BMW Cafe Racers - post a pic? - Page 8

Nick Makwell · 09-08-2008, 05:40 AM

that would be Ursula - been around for awhile that one.

R65 based, with R90S cut down seat/rear cowl. Mikuni carbs and /5 headlight/speedo.

Pezz_gs · 09-08-2008, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick Makwell

that would be Ursula - been around for awhile that one.

R65 based, with R90S cut down seat/rear cowl. Mikuni carbs and /5 headlight/speedo.

Hi Nick

Just a pic to go with the Bump

'spose I coulda used this one
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DELTATANGO · 09-08-2008, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bpeckm

W O W !

Nick Makwell · 09-08-2008, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Pezz_gs

Hi Nick

Just a pic to go with the Bump

ah touche.

Gimmeslack · 09-09-2008, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Pezz_gs

BUMP

Saw it on Ebay a year or two ago. Didn't go for nearly as much as I might have thought. IIRC it needed a little tweaking... might not have been such a great runner?
But yes, lovely

Pezz_gs · 09-14-2008, 04:00 AM

I like this one Too!!!!!!!!!!
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bpeckm · 09-14-2008, 10:11 AM

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I like this one Too!!!!!!!!!!
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Would love to see more photos of that bike.... specifically the right side. It looks like a /5 frame with a later monoshock subframe? And the front end, what is that? K bike? Cool looking bike-- an "updated" toaster.

I.e.: looks like a toaster at first glance, but then.............

Cooool bike!!

Nick Makwell · 09-14-2008, 10:37 PM

I have another pic of that bike somewhere - cant find it...

anyhoo, I'm doing a similar conversion to my R65 - K100 front end with K75 3-spoke 18in mag wheel (320mm floating disc brake and 4-pot Brembo caliper) and a Monolever rear end with K1100LT 3 spoke 17in wheel....

all BMW parts, but from various sources. I've got most of the parts, just have to tackle the motor (which has seen better days)....

this may take some time......

Two_Tone77 · 09-15-2008, 11:00 AM

1975 BMW R90/6 Cafe-Mod BOXER

Posted before...but just had to put her up in this thread... Last Pic is from the day she was finished and I got her home...

The Bike was done by Dr. DAVE and Gary at RPM cycles in Ventura, Ca.

bpeckm · 09-15-2008, 11:09 AM

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Hey Two Tone 77: 'zat you on the bike?

I saw the previous pictures of the bike, all without rider, and I have to say that it ranks right up there with the top one or two BMW cafe's I have ever seen.... abso 'fing loooootely................ Whoeee

Every little detail is so tight: from the seatpan clearance around the rear turns, to the airbox mods to the wheel black/alum treatment... a lot of thought and work went into those details, and I salute you! Simply awesome.

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odbuffalo · 09-15-2008, 11:28 AM

Beautiful bike!

The front forks look compressed or lowered? Any clues on how that was done? Spacers?

And no centerstand (I just read the "centerstand" post)

Again, love the bike.

Two_Tone77 · 09-15-2008, 11:31 AM

Thanks for the kind words man...yeah thats Me...the GF wanted to take a pic with me on it after I rode it home...

The best thing about this bike is...that SHE Flys

She's light and nimble...for a Boxer and she runs like the dickens...i't funny, she surprises everyone who gets on her...(mostly non BMW guys...Retro-Brit guys, Cafe-Honda guys and even some of my modern naked bike friends... always get..." man she's way quicker and more powerful than I though she would be"

There are lots of super cool bikes and builds on this thread... and I solved a lot of my bike issues and mechanical questions on these Forums...

Thanks to all of you guys for the great info and help...

FORKS - Rebuilt and set up with new Progressive Springs then Dr. Dave dialed them in to match the Ohlin's (there not lowered...might just look that way cause the Gators are compressed more by the TELEFIX for Brace...) The suspension set up on this is what makes the handling so tight and agressive

(I have been lurking the "Old School" threads and reading up as I have been putting together stuff for my next project...)

1970 CB450 K3

Fin · 09-15-2008, 11:41 AM

OMG!

That is one sweet /6. Love it, right down to the colour.

Cheers

Fin

bpeckm · 09-15-2008, 11:50 AM

Forgot to mention the peashooters.... nice!

And, given what you've done with the /6, can't wait to see the 450... Always thought that particular Honda was a real keeper: sorta Brit-bike but with Honda build quality. I keep trying to get my kid interested in the twins, but he goes for the 4 cyl jobbies.... Anyway, I second your choice, and will be anxiously looking for what you do with her

Kewl!

bill pierce · 09-15-2008, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Two_Tone77

1975 BMW R90/6 Cafe-Mod BOXER

Posted before...but just had to put her up in this thread... Last Pic is from the day she was finished and I got her home...

The Bike was done by Dr. DAVE and Gary at RPM cycles in Ventura, Ca.

WOW!!
That's one of the nicest BMW cafe bikes I have ever seen.

