1977 BMW 6 Series restoration
Shell from the rear
Trunk off, glass out, everything off the body. Fill in some unneeded holes, smooth some edges and we're ready to paint.
Bare body..primered
Down to the shell. Some rough spots to smooth out . the things IS 35 years old!
interior shell and both fenders primered
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PA010002.JPG 2011-10-01
Beginning - 2005
Beginning project in 2005
Beat in nose
Sitting near the CA coast didn't help
Beginning - rear.jpg
Beginning - rear.jpg 2005-06-27
Rear on 10 30.JPG
Rear on 10 30.JPG 2011-06-29
Ready to travel.jpg
Ready to travel.jpg 2005-11-22
rear seats left.jpg
rear seats left.jpg 2005-06-27
rear seats right.jpg
rear seats right.jpg 2005-06-27
back of front seats.jpg
back of front seats.jpg 2005-06-27
right front seat.jpg
right front seat.jpg 2005-06-27
right door interior.jpg
right door interior.jpg 2005-06-27
right dash.jpg
right dash.jpg 2005-06-27
trunk lid.jpg
trunk lid.jpg 2005-06-27
left seat.jpg
left seat.jpg 2005-06-27
left door interior.jpg
left door interior.jpg 2005-06-27
steering wheel.jpg
steering wheel.jpg 2005-06-27
Interior sunroof.jpg
Interior sunroof.jpg 2005-06-27
630csi 011.jpg
630csi 011.jpg 2005-06-27
dash.jpg
dash.jpg 2005-06-27
shifter.jpg
shifter.jpg 2005-06-27
emergency brake.jpg
emergency brake.jpg 2005-06-27
left door.jpg
left door.jpg 2005-06-27
rear center seat.jpg
rear center seat.jpg 2005-06-27
sunroof.jpg
sunroof.jpg 2005-06-27
right rear rust.jpg
right rear rust.jpg 2005-06-27
top right dash.jpg
top right dash.jpg 2005-06-27
glovebox.jpg
glovebox.jpg 2005-06-27
trunk left side.jpg
trunk left side.jpg 2005-06-27
trunk right side.jpg
trunk right side.jpg 2005-06-27
trunk.jpg
trunk.jpg 2005-06-27
engine bay.jpg
engine bay.jpg 2005-06-27
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P8220032.JPG 2006-08-22
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P9020006.JPG 2006-09-07
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PB020021.JPG 2006-11-02
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PB020023.JPG 2006-11-02
Chris taking out the interior.JPG
Chris taking out the interior.JPG 2011-06-29
636 engine.JPG
636 engine.JPG 2011-06-29
Front fender coming off.JPG
Front fender coming off.JPG 2011-06-29
shark with EB done.JPG
shark with EB done.JPG 2011-06-29
Beginning engine bay 2.JPG
Beginning engine bay 2.JPG 2011-06-29
New wheels 2.JPG
New wheels 2.JPG 2011-06-29
Front on 10 30.JPG
Front on 10 30.JPG 2011-06-29
Inside RT rear.JPG
Inside RT rear.JPG 2011-06-29
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P1010001.JPG 2011-06-29
Finished engine bay2.JPG
Finished engine bay2.JPG 2011-06-29
interior 12 9.JPG
interior 12 9.JPG 2011-06-29
Gutted trunk.JPG
Gutted trunk.JPG 2011-06-29
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P1010025.JPG 2011-06-29
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P1010026.JPG 2011-06-29
Wheel and dash.JPG
Wheel and dash.JPG 2011-06-29
Interior on 10 30.JPG
Interior on 10 30.JPG 2011-06-29
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P1010028.JPG 2011-06-29
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P1010027.JPG 2011-06-29
636 engine 1.JPG
636 engine 1.JPG 2011-06-29
Top dash 12 10.JPG
Top dash 12 10.JPG 2011-06-29
Clock 12 10.JPG
Clock 12 10.JPG 2011-06-29
Engine bay done.JPG
Engine bay done.JPG 2011-06-29
Inside RT door.JPG
Inside RT door.JPG 2011-06-29
Before the stripping.JPG
Before the stripping.JPG 2011-06-29
Engine bay 12 9.JPG
Engine bay 12 9.JPG 2011-06-29
EC from right.JPG
EC from right.JPG 2011-06-29
Finished engine bay.JPG
Finished engine bay.JPG 2011-06-29
Under dash wiring 12 10.JPG
Under dash wiring 12 10.JPG 2011-06-29
EC straight on.JPG
EC straight on.JPG 2011-06-29
Fire wall 12 10.JPG
Fire wall 12 10.JPG 2011-06-29
Dash 12 10.JPG
Dash 12 10.JPG 2011-06-29
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P1010002.JPG 2011-06-29
New wheels.JPG
New wheels.JPG 2011-06-29
Engine bay1.JPG
Engine bay1.JPG 2011-06-29
EC from left.JPG
EC from left.JPG 2011-06-29
Beginning engine bay.JPG
Beginning engine bay.JPG 2011-06-29
After a long time of sitting
4 layers of paint removed..and then it sits for almost 2 years..time to get this project back in gear
Sad shape
Cover finally rotted away..patina of rust on everything
Engine bay and main wire harness
Rust everywhere...but only surface..looks worse than it really is..I hope
No, the car is not brown
It's that rust patina again. Fenders off, Euro front and rear bumpers still inside!
