BMW K100 Cafe Racer Build: Complete Engine Restoration

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In part 3 of the 1988 #BMW #K100 #caferacer build I'm showing my process going through and refreshing the entire engine. I cleaned and degreased the block and sprayed it with heat/fuel resistant enamel paint. The engine covers, alternator, and starter were painted with factory BMW color Snapper Rocks Blue paint to match the tank. Let me know what you think in the comments below!
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[@danielvanmieghem1091]

the level of detail and finishing : MASTERY !

[@BayCityRestorations]

Thank you!

[@plunder1956]

That black layer went on so nicely, nice airbrush work as well. This engine will look fantastic.

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

Once again, exceptional attention to detail. This build is going to be your best yet.

[@BayCityRestorations]

Thanks man! Happy to see your turbo GS video is doing well! Bike looks like and absolute ripper and blast to ride.

[@Cochise6-6-6]

I've been watching your vids from oldest to new and your skills improving are awesome to see, this is a sick build bro, love the content.

[@BayCityRestorations]

Appreciate it man! Thanks for watching, more projects are coming soon!

[@denissanch385]

These jobs that you usually do, remind me of my professional past at BMW ... excellent work, to continue like this. 😘😘👌👍👍

[@BayCityRestorations]

Appreciate it! 🙏🏻

[@jiwcoronado]

thank u so much man it took some guts to make a video like this , i just picked up a 87' k100rt good luck to me lol

[@earliebraggs2763]

Nice job! I especially liked how you painted the letter and rib highlights on the valve cover. Really, I enjoyed the whole video!!

[@BayCityRestorations]

Awesome, thanks for watching!

[@masterblaster6434]

Nice work. Excellent.

[@seanmoody5207]

Incredible job

[@0SuperTacoMan0]

Absolutely Gorgeous!

[@BayCityRestorations]

Thank you!

[@HansPeter-ul7yt]

Thanks for the video

[@BayCityRestorations]

Appreciate you watching!

[@mybikeshed1760]

That blue is like new chrome with the protection foil on it :p. But it looks nice with the black! Keep up te good work!

[@user-vb2nq6rq9e]

Красавчики))) К 100 живи!!!!

[@JayBe79]

Really nice mate 👍🏻

[@BayCityRestorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@StraightLineCycles]

Elegant finish 👌

[@BayCityRestorations]

Thank you!

[@stevie5141]

That is pretty awesome buddy.. top job👍🏻

[@BayCityRestorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@stevie5141]

Can I ask were you got the red rubber washers for the covers from? If they are rubber or did you paint them red As I would like some gold ones..👍🏻

[@BayCityRestorations]

I have a link under the description of the video for the ones I used off Amazon. I believe they do sell them in gold as well

[@stevie5141]

@@BayCityRestorations thank you, I didn’t see that, sorry👍🏻👍🏻

[@makuru3395]

fine paint job.

[@Eight20]

2:38 you're a legend! cheers dude! oh yeah good work lol

[@BayCityRestorations]

Haha cheers Ben those block off plates made it so much easier to clean the block!

[@nathanbruce3402]

@@BayCityRestorations @Eight20 can either of you share the designs for the block off plates?

[@ekimandersom4478]

Thats just gorgeous

[@BayCityRestorations]

I appreciate it!

[@CPCustoms]

Awesome !! 💪🏻

[@BayCityRestorations]

Cheers Patrick!

[@gutsy.trails.adventure]

Stellar work, this...! Sub'd and liked! Thanks for sharing...

[@BayCityRestorations]

Awesome, thank you!

[@DiegoKalonji507]

Master 🔥🔥🔥

[@AdoteAzhar]

Immaculate!

[@AlbRider03]

What a great job , what paint did you use and primer also what did you use for refreshing the plastic parts like air intaker the fan an so

[@Infektedcustomz]

Epic!

[@wolfgottlieb7737]

Wish you showed more of your process... the alternator just appeared painted . Would love to see more. Thanks

[@BayCityRestorations]

I painted it the same way as the other parts. I did not want the video to be too long.

[@AlbRider03]

@@BayCityRestorations did you reassemble it completely?

[@Imvelo31]

Your a god

[@jeroenoost6217]

how to clean up and paint some BMW parts.. looks really nice

[@wrecksigge2654]

Hey man! Awesome work, looks gorgeous! If i may ask a question. How did you approach the part with the heat sinks and oil level sight glass. That part is already black on my bike, but very worn so i want to paint that aswell. Did you sand everything down or just cleaned and painted over it? Thanks and stay safe!

