1985 BMW K100 Cafe Racer

Try to find another Kafe bike like it! Thanks to Kingpin for declassifying the bike, Dustin from kottmotorcycles.com for the beautiful custom seat work (His seats continue to set new standards in functionality, looks, and ergonomics) no common molds used here folks! Can't forget Gary for his fine pipe work. Mr and Mrs MotoSurgeon handled the paint (pewter/bronze fade and flat black knees) . It has clubman handlebars, hump in the back, loud pipe, and ditched the dummy lights for a distraction free ride!

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[maspiotis]

The seat looks way too short and definitely way too low - unless you're really short.

To me this is kind of a silly project a k100 is a heavy bike that is really designed for sport touring with the emphasis on the touring. Changing the seat and bars and taking off the fairing ruin the bike for what it is best at doing.

[MotoSurgeon]

My goal was to shed weight/improve handling. A longer seat is not necessary. The seat is low on purpose. It is right up against the frame rails. This allows the rider to be closer to the center of gravity which improves handling and rider confidence. Maybe the small seat would look more proportional if the tank was smaller. There is more power ans less weight. The bike was not ruined and is lots of fun to ride. Why don't you find a Honda Goldwing Cafe Racer video to complain about.

[mickwall8]

Sounds nice. Any problems on the mixture front? From my recollection, the jetronic should compensate. How did you rig the collector to output joint?

[MotoSurgeon]

@mickwall8 there is a custom 4-1 collector. the mixture front is fine

[michawierz]

@MotoSurgeon Hey great job I love the sound how can I get the 4-1 collector to Germany? I ride a 91 K100RS V4.

[MotoSurgeon]

@michawierz Any mufler shop can make you one. This is not a separate part. The collector is permanently attached.

[sixsandsevensandsixs]

@MotoSurgeon I totally get it don't worry its an awesome bike

[FNQUIK01]

Very nice

[IMmoreRANDOMthanYOU]

Pull your pants up

[lena19191]

sure it's a heavy bike , but looks good , I like it , good job !

[damintri]

sounds like the revs take a while to build up... pipes sound bloody awesome tho! :)

[greggodo]

I love the sound of your bike. You did a very nice job on your ride.

I have the same bike stock but would like to add the muffler you did the stock muffler

is way to low in sound. Could U let me know.

Thanks

Greg

jenbetsado@yahoo.com

Thanks again and run safe.