Kustom K's

Rick G · 51 Re: Kustom K's Thu Sep 13, 2018 8:58 pm

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Yep one more ugly shit box for the crusher. Those fuck wits should walk about with a side cover suspended from a pole by a bit of string chanting "we're all individuals"

Crazy Frog · 52 Re: Kustom K's Thu Sep 13, 2018 9:20 pm

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I only saw a hand full of modified Ks That i believed are a work of art. Our original bikes are not perfect, but they don't need to be chopped to improve the quality.
I don't have any problem with people replacing parts to improve the ride quality, but modifying the original look and security features is beyond me. I would love to have ABS even if this is extra weight on the bike.

Rick G · 53 Re: Kustom K's Thu Sep 13, 2018 11:57 pm

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I can see the point of people wanting to make a cafe racer but using a K to make one is way beyond my ability to suspend disbelief. A K would have to be one of the most unsuitable bikes for that style. It has a huge "brick" shaped engine which can only be improved by covering it up with a fairing. Even a mother couldn't call that engine lovely. I personally would never make a cafe racer however a vertical single or twin is by far the best for the style.
Even the Boxer twins didn't make the grade to me. What befuddles me most is this world wide craze of making cafe racers from K and Customizing them so that they all look the same.

Saxon7 · 54 Re: Kustom K's Fri Sep 14, 2018 12:11 am

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Another cause of my befuddlement in this cafe racer thingy is the idea that you should remove any roadworthy practicalities such as mudguards, instruments that work just fine as they are, then put on square profile tyres so the bike no longer goes around corners. All this in an effort to make something vaguely reminiscent of an old Brit bike from the 50s. I love old Brit bikes... have owned BSAs, Nortons and Triumphs over the years and loved them all....but a slender, streamlined, light cafe racer a Brick doth not make.
~~Grumpy old bald fat Sean.~~
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MartinW · 55 Re: Kustom K's Fri Sep 14, 2018 3:30 am

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In my youth foolishness was a given, I bought a 69 BSA Lightning Café racer. I proceeded to use it to travel between Albury and Melbourne virtually every weekend. After one back and forth trip I concluded I had made a very stupid choice for a long distance mount. Kustom K's - Page 2 610153

The only thing that saved me was the fact I had been given all the standard parts. Over a period of 3 weeks it went back to standard. I sold all the café parts and actually came out of the deal a lot better than I should have. Kustom K's - Page 2 694830

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Saxon7 · 56 Re: Kustom K's Fri Sep 14, 2018 4:33 am

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Anyone who has ever spent much highway time on a British vertical twin ( A65 or T140 etc) at around 4,000rpm or so will probably testify that at 4 grand, the BMW K100 doesn't really vibrate much at all Smile

Sean

MartinW · 57 Re: Kustom K's Fri Sep 14, 2018 5:11 am

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I got accustomed to having to check things at least once a week after having a few things come adrift. I then found a new use for silastic putting a dab on threads. I also used to chew through headlight globes.
Regards Martin.

Rick G · 58 Re: Kustom K's Fri Sep 14, 2018 7:02 am

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How lucky you were Martin that the generator actually produced enough power to blow a bulb.

MartinW · 59 Re: Kustom K's Fri Sep 14, 2018 7:16 am

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Rick I'm pretty sure they blew due to vibrations. Kustom K's - Page 2 44271

Regards Martin.

Two Wheels Better · 60 Re: Kustom K's Wed Nov 14, 2018 10:40 am

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It snows a lot in Ukraine, they have tools, a ramshackle garage, free time when not fighting Russians on the eastern front, but a sturdy-looking Russian chainsaw engine, and kids' toys laying about, so why not break out the welder?!

Not a K

Crazy Frog · 61 Re: Kustom K's Wed Nov 14, 2018 11:03 am

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For people having access to Facebook, check this:
https://www.facebook.com/porzioperformance/videos/289209545139927/

This one is very nice too.

