You are the composer and conductor to this wonderful symphony of a motorcycle. The Tessa Tape also made the harness invisible from anywhere but up close. Beautiful work!
Man I've been watching for a looooong time, since well before the K100 build and every time I watch your vids, I remember why I keep coming back. Its been a journey watching this thing come together.
I really like your videos about bikes and history (especially since you gave the CBX so much love), but didn't pay a ton of attention to this series as I usually focus on more radical builds. But after seeing this episode, I'm gonna go back and watch them all. You're showing what a dedicated and resourceful backyard mechanic can accomplish - and you're showing love for an underdog bike, which is great. I think you're doing a great job of really demonstrating the process - the intellectual, physical, and emotional elements of a design and build - without getting tedious. Thanks, and keep up the great work!
I think about this often, I know some people are skipping these videos because they prefer normal history stuff, but I take care to make these in the same style as those videos... all you have to do is watch one to know that
Cool build. I've got an 85' k100 that's been parked for several years now, but plan to eventually renovate it cafe style. At the moment there are a few bikes and cars in line ahead of it, but I look forward to watching this series in the future. I know it's going to be very helpful! Thanks for the inspiration man! Subbed!
First time watching your videos. Really enjoyed your narration and the presentation was really easy to follow. Beautiful build by the way, great work bro 👍🏽
man, i don't normally comment on anything but it's gotta be said! i've been watching your videos for a long time and legit every time a new video pops up, i gotta make time to watch it right away. your vids are the shit man, you inspired me to buy my first project, an old 94 cbr900rr fireblade, i'm gonna streetfighter it. rock on man, you're rad as hell. cheers from canada
Thats one of the coolest things to hear from viewers, that they decided to jump into a project because of these videos. Thanks for following and taking the time to comment. Good luck on your project.
You should rotate your airflow meter 90 degrees. The way it is sitting can cause some fueling issues due to gravity pulling the valve either open or closed. Learned that through my own K100 cafe build.
I have an 85 k100 I’m building and just finished rebuilding the inside of the tank and took it to bare aluminum too. Same gas cap but black. I’m having de ja vu watching this.
Absolutely love the videos. Word of advice...take the rubber seal out of the fuel filler cap. Mine corroded from the fuel fumes and left my tank full on rubber.
Awesome build! im currently working on building a street scrambler myself and i regularly reffer to your videos when im looking for some help. How did you go about replace the throttle cable on the bike? I cant seem to find any good tips on the matter.
This bike deserves a nice tan leather seat with a diamond stitching pattern. Tan would tie in with the wheels, and would be less of an ass burner in the sun.
@@Theillestrator1050 I bet. My favorite video of yours is why the R1 sounds the way it does but I feel invested in this series and am envious of the bike you'll have when you're done. Just top notch and absolutely bespoke for you.
@@unclejohn5012 ..because unless he can find an suitable 'angled elbow' piece to change the angle of the exhaust megaphone style end-can/muffler/silencer, away from the rear wheel and the new larger 18" wheel with 180 section tyre, it will hit it, when the rear suspension moves doing its thing job.
@@Theillestrator1050 a simple removal , cutting the pipe (to change the angle) and re-welding it shouldn't cost too much (I'm a welder/biker). the super-hot exhaust will start eating the tire. Ask me how I know.
Lookin good that radiator looks just as good as the over priced one i would of did the same thing bike sounds great too. Props for figuring out that web of wires too i could of never figured out all that and make everything work
Custom Dynamics make great brake light options. I've used the Knight Riderz sequential brake light on a KLR that tucked under the trunk. I was very happy with it and it was legal in NY.
That is a sweet build, Have you checked your front guard to radiator clearance under compression with the forks that low? and the rear tyre to exhaust clearance under compression.
Gonna have to keep that scotch-brite/drill idea in my pocket for when it comes time to strip my tank. Also wanting brushed metal look. Looks great, man. Glad you're making some progress. The last 10% feels like it takes 90% of the time and effort.
The powdercoaters recommended it as a quick and easy way to get that look. meticulously doing it with a piece of sand paper might look more uniform though lol. Yeah I see you working hard on that SV
Did you share where you got the radiator on off switch? My k bike has one and I apparently broke it when pulling the tank off and wanted to know if you had any suggestions. Thanks.
The DIY fender is very clever and looks nice! But now I am curious how the black will match. White tire lettering would maybe better match the light aluminium colors.
