Très beau travail de restauration j ai une r850rt 2004 et j ai fait comme toi . Ta moto a une longue longue vie devant elle . Vive les RT . Merci thanks
Salut, oui c'est un vélo très agréable à conduire. J'aime le RT si bon dans tout ce que vous lui demandez de faire. Merci beaucoup pour vos commentaires. rouler en toute sécurité
great videos ,your a clever fella ,you must have a lot of patience ,i have a 2002 r1150rt ,had it 3 weeks ,its one of them bikes being bit quirky it takes time to get to know it and to enjoy it ,just come back from scotland on it last saturday ,didnt miss a beat ,looking forward to seeing you ride the new r1100rt
Hi, yes these bikes grow on you. The more you ride it the more you like it. The first time I rode one I thought it was a tractor. I was on it for 200 miles, by the time I finished the ride I knew I had to get one. The best bike I have ever ridden, for the riding I do.
Hello! This is fantastic. Congratulations for getting to this point. I have a 94 RS and I would like to "restore" the bike to pristine... but having worked on bikes and cars enough to know that it is a tremendous commitment (and achievement in your case). If possible, can I send you some basic questions on your recommendations for parts, etc? Feel free to say no, of course! Cheers!
Hi, It would be a pleasure to help you in any way I can, just ask away. The early RS had a great gearbox. I had a 93 version I put the box in my RT what a difference! Fab!
@Restoration Biker Hello again! I wrote earlier about having some questions re: the restoration process. I have a '94 R1100 RSL and, well, have dreams of restoring to (near-)mint... so from 1829 questions, here are the main ones if you have a chance to lend your valuable insights: 1. Fairing/plastics: these have to be sent to a bike shop, color matched and restored and painted I figure... any thoughts? 2. Instrument cluster and light display... no way around just buying new units, I assume, to have them mint? My spedo and tach are fine, actually, but the center light display cover plastic has rough scratches... 3. Front fork brushed aluminum... what to do with this to restore? 4. Wheels... how to restore the metal without damaging? I know it's a lot and perhaps these are self-answering/obvious, but any thoughts will be appreciated, greatly! Cheers from Pasadena, CA...
@@agp8015 Hi, Nice to ear from you again. 1. Fairings plastics. This is paint work, where you need to find a good paint shop, one that does and likes bikes. Some don't do bike stuff as they are only into cars. Take a few small bits and assess how the guys seem. If they are enthusiastic and do a good job (many will display work on their wall or their website) then get them to do a few small items so you can asses the results. It takes time to find the right people. The guy I use is very expensive but his work is faultless.2. Instrument clusters. I had the same problem as you with the 'glass' that covers the idiot lights. The best way is to buy a new glass if it is still available, or buy a good s/h unit. That centre unit does dismantle if you are careful, I know, I've done it!! 3. Front forks!! Hmm, yes these are a real pig to get looking good. They are easy to clean up, but because they are not smooth it is difficult to get them looking good. Take one to a paint suppliers (automotive) and see if you can get the colour matched, they should then be able to make you a 'rattle can' in that colour. Expensive yes but the results are worth it. 4. Wheels. Yes, if your wheels are badly scuffed then you could farm them out to a wheel restorer, but then you haven't done it yourself. Or buy s/h wheels that are in nice condition, and restore them. I spend ages just rubbing them down so they are super smooth, then paint them with about 4 or 5 coats done lightly until you get a nice finish Don't rush it. Only do it if you want to, don't force yourself to get it done. I left my R1100RT for about 3 months as I just didn't want to do it, so I didn't. Hope that helps, whats the weather like in Pasadena
@@RestorationBiker Thank you for this... really helpful and valuable... especially the bit about leaving things be without forcing them... Appreciate the feedback and will write soon with more questions... Oddly enough it is the cosmetic restoration that has me in knots, not so much the mechanical part as these machines are, well, precision tanks... Pasadena weather is almost shamefully good most days of the year... we don't actually have to put our bikes away here (at all...) and a California plus, we can lane split on the highway...Cheers and more soon!
Beautiful bike. I recently picked up a 98 R1100R that I plan to restore. Quick question: Are those plastic head covers really any good in a tip over? I see them a lot but they look really flimsy.
Hi, thanks for your comments. Good luck with your restoration. These are superb bikes to work on.. Yes, the head gaurds are quite good in protecting the heads. they are designed to give and wear down so that the head survives. BUT! there are quite a few 'copies' out there that are total rubbish. They look the part, but they will shatter and then the head will get damaged.
@@old_shupshe The best place to get any genuine products is to buy from either Motorworks, Moto bins, or James Sherlock. All these are good suppliers of BMW spares for all the range of new and old bikes. They let you know what you are buying and as a result you can buy from them with confidence. They are all UK based, but they do deliveries anywhere in the world
I know it's an old video, just going to see one of these. About the synchronization? I thought that in idle you adjust the screw on each side and in RPM you adjust the cable. Am I wrong or are there 2 methods to this?
Très beau travail de restauration j ai une r850rt 2004 et j ai fait comme toi . Ta moto a une longue longue vie devant elle . Vive les RT . Merci thanks
Salut, oui c'est un vélo très agréable à conduire. J'aime le RT si bon dans tout ce que vous lui demandez de faire. Merci beaucoup pour vos commentaires. rouler en toute sécurité
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Many thanks
Gracias
No problem, glad you enjoyed it.