Point-Seven-five · 62 Re: Kustom K's Wed Nov 14, 2018 11:18 am

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Two Wheels Better wrote:It snows a lot in Ukraine, they have tools, a ramshackle garage, free time when not fighting Russians on the eastern front, but a sturdy-looking Russian chainsaw engine, and kids' toys laying about, so why not break out the welder?!

Not a K

Holy Crap!!! I can't stop laughing. Those guys are absolutely hilarious, and the machine voice is perfect for the video. Those guys make me proud to be of Ukrainian heritage.

Ooops, we forgot the brakes. No handlebars? No problem.

I will be chuckling the rest of the day.

Thanks for posting that!!!

Two Wheels Better · 63 Re: Kustom K's Wed Nov 14, 2018 11:54 am

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I like it too because it sort of takes the piss out of most 'custom' builds (& builders).

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Dai · 64 Re: Kustom K's Wed Nov 14, 2018 2:11 pm

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That's absolutely feckin' brilliant!!!!!!!

Woodie · 65 Re: Kustom K's Thu Nov 15, 2018 7:48 am

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Brilliant!! Do you think those guys left their jobs in IT? Respect...

Two Wheels Better · 66 Re: Kustom K's Tue Jan 01, 2019 1:37 am

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Polina the pole dancer?

Clearly more about the chica than the bika.

Leave it to me...not much thought given to the rear brake hose.
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Two Wheels Better · 67 Re: Kustom K's Tue Feb 19, 2019 12:25 pm

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A K75 built for Sevilla FC player, Andrés Palop.

Point-Seven-five · 68 Re: Kustom K's Tue Feb 19, 2019 1:03 pm

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Dai · 69 Re: Kustom K's Tue Feb 19, 2019 5:46 pm

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Two Wheels Better wrote:Polina the pole dancer?

Clearly more about the chica than the bika.

Leave it to me...not much thought given to the rear brake hose.

I've only just followed this link... the front tyre's still got the shipping label on it!!! Shocked

Suzi Q · 70 Re: Kustom K's Tue Feb 19, 2019 5:50 pm

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Got to say, I've only just followed the link myself and, erm, I didn't notice the front tyre.

Is Polina real?

Two Wheels Better · 71 Re: Kustom K's Wed Feb 20, 2019 1:56 pm

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chris846 wrote:Got to say, I've only just followed the link myself and, erm, I didn't notice the front tyre.

Is Polina real?

In this Instagram world real takes on a decidedly digitally artificial tone. Akin to the 'pooch face' 99% of young girls make. This too shall pass.

Though, the bike Polina sits astride...are the brake discs painted black as well, and the paint partially scratched off by the pads? Silly buggers. Quick, wheel it out, get a girl over it. About a look and not much about a function. Clever of them to place the sidestand on the right hand side, left to wonder if they did that for the pedants such as me to notice.

Laitch · 72 Re: Kustom K's Wed Feb 20, 2019 2:06 pm

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Polina needs to get with the program. Most other moto owners use old drive chain as whips. K owners use old wiring looms.

Two Wheels Better · 73 Re: Kustom K's Wed Feb 20, 2019 2:20 pm

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Polina needs to get with the program. Most other moto owners use old drive chain as whips. K owners use old wiring looms.
And with the plenitude of customs and cafe racer Ks with stripped out wiring looms of late, this would appear to make it easier access for pleasure seekers.
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Two Wheels Better · 74 Re: Kustom K's Wed Feb 20, 2019 2:26 pm

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Some thought went into this one...
Gabi Nicolae's K100

Suzi Q · 75 Re: Kustom K's Wed Feb 20, 2019 2:46 pm

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Polina's surname is Yakovleva.

Does that go next to the brake lever? Wouldn't it distract you if you were riding?

Dai · 76 Re: Kustom K's Wed Feb 20, 2019 6:01 pm

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Suspension is interesting (and no, I'm not talking about Polina, Chris!) but then he goes to all that trouble to mate the GSXR front end and is still using the bloody OEM fuel tank! Move the damn fuel pump guys and use something more interesting to stick the go-juice in...

