Interesting, but scary.

It’s good to try different things, we’ll see how it pans out.

Any arterial blood flow restriction in the neck wouldn’t be good.

A completely different sizing system. I just have a bad feeling about it.

@hubbard2a @kgprice @qteter @woo545 @dan5291 @shoichirohonda @cbr-f2

Sometimes you should get some new rubbers for the intake between the carb and the engine, and new clamps as well.

Time flies and after twenty years the rubber just gets hard, cracks and crumbles.

Things cost money, but sometimes you have to budget and get the right pieces.

And sometimes you have to spray PB blaster or WD40 on screws for days,…[Read more]

Just saw plastidip black at Walmart today, they had at least 50 cans on an overstock shelf. $5.65 or so.

http://www.dansmc.com/mc_repaircourse.htm

There’s a section on tools on this site.

a manual

Add a sidecar and a monkey and it would be perfect.

I like new concepts, looks interesting.

Well, at least the shaft drive lets you get away with dropping it in the dirt.

It’s BMW’s flagship for ultimate touring and should you ever get a month or so to visit the Mayan Pyramids or venture down to Argentina, the bike will certainly get you there and back.

And yes, it will hold its value. Not a bad investment.

@shoichirohonda

Yes I will remove them for powder coating so while they are off ill have the rim tape and 1000RR installed then get them cleared over at a paint shop.

@dubv

Thanks for the find, I will look into them, the pix look like they are just photo-shopped on to the rim but thats the idea I am after thanks for the tag.

@bmoreswimmer

Haha, yes bones must be given up.

Muriatic acid to clean the tank.
Be careful. Protect eyes. Protect skin.

Dump out where you’ll not ever want something to grow.

Woohoooo!!! The first signs of live so far!!

I followed your advice @01cbr600f4i and had to use carb cleaner as I have no usable tank yet and he burst into life after a few turns of the engine!!

Albeit there were plumes of white smoke that filled the garage (I’m guessing that’s the oil burning off) and he only ran for a…[Read more]

That tank looks to be in a bad way.

Inside rust very bad.

Just need to spend about three hundred bones and shop till you find one as nice as available.

The bike will probably run great without the little pieces of rust clogging the jets.

Won’t hurt to give another oil swap if you feel contamination.

All the advice in the thread sounds…[Read more]

ICELANDIC
halda frostið burt!

Yes, grafix artists are everywhere.
So how much are you budgeting towards the stickers?

Are you taking off your wheels and taking them in to have them stickered?

@shoichirohonda

Here in the Philippines we have grafix artist every 200′ all I have to do is bring them an idea and they can make it happen. Was thinking about ordering something from ebay however that means I have to install it and I know it will come out bad so better I have a professional do it.

BTW why is the picture of a white man that cant…[Read more]

Yeah, for $50 though, it would be a pretty nice match for the fairing scheme you ordered.

@sdm1

Doesn’t hurt to contact ebay sellers and negotiate.

Otherwise though, you could probably get some vinyl and carve out the pieces for twelve bucks with an exacto blade.

Probably need to clear coat it to make it last for any length of time.

@shoichirohonda said:
Rim Stickers
Check out:
http://www.racevinyl-usa.com

Germany:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/German-Rim-Stripes-BMW-S-1000-RR-Wheel-Decal-Tape-Sticker-motorcycle-/300817145507

The one for the beamer is HAWT but for $80.00 ill keep looking thanks for the idea though

^^^ nice