Just started watching your videos. I’m building a k1 cafe. So getting ideas. I’m a mechanic and own my own repair shop. Worked for a luxury car manufacturer for over 20 years. In saying that it’s really cool to see the way you look at things, your perspective. Everyone has a different way of looking at things. It give me ideas
Bro your videos are honestly some of the best, most entertaining videos I’ve come across on UA-cam! I don’t even own a bike anymore but I am building 2 BMW cars currently. I could watch these videos all day, they’re mad informative and just simply to the point. I wish you were rebuilding an E39 540i tho, that would be perfect for me so I’m not over here breaking shit left & right just to find out it was a waste of time and not necessary! Lol
I'm just catching up on your videos, as I'm starting to tear down my '92 K75. BTW - Congrats on the new job. And congrats on getting Lady 6 on the road. I'm looking forward to your Five-part series on the build, costs, and psychology of bike building.
And I was worried when you finished it however many moths ago you'd stop posting 😂 Still loving the output, pleased to hear your apparently OK (after the laundromat thing I was concerned!) Look forward to further exploits and tables of bags!👍✌
I was jonesing for an Illestrator vid! Now I just need to post the ones I've got backlogged! Great work, as always! Wish I were closer so we could go ride together.
Question: my K100RT café often has a thing where you hear power running to the starter relais, and you hear the fuel pump running, but starter doesn’t engage. Thinking it is the brushes maybe? Relais and power all seems good. Nice build btw!
USPS has been tossing a wrench into everybody's projects... They turned my chain and sprocket job into a nightmare, plus I busted the mic for my vlogging setup... It's takes 10 years for replacements to come now. lol! Good to see there is some good fortune going around out there!
Watched every episode in this series from start to finish. Amazing job, can't wait to see those motovlogs on it! If you ever find your way to SoCal, hit me up, I could show you around some dope canyons. Not trying to get subs here, cameras could be off. Appreciate the work you did & would love to pick your brain. Ride safe, peace! ✌
Ha...I recognized the "Chinese finger trap" right away! When I used to work for the local phone company, we used a grounding strap braid that was covered with that blue plastic mesh stuff.
Nice to see progress but I really wanna see a spirited ride on the mountains with her. Also, once you take some pictures, try the clipons on top of the triple tree. Either that or get a clipon/riser like the Thruxton one. I assure you it will make you ride her more.
You might want to keep the spanner wrench. This tool is used to indicate the correct fill level of the transmission. That’s what the line is on the bottom of the wrench. You just stick it in the filler hole and rest the flat part on the machined surface.
Is no one gonna mention how our favourite boy is suddenly white in some shots lmao Anyway I'm glad you're spoiling us with the uploads. Last time I commented, complaining, how the quarantine cancelled my bike lessons and exam. Now my lessons and exam are back on but now I am experiencing what is probably early corona virus symptoms so I can wave bye bye to those lol
@@Theillestrator1050 it's the sunlight man hahaha at 5:40 you appear so white you look like you own golfclubs. (No offense ofcourde ;-P) But the symptoms usually start out as a mild sore throat, raised temperature, and sore muscles. Today I'm feeling fine though and if that keeps going for 24 I'll be cruising on a bike tomorrow 😎
Red and black plastic things on the left are battery terminal covers you get when you first buy a battery that has vertical posts. Not like the kind I saw when you tested the bulb.
Common starter-clutch problem, I had this many times with my K1100... Most times putting the bike in first gear and rocking it backwards and forwards releases the sprockets of the starter-clutch. Heating up the oil by taking the bike out for a nice spin resolves the problem for some time ;)
Tried the rocking backwards thing, first thing I tried. Didnt work. I've since started the bike atleast 20 times after putting rislone and new oil with no issues.
@@Theillestrator1050 Okay, at least we know the K-specific tricks... (btw., your bike has a nice sound and appears to run very smoothly! Nice project!)
Great bike, great build, watched all your Videos! :) Two thoughts though: 1. When you are using the piece of wood to block the movement I think thats fine for loosening, but when you do that while tightening the nut the wood will flex and compress and you really dont know much of the torque you did put into the wood instead of the tightening of the nut. The way is see it you dont really know if all or how much of the torque really went into tightening which might be unsafe. 2. In the last shot (22:05) one can see pretty good that the exhaust isnt FULLY pointed over the rear tire. I´m not sure if that creates an issue, especially if you ride and have airflow you might be OK, but if you have a lot of stop an go traffic i´d worry that your tire gets too hot and might wear excessivly or be unsafe grip wise. I´m by far no expert though, just for your consideration.