Me encanta todo el proyecto que estás haciendo con esta moto, la BMW K100 café Racer es increíble. Quiero hacer algo parecido pero no me atrevo por la parte del cableado que tiene. Ojalá algún día subas los vídeos con subtítulos en castellano. Sigue así 🤙🏽
I heard you say you use Arcane Moto to do your painting.... How would you rate their work from 1 to 10? Im gonna have my exhaust and headers crramic coated black... wondering if i should use Arcane or go expensive route and take to Charlies Chop Shop. Thanks bro. Loving the Beamer 👍🏼
Hello illustrator, I wanted to ask you how much did you pay for the actual software to fabricate that rear single-sided shock mount? I am very curious to how much it cost to get that fabricated, it does not look cheap! That's for damn sure, but it absolutely is necessary for that bike build, and it looks killer from what I see by the way brother! And keep the videos coming!
Maybe I misheard you but, the AUX port on your mUnit is switched power out. There should not be any grounded circuit on that. Inputs to mUnit are all grounds (except LOCK) and all outputs are switched power.
I'm a bit confused by your comment in terms of what you heard me say incorrectly so let me describe what my point is. The gas light, charging light and oil pressure light will receive switched 12v from the AUX OUTPUT, configured to output power upon the ignition lock being activated and to stay on until its turned off. The grounds for said lights will be at their respective points (gas tank harness, Alternator, and oil pressure switch). The lights will always have power but will need a ground to actually turn on which is thankfully how these switches work.
Hey man I have a question about the oil pressure light wiring because I'm building a k100. In the video (23:23') I saw that you connected the dash light ground to the green/brown wire coming from the oil pressure switch. Then you put the other cable from the dashboard light to the Aux 1 output of the M.Unit. Is that correct or did I do it wrong? The problem is that my light doesn't go out when I start the engine. Mutch Love for your build!!!
Right, You ground the light via the oil switch at the bottom of the engine and then you give the light positive power from any SWITCHED source; meaning any source that gives power only when the ignition key is turned on. -check to see if your output is switched to something like "turns on with ignition only" on your M unit settings -check that sure your oil pressure switch is good -Make sure the ground wire running to the oil pressure switch is not damaged allowing the copper to ground elsewhere on the bike
@@Theillestrator1050 Hey man i did it and the light wasn't on enymore. I dit the ground of the red light to the green brown from the oil switch and put the positiv from the light to aux1 output. Then i changed on the app to "turn on with ignition" but the red light dident go on. I checked every wire and didn't see any other groud point. - Is it possibel that the oil presur switch is broken becaus its not grounded and so does not close the cycle? - When i took out the oil presur switch how i see if its broken or somthing? - On my oil pump i have 2 oil presur switches. One with the green brown wire and the other with a black wire that goes on the oil presur switch that have blue on it. maybe it has something to do with that? On my first time i wired it that the green brown wire form the oil switch goes to aux1 input and the positiv from the light to aux1 output. The ground from the light to the grounds on the framework. This way the light was on but wen i startet the bike it dindent go of. Maybe you now somthing and thankyou for the help.
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I see "The Illestrator" I click so fast lol. Can't wait to see it done bro. Good work
Thank you
You are the composer and conductor to this wonderful symphony of a motorcycle. The Tessa Tape also made the harness invisible from anywhere but up close. Beautiful work!
Can't believe this is your first time build of a bike...💯🔥
Amazing how fast 30 minutes disappear when you are watching something this good.
Ughhh this build is so clean. So satisfying to hear it run after all the work you've put in. Can't wait to see it finished
Yeah it's officially a turn-key bike. I can start it with no technicalities. Too bad its gotta come apart again 😭
Man I've been watching for a looooong time, since well before the K100 build and every time I watch your vids, I remember why I keep coming back. Its been a journey watching this thing come together.
Been great to have you along for the ride!
I really like your videos about bikes and history (especially since you gave the CBX so much love), but didn't pay a ton of attention to this series as I usually focus on more radical builds.
But after seeing this episode, I'm gonna go back and watch them all. You're showing what a dedicated and resourceful backyard mechanic can accomplish - and you're showing love for an underdog bike, which is great.
I think you're doing a great job of really demonstrating the process - the intellectual, physical, and emotional elements of a design and build - without getting tedious.
Thanks, and keep up the great work!
I think about this often, I know some people are skipping these videos because they prefer normal history stuff, but I take care to make these in the same style as those videos... all you have to do is watch one to know that
It'll be a few years before I can make it happen, but when I finally ride my CBX to NYC, we should meet up for a ride.