Some inside parts are salvagable
But have new parts from most sitting back in Foster City
Everything stripped out of the trunk
New right fender in the rusty hole in the back
New hood!
We now have all the major body parts in one place ready for another media blasting and the start of a new paint job
Sagging headliner
Fortunately I have a new interior sitting back home. Decided to have the sunroof welded in so I can claim back some headroom. Never used it much anyway.
Original R80GSPD build
Almost finished
Just before the maiden ride...and like all fabrication jobs,,,it comes apart again.
Another almost finished
Before the dismantling
Little shop for old stuff
My little hole in the wall for rebuilding airheads
Typical collection in the shop
A new G/S PD, my G/S, an R80RT getting the front end rebuilt, the next G/S project frame, and a bit of a K100 short block being rebuilt
Almost finished G/SPD
Still have to mount the horn and some minor electrical rerouting.
Right side
Lousy picture
Rear view
that's a Ducati muffler and an LED tail light/turn signal unit for a Duc. Now he can use 2 panniers the same size.
Cockpit
The Vapor at the top, BMW switch gear lower, a BMW accessory outlet to the lower left and an open space to mount the iPhone/Garmin when ready.
From the left
HID headlights, LED driving lights on the crash bars, 44mm forks with a 19" BMW GS wheel which can be switched for a 21"
Instrumnet panel
mounting the Vapor close to eye level, BMW rocker switches for heated grips and the first set of driving lights, and the heated vest plug on the lower left
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PA260025.JPG 2011-10-26
Back side of the headlight Nacelle
Epoxied some Lucite blocks with tapped holes for mounting the relay board
Relay board
The HID ballast and 3 relays for the lights and options mounted on the plastic board
Relay board mounted
All the relays mounted on a removable board
Full instrumentation
Vapor, BMW switch set, auxiliary plug, and potential GPS or iPad mount.
Dual coil bracket with coils attached
Dual Dyna coils with the connecting wire. Allows the mounting of dual coils under the GS PD tank.
Dual coil bracket with coils from the front
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Dual Dynas installed
The bracket slides under the frame junction and positions each coil so the wires fit easily between the air box and gas tank
Dual dynas from the right side
no interferences
Dual Dynas another veiw
clearances for wires, air box, and gas tank
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P8240050.JPG 2011-08-24
Plastic PD tank in primer with stripes
tank before a couple layers of clear and color sanding
Modified '92 GS PD tank
Front sculpted, hand striping, and multiple clear coats
Gast tank and the G/SPD model
The model design was the goal
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PC070004.JPG 2010-12-07
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PC070005.JPG 2010-12-07
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PC070006.JPG 2010-12-07
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P1140136.JPG 2011-01-14
Rear Wheel mockup
Rear Wheel centered under modified GS subframe
Front fork fitted
first mockup for fitment
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P1280008.JPG 2011-01-28
Lowered foot peg mounts
Since the front and rear was being raise, this was another method to lower the foot peg mounts for more room
Rear Shock mount
Turning a GS subframe into a dual shock version required the fab of another shock mount on the left side
Rt Rear Shock mount.JPG
Rt Rear Shock mount.JPG 2011-01-28
Rt lowered foot peg mount
Rt lowered foot peg mount gave another 2" of legroom while the taller bike meant no issues with ground clearance
With stock foot peg
Mounted the stock foot peg to see the final effect
New triples
New triples before the metal polisher
With dual seat
The GS subframe with the dual seat mounted
High muffler
Initial placement of the center mount Ducati muffler to check clearance
Another veiw of the rear muffler
Muffler and seat fitment
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P1280018.JPG 2011-01-28
Tire and swing arm.JPG
Tire and swing arm.JPG 2011-01-28
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P1280020.JPG 2011-01-28
Front assembly 2.jpg
Front assembly 2.jpg 2011-01-31
Front assembly
Front assembly installed with 19" wheel
Fox forks and GS wheel.jpg
Fox forks and GS wheel.jpg 2011-01-31
Original R80G/SPD
The role model...white frame, big tank, bigger forks, dual shocks, go anywhere
Model of the original
1/10th size replica
G/S model
While most of the bike will be true to the original, there will be some upgrades for comfort and design efficiencies
mockup.JPG
Seeing if it all fits together after the swing arm extension
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P5060177.JPG 2011-05-06
44mm front fork setup
44m fork adapted for Harrison 6 piston front brake
Frame.JPG
Full frame and wheels
Swing arm
Extended swing arm and custom dual shock GS rear subframe
Triple.JPG
Nice and polished triples
Front brake
Shiny 6 piston Harrison brake fit just fine
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P5060183.JPG 2011-05-06
Frame mockup
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Frame and subframe mockup
Just to see how most everything hangs together
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P1140137.JPG 2011-01-14
Engine with late model valve covers
Rebuilt engine..deciding on which version valve cover
Engine with modified early version valvev cover