Nice job, well done must be a nice feeling of achievement.
I have the r850r & r1150gs
Hi, many thanks. I would like a GS to do next
great videos ,your a clever fella ,you must have a lot of patience ,i have a 2002 r1150rt ,had it 3 weeks ,its one of them bikes being bit quirky it takes time to get to know it and to enjoy it ,just come back from scotland on it last saturday ,didnt miss a beat ,looking forward to seeing you ride the new r1100rt
Hi, yes these bikes grow on you. The more you ride it the more you like it. The first time I rode one I thought it was a tractor. I was on it for 200 miles, by the time I finished the ride I knew I had to get one. The best bike I have ever ridden, for the riding I do.
Hello! This is fantastic. Congratulations for getting to this point. I have a 94 RS and I would like to "restore" the bike to pristine... but having worked on bikes and cars enough to know that it is a tremendous commitment (and achievement in your case). If possible, can I send you some basic questions on your recommendations for parts, etc? Feel free to say no, of course! Cheers!
Hi, It would be a pleasure to help you in any way I can, just ask away.
The early RS had a great gearbox. I had a 93 version I put the box in my RT what a difference! Fab!
@Restoration Biker Hello again! I wrote earlier about having some questions re: the restoration process. I have a '94 R1100 RSL and, well, have dreams of restoring to (near-)mint... so from 1829 questions, here are the main ones if you have a chance to lend your valuable insights:
1. Fairing/plastics: these have to be sent to a bike shop, color matched and restored and painted I figure... any thoughts?
2. Instrument cluster and light display... no way around just buying new units, I assume, to have them mint? My spedo and tach are fine, actually, but the center light display cover plastic has rough scratches...
3. Front fork brushed aluminum... what to do with this to restore?
4. Wheels... how to restore the metal without damaging?
I know it's a lot and perhaps these are self-answering/obvious, but any thoughts will be appreciated, greatly!
Cheers from Pasadena, CA...
@@agp8015 Hi, Nice to ear from you again. 1. Fairings plastics. This is paint work, where you need to find a good paint shop, one that does and likes bikes. Some don't do bike stuff as they are only into cars. Take a few small bits and assess how the guys seem. If they are enthusiastic and do a good job (many will display work on their wall or their website) then get them to do a few small items so you can asses the results. It takes time to find the right people. The guy I use is very expensive but his work is faultless.2. Instrument clusters. I had the same problem as you with the 'glass' that covers the idiot lights. The best way is to buy a new glass if it is still available, or buy a good s/h unit. That centre unit does dismantle if you are careful, I know, I've done it!!
3. Front forks!! Hmm, yes these are a real pig to get looking good. They are easy to clean up, but because they are not smooth it is difficult to get them looking good. Take one to a paint suppliers (automotive) and see if you can get the colour matched, they should then be able to make you a 'rattle can' in that colour. Expensive yes but the results are worth it.
4. Wheels. Yes, if your wheels are badly scuffed then you could farm them out to a wheel restorer, but then you haven't done it yourself. Or buy s/h wheels that are in nice condition, and restore them. I spend ages just rubbing them down so they are super smooth, then paint them with about 4 or 5 coats done lightly until you get a nice finish Don't rush it. Only do it if you want to, don't force yourself to get it done. I left my R1100RT for about 3 months as I just didn't want to do it, so I didn't.
Hope that helps, whats the weather like in Pasadena
@@RestorationBiker Thank you for this... really helpful and valuable... especially the bit about leaving things be without forcing them... Appreciate the feedback and will write soon with more questions... Oddly enough it is the cosmetic restoration that has me in knots, not so much the mechanical part as these machines are, well, precision tanks... Pasadena weather is almost shamefully good most days of the year... we don't actually have to put our bikes away here (at all...) and a California plus, we can lane split on the highway...Cheers and more soon!
Beautiful bike. I recently picked up a 98 R1100R that I plan to restore. Quick question: Are those plastic head covers really any good in a tip over? I see them a lot but they look really flimsy.
Hi, thanks for your comments. Good luck with your restoration. These are superb bikes to work on.. Yes, the head gaurds are quite good in protecting the heads. they are designed to give and wear down so that the head survives. BUT! there are quite a few 'copies' out there that are total rubbish. They look the part, but they will shatter and then the head will get damaged.
@@RestorationBiker Most that I see are from China. What brand should I look for? Thanks again.
@@old_shupshe The best place to get any genuine products is to buy from either Motorworks, Moto bins, or James Sherlock. All these are good suppliers of BMW spares for all the range of new and old bikes. They let you know what you are buying and as a result you can buy from them with confidence. They are all UK based, but they do deliveries anywhere in the world
I know it's an old video, just going to see one of these. About the synchronization? I thought that in idle you adjust the screw on each side and in RPM you adjust the cable. Am I wrong or are there 2 methods to this?
Hi I have always adjusted the cable for the synchronisation, and the jet for the rpm
You are correct, there is an idle adjustment screw and cable for throttle body synchronization.