The bike is looking SO good...almost there!!! Almost don't want this build to end, lol!
😂😂 we will have to agree to disagree cause I want this thing out of my hair n-n-n-nowwww
You officially own a piece of art... that you’ve created yourself, incredible.
That YEET effect @ 9:08 scared the hell out of me!!!
You do build vids way better than most on UA-cam, despite not having really ANY facilities. It's brilliant to see it nearly done bud. Respect
I certainly do what I can lol
Can't wait to see the end result of this build!!
Cool build. I've got an 85' k100 that's been parked for several years now, but plan to eventually renovate it cafe style. At the moment there are a few bikes and cars in line ahead of it, but I look forward to watching this series in the future. I know it's going to be very helpful!
Thanks for the inspiration man!
Subbed!
Better than cable. Keep up the good work brother, it’s crazy to think this is your first build. It’s coming out so clean
Doing it as "right" as I can with what I got!
So happy to wake up to this man
Mate the front end and engine covers look a treat. Have enjoyed watching the K build from the beginning. Great work. Respect!
many nods of approval from across the pond, wonderful build!
Looking good! Definitely a quality project.
😋👍
First time watching your videos. Really enjoyed your narration and the presentation was really easy to follow. Beautiful build by the way, great work bro 👍🏽
What a awesome video! Very imformative and love the method you used for the seal. Thank you for sharing!
Awesome my dude! Can’t wait for the next
Love when i get a notification about these videos
Love to have ya
Cant wait for you to ride it man. Love the build, your progress and your narration. Love from Canada
Thank you
Takin a bike from nice to badass! 👍
I love what you do mate! Currently building a K100 myself. You've helped me out a lot!
Thanks, I'm glad to hear that!
oh wow those engine covers came out beautiful!
Another great video, cant wait to see the final look
Love "Make final wire joints". LoL.
I really hope this build blows the channel up. It looks amazing, my dude.
Thanks
I've been watching your videos all day. Amazing work young man!
great series, really enjoyed it. Amazing work -- you must be super proud!
man, i don't normally comment on anything but it's gotta be said! i've been watching your videos for a long time and legit every time a new video pops up, i gotta make time to watch it right away.
your vids are the shit man, you inspired me to buy my first project, an old 94 cbr900rr fireblade, i'm gonna streetfighter it.
rock on man, you're rad as hell. cheers from canada
Thats one of the coolest things to hear from viewers, that they decided to jump into a project because of these videos. Thanks for following and taking the time to comment. Good luck on your project.
thanks for sharing your video and transformation , very good job
Nice work, really excited to see you ride it! In its finished form! A bit sad that we are ending the build series.
Its a small detail but I like the way you narrate the story.
My Favourite bike build on UA-cam. Period. Great work man. :-)
Dude! You have the vision and the action!
You should rotate your airflow meter 90 degrees. The way it is sitting can cause some fueling issues due to gravity pulling the valve either open or closed. Learned that through my own K100 cafe build.
Excellent series. Love the content.
Awesome job, great attention to the small details, nice !
I'm crossing my fingers you get a gold painted hub cap for the rear tire. The bike looks amazing.
I have an 85 k100 I’m building and just finished rebuilding the inside of the tank and took it to bare aluminum too. Same gas cap but black. I’m having de ja vu watching this.
From across the pond - awesome.
Awesome job, hate to see this build end.
I can't wait for it to end lmao
Great build love the black fender
really enjoyed build m8 keep up the good work
Absolutely love the videos. Word of advice...take the rubber seal out of the fuel filler cap. Mine corroded from the fuel fumes and left my tank full on rubber.
The idea of doing that scares me. I'll give it some time and take a look under the tank later to check if its falling apart
Awesome build! im currently working on building a street scrambler myself and i regularly reffer to your videos when im looking for some help. How did you go about replace the throttle cable on the bike? I cant seem to find any good tips on the matter.
Comments: Sweet build!
Me: Relating to having 40 empty film canisters and extra hose clamps from previous projects.
😭😭😭 I'm finna juug these shits on the corner lmao
Those engine covers look so good and the brick sounds great with those headers
Thanks, sounds so growly that I thought maybe it was only firing on two cylinders lmao
This is turning out to be sick. 🤙
Thanks
This bike deserves a nice tan leather seat with a diamond stitching pattern.
