A Day At The BMW Museum Munich
We´re starting the day with a walk through the Munich Olympic Park with it´s impressive archticture. The Olympiapark München (English:...
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Kai
- Jun 26, 2019
- 1 min
A little progress
As a private builder, patience is core. You either wait for parts or can´t effort them at any time. And talking about time...at least I...
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Kai
- Jun 15, 2019
- 1 min
At Loose Screw Motorcycle Ranch
Yesterday I had the pleasure visiting @loose__screw aka Enrico’s motorcycle community workshop for the first time. Located in Dachau,...
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Kai
- Jun 7, 2019
- 1 min
Gearbox overhaul
Typicaly BMW gearboxes last for their lifetime. Mine didn´t. Well, I broke it accidentaly...Like this or like that,my gearbox had to be...
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Kai
- Apr 24, 2019
- 1 min
Let me see you stripped
It was really time getting the last metal works and adjustments done so I don´t have any roadblocks continuing with finalisations. But...
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Kai
- Apr 19, 2019
- 2 min
Brake callipers overhaul
I wasn´t particularyhappy with the look of my current BMW R100 front break callipers. They are very visible as on all motorbikes, just...
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Kai
- Mar 29, 2019
- 1 min
Drama, Baby!
As winter is coming to an end and lots of stuff could be finished during that season, I thoughts it´s time for a little update photo...
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Kai
- Mar 22, 2019
- 1 min
Once upon a time in the UK
As much as I love to work in my own garage, I find it even more interesting to discover what happens in other workshops. So what could be...
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Kai
- Mar 10, 2019
- 1 min
A Handmade Coil mounting for a BMW
Actually, this isn't about another handmade mounting bracket. Rather it is about changing the ignition coil completely. The original...
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Kai
- Feb 19, 2019
- 1 min
At "Meet The Makers"
"Welcome Riders!" At the Meet the Makers today! I’m an early bird today to avoid the usual traffic chaos. Sun is out so just playing...
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Kai
- Feb 10, 2019
- 1 min
Have a seat my friend
So far, most of the works and progress with the build was either metal or paint works. Now it was time for upholstering the seat. I´ve...
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Kai
- Feb 5, 2019
- 1 min
RubberCows Garage Setup
One thing I learned is; you can judge a builder’s quality by how well he / she cleans up after themselves (workshop and self). This is...
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Kai
- Feb 3, 2019
- 1 min
Hand crafting custom valve caps
Hello folks! I haven´t posted for a longer time it seems. One of the reasons, it happens often waiting for ordered parts takes longer...
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Kai
- Jan 23, 2019
- 1 min
Throwback Thursday!
I think we all know this. You sit bored in front of your laptop and browse through older folders and suddenly you think: "What??? I've...
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Kai
- Jan 20, 2019
- 1 min
Sunday fun with a custom front fender
Being a private builder, most of the things I do happen on a Sunday. Now it was time building a custom front fender for my BMW. I´m...
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Kai
- Jan 19, 2019
- 1 min
Assemble, adapt, disassemble, repeat
Some people may believe building a custom motorcycle is buying parts, assemble and that´s it. At least for me I can say, this is really...
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Kai
- Jan 12, 2019
- 1 min
Time to adjust the valves
Not one of favourite works. Adjusting the valves. Valve covers are dismantled. And it´s just a simple tool needed; a feeler gouge....
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Kai
- Jan 6, 2019
- 1 min
Last works on the tail unit subframe
Yet another weekend, yet some final works on the tail unit subframe. Custom crafted stabilizers were still missing. They define the...
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Kai
- Jan 5, 2019
- 1 min
Time for a few details
Admittily I was a bit lazy doing something on my bike this week. Just a few minor things, nothing worth mentioning. Like this or like...
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Kai
- Jan 1, 2019
- 1 min
BMW Parking Only
Actually, this plate was a birthday present for my garage. It´s now hanging on my garage retro fridge with magnets. Clutch cable and...
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