BMW K100RS Project

[cotswold]

Hahaha, he doesn't like what you did with it I am afraid, he's a bit of a BMW purest. His current Beemer is a 1958 R60 restored as best as he can to original condition.

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I like it though, looks bad arse!

He wont like my project either then. I had trouble bleeding the front brake, tried 2 BMW masters and failed, so put one one off a 250 suzuki and had it working in 5 minutes

[newmanz]

I started building a k100 bagger but almost given up with the info coming back from vehicle inspection guy.

Any mod now deemed a critical component for handling requires a low volume certification.
Yes to following
Clip on handlebars not fitted as factory standard
Non factory fitted rear sets for your model of bike at time of manufacture.
Custom seat
Rear sets must supply manufacturers compliance papers
And on and on and on.......

Fuel tank or fuel system mods,
Non standard lights including indicators etc...
Here's an email from inspector.

"Handlebars which are of welded construction now need xray testing because
they are seen as critical to both steering and braking and yes I have had to
certify bikes just because they have clip-ons alone. Unless the manufacturer
fits them from original they have to be certified particularly if they have
alloy welding as part of the manufacture.
This is not the good old days anymore .
Same applies to motorcycles fitted with different indicators
,taillights and headlights especially if they are first registered after
2008.
They all have to be fitted with those lights from 1977 , but after 2008
they must be fitted with compliant approved lamps and the rule has been
retrospectively applied to bikes entering NZ after 1985.If you changed the
lamps on your Ducati SS it would not be able to pass WOF anymore because it
arrived after 1985.
most guys get away with it by taking the bike to small
garages and bike shops in country areas where the inspectors conveniently
forget the rules , but the insurance assessors don't when it has an accident
and they are not obliged to pay out."

[Oscar]

I started building a k100 bagger but almost given up with the info coming back from vehicle inspection guy.

Any mod now deemed a critical component for handling requires a low volume certification.
Yes to following
Clip on handlebars not fitted as factory standard
Non factory fitted rear sets for your model of bike at time of manufacture.
Custom seat
Rear sets must supply manufacturers compliance papers
And on and on and on.......

Fuel tank or fuel system mods,
Non standard lights including indicators etc...
Here's an email from inspector.

"Handlebars which are of welded construction now need xray testing because
they are seen as critical to both steering and braking and yes I have had to
certify bikes just because they have clip-ons alone. Unless the manufacturer
fits them from original they have to be certified particularly if they have
alloy welding as part of the manufacture.
This is not the good old days anymore .
Same applies to motorcycles fitted with different indicators
,taillights and headlights especially if they are first registered after
2008.
They all have to be fitted with those lights from 1977 , but after 2008
they must be fitted with compliant approved lamps and the rule has been
retrospectively applied to bikes entering NZ after 1985.If you changed the
lamps on your Ducati SS it would not be able to pass WOF anymore because it
arrived after 1985.
most guys get away with it by taking the bike to small
garages and bike shops in country areas where the inspectors conveniently
forget the rules , but the insurance assessors don't when it has an accident
and they are not obliged to pay out."

That last scenario would be a breach of the Insurance Law Reform Act.
Insurers haven't been able to pull that stunt for ages.

[newmanz]

That last scenario would be a breach of the Insurance Law Reform Act.
Insurers haven't been able to pull that stunt for ages.

Ended up spending fair bit of time about build options with them.
Seems it's easier to do a cafe racer as long as the foot pegs, brakes and suspension stay factory.
I showed them the idea to use the original seat mounts and rear seat plastic body, shift it forward and remake a foam pad.
I also keep a more factory cafe racer look.
They seemed happy it would not effect the riders position or handling and no frame welding required.
Headlight and indicators must have the E Mark and 50R second mark. ( found on fleabay )
K100 already has good clip on handlebars.
Re wire of new LED speedo
Seems fairly straightforward
I get the base bike this weekend.
Got a lot on and currently restoring a 1997 Ducati 750ss ei and a 1981 Suzuki gsx750 katana (820 cc yoshimura kit )

[Quiltzig]

Tail light and replacement radiator arrived.
In they go.
Im very happy about the tail light look.

Hey Mossy1200 - can you advise where you obtained the seat and rear tail section from?
I am working on a K75 Café racer project & just sorting all my sources for the goodies at the moment.
Thanks in advance.

[Arronduke]

Slap in a 1776 with twin 36mm Dells

This is a nice bike, love the detail.
Impressed.

Is there a build thread for this sucker?

[Arronduke]

I started building a k100 bagger but almost given up with the info coming back from vehicle inspection guy.

Any mod now deemed a critical component for handling requires a low volume certification.
Yes to following
Clip on handlebars not fitted as factory standard
Non factory fitted rear sets for your model of bike at time of manufacture.
Custom seat
Rear sets must supply manufacturers compliance papers
And on and on and on.......

Fuel tank or fuel system mods,
Non standard lights including indicators etc...
Here's an email from inspector.

"Handlebars which are of welded construction now need xray testing because
they are seen as critical to both steering and braking and yes I have had to
certify bikes just because they have clip-ons alone. Unless the manufacturer
fits them from original they have to be certified particularly if they have
alloy welding as part of the manufacture.
This is not the good old days anymore .
Same applies to motorcycles fitted with different indicators
,taillights and headlights especially if they are first registered after
2008.
They all have to be fitted with those lights from 1977 , but after 2008
they must be fitted with compliant approved lamps and the rule has been
retrospectively applied to bikes entering NZ after 1985.If you changed the
lamps on your Ducati SS it would not be able to pass WOF anymore because it
arrived after 1985.
most guys get away with it by taking the bike to small
garages and bike shops in country areas where the inspectors conveniently
forget the rules , but the insurance assessors don't when it has an accident
and they are not obliged to pay out."

Now this is interesting, I do the small shop thing and its being working great, but not had to claim yet. But I have told the insurance company about the mods. I sent an email and pictures to them.
Being a classic bikes they cost FA to insure.