.  It's in there it's just the angle and maybe funny lighting/shadow. 
Just makes it hard to see in that pic.

[trek97]

Ok I made these little bastards easier to get off the tank and seat pins.  They dont make installation any easier or harder.


strapped skinny zip ties to them for pull tabs.














and a close up of the screen on belly pan.

[Filmcamera]

Smart idea!

[Martin]

I have a piece of wire with a hook one end and a loop at the other end. It is stuck under a piece of Velcro, and resides under the seat. Your method is more elegant, and I can always loose my wire.  :clap:
Regards Martin.

[trek97]

Ha thanks again guys.  Those little clips sure are a nightmare to dig outta there.

An elegant weapon for a more civilized age.

[Elipten]

Now why did it take 20-30 years to have this idea.


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[trek97]

Now why did it take 20-30 years to have this idea.

So glad I can give something back to my fellow brick members.


Thank you guys for all your wonderful help
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[Filmcamera]

I stick with the  - who needs clips anyway? - method.


Actually I did not even know there were supposed to be some until about six months after I brought the bike, I might get round to adding some one day, but then again maybe not...

[Dennis de Vries]

Trying to get the tank out of the rubbers back there is hard enough, so i'm with Filmcamera on this one. But, if you want them clips on it i suppose it is nice to be able to get them of easily...

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[trek97]

I stick with the  - who needs clips anyway? - method.

I was right there w ya.  Had this not helped.  They would probably be rattling around the storage tray right now.   :falldown: