Rear Drive Assembly
Although the BMW K and R series rear drive is considered to be low-maintenance, it is not maintenance-free. As I have found out for...
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Kai
- May 30, 2020
- 1 min
BMW K100 RS Engine Cover Restauration
So all my engine covers are now finished. All glass blasted, stucture powder coating in RAL 9005 and all logos and cooling rips sanded...
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Kai
- May 16, 2020
- 1 min
Carburettors Version No# 2
Disassembled the carburettor rail again to a) change all screws to either brass or zinc depending on the position and b) lacquered all...
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Kai
- May 13, 2020
- 1 min
Don´t Go Nuts With Nuts
Let´s talk about exhaust nuts a bit. The resistance to weathering is much higher for copper and copper alloys than for steel. Galvanized...
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Kai
- May 4, 2020
- 1 min
Synchronising Carburettor Throttle Valves
Welcome to a mini tutorial on how to synchronise throttles in a carburettor after a complete rebuild using iron bearing balls. Step one:...
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Kai
- May 3, 2020
- 1 min
The Waterpump Disaster
On any BMW K series model, the most critical part is always the water / oil pump. Especially on older K models the pump seals are prone...
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Kai
- Apr 30, 2020
- 1 min
Into The Wild Wild Wood
I don´t know how about you, but I sometimes prefer giving things a contrasting touch. So I took the Bavarian Blue Cafe into the wood for...
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Kai
- Apr 27, 2020
- 2 min
BMW K100 Carburettor Overhauling
How do you eat an elephant? Bit by bit. These carbs are really taking a lot of time to overhaul. Before we start disassembling the...
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Kai
- Apr 25, 2020
- 1 min
BMW K vs. R models starter engines
Our 2-valves Boxer know two types of starters, the Bosch DF 12V, which became somewhat more powerful with the release of the /7 series,...
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Kai
- Apr 24, 2020
- 1 min
BMW K100 Regulator Overhauling
Day one on the K100 regulator overhauling. I wished lockdown would never end!!! Time to get stuff done. Day one was all about getting...
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Kai
- Apr 15, 2020
- 1 min
BMW K100 switch gear overhauling
It was time for a switchgear overhaul. These switches are really built to last; except for the turn light switch. Admittedly this one...
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Kai
- Apr 9, 2020
- 1 min
BMW K100 Starter Engine Overhauling
The BMW K100 stater engine is a powerful little beast. I´ll share a video on its power below. Overhauling the starter engine is no rocket...
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Kai
- Feb 22, 2020
- 2 min
Play it again Kai
This is the second time I´m overhauling the complete set of brakes already. This time for my BMW K100 cafe racer project. I´ll document...
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Kai
- Jan 26, 2020
- 5 min
BMW K100 RS Caferacer project
Hi everyone, In this blog I'll show you how to give a whole new life to an old motorcycle that deserve to be taken care of, and probably...
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Kai
- Dec 31, 2019
- 3 min
The Bavarian Blue Caferacer
Before we start, just a few words about myself. I´m a non commercial, private builder living in the beautiful area of Hallertau,...
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Kai
- Nov 17, 2019
- 1 min
At Audi Museum Mobile
In the Audi museum mobile, historic exhibits and contemporary forms of presentation take on an exciting symbiosis, which makes an...
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Kai
- Sep 22, 2019
- 1 min
BMW Motorsport Engines
Passion for Racing - BMW Motorsport has been at the forefront of international motor racing for nearly 90 years. There have long been...
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Kai
- Aug 18, 2019
- 1 min
A Cafe Racer Sunday Ride Out
Just a series of a ride out in the beautiful area of Hallertau, Bavaria, Germany. The area we´re visting is the biggest hops growing area...
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Kai
- Aug 12, 2019
- 1 min
Paint, no pain.
Every builder, no matter what the project is, unpatiently waits for the day everything is ready for the last important step; the...
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Kai
- Jul 20, 2019
- 1 min
Kawasaki Z650. Time for an upgrade
Don´t get me wrong. I loved my little Z300 Streetfighter, but it was time for an upgrade. But first things first. Let´s say it as it it...
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