BMW R100CS Build Update: Wheels & Shocks Are Back On!

[@markb3180]

Such a good job, loads of commitment and I imagine stress to complete the project and you're nearly there! Well done you.

[@MonsieurFromLondon]

I always enjoy watching your videos. With a steel frame, under load, you might find that even with the washers, your springs might end up rubbing on your luggage rack. Especially lateral load

[@WildlifeMoto]

Hi mate. Yes it's a concern. I've now fitted a 6mm spacer between the frame and the shock. It seems to be pretty well clear now, but as you said, that frame also has a bit of flex in it. Will need testing.

[@tonymartin3780]

Bikes Looking great 👍

[@petermosdell580]

Hi..It’s Stirlingmoz from the BM Bikes forum 😉 The project is looking great and I’m subscribed. Looking forward to hearing that rebuilt motor. I’m sure it will be fine 👍

[@WildlifeMoto]

Hello sir. Thanks for your advice 👍

[@stevesanelli90]

Looks great 👌 I’d use a steel rule & lay it along the rear shock spring (each side along the axis) to confirm actual travel of rear shock outer diameter to the saddle bag rack tube inner diameter. I think you’ll find the larger outer spring diameter will strike the saddle bag rack on near full rear compression. The rear shock springs look progressive type. I’ll look back.

[@WildlifeMoto]

Cheers Steve. Yes it’s pretty tight. Since filming some of those shots, I added a few more washers to the rear bolt to kick it out a little further. I think I now have the measurements for some spacers to clear it.

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Good video :)

[@AnalogDude_]

look for: One-of-a-Kind Upgraded 1982 BMW R100RT | Overview, Cold-Start, & Ride! Here is a dude with a 1982 BMW R100RS with the same wheels as you, but with a billet braze above the front fender to improve the front fork, Maybe it's something you wanna check out.

[@paulclarke1233]

Hi wildlife moto , your bike is looking good and soon will be soon Finnish

[@WildlifeMoto]

Cheers Paul. Yes things seem to be going well. Just got to get the engine started up now 😨

[@stephenfisher8636]

I think it will always be German. : ) Bike is looking very good. Will there be a cost summary at the end?

[@WildlifeMoto]

@@stephenfisher8636Are you crazy? My wife watches this channel. If she finds out, I’m dead. 😂

[@paulmessenger1006]

😂😂😂😂

[@alanbarnes2920]

There was obviously a change of circumstance since the Indian vids as she was your girlfriend back then…wife now..congratulations!

[@johnk7814]

Looking good mate, did you stand over her a make Vroom Vroom noises 😅😆🤣

[@WildlifeMoto]

Haha. Tempting!

[@johnk7814]

Ah go ahead you know you want to 😄 nice project bike you have there@@WildlifeMoto

[@Shinysideup]

She’s looking good.

[@reicethornhill2627]

Was wondering with your 650 how you find it in winter conditions. I am looking at getting one for daily commute but I'm worried the salt rain etc of the winter will destroy the chrome etc ?

[@WildlifeMoto]

Not great to be honest. You really have to keep on top of these cases. ACF50 all over it on a regular basis. Even then it still takes a fair amount of polishing to keep it looking good.

[@reicethornhill2627]

@WildlifeMoto ahh OK so basically my thought was that daily give those main areas a hose down to remove salt etc and then once a week do a proper clean and gcf50 coat on all polished areas. That sound about right?

[@WildlifeMoto]

@@reicethornhill2627 That should more than cover it. As long as you rinse off that salt after each ride, you'll be in a good place. The other option would be to whip off the engine casings and get them powder coated or clear cerakoted. I'm thinking about doing that to my 650.

[@reicethornhill2627]

@WildlifeMoto fair enough thanks, so you find tye cases the main problem but what about other parts like the exhaust etc