Peanut cover with oil input..retro and modern at the same time. decided to go with this version
Short block before the top end
Getting the top end ready for assembly
Dual plugged heads
Blurry picture of rebuilt heads...now dual plugged
First fitment of tank
'93 GS PD plastic tank on the frame for the first time to measure clearance at the triple tree
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P2140155.JPG 2011-02-14
Initial tank on frame
Another view
New triples before polishing
Heavy duty new triples before polishing
Period Fox forks
From the '80s..44mm gas struts with a lot of travel
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PC070004.JPG 2010-12-07
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PC070005.JPG 2010-12-07
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PC070006.JPG 2010-12-07
Rear Wheel .jpg
Rear Wheel .jpg 2011-01-17
Period forks for mock up
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P1280008.JPG 2011-01-28
Lowered foot peg mounts
Lowered foot peg mounts. Drops foot peg about an inch
Rear Shock mount
reinforced rear Shock mount
Rt Rear Shock mount.JPG
Rt Rear Shock mount.JPG 2011-01-28
Rt lowered foot peg mount
Rt lowered foot peg mount
Lowered foot peg mount with stock foot peg
With stock foot peg
With dual seat.JPG
Mock up with dual seat
High muffler
Mock up with high muffler
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P1280017.JPG 2011-01-28
Special fat 17 inch rear wheel
special offset 17 wheel for fat dual purpose tires
Tire and swing arm.JPG
Close fit between tire and swing arm but before swing arm extension
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P1280020.JPG 2011-01-28
Front assembly mock up with 21" G/S wheel
Front assembly
Front assembly
Front assembly before dual caliper Brembo attached
Fox forks and GS wheel
Fox forks and GS wheel
Rear subframe and high mounted muffler
reinforced shock mounts along with an initial placement of a center mounted muffler. This will allow for same sized bags on each side.
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P1140133.JPG 2011-01-14
Center mount muffler not quite positioned right
Special 17" rear wheel and reinforced shock mounts. Swing arm has NOT been extended yet
Rear view of center mount muffler
Muffler needs to be mounted a bit further in
PD tank plastic sculpting
Finally found a skilled plastic welder who smoothed the entire front end of the tank. After the paint, it will look like a factory design.
GS PD storage
The one feature I always liked about this tank was the top side lockable compartment..about the right size for a six-pack
'92 GS PD tank
Appropriate tank for this project
Motor installed
Tranny goes into tonight and maybe the front end if the forks get finished in time
White parts.JPG
Just back from the powder coater
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Nice and clean
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Like a giant tinker toy kit
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rear seat frame assembled
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Center stand and head bearing attached
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GS subframe attached
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P5140190.JPG 2011-05-14
Frame assembly
Extended swing arm and rear drive attached
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P5140192.JPG 2011-05-14
Frame assembly
Frame, subframe, swing arm and final drive
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P5140194.JPG 2011-05-14
Swing arm fitment
Drive shaft boot and battery box rubbers installed
engine in frame
Head on view of the engine mounted in the frame for fitment
Greg's G/S projects
Replica 1980 R80G/S Paris Dakar winner
Extended swing arm, 44mm forks, lots of upgrades
G/S PD Replica
HID and LED lights everywhere..tall too..34" at the seat
Current personal G/S
A pearl copper color with all the upgrades..will ride for about 5K miles to shake it out a bit before I sell it.
Lots of lights
All my G/Ss have lights..lots of lights...the set on the crash bars are aircraft landing lights; to each side of the headlight nacelle are PIAA 1100s, and a high watt H4 for the main.
and comfort
heated grips, heated seat and plugs for heated jackets
Instruments
Switches for lights and grips, GPS for directions, instrument bar at top for time, temp, and voltage.
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P9140053.JPG 2007-09-14
Unloved R65LS
Sitting for years, top ends off, ammo boxes, critters living inside
Pretty little R65LS
Rebuilt everything and a new paint job
My first G/S
The original G/S I assembled from a broken machine. Pulled engine studs, bad tranny, and patched wire harness.
Not in Kansas anymore
You watch out for Kangaroo and Wombats on the road down there. I ended up riding off the road into the grass once because I was so focused on this Emu that decided to pace me 10 feet away.
Me, bike, and washout in OZ.JPG
Me, bike, and washout in OZ.JPG 2002-03-26
For the inseam challenged, you can lower a G/S 2 inches
Yes, you can lower R80G/Ss and they're still a blast in the dirt.
K76 on N Coast
K76 (K75 plus a K1 paralever tranny and rear drive) on N California Coast
Stock R80G/S PD restoration
No modifications..just a great solid bike
PD, Beast and motor small.jpg
PD, Beast and motor small.jpg 2006-04-24
Original R80G/S rebuild
Great machine with Siebenrock engine parts. Work of art from Germany
G/S starter bike from a real barn
Feathers, wood chips, pulled engine stud, valves down to China..but the frame was straight!!