... not that that bugger is ever likely to run.

Woodie · 77 Re: Kustom K's Thu Feb 21, 2019 8:38 pm

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Sorry to be diverting you fine folk away from Polina but here is a beautifully modded K and on a respectable website Very Happy

https://www.bike-urious.com/endurance-inspired-vtr-customs-bmw-k100-24-hour/

duck · 78 Re: Kustom K's Thu Feb 21, 2019 8:56 pm

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Why did they bandage the intake snorkel? Laughing

Two Wheels Better · 79 Re: Kustom K's Thu Feb 21, 2019 9:07 pm

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duck wrote:Why did they bandage the intake snorkel?

Leftover muffler wrap, it's not just for dinner anymore.

Dai · 80 Re: Kustom K's Thu Feb 21, 2019 9:12 pm

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Okay, so no moans about the tank this time. They actually made use of the shape of it.

Matthew-Brisbane · 81 Re: Kustom K's Fri Feb 22, 2019 7:51 pm

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Couple of things I notice about cafe racer bikes

So many dont have a front guard so how they get rego?

So many dont have stands and use racing stands you would need to plan your ride pretty well to make sure where your going had a spare one and it will suit your bike

The third one is the use of the TKC 80 tyres ? Simple question why could only add more vibrations

Rick G · 82 Re: Kustom K's Fri Feb 22, 2019 8:03 pm

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Front guards are not cool take it off after the inspection
If you don't have a stand just lean it against a tree.

The tyres can shake the shit out of a night cart if it is cool to have them and they must be cool because all the individualized cafe racers/scramblers have them.

Matthew-Brisbane · 83 Re: Kustom K's Fri Feb 22, 2019 8:24 pm

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RicK G wrote:Front guards are not cool take it off after the inspection
If you don't have a stand just lean it against a tree.

The tyres can shake the shit out of a night cart if it is cool to have them and they must be cool because all the individualized cafe racers/scramblers have them.

Must have been sitting there for 30 years
What a waste

Point-Seven-five · 84 Re: Kustom K's Fri Feb 22, 2019 8:45 pm

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Matthew-Brisbane wrote:Couple of things I notice about cafe racer bikes

So many dont have a front guard so how they get rego?

So many dont have stands and use racing stands you would need to plan your ride pretty well to make sure where your going had a spare one and it will suit your bike

The third one is the use of the TKC 80 tyres ? Simple question why could only add more vibrations

I doubt the tire shake is a big thing with cafe bikes. I don't think they are used that much, probably just to secret meeting places where the builders share notes on hacksaw blades and Suzuki forks while waiting their turn to be photographed in front of some graffiti in an abandoned warehouse.

brickrider2 · 85 Re: Kustom K's Fri Feb 22, 2019 11:27 pm

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lol!

Two Wheels Better · 86 Re: Kustom K's Fri Feb 22, 2019 11:31 pm

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Poor coffee builders, the pipe and slippers brigade really have their ire up.
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charlie99 · 87 Re: Kustom K's Sat Feb 23, 2019 1:51 am

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Point-Seven-five wrote:

Matthew-Brisbane wrote:Couple of things I notice about cafe racer bikes

So many dont have a front guard so how they get rego?

So many dont have stands and use racing stands you would need to plan your ride pretty well to make sure where your going had a spare one and it will suit your bike

The third one is the use of the TKC 80 tyres ? Simple question why could only add more vibrations

I doubt the tire shake is a big thing with cafe bikes. I don't think they are used that much, probably just to secret meeting places where the builders share notes on hacksaw blades and Suzuki forks while waiting their turn to be photographed in front of some graffiti in an abandoned warehouse.

lol there are places I have been where just that happens

K75cster · 88 Re: Kustom K's Sat Feb 23, 2019 6:02 am

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There are Coffee Racers and Bugger All Else, I think I have seen four trikes and one cruiser no choppers. But yes if only the creative people of this world could shift the tank and radiator just once on their super custom builds.

duck · 89 Re: Kustom K's Sat Feb 23, 2019 6:14 am

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Matthew-Brisbane wrote:how they get rego?