Tan would tie in with the wheels, and would be less of an ass burner in the sun.
Bingo my friend, gonna get a brown that matches the grips though
Thanks man! just relized i got the crankshaft seal wrong. guess i have to remove the new jointing compound and start over again.. 👍
impressive as always. I hope when this is done you have the support to jump into another,.I think this is your calling.
I wish! give me a few more years lmao....I need a break in every way.
@@Theillestrator1050 I bet. My favorite video of yours is why the R1 sounds the way it does but I feel invested in this series and am envious of the bike you'll have when you're done. Just top notch and absolutely bespoke for you.
I was waiting for this video to drop!
This Bike becomes a Beauty, great Work !
Hi! Great job!!! Congrats! I have one K100 myself and I´m curious where you bought the oil temperature manometer... Can you help me? Thks! RG
This things so clean my dude. Should move the exhaust more under the seat and add heat shielding to under the seat.
Thank you. That would cost more money I don't want to spend. The pipe is a ways away from the seat so I'm not worried about heat there.
@@Theillestrator1050 Then why does it need to go?
Saw your comment about it not staying.
@@unclejohn5012 ..because unless he can find an suitable 'angled elbow' piece to change the angle of the exhaust megaphone style end-can/muffler/silencer, away from the rear wheel and the new larger 18" wheel with 180 section tyre, it will hit it, when the rear suspension moves doing its thing job.
- The illestrator - But is the end of the exhaust pointing backwards too close to the top of the back tire?
@@Theillestrator1050 a simple removal , cutting the pipe (to change the angle) and re-welding it shouldn't cost too much (I'm a welder/biker). the super-hot exhaust will start eating the tire. Ask me how I know.
I’m late on these progress that you have. What front end are you using?
it's coming together my dude! great job keep it up!
Hey buddy, in regards to the engine covers, did you buy the covers or did you send the old covers to be powder coated by them?
Lookin good that radiator looks just as good as the over priced one i would of did the same thing bike sounds great too. Props for figuring out that web of wires too i could of never figured out all that and make everything work
Looking at it as a whole, it looks impossible but starting from scratch? You could do it too
Custom Dynamics make great brake light options. I've used the Knight Riderz sequential brake light on a KLR that tucked under the trunk. I was very happy with it and it was legal in NY.
man I wasn't sure about that brushed aluminum look at first, but damn it's lookin hawt!
That is a sweet build, Have you checked your front guard to radiator clearance under compression with the forks that low? and the rear tyre to exhaust clearance under compression.
Gonna have to keep that scotch-brite/drill idea in my pocket for when it comes time to strip my tank. Also wanting brushed metal look. Looks great, man. Glad you're making some progress. The last 10% feels like it takes 90% of the time and effort.
The powdercoaters recommended it as a quick and easy way to get that look. meticulously doing it with a piece of sand paper might look more uniform though lol.
Yeah I see you working hard on that SV
Did you share where you got the radiator on off switch? My k bike has one and I apparently broke it when pulling the tank off and wanted to know if you had any suggestions. Thanks.
I never thought I'd find an engine cover so attractive! Lol seems like you're almost done.
I very much AM almost done. and thank buddha
Your content is top, very well done sir 👊
Bike is looking sick dude. Nice work. Get that brushed aluminium look on your headlight surround too.
Thanks, I prefer the contrast though
Big ups for this video bro. Just starting out myself, your content is super dope
That muffler is dope! 👌🤤
Looking lovely 😍
The DIY fender is very clever and looks nice! But now I am curious how the black will match. White tire lettering would maybe better match the light aluminium colors.
It's basically gonna be the same low gloss black paint as the transmission and swing arm
I'm working on a 92 k100rs. The wiring system is so overwhelming. Which wires do I NEED?
my dude, I love your videos
Maaaannnn, bike is coming along nicely💯💯
Me encanta todo el proyecto que estás haciendo con esta moto, la BMW K100 café Racer es increíble. Quiero hacer algo parecido pero no me atrevo por la parte del cableado que tiene. Ojalá algún día subas los vídeos con subtítulos en castellano. Sigue así 🤙🏽
Pensé que UA-cam automáticamente hacía subtítulos en español... Ojalá hablara español lo suficientemente bueno jajaja
I can't quite make out where you got those engine covers from...really nice!
aren't you worried about that exhaust angle? blowing hot exhaust fumes pretty much straight on to the rear rubber. i'd be worried...
