A Look Inside

Post by **rchop** » Sun Jan 01, 2006 8:26 pm

Still got a lot of details to work out...this coming weekend I hope!

Post by **rchop** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 6:27 pm

The inside of the fenders will be sprayed with rubber undercoating. This will help prevent paint dings on the outside by rock chips from the inside.

Post by **rchop** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 12:16 am

It's finally complete. After 2 years build time...what a relief

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 12:19 am

..DJ..

Post by **rchop** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 12:35 am

DJ Downunder wrote:

..DJ..

Thanks DJ...it's been a long time, hasn't it

Boxerboy · Post by **Boxerboy** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 1:53 am

Must be a great sense of achievement there.

When do we hear the noisepeg?

Post by **scottybooj** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 2:36 am

nice randy, very nice!!!! it HAS been a long time....it's all worth it, ain't it?

i especially like the knock-off rear wheel. what made you go with black for the knockoff?

super, super sweet.

bakernks · Post by **bakernks** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 11:23 am

Man, that's like a date with a supermodel. You just can't be dissapointed in your results.

I'm really curious as to what the full up weight is, this bike could be a hundred pounds lighter than a standard BMW, the performance should be good.

bakernks · Post by **bakernks** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 11:29 am

Not to hijack whatsoever from your great looking bike, but I like the chrome front cover on these engines, it really cleans up the looks I feel.

Post by **1MPH** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 11:45 am

Randy, The bike should be a joy forever, because it sure is a thing of beauty. Great job.

Jack

Post by **MidlifeMark** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 11:01 pm

Awesome-looking bike. I'd be leery of parking it on the sidestand facing downhill, though. Does it ride as good as it looks?

Post by **sweatmark** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 11:37 pm

Randy,

Beautiful. Truly - you've created Functional Art.

Let's chat a couple years from now about a commission to create my own version of oilhead artwork!

Mark
Oregon

Post by **scottybooj** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 11:56 pm

funny on how alot of the guys here who were vehemently 'anti-cruiser' are loving this bike cause it has bmw genetics.

as a man who learned to ride on harleys, and always associated with harleys and other american cruiser-esque types, I simply LOVE this bike.

Randy, my father saw your bike and he hasn't stopped telling me how much he 'f*&king LOVEs that bike!!!'

He said to me, 'let's do that to yours.'

what? ruin my perfectly lovely roadster? I said, no, but let's source a powertrain and do it.

He's now looking for late model oilheads to get a project going. He mentioned he would love to see the bike when he's out in california. he goes there for business usually every 6 weeks. he wants to see if you would want to do another project.

Good going Randy.

Post by **rchop** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 2:43 pm

Thanks guys...I will be up to making more of these after I build my new shop in a couple of years. A few have asked about riding position on this bike. As you can see, I'm 6'1" and not cramped at all:

Post by **BMWkidd** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 7:51 pm

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 3:56 am

Hey Randy...will you have any trouble getting it passed for registration and licence plates...and what plates...anything in mind (personalized plates??)

DJ

Post by **kbc68** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 6:49 am

I would luv to hear how it sounds with those pipes

BMRBIKR · Post by **BMRBIKR** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 10:23 pm

...you should be proud of your creation..... AWESOME and PERFECT!

......including the color!...........

.......again...Thank You...for sharing your project and patience.

Post by **rchop** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 12:26 am

DJ Downunder wrote:Hey Randy...will you have any trouble getting it passed for registration and licence plates...and what plates...anything in mind (personalized plates??)

DJ

I have most of my DMV stuff done, except the CHP inspection which will be done on Tuesday. After they verify my numbers, I will take my paperwork back to DMV and they will issue a plate.
I'm thinking of a personalized plate that says: BMWCHOP (thanks Scott

)

Thanks for all the comments guys...I appreciate it

Post by **rchop** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 10:03 am

I changed the shock mount which raised the ride height to the right level. It sure was easier to cut and weld on this thing before it was finished and painted!!
I did a run to my local BMW dealer yesterday afternoon. They had been asking to see it and when I pulled up some of the mechanics and service guys came out and gave me a round of applause. Felt pretty good that they appreciated it
The ride (the back way) was about 50 miles and I stopped about half way to make sure nothing was leaking or falling off. It was kind of silly for me to take off on a first long ride with no tools but...I didn't need them anyway.
The sound is great!! The baffles I made work good. The bike tracks absolutely straight with no PTTR or PTTL.
Results of the ride:
1. adjust the clutch (slips a little on hard acceleration)
2. lower the rear spring tension(ride was a little too stiff)
3. get this motor broken in so I can get it on!

Items 1 and 2 are complete...I'm working on 3.

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