Really hard to tell Mezo. Every photo I look at. The tail on the tank is different.

I guess it doe not really matter as it is my bike and not a show pony.

Hippy my arse. I am almost bald :blum:

A bit of week end garage time. Friday day afternoon, some 2 pak hi fill primer.

http://justdan.smugmug.com/Bikes/BMW-R100RT/i-zDcc7z8/0/L/IMGP2011-L.jpg http://justdan.smugmug.com/Bikes/BMW-R100RT/i-SGmG656/0/L/IMGP2009-L.jpg

Up early, but not bright to ...

So this sort of scheme but with your own touch right? (candy apple red and silver smoke) :evil:

http://www.photosbytink.com/bmw/index_files/image098.jpg

Are you going/or have you practised on a bit of cardboard or anything? i know your history of paint mate but i was just curious.

Mezo.

No ...

Excellent as always- whats the plan on colours

I am going to push the boundaries of my skills an go for the hardest paint scheme BM produced in the smoke R90S. Instead of Daytona orange. I am going for a candy apple red and silver smoke with a gold pinstripe on the fairing and tank.

All smoke ...

Been a bit slack in undated this rebuild thread,

Time to do some work on the front of the engine. The previous owner mentioned that the timing chain had not been replaced in 140,000km (85,000 miles). An yes it does need changing. Even with the tensioner in place. I can pull the chain away from the ...

I found a new set of front and rear spokes and nipples for a 34 L

How much do you want for them? :biggrin:

Mezo.

They are a give away. Some here could probably use them.

The spokes come from Thailand and would good as spares or for a trip. I don't think I would use them in resto, the ...

jibber wrote:your one seriously motivated chappy

Sounds a little bit deja vu. My Tenere resto was on the red cordial as well

While cleaning up the garage yesterday. I found a new set of front and rear spokes and nipples for a 34 L. Funny what you find when not looking.

Pull up a chair with a beer or cuppa. We have a bit to get through. Personally, I am knocking off some Stoly vodka and blues on the radio.

After doing a fair bit of reading. I was still no wiser on how to change the rear main seal on the engine. Lots of horror stories of cranks moving and engine ...

I get all of my parts etc for my R80ST from these guys: -

http://www.motorworks.co.uk

or

http://www.motobins.co.uk

Don't know if they post to down your way but I would think so.

Regards,
Russ

Hi Russ,

I am waiting a big box of bits from both those places. Just waiting on Motoworks to ...

Are you going to pull it apart Dan? how are the bores/piston & gearbox?

Mezo.

Looks like I have to pull the clutch and fly wheel off the back of the motor to replace the rear crankshaft seal. It is a good time to do this with the engine out.

Engine wise the valves and rings have been done. The ...