I don't know if this has been addressed previously but I'd be worried about the exhaust being pointed directly at the rear tyre.
love your k100 especially the headers. where you got it from?
I heard you say you use Arcane Moto to do your painting.... How would you rate their work from 1 to 10? Im gonna have my exhaust and headers crramic coated black... wondering if i should use Arcane or go expensive route and take to Charlies Chop Shop. Thanks bro. Loving the Beamer 👍🏼
Bruh, I fuckin love this series. \m/
HE'S BACK LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! !
All I can say is you got another sub! Great job
Glad to have ya aboard
This thing is gonna be ready for 2020 riding season. You gotta be pumped. Got any plans to take it to shows?
Maybe some lower profile shows since this bike aint much of a carpet show bike lol...definitely bike meets though
Hello illustrator, I wanted to ask you how much did you pay for the actual software to fabricate that rear single-sided shock mount? I am very curious to how much it cost to get that fabricated, it does not look cheap! That's for damn sure, but it absolutely is necessary for that bike build, and it looks killer from what I see by the way brother! And keep the videos coming!
I have followed this bulid since The begining and I can say its geting minty
thank you
Maybe I misheard you but, the AUX port on your mUnit is switched power out. There should not be any grounded circuit on that.
Inputs to mUnit are all grounds (except LOCK) and all outputs are switched power.
I'm a bit confused by your comment in terms of what you heard me say incorrectly so let me describe what my point is.
The gas light, charging light and oil pressure light will receive switched 12v from the AUX OUTPUT, configured to output power upon the ignition lock being activated and to stay on until its turned off. The grounds for said lights will be at their respective points (gas tank harness, Alternator, and oil pressure switch). The lights will always have power but will need a ground to actually turn on which is thankfully how these switches work.
@@Theillestrator1050 As I said, perhaps I misheard you. How you describe this (above) is exactly correct. Sorry for the confusion.
Man this is looking amazing!
been waiting for this episode looks amazing dude keep up the hard work
Love the megaphone like exhaust
Unfortunately its gotta go 😓
Just add a ten to 15 degree exhaust elbow to the left so it clears your rear tire. That muffler is too nice.
@@Theillestrator1050 Make it stay please.
Thing is, I want to maintain the line it shares with the tank and subframe.
@@Theillestrator1050 So your saying straight pipe? *keeps with frame, cheap, and fucking loud? xD
Looks and sounds great.
Thanks!
Epic video! Well done!
Your build really tempts me to buy a brick, but I'm deterred by the splines and the oil/water pump issues
What should I do?
Look for a bike that has been up to date with maintenance... just be ready to pay alot more for it
Hey man I have a question about the oil pressure light wiring because I'm building a k100. In the video (23:23') I saw that you connected the dash light ground to the green/brown wire coming from the oil pressure switch. Then you put the other cable from the dashboard light to the Aux 1 output of the M.Unit. Is that correct or did I do it wrong? The problem is that my light doesn't go out when I start the engine. Mutch Love for your build!!!
Right, You ground the light via the oil switch at the bottom of the engine and then you give the light positive power from any SWITCHED source; meaning any source that gives power only when the ignition key is turned on.
-check to see if your output is switched to something like "turns on with ignition only" on your M unit settings
-check that sure your oil pressure switch is good
-Make sure the ground wire running to the oil pressure switch is not damaged allowing the copper to ground elsewhere on the bike
@@Theillestrator1050
Hey man i did it and the light wasn't on enymore. I dit the ground of the red light to the green brown from the oil switch and put the positiv from the light to aux1 output. Then i changed on the app to "turn on with ignition" but the red light dident go on. I checked every wire and didn't see any other groud point.
- Is it possibel that the oil presur switch is broken becaus its not grounded and so does not close the cycle?
- When i took out the oil presur switch how i see if its broken or somthing?
- On my oil pump i have 2 oil presur switches. One with the green brown wire and the other with a black wire that goes on the oil presur switch that have blue on it. maybe it has something to do with that?
On my first time i wired it that the green brown wire form the oil switch goes to aux1 input and the positiv from the light to aux1 output. The ground from the light to the grounds on the framework. This way the light was on but wen i startet the bike it dindent go of. Maybe you now somthing and thankyou for the help.
Looks great!
That yeet effect never gets old, but yo the illustrator you really have busted your ass for this project and I think it's time for me to pitch back in
Looks good. Sucks to think its all gotta come right back apart just to get it out the door. Lol.
😂 yeahhhhh....