Cant say im too worried about the wood thing. 16nm over is a good cushion and plus im by no means the first to do this. As far as the exhaust, its not ideal but I haven't had any issues thus far
Neither is a concern. Even if the piece of wood can move or compress a little then stop again, the torque wrench will only measure what it takes to turn whatever nut/bolt it's on. The exhaust exiting near the tire will have no effect on it's function at all. Beautiful bike! I love it!
Check out project farms oil tests, Amazon Basics oil is made by the same company that makes Walmart's Supertech oil, and they're actually very good oils, better than a lot name brands.
That's good to know. I know it's rebadged supertech but I didn't know it was considered very good. However, the oil i was running was way too thin at 5w20 versus 15w50. Should've atleast got a thicker weight.
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''loctite keeps the anxiety away like a dose of benzo's'' - The illestrator 2020
Just started watching your videos. I’m building a k1 cafe. So getting ideas. I’m a mechanic and own my own repair shop. Worked for a luxury car manufacturer for over 20 years. In saying that it’s really cool to see the way you look at things, your perspective. Everyone has a different way of looking at things. It give me ideas
Love your ghetto wrenching, very relatable, albeit you do it very professionally!
awww hell yaah, been waiting for this. dont mind the wrenching
You're in for a treat then!
Absolutely looking forward to "So you want to build a K-bike", my dad and I are rebuilding a K75S right now so that will be well shared!
Should be a great info dump
I love these videos, thanks for making this content. I love K bikes. Nice work.
Yo no joke this channel is amazing. For a build series type thing it's one of the best I've ever watched!!!
3 uploads all within a minute or so. You spoil us!
😂 I'm bad with suspense, I can't stagger uploads when they're all ready
@@Theillestrator1050 glad to hear you are ok bro. So pumped to see you ride it.
Bro your videos are honestly some of the best, most entertaining videos I’ve come across on UA-cam! I don’t even own a bike anymore but I am building 2 BMW cars currently. I could watch these videos all day, they’re mad informative and just simply to the point. I wish you were rebuilding an E39 540i tho, that would be perfect for me so I’m not over here breaking shit left & right just to find out it was a waste of time and not necessary! Lol
Gratz on the job and the bike and not catching Corona virus.awesome stuff:)
Hello from across the river in Jersey. Your video content and quality is superb! Hope to ride long side of you this summer.
Good Job on the clutch! The video and stills at the end put it all over the top. This bike looks Bad Ass!
Great work on this bike and congratulations on landing that job!
Congratulations with everything bro. Job and bike and everything else that needs to be celebrated.
Thanks alot man...a bit of positivity to offset a dark month
I'm sad the build is over!! Great Job illestrator!
In some ways, it is sad... almost makes me want another... ALMOST
Can’t wait for the actual test ride. Congrats on the new job dude!
Already up bruh!
- The illestrator - awwww shiiieeettt
Awesome, cant wait to see you ride it
Congrats on the new job
I totally feel you about not leaving tools out. It brings alot of anxiety.
I'm just catching up on your videos, as I'm starting to tear down my '92 K75. BTW - Congrats on the new job. And congrats on getting Lady 6 on the road. I'm looking forward to your Five-part series on the build, costs, and psychology of bike building.
DUDE, that funky guitar groove ar around 3 mins. I need it.
Also bless the triple upload
Here you are (if the link dont work its "Bully Destruction/Vandalism Build-up mix")
ua-cam.com/video/FlHwtMHbyRc/v-deo.html
@@Theillestrator1050 ty so much man!
edit : I didn't remember it being from bully holy shit
This is awesome to see all this come together and congrats on landing the job! Big thumbs up on everything!
Thank you!
Congrats on the new job... One way to get a job is to rock up on your own custom built motorbike, that shows commitment!
😂😂 I had some serious faith in this thing. How irresponsible. But man it did not disappoint.
Been looking forward to this! I see that pic is doing work.
Gotta get them good thumbnails lol
@@Theillestrator1050 i saw it on insta and knew it would be a killer thumbnail or even a background.
That is a good looking bike! Well done!
Thank you
She's beautiful man! Fine job all around.
Thank you
And I was worried when you finished it however many moths ago you'd stop posting 😂 Still loving the output, pleased to hear your apparently OK (after the laundromat thing I was concerned!) Look forward to further exploits and tables of bags!👍✌
What I didn't realize when I wrote the laundry post, is that I was gonna lose one of my expensive goat skin leather bike gloves too 😭
Congrats on the new job.
Thanks bro
Brilliant mate - keep those coming!
