BMW R100 Rebuild: 250 Mile Break-In Update

Following the engine rebuild on my 1981 BMW R100CS, I've now completed the first tune-up service at 250 miles. The bike started running pretty badly after around 200 miles, but we're back on track after a few adjustments.

[@stewy62]

That’s my favourite type of video, talking about your bike whilst riding. A well balanced air head is so sweet ! 🇬🇧

[@WildlifeMoto]

Cheers Stewy. Long live the POV motovlog!

[@stevesanelli90]

That's fantastic to see the classic BMW flying in pristine condition WM! It's been a fantastic learning curve that you probably originally thought was nigh on impossible! So well done & congratulations! Enjoy summer.

[@WildlifeMoto]

Cheers, Steve, and thanks for your support/advice along the way. It's been a fun project and i'm pleased with the end result.

[@TwinPotMan]

WM, all of your effort and methodical hard work is really paying off. This is such a positive update: The bike looks absolutely beautiful and listening and watching how the she/he/it(?) now runs and rides must be so rewarding for you. A brilliant job and you should be rightly proud!

[@WildlifeMoto]

Thank you. It's great to have her up and running. This is a classic bike that you can really use.

[@walt7518]

I love that view while riding, as I've said before takes me back to the 80's. Same sounds etc. Sounds like you're on a real learning curve with regards to maintenance, I hope you end up with a reliable two up tourer as both my R100S and R100RS were and I look forward to seeing some more.

[@WildlifeMoto]

Thanks Walt. Glad it’s bringing back some happy memories for you. This weekend will be the first two up trip. Keeping everything crossed that it goes well. 🤞

[@GaryT1952]

Outstanding WM! You're the perfect owner/rider/mechanic for that classic...beautiful scenery btw

[@WildlifeMoto]

Thank you Gary. Yes, this is one of my favourite local rides. It's especially good when the sun is shining.

[@paulclarke1233]

Hi wildlife moto, well done on shorting out the problems you have had and you are now getting it shorted and the bike is running well and you are getting to grips with and hopefully you will be Abel to get to touring with you both

[@WildlifeMoto]

Thanks Paul. She's running much better now. It might take a few more miles to get her fully stable, but things are going well so far. Thanks for watching.

[@christianweller4288]

Not surprised by the tight valves. A few heat cycles, new gaskets and studs can do all that. Sounds like everything else is just bedding in issues. Fantastic how good these old “R” bikes are when looked after and have the Bings and ignition. Enjoy the summer!

[@WildlifeMoto]

Cheers Chris. Hopefully, she'll start to stabilise after a few more miles. Really happy with how things are running at the moment.

[@jeffarnie]

Probably one of the most enjoyable rebuilds I’ve watched. Your attention to detail is amazing and it appears only the best options were taken. Not really surprised though as it was the same with all the changes you made to the Interceptor. I think you now have a scene stealer where ever you go. Big congratulations on this.

[@WildlifeMoto]

Thank you sir! Glad you enjoyed the series. Ride safe :)

[@Gambo916]

Hello J, apols for not watching or commenting on your vids of late, for some reason bloody YewToob has not been informing me of your new uploads the last two months or so.......thought you were still all tied up with the new kitchen! Enjoyed the vid, and glad to see the boxer is going well post rebuild. Off to watch the rest of your vids I've missed now!!!

[@WildlifeMoto]

Oh yes, the kitchen! It's happening slowly. BMW is running well (apart from the sketchy rear brake). KZbin is funny, I spend 90% of my time looking at bike content, but it rarely serves it to me in my feed. The second I search for a different subject, like photography, my entire feed floods with camera content for about a week. I don't think KZbin likes bikes.

[@DINESHshaah]

Hey man I have been binging on your 650 series ❤ too good , simple and so informative yet very much enjoyable to watch while having food 😂❤... i stopped at new chain and sprocket.... when you gonna upload installing video... those long azz installing sessions are pure joy to watch and very rare to find ... cheers , happy riding mawa.

[@WildlifeMoto]

Hi. Thanks for watching the videos. There will be a few RE vids coming up in the next few weeks. If you hit the bell icon, KZbin should send you a message when they are uploaded. Cheers.

[@chuckpryor]

Well done!!

[@tonymartin3780]

Congratulations great job

[@WildlifeMoto]

Cheers Tony. Hope you are doing well?