In my state, unless the bike is truly custom and doesn't have a manufacturer VIN or has been totaled by an insurance company all you need is a semblance of a frame with a VIN on it and you're good to go. Otherwise nobody ever inspects vehicles here. If you have a "clean" title for the VIN and give the state money for annual registration that's all they care about - revenue.

Your only exposure is if a cop sees a federal DOT or state equipment violation and decides to ticket you. For example, I know guy who got a ticket for turning his license plate 90 degrees on an otherwise legal/stock fairly new 1200 GS.

No insurance is required for motorcycles either.

But it all varies by state as some states do require annual inspection and most require insurance.

duck · 90 Re: Kustom K's Sat Feb 23, 2019 6:21 am

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waiting their turn to be photographed in front of some graffiti in an abandoned warehouse.

That's a thread winner right there. Laughing

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MartinW · 91 Re: Kustom K's Sat Feb 23, 2019 2:55 pm

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Fuel tank solution, sell the OEM tank. Make or modify a more suitable looking tank and fit an external fuel pump.
Regards Martin.

Rick G · 92 Re: Kustom K's Sat Feb 23, 2019 7:37 pm

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MartinW wrote:Fuel tank solution, sell the OEM tank. Make or modify a more suitable looking tank and fit an external fuel pump.
Regards Martin.

WHAT! and be the laughing stock of the cafe crowd for having an obscene blue pump showing.

MartinW · 93 Re: Kustom K's Sat Feb 23, 2019 10:54 pm

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You can paint it Barbie pink or stick My Little Pony stickers on it to give it more street cred.
Regards Martin.

K75cster · 94 Re: Kustom K's Sun Feb 24, 2019 5:12 am

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Yes a blue pump would do the trick, so would replacing the airbox with a mini fueltank with the existing pump in it, and use any attractive café racer tank to fill the under tank. So simple to be cool and ditch the uncool airbox so easy to just add a different tank, Yet!! it doesn't happen. Me I cant wait for the day someone shifts the radiator just to throw everyone off. Cool.

Matthew-Brisbane · 95 Re: Kustom K's Mon Feb 25, 2019 4:08 am

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New K for sale $18,000.00
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/coromandel-valley/motorcycles/bmw-k100-cafe-racer/1211054860

Saxon7 · 96 Re: Kustom K's Mon Feb 25, 2019 4:44 am

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Fantastic!! I knew my $400 K bike was going to be a good investment. I figure when I finish it, with the added feature of the ~~giant man bag~~ sidecar hanging off the side it must be worth at least $55,000....say a third of a Greenframe Dudoggy.

charlie99 · 97 Re: Kustom K's Mon Feb 25, 2019 5:09 am

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Matthew-Brisbane wrote:New K for sale $18,000.00
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/coromandel-valley/motorcycles/bmw-k100-cafe-racer/1211054860

no expense spared????

hmmm

good find matt ...I think this sets a new benchmark ...eh?

Matthew-Brisbane · 98 Re: Kustom K's Mon Feb 25, 2019 6:03 am

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I wonder what makes up the $18,000
Im only plucking figures from thin air so go easy on me

Lets say
1) engine and drive line rebuild $ 5000
2) paint $ 4000
3) electrics $ 1000
4) brakes $ 1000
5) suspension $1000
6) tyres $500
7) fuel system $1000

I get to about $13,500

Woodie · 99 Re: Kustom K's Mon Feb 25, 2019 6:15 am

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seat $4500

Rick G · **100** Re: Kustom K's Mon Feb 25, 2019 7:57 am

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Yeah that is $18,000 New Zealand so that makes it about $16.87 and falling Very Happy

Two Wheels Better · **101** Re: Kustom K's Sat Mar 16, 2019 11:41 am

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