Thank you
I was jonesing for an Illestrator vid! Now I just need to post the ones I've got backlogged! Great work, as always! Wish I were closer so we could go ride together.
Nice job man, well done 👍
Thank you
Bike looks and sounds fantastic, terrific work. Really enjoyed this whole series... Your drop saw technique wants some work though 😁
Thank you!
The wood didn't have chance! lol
Glad you okay Bro!
All good, thanks
My man! This is great so happy for you 🤘🔥
The bike looks good congratulations.
Thank you
Ay, good to see ya again dude.
😎👍🏾
Question: my K100RT café often has a thing where you hear power running to the starter relais, and you hear the fuel pump running, but starter doesn’t engage. Thinking it is the brushes maybe? Relais and power all seems good. Nice build btw!
Damn that thing looks amazing!
Thanks!
USPS has been tossing a wrench into everybody's projects... They turned my chain and sprocket job into a nightmare, plus I busted the mic for my vlogging setup... It's takes 10 years for replacements to come now. lol! Good to see there is some good fortune going around out there!
It's true, but it's definitely for the greater good lol.
Great plate for it!!
Watched every episode in this series from start to finish. Amazing job, can't wait to see those motovlogs on it! If you ever find your way to SoCal, hit me up, I could show you around some dope canyons. Not trying to get subs here, cameras could be off. Appreciate the work you did & would love to pick your brain. Ride safe, peace! ✌
Well I gave you a sub anyway. Cheers man, would be cool to come out there though
@@Theillestrator1050 Right on! When you do, you've got a riding contact here. Cheers bro
Looks top notch!👍
Thanks
Ayy grats on the new job man
Ha...I recognized the "Chinese finger trap" right away! When I used to work for the local phone company, we used a grounding strap braid that was covered with that blue plastic mesh stuff.
Gotcha, looks like there's multiple uses
Nice to see progress but I really wanna see a spirited ride on the mountains with her. Also, once you take some pictures, try the clipons on top of the triple tree. Either that or get a clipon/riser like the Thruxton one. I assure you it will make you ride her more.
Nice job, loved the build series
Thinking about rebuilding a k100 next year
Btw where did you get the leather jacket 😅
Where can I get that rear shock setup? And brackets used on this?
Love this, well done dude!
That tool that can with bike which is like a semi hook measures the oil in the final drive
Really nice video 👍
That blue thing is a protective sleeve that comes on Wire harnesses at least thats what ive seen them used for
Im seeing different answers here but I'm sure they're all acceptable lol
You might want to keep the spanner wrench. This tool is used to indicate the correct fill level of the transmission. That’s what the line is on the bottom of the wrench. You just stick it in the filler hole and rest the flat part on the machined surface.
I held onto those tools. That's interesting though, so the tools are original.
Mr. Valve you are correct, but I think it’s main task is to adjust the tension of the rear suspension spring.
Is no one gonna mention how our favourite boy is suddenly white in some shots lmao
Anyway I'm glad you're spoiling us with the uploads. Last time I commented, complaining, how the quarantine cancelled my bike lessons and exam. Now my lessons and exam are back on but now I am experiencing what is probably early corona virus symptoms so I can wave bye bye to those lol
When did I become white lol
Ouch, what are the early virus symptoms exactly?
@@Theillestrator1050 it's the sunlight man hahaha at 5:40 you appear so white you look like you own golfclubs. (No offense ofcourde ;-P)
But the symptoms usually start out as a mild sore throat, raised temperature, and sore muscles. Today I'm feeling fine though and if that keeps going for 24 I'll be cruising on a bike tomorrow 😎
looks awesome!
Another great one!!!!!!
Great video as always. Love the wrenching tips. You probably could have got the answer from ditstang about reusing the nut.
It's true, but I always like to do my own research. Asking around is my last resort... probably a result of my research intensive major.
The chinese finger trap is something they put around the tire inflation canisters, i have a few under the seat of my BMW.
Ahhhhhh, okay. I thought the previous owner just got a little bored lol
🤔 guess that stuff has multiple uses...see my comment!
Red and black plastic things on the left are battery terminal covers you get when you first buy a battery that has vertical posts. Not like the kind I saw when you tested the bulb.
Ahhhhhh gotcha like the HUGE batteries
@@Theillestrator1050 lawn and garden is where i see them a lot. I bet you guys don't use a lot of 0 turn mowers in nyc.