Original ST from barn
Complete with wood chips and feathers
R80G/S drive line and electrical system
Main systems rebuilt, restored, replaced
Beast at Mono Lake.jpg
Beast at Mono Lake.jpg 2006-07-29
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PA150020.JPG 2006-10-15
R80G/S in R1150 silver
Later oil head paint scheme. Bike built to tour South America. H&B aluminum bags added later.
Rebuilt R80G/S at the MOA booth for the San Mateo MOtorcycle Show
Thought it would be a great crowd pleaser and start conversations about MOA
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3 projects.JPG 2007-03-27
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P8220014.JPG 2007-08-22
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P5150020.JPG 2008-05-15
My R60/2 restoration
Midnight blue with dove gray seat, back rest, and pinstripes.
Stock R80G/S PD restoration
Only changes were an Omega charging system upgrade and a SuperTrapp exhaust system.
Airhead engine with 800 watt alternator kit
The ultimate in electrical upgrades..no rotor, diode board, stator, VR. Bosche alternator so it can be repaired anywhere in the world. The only spare part for the charging system is a $4.95 V belt from any auto parts shop.
My NC R80G/S
Stays on the East Coast. All the upgrades, rebuilds, etc.
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P1010010.JPG 2009-01-01
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P1010013.JPG 2009-01-01
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P1130025.JPG 2009-01-13
G/S instruent panel
Bike is now having fun in the wilds of Arizona
Red G/S rebuild
With all the bling and options
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PC070089.JPG 2009-12-07
G/S looking over the high desert into Mexico
This G/S goes all over southern Arizona
G/S plays submarine
G/S does mean Go Someplace..actually should mean Go Anyplace!
Me & 2 GSs jpg.jpg
Me & 2 GSs jpg.jpg 2010-01-18
R60 at Half Dome.JPG
R60 at Half Dome.JPG 2010-01-18
Alternator kit as shipped
What comes out of the box from Australia
My bridge in Australia
A friend was cruising along and found out I was famous..well for a bridge anyway ;-)
My GS & tent at Song Dog Ranch
Camped on the side of the mesa looking out over the Central Valley
First ride of the spring over Ebbetts Pass in the Sierras
Roads were dry, snow was high, traffic was nigh.
First ST restoration
Frame up rebuild for the ex...oh well. Should have kept the bike...lost the girl
K76 at Pidgeon Point.JPG
K76 at Pidgeon Point.JPG 2010-01-18
Alans ST.jpg
Alans ST.jpg 2010-01-18
St rebuilt and ready for a 4 corner ride around the US
Looked so nice when it left..used like it should be and looked it when it returned.
Light weight G/S
Stripped down for trail riding. Low weight, bumped up the engine...torque monster.
One of the first G/S rebuilds
Pretty much stock except for the color...the Eddie Bauer special
The Beast
Originally had a Cagiva front end...but with a bent axle. Too small for the weight of a G/S. Replaced with spare G/S front end. R90 engine with flat side carbs, SuperTrapp in need of new packing and a couple more baffles.
Fun City bike
My G/S in Melbourne
Stock with PD tank, Fox shock, Harrison brake, etc.
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Stock G/S restoration but lowered 2 inches for vertically challenged rider. ST front end, 19" front wheel, short works shock, modified side and center stand, molded seat.
ST running gear
An ST running gear with racks for aluminum bags, 800 watt alternator kit, Koni shock, powder coated hard parts
Stock R80G/S PD restoration
Except for the seat, windscreen, and barbacks,,,a stock G/S PD restoration
PD, Beast and motor
Stock R80G/S PD restoration, the Beast - which has all the upgrades and options, and an airhead motor with the 800 watt alternator kit installed
Ken's Original
Stock G/S with Siebenrock slugs and jugs, dual front brakes
A G/S in desparate need of TLC
Another back of the garage starter platform
What I usually start with
This ST came complete with chicken feathers and sawdust, swallowed valve, burnt clutch
Typical running gear with some upgrades
Total rebuild and upgrades
Beast at Mono Lake
Coming back from a NorCAL camping trip...on my way to Sonora Pass.
Upgraded to 1000
Alternator kit, full frame up restoration
Before the Hepco Becker hard bags
R80 G/S with all the gizmos..this one is heading for a trip to Guatemala. Painted the R110GS aluminum color
Upgraded G/S in the MOA booth
BMW MOA booth in 2006
3 projects
An R80 ST coming apart, an R80G/S getting repaired, and a finished G/S
Upgraded G/S before Africa
Set up for going around the world.
Frame up on an R10GS PD
Getting everything ready for the trip to Alaska and the Arctic Circle
Beloved R60/2
Restored /2 in front of some bridge. Midnight blue with dove gray leather seat, pin stripes, and back rest
R60/2 looking at an old prison island
P5150022.JPG 2008-05-15
Stock R80G/S PD restoration
Except for the SuperTrap exhaust
Airhead engine with alternator kit installed
Clean installation and looks similar to an oilhead ;-) Pretty much install and forget..change the belt every 30K miles or so
NC G/S with all the goodies
Stays in NC for riding to the east coast rallies and enjoying the Appalachian riding
North Carolina G/S
All the options, PD tank, Harrison, Fox, Staintune, seat, lights, etc.
