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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...

Kai
Jun 7, 20202 min read
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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...

Kai
May 30, 20201 min read
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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...

Kai
May 16, 20201 min read
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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...

Kai
May 13, 20201 min read
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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:...

Kai
May 4, 20201 min read
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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...

Kai
May 3, 20201 min read
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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...

Kai
Apr 30, 20201 min read
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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...

Kai
Apr 27, 20202 min read
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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,...

Kai
Apr 25, 20201 min read
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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...

Kai
Apr 24, 20201 min read
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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...

Kai
Apr 15, 20201 min read
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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...

Kai
Apr 9, 20201 min read
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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...

Kai
Feb 22, 20202 min read
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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...

Kai
Jan 26, 20205 min read
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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,...

Kai
Dec 31, 20193 min read
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At Audi Museum Mobile
In the Audi museum mobile, historic exhibits and contemporary forms of presentation take on an exciting symbiosis, which makes an...

Kai
Nov 17, 20191 min read
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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...

Kai
Sep 22, 20191 min read
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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...

Kai
Aug 18, 20191 min read
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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...

Kai
Aug 12, 20191 min read
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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...

Kai
Jul 20, 20191 min read
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