Funnily enough... this bike came with a lawn battery when I bought it... you can see it in episode 2 at the beginning
Common starter-clutch problem, I had this many times with my K1100... Most times putting the bike in first gear and rocking it backwards and forwards releases the sprockets of the starter-clutch. Heating up the oil by taking the bike out for a nice spin resolves the problem for some time ;)
Tried the rocking backwards thing, first thing I tried. Didnt work. I've since started the bike atleast 20 times after putting rislone and new oil with no issues.
@@Theillestrator1050 Okay, at least we know the K-specific tricks... (btw., your bike has a nice sound and appears to run very smoothly! Nice project!)
Clicked faster than 6ix n9ne dropped his music video
LMFAO his goofy ass
Hello, what a stunning bike! Is that the standard swing arm?
Safe riding,
Standard swingarm yes, but the suspension is aftermarket
- The illestrator - thank you. I’ve really enjoyed your series. Editing is great too.
And how did u get plates when dmv close I'm die to get plates
Hello, where did you buy the seatpost of the bike? Thanks you
Cafe4racer.eu
- The illestrator - thanks you!
That wrench doubles as the trans oil level Gauge . Don’t throw it out!
Rear suspension C-spanner to adjust preload on the original shock. Need one
Cool, тоже строю caferacers 💪
Gg nice job dude!
Like the helmet 👍
Ruroc really came through 🙏🏾
@@Theillestrator1050 I'd love to get one but it's slightly out of my budget... Maybe when I get that stimulus check
Where are u going to see the Torque specs for the bite at?
I have the Haynes manual but also the BMW riders website has specifications
www.bmw-k100rt-page.eu/intro_Manual.htm
Shdnt u change the rims ? Sm heavy kinda stuff will bring sm more class bro
Nope, I love these rims most of all
Looking forward for tht brutal analysis of urs
Great man, because I have alot to say lol
Great bike, great build, watched all your Videos! :)
Two thoughts though:
1. When you are using the piece of wood to block the movement I think thats fine for loosening, but when you do that while tightening the nut the wood will flex and compress and you really dont know much of the torque you did put into the wood instead of the tightening of the nut. The way is see it you dont really know if all or how much of the torque really went into tightening which might be unsafe.
2. In the last shot (22:05) one can see pretty good that the exhaust isnt FULLY pointed over the rear tire. I´m not sure if that creates an issue, especially if you ride and have airflow you might be OK, but if you have a lot of stop an go traffic i´d worry that your tire gets too hot and might wear excessivly or be unsafe grip wise.
I´m by far no expert though, just for your consideration.
Cant say im too worried about the wood thing. 16nm over is a good cushion and plus im by no means the first to do this. As far as the exhaust, its not ideal but I haven't had any issues thus far
Neither is a concern. Even if the piece of wood can move or compress a little then stop again, the torque wrench will only measure what it takes to turn whatever nut/bolt it's on. The exhaust exiting near the tire will have no effect on it's function at all. Beautiful bike! I love it!
Yes
More videos coming today, be sure to catch those too
Yep! 👍
@0:52 Ginger! Baby girl!🥰
🐶
Don't worry brosef. According to various Project Farm videos, Amazon oil is no worse than other brands.
Ah, well in any case, my oil weight was too thin
Thata what hapens wene you use paint cans
Binge watching this build series and I feel like you’ve built this bike 7-8x over just because of the space situation….😢😢😢
"In typical BMW fashion there's a tool for........" ain't that the truth mate.
Yeeeeaah buddy!
Woot!
No
"No" 😂😂
👍
6:05 That is the exact sound of the Martian death ray in the original movie "The War Of The Worlds". 👽⚡️💥
No worries..your old nuts fine. 👍
😂 I guess I should retroactively ask for my royalty checks off of that movie. Im sure the claim will hold up in court 🤓
that jacket were did you get it lmfao
It's the Merlin Hixon jacket
@@Theillestrator1050 dem boots they riding boots?
been gone for 2 WEEKS!!!
2:35 well... WOSHER... i read it like "WOOOSHER"
😂
Still early!
👌🏾
Check out project farms oil tests, Amazon Basics oil is made by the same company that makes Walmart's Supertech oil, and they're actually very good oils, better than a lot name brands.
That's good to know. I know it's rebadged supertech but I didn't know it was considered very good. However, the oil i was running was way too thin at 5w20 versus 15w50. Should've atleast got a thicker weight.
@@Theillestrator1050 oh I see, good call to change it then, love this series, looking good.
God she's a beauty :)
Thanks!
I watched them in the wrong order! (Just watched the ride)
Well.... this is a prequel for you then lol
Over here making new words with sprags and alternator dog n shit
Well see I gotta sound smart for the camera 🤓
What is your Instagram name ?
Theillestrator_nyc