My G/S in North Carolina
Cockpit with GPS, switch cluster and instrument panel
Restored K10RS SE
Frame up rebuild,,with Euro cam, Staintune exhaust, Ford injectors, etc.
FUN
Motard assembly
Italian muffler, Staintune headers and collector.
Red G/S cockpit
Authority switch between handle bar risers, CC products upper triple, instrument panel on windscreen for V, temp, time
Red G/S with all the options before delivery to Arizona
1150 GS handguards, aircraft landing lights on the lower bars, PIAAs up high, Acerbis fender, German stainless fork brace, Stebel horn, Harrison caliper, EBC rotor and lots more
Red G/S with all the options before delivery to Arizona
Fully upgraded and ready for some mountain riding.
G/S with all the options looking into Mexico
This bike can be seen riding all over the mountains and trails of southern Arizona
Couple of my G/Ss on the back side of Mt. Hamilton
Yellow/silver G/S PD and a last year stock white G/S
800 watt alternator kit
As it comes out of the box from Australia. All the parts needed to install. Real work of art.
K76 at Pidgeon Point.JPG
K75 mated to K1 paralever tranny. Upgraded alternator, Ford injectors, Staintune exhaust, twin Harrison brakes, Fox shock, Sprint fairing, custom seat.
FUN 2 up bike for the Sierra passes and Highway 1!!
Lowered ST
With all the options for electronics, suspension, motor, exhaust and custom seat
Restored ST
Ready to go around the country and Canada. Ground up rebuild
Lightweight G/S
Down to basics..small tank, big brake, small windscreen and suspension set up for riding the backroads and powerlines.
Motard special
336 cam, shaved heads, everything balanced, alternator kit, GS front end, special 17" laced front wheel. Bright copper color and gloss black metalwork
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P3030015.JPG 2009-03-03
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P3030017.JPG 2009-03-03
Another shot of instruments
BMW Authority switches fit perfectly between handlebar risers
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P4150029.JPG 2010-04-15
With dual seat
Dual seat mounted..solo seat coming from Germany
Motard side view
Almost a complete bike
Getting close
Bike complete except for exhaust system
Special laced 17" wheel and brake
R100GS front end, 17" wheel, 6 piston brake caliper, stainless lines, Stebel horn, Staintune headers
Motard cockpit
Control panel and switches
K100RS SE restoration
The original condition
As well as a bent frame, both wheels, headstock, and center stand. Dried out valve seals and a loose valve guide or two killed a lot of bugs as you rode down the road.
Before the 2nd restoration
Great machine..but needed a clean title frame, wire harness fix, 3 spoke wheels, and a little more power.
With new body work
but with bent frame, triple tree, and wheels ;-((
Step by step, part by part
She comes apart for the second time
Body work off
Time for the front wheel assembly and frame to come off
Down to basics
stripped down to the drive line
Down to basics
Ford fuel injectors out
New '85 head
With the Euro cams..new seals and all cleaned up
Cleaning the block up
ready for the head gasket and head...as soon as the new head bolts get here from Germany !!
2 weeks for the head bolts to show up
but now the reassembly can start..head torqued down
Ford injectors installed
as well as the throttle body and air box
Timing chain installed
What a pain to get all 3 gears aligned.
Hoses installed
Getting everything ready for the frame installation
Front timing cover on
And ignition setup installed
Air box installed
Had to install this twice..forgot to attach a ground wire to the back of the throttle body assembly ;-(
New throttle assembly base tubes
All new stainless bolt and nuts throughout
Throttle body attached
New rubber everywhere and everything cleaned up
Cam shafts installed
Timing set and everything torqued down
Nice shiny cam cover
Installed and torqued
Old and new frames
Installing the wire harness and relay box
Old and new frames
New laser straight and powder coated frame getting the main wire harness installed
Special gift from the polisher
Full Staintune exhaust hiding in there
Looks brand new
Over 80K miles on this system and it polishes up to look like this!
Looks too good to use
P3020017.JPG 2010-03-02
Exhaust system assembled
All the pipes in the right order and place ready to install
Exhaust system installed
another subsystem crossed off the list
Installed
Thing of beauty..ready to roar
Exhaust mounted
Exhaust on, electrical almost finished, saddle bag racks mounted
Radiator and front end attached
starting to look like a K again. New hoses with radiator and now new head bearings with the front forks
New round things
New 3 spoke K wheels with Z6 radials
Front wheel and Z6 installed
Nice white powder coated front wheel and Z6
Hand pinstripped like the original
Nice little blue pin stripe
Rear suspension
Rebuilt Fox double clicker rear shock set up for sport touring
Nice exhaust and wheel
Took the old Staintune to the polisher and got this back the next day. Looks like it just came out of the box..Late model 3 spoke wheels, blue pin stripes, and Z6 radials now
New calipers
Upgrading to '91 K100RS 4 piston front calipers and floating brake rotors
Time to start adding the body work
just as soon as I finish up the front brake upgrade
IT RUNS!!!
