Building a BMW K100 Cafe Racer in 15 Minutes!

[@BayCityRestorations]

Thanks for watching! If you have questions about this build the best way to reach me is over on Instagram @baycityrestorations

[@IvanGarciaTebar-x5n]

Beautiful. I'm in love with Cafe racer builds with the BMW K100 base. Thinking about that as next project once I finish restoring a Kawa F11. Congratulations. That's a beauty. One question: Is it comfortable to ride? What is your feeling on it?

[@BayCityRestorations]

I have built several of these bikes and I love the way they ride. The clip on bars are low but they are tolerable for awhile If you wanted to do longer trips I would suggest a nice set of low bars instead of clip ons.

[@IvanGarciaTebar-x5n]

Thank you very much for the feedback! I just subscribed to your channel and followed you on Insta. Man, you’ve done some incredible builds-really love your paint jobs. I’ve been thinking about doing a K100 build for too long; it’s time for action. Just found one bike for $1300 here in SoCal. It looks like it needs some love, but it runs, so I think I’m gonna go for it. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@BayCityRestorations]

Go for it man! Thanks for following along on the page 🙌🏻

[@corner.custom]

Congrats buddy on another cracking build! Can't wait seeing your next project, the K11 💪🏼

[@BayCityRestorations]

Thanks brother!!

[@ezecapo90]

Great job! And totally interested in getting one of those inflatable painting booths!

[@BayCityRestorations]

For the price it worked out really well!

[@davidt9841]

Beautiful! Fantastic Work!! Kudos!!!

[@BayCityRestorations]

Thank so much! 🙌🏻

[@MohammedKhaled-ju7gy]

I wonder if it’s possible to position the seat higher? Because the tank and seat proportions looks off.

[@BayCityRestorations]

The k100 frame has a downward sloping angle to the rear. Tuffside did a good job creating the seat mold to match up with the tank. You won’t be able to completely eliminate the tank and seat proportions without completely cutting and fabricating your own frame. It can be done but you will need all of the welding machinery and jig to do it proper and safe.

[@ew__2]

Fr it looks like shit but also fucking awesome at the same time

[@davidt9841]

If it were your bike, you could simply modify the seat with a thicker cushion. Personally, I think it looks great as it is.. I prefer sitting ‘in’ the bike, rather than ‘on’ it! Also provides a lower COG, which equals better handling! To each his/her own! It’s a beautiful motorcycle!

[@jtb8461]

Nice, but I agree with others that seat downward sloap looks "off". Could have modified the frame prior to powder coat to change the angle. Also, what's with the dualsport tires? It's not a scrambler.

[@xPs3TeaMx]

Nice Job! What coolant tank have you used?

[@BayCityRestorations]

Custom one that came with a bunch of parts when I bought the bike. I believe it was purchased from a guy on the K100 Facebook group.

[@KeithTreder]

Incredible! huge inspiration

[@BayCityRestorations]

Appreciate you man! 💪🏻

[@Justk75]

Looks real nice 👌 how many hours were you into for this one ?

[@BayCityRestorations]

I think right around 90-100 hours on this one

[@bgeda]

another lovely restoration update!

[@BayCityRestorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@KingahthaNorf]

Dude, if you made a step by step tutorial or something similar, I'd pay good money.

[@BayCityRestorations]

I should put something together!

[@timtouchstone6139]

Nice job, functional art...plus excellent video...thank you!...

[@BayCityRestorations]

Appreciate you watching!

[@imoonichang]

Really nice! 🤘🏼

[@BayCityRestorations]

Thanks!! 🤘🏻

[@snafu21]

that is beautiful. have you slammed one with wide back tire and turbo or anything like that? you know, a "Cafe RACER" not a cafe racer?

[@BayCityRestorations]

The blueprint is out there. I have a buddy doing a turbo build on one these very soon.

[@snafu21]

@@BayCityRestorations look forward to seeing it

[@BayCityRestorations]

Corner customs is his KZbin channel 👍🏻

[@corner.custom]

​@@snafu21Coming soon 😁🫡

[@dannybobyk5491]

where did you find that coolant overflow container? I've been on the hunt for one but they seem to elude me.

[@BayCityRestorations]

It came with the bike when I bought it. The previous owner bought it from a guy in the BMW K100 Facebook group.

[@dannybobyk5491]

@@BayCityRestorations thanks for the reply. My search continues.

[@Spaatz77]

Very nice!! 👍

[@BayCityRestorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@no-cap5309]

❤‍🔥 build!!!

[@carlosalbertobecerrapombo1087]

I believe that the engine should be rebuilt every time they build a cafe racer, of course the cost must be taken into account but that completes the job.

[@BayCityRestorations]

Anything is possible with the right budget.

[@joaobarulho9124]

Que belo foguete, fino e ágil.

[@BayCityRestorations]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@jorgemunoz6909]

nice!!!!

[@BayCityRestorations]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@hbklow1]

It looks great and all, but I can't get past the fact that you spent that much time and money to make it look beautiful, but then didn't change out the old yellowed ugly oil sight glass

[@BayCityRestorations]

Hate messing with those sight glasses. If they aren’t leaking I don’t change them.

[@hbklow1]

@BayCityRestorations Fait point

[@corner.custom]

Congrats buddy on another cracking build! Can't wait seeing your next project, the K11 💪🏼