Complete Restoration of BMW R75/5 into Cafe Racer

[lmo1131]

Less writing, more building....

BTW, wouldn't things go quicker if the bike were upright?



Just kidding, of course.... can't wait to see pics of this fellow on the road.

[les_garten]

Less writing, more building....

BTW, wouldn't things go quicker if the bike were upright?



Just kidding, of course.... can't wait to see pics of this fellow on the road.

Indeed, you know that laying on it's side like that is just gonna scratch it up!

Anyhow, gotta fly now...

Got a crick in my neck and have to go see the chiroquackter...

[8ninety8]

That's gonna be one fast ride. One liter engine in a short wheelbase chassis?, light weight, yer gonna have to hang on. Looks really great.

[balkowitsch]

That's gonna be one fast ride. One liter engine in a short wheelbase chassis?, light weight, yer gonna have to hang on. Looks really great.

We are really getting excited for the finish!

Thanks,
Shane

[balkowitsch]

Indeed, you know that laying on it's side like that is just gonna scratch it up!

Anyhow, gotta fly now...

Got a crick in my neck and have to go see the chiroquackter...

Funny, we had to put the bike on its side because the wiring ties in the previous picture where on their side as well, Josh could not figure out how to attach them to the bike without having the first put the bike on its side.

Thanks,
Shane

[balkowitsch]

Josh is working on the bike every day, no matter how little the task, something is getting buttoned up every day! Did some work on the handlebars.

[balkowitsch]

Carbs coming together. They sure and the hell do not look like they are 40 years old.

[RINTY]

The same company that restored my original gauges for my Porsche did the bike.

Thanks,
Shane

North Hollywood?

Looks like you're on schedule to be riding it this summer.

[balkowitsch]

North Hollywood?

Looks like you're on schedule to be riding it this summer.

Thanks Rinty, how are you? Yes, North Hollywood did the Speedo for the bike. Definately unveiling this spring, Josh will put some miles on it, to make sure everything is sorted and then I am going on a vacation with my family to California in June and I will meet Josh for the first time, spend the afternoon with him and the bike and then he will ship it back to North Dakota, getting very excited. Thanks for always following my projects, you are the best.

Thanks,
Shane

[balkowitsch]

Beep Beep!

[balkowitsch]

Love this look.

[balkowitsch]

Thought I would share:

http://beemersandbits.com/2013/02/ca...rs+and+Bits%29

Thanks,
Shane

[lmo1131]

Shane, just an observation with regard to your "cable adjusters" and touching them up with a wire/polishing wheel ... I did this on my /5. Regretfully, the cadmium plating on them is not very thick; the wheel essentially removes it and they begin rusting almost immediately... :-/

[balkowitsch]

Shane, just an observation with regard to your "cable adjusters" and touching them up with a wire/polishing wheel ... I did this on my /5. Regretfully, the cadmium plating on them is not very thick; the wheel essentially removes it and they begin rusting almost immediately... :-/

Thanks for the help, much appreciated, I think Josh is replacing all of them or is sending them out to be refinished, he found a place that is going to redo them, I will pass along, nice to hear from you.

Thanks,
Shane

[balkowitsch]

Josh did a little write-up about replating some parts,

http://beemersandbits.com/2013/02/ca...rs+and+Bits%29

Amazing,

Thanks,
Shane