Finally got the engine started after replacing the frame, wire harness, various bits and pieces..and then forgot to replace the busted ICU with the new one ;-)
Back to the timing chain again
So when you finally start the engine after all this effort and time - and when you don't replace the timing chain guide rails the first time around..the motor makes this unpleasant and expensive rattling sound...so you get to take the motor apart and do it again ;-((
Practice, practice...
New 3 spoke wheel, floating rotor, and 4 piston caliper
Upgraded front end. Late model 3 spoke wheels, EBC floating brake rotor, and a late model 4 piston Brembo caliper
Fairing mounted from the right side
Starting to look like a bike again.
Fairing mounted from the left side
Nice and shiny
Still missing a few parts
Just the basic fairing
All the plumbing
You can see wires and ABS lines everywhere when the tank and bodywork are off
The K instruments
Heated grips, emergency flasher, ABS, high altitude switches. European headlight switch. Heated seat switch will go in the left side cover next to the gas tank
Wiring for the heated seat
Yes, I'm spoiled. Custom seat with a gel pad and it's heated
Seat wiring
Part of the custom wire harness from the switch to the seat
Instruments and switches
And now of the left panel, there's a hi/lo switch for the heated seat
Most of the body work on
Upper fairing, bags, trunk and side panels on
Slowly getting back together
Still have the mirrors and belly pan to install
New belly pan
From the right side
New belly pan
From the left side
Missing front fender
Off on the maiden ride...stopped at a stop light...and the car in front decides to back up!! Hit the horn and pulled in the clutch. Didn't fall down but he still backed into my front fender. It's plastic so it didn't break but it did crack the paint in about 15 places so off it goes to get repainted.
European rides
Umbrellas at Nice
View of the Med from the hotel room
The French version of the Grand Canyon
Straight down a couple thousand feet
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the Bikes for the tour
My K12 and her GS
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Austrian Pass.JPG 2010-05-11
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Beach at Nice towards Monaco.JPG 2010-05-11
Castle in France.JPG
Castle in France.JPG 2010-05-11
Catheral.JPG
Catheral.JPG 2010-05-11
Church alcove.JPG
Church alcove.JPG 2010-05-11
Clock tower in Munich.JPG
Clock tower in Munich.JPG 2010-05-11
Foutain at Ludwigd.JPG
Foutain at Ludwigd.JPG 2010-05-11
French Grand Canyon.JPG
French Grand Canyon.JPG 2010-05-11
Hotel beach at Nice.JPG
Hotel beach at Nice.JPG 2010-05-11
Ludwick
Ludwick's palace.JPG 2010-05-11
Munich.JPG
Munich.JPG 2010-05-11
Original BMW motor.JPG
Original BMW motor.JPG 2010-05-11
R25 motor.JPG
R25 motor.JPG 2010-05-11
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Baja Trip
350 pesos worth of room
About $35 then. Even the TV worked
Approaching Santa Rosalia
Beautiful coastline views
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Baja Bug.JPG
Baja Bug.JPG 2010-05-11
Barrel cactus.JPG
Barrel cactus.JPG 2010-05-11
Bike cleaning in Los Banos.JPG
Bike cleaning in Los Banos.JPG 2010-05-11
Billions and billions of catus.JPG
Billions and billions of catus.JPG 2010-05-11
Breakfast stop at Mugere.JPG
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Cabo Harbor.JPG
Cabo Harbor.JPG 2010-05-11
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Down Main street.JPG
Down Main street.JPG 2010-05-11
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Drink stop.JPG 2010-05-11
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Drink stop 2.JPG 2010-05-11
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Drink stop isolation South.JPG 2010-05-11
EIffel
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Federales.JPG 2010-05-11
Feeling small.JPG
Feeling small.JPG 2010-05-11
Following Michael.JPG
Following Michael.JPG 2010-05-11
Glorious nothingness.JPG
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Greg at the Oasis in Mugere.JPG
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Greg in cactus forest.JPG
Greg in cactus forest.JPG 2010-05-11
Harbor at the Old Mill .JPG
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Hotel California.JPG
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Hotel courtyard.JPG
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Hotel Hacienda bar.JPG
Hotel Hacienda bar.JPG 2010-05-11
Inside Jay
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Mamas Place.JPG
Mamas Place.JPG 2010-05-11
Marachi Band in Cabo.JPG
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Michael and wet feet.JPG
Michael and wet feet.JPG 2010-05-11
Michael at Cabo Harbor.JPG
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Michael at Jay
Michael at Jay's place.JPG 2010-05-11
Michael empties boot.JPG
Michael empties boot.JPG 2010-05-11
Michael looking lost.JPG
Michael looking lost.JPG 2010-05-11
Michael maintaining the plants.JPG
Michael maintaining the plants.JPG 2010-05-11
Michael squashing bug.JPG
Michael squashing bug.JPG 2010-05-11