[@BayCityRestorations]

I would give it a really good clean with degreaser/acetone. If the old surface is really bad I use a wire wheel on a drill or dremel tool to remove any flaking paint. Then just repaint it a good engine enamel paint. The good thing about that paint is it’s pretty thick so little imperfections are covered.

[@wrecksigge2654]

@@BayCityRestorations Thanks for the advice!

[@borjaleonbueso-inchausti6156]

Great job, by the way, wich red and aluminion screws are? where can i buy them to fix on my k100 16v, are they for it o r i have to make any modification? thanks in advance

[@BayCityRestorations]

I have the washers linked in the description of the video. You will need to buy new hardware to use these since the original k100 bolts have a lip on them for the rubber grommet.

[@Rhodesy1108]

I had asked this question previous about the engine dress up washers. How did you get them over the standard bolts as they have a secondary flange around the standard bolt. Thanks if you can help

[@BayCityRestorations]

I replaced the hardware as well to standard bolts with no flange. I put a rubber washer behind the dress up washers to make sure there was a nice seal when they tightened down.

[@Rhodesy1108]

@@BayCityRestorations Thanks Guys. You don't have the spec of the replacement bolt do you? Or is is just a flanged hex bolt to the same length as the original;

[@moto_dras]

The brick looks amazing! Well done. Although your video did make it look a little too easy! Ha

[@BayCityRestorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mechealkolefire1574]

What are those red things on the right side of the engine cove bolts was that something purchased or made buy you?

[@BayCityRestorations]

I purchased them. I have added a link for them in the description of the video if you are interested in checking them out.

[@mechealkolefire1574]

Thanks! Are located in Michigan?

[@BayCityRestorations]

Haha no I get that a lot. I guess there is also a bay city Texas too. I’m actually in Tampa bay, Florida so that’s where the bay city comes from.

[@shanegonzales4377]

Are there major differences between this and a 91 k100 rs?

[@BayCityRestorations]

No, there are a few subtle differences but mostly the same.

[@operamatthew]

🤤

[@metodyx7507]

Great job, congratulations, but why didn't you show how you painted with black and didn't cover yellow and blue ??

[@BayCityRestorations]

I sprayed the blue, taped it off with the green tape, then sprayed everything black, and then removed the tape. Lastly put clearcoat over all of it.

[@metodyx7507]

@@BayCityRestorationslike i said..excellent..thanks for the clarification!

[@jiwcoronado]

do u happen to have anymore videos its so difficult to find k buke project videos

[@BayCityRestorations]

Check out my channel I have a whole playlist! I also post a lot of information on my Instagram for the K100 build. I will be releasing full build video on this bike next week.

[@cc.4fun]

What code is the blue in the starter?

[@BayCityRestorations]

BMW Factory Color: Snapper Rocks Blue

[@ryant3814]

Thank you for this, there's something so gratifying watching this kind of Beemer engine porn...time to go finish my r75!

[@BayCityRestorations]

Get to work! :) I'm hooked on these old beamers now. R and K both have their unique features.

[@ryant3814]

@@BayCityRestorations I can't wait to get going on my first 'flying brick project this year. Happy building and restoring, mate!

[@user-ll5vo8of1y]

สวัสดี ครับ 😍😍😍

[@MaartenBakker]

I knew you from insta, never figured you might have a yt channel. Nice work! Cheers from bmwk751992! (Insta)

[@BayCityRestorations]

Appreciate it man! Cheers

[@konradborner6966]

Nice job but from the title I am missing checking the internals, like pistons, piston rings, bearings, valve train, oil pump... so it is just a looker for me.

[@BayCityRestorations]

Valves were adjusted and oil pan was replaced due to previous owner stripping the the oil drain plug. Engine was low mileage so there was no need to dig deeper into the internals.

[@terryphillipson5827]

When you say "complete" why doesn`t that mean crank and piston rods?

[@BayCityRestorations]

Restoration not rebuild

[@danh9959]

Do you want to paint mine for me 👍

[@SuperYellowsubmarin]

So by "complete engine restoration" you mean painting the block and covers ? 😂

[@BayCityRestorations]

Come on now I threw in some new spark plugs too 😅 did you really want to see replacing all the seals, adjusting valves, dropping the oil pan and replacing filter, cleaning and replacing the water pump impeller. 😴 thanks for watching though 👍🏻

[@SuperYellowsubmarin]

@@BayCityRestorations Just kidding, that was nice to see. I'm just a sucker for engine teardowns.

[@Tom-sp2xs]

He’s right though……maybe change the title.