Hey everyone,
I'm currently in the process of building up my 81 R80G/S. It is currently stock and I wish to build it in such a way that down not modify the OE components, so that should I ever wish to return it so I will be able to with an afternoon and some grape or barley therapy. I would really appreciate your input, and suggestions.

I've been reading the threads lately about guys who have done different modifications to thier bikes. About this time last year I was spamming the internet trying to find a G/S. I had found two, one fell through but I think my enthusiasm made the owner love it. The other I got and became good friends with the PO. I ended up getting it in NM, blowing the charging system and rear main seal and had to fix it on the go with no clue how to do it.

Well, I'm looking to get a new bike again...this time not in NM, CA or Germany, but in my 16x20 shed that's in the woods. That's right, my own G/S. I want to mod it and make it suitable for overland travel.


Max BMW, New Hampshire

Woody's Wheel Works, Denver CO

Powder Plus, Bangor ME

Motorrad Elektrik, Good guy and has helped me out a jam before


Ebay, Advrider classifieds, IBMWR classifieds, HUBB classifieds
-Fairing@ADV-$75
-BMW accessory outlet kit@eBay-$35
Corbin Seat-single@ IBMWR classifieds-$175
R100GS forks/tree/axle/spacers@ IBMWR classifieds-$400
R100GS fender@IBMWR classifieds-$60
ME Omega 450w@Ebay-$400
R100GS subframe @IBMWR -$250

The restoration begins :evil;

Currently seeking list:
-Fork seals
-R1150RTP switch holder with early K heated grip switch
-Hot Grips
-A set of good (small) aux lights
-Ignition Euro spec light switch and left hand switch housing
-front section of the headlight pod
-Touratech Rear carriers
-upgraded brake caliper....R1100gs twin pot conversion
-SS brake lines to match with caliper*
-R100gspd or R100GS skid plate
-R100GSPD air dam
-R100GS front wheel


The Plan:
-remove front cover, starter box, air-box and battery box (1 hour)---Take to have coated-$75
-Remove front fender, side covers and keep with tank for later painting.
-Remove front and rear wheel
-remove handlebars, and other items including pod for cleanup.--Send for coating
-replace worn switchgears with euro spec
-Replace ignition with eurospec
-Upgrade charging with enduralast or Omega
-General degreasing and cleanup throughout
-Replace all connectors to Amp Superseal
-Run three dedicated #4 grounding wires, all from the battery (-) to rear of diodeboard, frame ground and tranny' lower left mounting bolt
-Install inline deadmans switch on battery to kill any parasitic drain on extended shutdown and for security
-Fix stripped FD drain plug
-Fix leaking brake lever on FD
More to come


Before Photos


Left side


Right side


Oil stained FD...brake lever and Drain


Oil wet from RMS or oil pump. Not sure what to make of it. Both are new, and it gets like that every 1-2 k miles? Thoughts?


Rims are only dirty, even the spokes are rust free. Will only polish them to a shine, not send off for upgrade as I do not see the point.

Front even has the sticker intact


Find a better, more professional way of mounting the shock reservoir, pull the god awful R100gs racks and the redneck rear hoop


Pull and powdercoat, install bash plate


Hot Grips and new switchgear to clean up the fading, may change out guards to black

Latest update 12/30/10
I managed to score some R100 forks, fender and brake





Now I need to find a wheel and figure out how to turn the forks black...

Looking forward to the build thread Shadow Raven...

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Ekke Kok

'84 R100RT 141,000 km (Dad's!)
'89 R100GS 250,000 km (and ready for another continent)
'07 R1200GS Adventure 100,000 km (just finished Circumnavigating Asia)
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

www.ekke-audrey.ca

12/31/10 update:

Spent the day pulling stuff off of the r80g/s subframe, pulling the exhaust, and removing the shock for reconditioning by Works Performance.

Per the Recommendation of Greg Hutchinson I am having the Res line extended to 24" and terminated at a 90 degree for mounting under the R100gs subframe

1/1/11 Update

Scored a Omega 450 kit on Ebay...$400!!!

Spent this afternoon:

Pulling the carbs:
They need some serious cleaning, degreasing and polishing.
Can I just remove the diaphragm and bowl then drop them in carb cleaner? Will that kill the o-rings?

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_xRqdeMG80P4/TR...0/IMG_0088.JPG

Removed the emissions lines (very easily), what plugs do I need to close those holes?

Pulled the airbox, opened the starter cover, and alt cover to gain access.



Planning on pulling the swingarm and trans to replace the clutch as it grabs when hot :becca. I may send it to Anton to get updated.

I want to send the timing cover for powdercoating but I'm uncomfortable with the timing situation. Can I just pull the beancan and replace it in a close position when replacing? If I replace the timing chain/sprockets is it fairly straightforward with markings etc etc?


Went and removed the shifter lever and realized that it had been broken off at one point and rewelded :eek1....will be replacing with a new one.


One last question;
Has anyone used this stuff?