Michael watering the plants.JPG
Michael watering the plants.JPG 2010-05-11
Mission at Mugere.JPG
Mission at Mugere.JPG 2010-05-11
Mohave chopper.JPG
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Parking at Jay
Parking at Jay's Diner.JPG 2010-05-11
Rainy Encinada.JPG
Rainy Encinada.JPG 2010-05-11
Relaxing in Los Banos.JPG
Relaxing in Los Banos.JPG 2010-05-11
Room at La Paz.JPG
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Room at La Paz 2.JPG
Room at La Paz 2.JPG 2010-05-11
Santa Thomas Winery.JPG
Santa Thomas Winery.JPG 2010-05-11
Sea of Cortez.JPG
Sea of Cortez.JPG 2010-05-11
Seating for breakfast in Mugere.JPG
Seating for breakfast in Mugere.JPG 2010-05-11
Square at San Sindro.JPG
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Top of Santos Thomas Winerey.JPG
Top of Santos Thomas Winerey.JPG 2010-05-11
Typical seaside getaway.JPG
Typical seaside getaway.JPG 2010-05-11
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View from lunch table.JPG 2010-05-11
View from the Old Mill room.JPG
View from the Old Mill room.JPG 2010-05-11
View from the winery top.JPG
View from the winery top.JPG 2010-05-11
Volleyball game with dinner.JPG
Volleyball game with dinner.JPG 2010-05-11
Winerey production view.JPG
Winerey production view.JPG 2010-05-11
Recent trip to Glacier, Teton, Dubuque, and the west
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Eureka, NV Opera House.JPG
Eureka, NV Opera House.JPG 2010-10-22
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First Bufallo in Yellowstone.JPG 2010-10-20
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Front of Corn Palace.JPG 2010-10-15
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Frost in the am.JPG 2010-10-12
Grand Tetons.JPG
Grand Tetons.JPG 2010-10-20
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Greg leaving Yellowstone.JPG 2010-10-20
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Into South Dakota.JPG 2010-10-14
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Jackalope.JPG 2010-10-15
Michael and steam vent.JPG
Michael and steam vent.JPG 2010-10-20
Michael leaving Yellowstone.JPG
Michael leaving Yellowstone.JPG 2010-10-20
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Nevada the other direction.JPG
Nevada the other direction.JPG 2010-10-21
Original Corn Palace.JPG
Original Corn Palace.JPG 2010-10-15
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New Zealand
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1968 R60/2 restoration
The original bike as it was being dissassembled
Yes, it is rattle can blood red and those are ape hangers
Bike coming apart
Lots of new parts held together with zip ties and finger tightened nuts...but still ugly
Right side
Wonderful cruiser...like sitting in a rocking chair
Finished bike by GG Bridge
Midnight blue with dove gray seat, backrest, and pinstripes
With pinstripes added
Finally finished with pinstripes by the orange bridge
Another Aussie trip
Z1
Rare and very nice BMW Z1..only 6 or so in the States
Silly grin at Phillips Island
Down for the World Super Bike races
002 and 6s
Australian BMW car club rally..all models and oh so clean
2 Gullwings under restoration
These 2 are part of one man's collection
2 old Bikes.jpg
2 old Bikes.jpg 2001-04-13
002 row
Lots of 2002s
002 row again.jpg
002 row again.jpg 2001-04-13
2 stuborn bolts
While doing the upgrade on my Australian G/S,,,I ended up spending way toooo much time on 2 rusted bolts.
3.0CSI
Elegant and original 3.0
'37 MB.jpg
'37 MB and all the other vintage cars in the museum
6s
6 series were well represented by the Australian group..and right hand drive too.
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BMW 327...right next to a 328... I want one under my Christmas tree
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327 & 328.JPG 2001-04-13
A little Jag.JPG
A little Jag.JPG 2001-04-13
Another Valley.jpg
Another valley in Australia
Baby Wombat
Got to pet this "little"guy. 3 months old, 70 lbs, and fur like a brillo pad.
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Baby Wombat2.JPG 2001-04-18
Before and after 300SL.JPG
Before and after 300SL.JPG 2001-04-13
Bentley.jpg
Bentley.jpg 2001-04-13
Bike going into the Snowy Mountains
Made famous in the States for "the Man from Snowy Mountain..with Kirk Douglas. Real fella.
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Camping at Phillips Island...and the race isn't for 2 days...place will be packed.
Ceiling Guest
Happen to notice I had a ceiling roommate in a hotel out close to the Outback...normal!!
Chris and Ian
This hotel/pub is 30-75 miles down dirt roads depending on which direction. Top of a mountain and what a view!!
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Cross road in the forest.jpg 2001-04-14
Dream garage.JPG
Dream garage.JPG 2001-04-13
E Type and Spyder
the Spyder is one off from James Dean's car...the one that he died in.
Entrance to Bright.jpg
Entrance to Bright.jpg 2001-04-15
Entrance to Snowys.jpg
Entrance to Snowys.jpg 2001-04-16
Fish for lunch.JPG
Fish for lunch.JPG 2001-04-16
Fox Museum.JPG
Fox Museum in Melbourne. Oh the machines in this building!!!!