09-08-2008, 05:40 AM	#106
Nick Makwell ^OP Bavarian Murder Weapon Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Oddometer: 672	that would be Ursula - been around for awhile that one. R65 based, with R90S cut down seat/rear cowl. Mikuni carbs and /5 headlight/speedo. __________________ _________________ 2008 BMW R1200RT SE Silver - "Tonto" 1981 BMW R65 - "Seven" My R65 Cafe Project

09-14-2008, 04:00 AM	#111
Pezz_gs Cant ride for crap Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Sydney Skunkworks Oddometer: 3,381	I like this one Too!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Pezz :) Scrapheap Adventure Ride 2013 - Back 'O Bourke www.scrapheapadventureride.com.au I'm not a complete idiot -- Some parts are missing

09-14-2008, 10:37 PM	#113
Nick Makwell ^OP Bavarian Murder Weapon Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Oddometer: 672	I have another pic of that bike somewhere - cant find it... anyhoo, I'm doing a similar conversion to my R65 - K100 front end with K75 3-spoke 18in mag wheel (320mm floating disc brake and 4-pot Brembo caliper) and a Monolever rear end with K1100LT 3 spoke 17in wheel.... all BMW parts, but from various sources. I've got most of the parts, just have to tackle the motor (which has seen better days).... this may take some time...... __________________ _________________ 2008 BMW R1200RT SE Silver - "Tonto" 1981 BMW R65 - "Seven" My R65 Cafe Project

09-15-2008, 11:00 AM	#114
Two_Tone77 Adventurer Joined: May 2007 Location: Ventura, California Oddometer: 21	1975 BMW R90/6 Cafe-Mod BOXER Posted before...but just had to put her up in this thread... Last Pic is from the day she was finished and I got her home... The Bike was done by Dr. DAVE and Gary at RPM cycles in Ventura, Ca. __________________ 1975 BMW R90/6 Cafe Mod 1970 Honda CB450 K3 "ZEKE" 1968 Yamaha DT1 250 1967 Triumph TR6R 1973 Norton 850 Commando Roadster

09-15-2008, 11:09 AM	#115
bpeckm Grin! Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Road Island Oddometer: 4,427	. Hey Two Tone 77: 'zat you on the bike? I saw the previous pictures of the bike, all without rider, and I have to say that it ranks right up there with the top one or two BMW cafe's I have ever seen.... abso 'fing loooootely................ Whoeee Every little detail is so tight: from the seatpan clearance around the rear turns, to the airbox mods to the wheel black/alum treatment... a lot of thought and work went into those details, and I salute you! Simply awesome. . __________________ XS650 becomes a Vermont Backroader R60/6 gets caffeinated Portsmouth RI

09-15-2008, 11:28 AM	#116
odbuffalo Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: FTW, Indiana Oddometer: 162	Beautiful bike! The front forks look compressed or lowered? Any clues on how that was done? Spacers? And no centerstand (I just read the "centerstand" post) Again, love the bike.

09-15-2008, 11:31 AM	#117
Two_Tone77 Adventurer Joined: May 2007 Location: Ventura, California Oddometer: 21	Thanks for the kind words man...yeah thats Me...the GF wanted to take a pic with me on it after I rode it home... The best thing about this bike is...that SHE Flys She's light and nimble...for a Boxer and she runs like the dickens...i't funny, she surprises everyone who gets on her...(mostly non BMW guys...Retro-Brit guys, Cafe-Honda guys and even some of my modern naked bike friends... always get..." man she's way quicker and more powerful than I though she would be" There are lots of super cool bikes and builds on this thread... and I solved a lot of my bike issues and mechanical questions on these Forums... Thanks to all of you guys for the great info and help... FORKS - Rebuilt and set up with new Progressive Springs then Dr. Dave dialed them in to match the Ohlin's (there not lowered...might just look that way cause the Gators are compressed more by the TELEFIX for Brace...) The suspension set up on this is what makes the handling so tight and agressive (I have been lurking the "Old School" threads and reading up as I have been putting together stuff for my next project...) 1970 CB450 K3 __________________ 1975 BMW R90/6 Cafe Mod 1970 Honda CB450 K3 "ZEKE" 1968 Yamaha DT1 250 1967 Triumph TR6R 1973 Norton 850 Commando Roadster Two_Tone77 screwed with this post 09-15-2008 at 11:54 AM

09-15-2008, 11:41 AM	#118
Fin Kahoon's my daddy! Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada. Oddometer: 2,288	OMG! That is one sweet /6. Love it, right down to the colour. Cheers Fin __________________ "When in doubt, gas it." This, to be honest, doesn't always solve the problem, but at least it ends the suspense. Mark Gardiner from "Riding Man." IBA#12239 BMW MOA #124707 Save $5 when you open your own smugmug account. Use code: ByFAeFySLnQKM

09-15-2008, 11:50 AM	#119
bpeckm Grin! Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Road Island Oddometer: 4,427	Forgot to mention the peashooters.... nice! And, given what you've done with the /6, can't wait to see the 450... Always thought that particular Honda was a real keeper: sorta Brit-bike but with Honda build quality. I keep trying to get my kid interested in the twins, but he goes for the 4 cyl jobbies.... Anyway, I second your choice, and will be anxiously looking for what you do with her Kewl! __________________ XS650 becomes a Vermont Backroader R60/6 gets caffeinated Portsmouth RI

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