Go fast cars.JPG
Go fast cars.JPG 2001-04-13
Gold 2.8CS.jpg
Gold 2.8CS.jpg 2001-04-13
Great Alpine Road.jpg
Great Alpine Road.jpg 2001-04-15
Greg at Phillips Island.JPG
Greg at Phillips Island.JPG 2001-04-20
Greg at the Sack shop on top.jpg
Greg at the Sack shop on top.jpg 2001-04-14
Greg on top of OZ
This is literally the highest point in Australia
Group for Yara River Dinner
BMW Group gathers for a river cruise and dnner
GS dash
GS dash with the heated grip switch in a novel position
High country.JPG
High country.JPG 2001-04-16
House mates at the races
We had fun...even though it did rain a lot and the dog got out
Ian at the Snack shop on Top.jpg
Ian at the Snack shop on Top.jpg 2001-04-14
Inside Z1
Yes, the doors slide down into the body!! And it's fiberglass
James and Jill.jpg
James and Jill.jpg 2001-04-16
James on Top of OZ.jpg
James on Top of OZ.jpg 2001-04-16
Koala.JPG
Koala.JPG 2001-04-18
Lunch at the track.JPG
Lunch at the track.JPG 2001-04-20
Lunch stop
Cockatoos all over the place and this little place had the best pies in Australia...meat pies.
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M powered commuter special.JPG 2001-04-13
MB SL & Gullwing.jpg
MB SL & Gullwing.jpg 2001-04-13
More 6s.JPG
More 6s.JPG 2001-04-13
Old MB at Museum.jpg
Old MB at Museum.jpg 2001-04-13
OZ Moto group.jpg
OZ Moto group.jpg 2001-04-13
Riding in the outback desserts
This is where a sidecar isn't so bad if you can keep the speed up!
3 G/Ss at the Shack
After lunch and a tall one..and some time in the sun..time to head out.. Chris, Ian and I.
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Town removed
The entire town was packed up and moved
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And this is a small fern
Deeper in the woods and down the side roads, these fern were 50' tall...felt like Jurassic Park
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World famous Tasmanian Devil
He never stops moving..constant motion
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Lazy Roos
Small group at one of the wild life preserves
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28 types of snakes in Australia can kill you
and spiders, box jelly fish, platypus, and a few other things..keeps you on your toes.
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P4200012.JPG 2001-04-20
Porsche Spyder.JPG
Porsche Spyder.JPG 2001-04-13
R17 motorcycle.jpg
R17 motorcycle.jpg 2001-04-13
R51 2.JPG
R51 2.JPG 2001-04-13
R51 2 & R69S.JPG
R51 2 & R69S.JPG 2001-04-13
Red R80G S.JPG
Red R80G S.JPG 2001-04-13
River Edge in Melbourne
Over a mile's worth of shops restaurants, casinos, and hotels right on the Yara River in downtown Melbourne
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Roo crossing.JPG 2001-04-17
Skyline from Cruise.jpg
Skyline from Cruise.jpg 2001-04-14
Snowy Mountains.JPG
Snowy Mountains.JPG 2001-04-16
Some of the crew at Phillips Island.JPG
Some of the crew at Phillips Island.JPG 2001-04-19
Start of River Cruise.jpg
Start of River Cruise.jpg 2001-04-13
The Fox workshop.JPG
The Fox workshop.JPG 2001-04-13
The Melbourne Bike.JPG
The Melbourne Bike.JPG 2001-04-23
The smirk at Phillips Island.JPG
The smirk at Phillips Island.JPG 2001-04-20
Train Station in downtown Melbourne
Train Station.jpg 2001-04-14
Typical outback road.JPG
Typical outback road.JPG 2001-04-10
Typical Valley.jpg
Typical Valley.jpg 2001-04-15
View from Top of OZ.jpg
View from Top of OZ.jpg 2001-04-16
Upgrading the Australian G/S
The startJPG.JPG
The startJPG.JPG 2001-04-11
Before the change.JPG
Before the change.JPG 2001-04-11
Chris at home.JPG
Chris at home.JPG 2001-04-10
Down to basics.JPG
Down to basics.JPG 2001-04-11
Final result.JPG
Final result.JPG 2001-04-11
Ian Chris and DIRT.JPG
Ian Chris and DIRT.JPG 2001-04-14
Man from Snowy River.JPG
Man from Snowy River.JPG 2001-04-15
Melbourne from the river.JPG
Melbourne from the river.JPG 2001-04-14
No Bambis here.JPG
No Bambis here.JPG 2001-04-17
Nose bleed city.JPG
Nose bleed city.JPG 2001-04-16
Not Kansas anymore.JPG
Not Kansas anymore.JPG 2001-04-14
One off from James Dean.JPG
One off from James Dean.JPG 2001-04-13
OZ National Rally.JPG
OZ National Rally.JPG 2001-04-13
Partially done.JPG
Partially done.JPG 2001-04-11
Primordial forest.JPG
Primordial forest.JPG 2001-04-16
Teddy bears.JPG
Teddy bears.JPG 2001-04-18
Melbourne, Australia
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