BMW /5 toaster-tank cafe

[jkluesner]

Finally got it running today!! The carbs came pre-jetted, but the need a good tuning. This is something I have little experience with. Need to start reading up on it or take it to somebody to get it properly tuned. Here is a short clip. Next step is getting all the lights operational.

Now:


Before:

[jkluesner]

So, the bike is up and running and I have already had a complaint from the neighbor. He seems to believe I am running a side-business shop out of my garage (it is in a complex). He said that the bike is really loud and annoying. I basically told him to go blow himself, but it did make me realize how loud the bike is now compared to the old stock pipes.

I really like the look of the reverse cone shorty pipes. Is there anyway I can easily bring down the db a notch or two? I have read a few things about wrapping the baffle with fiberglass, but I really have no experience with this. I am moving soon and I really don't want to piss off the neighbors starting my bike every morning.

Suggestions?

[IndieSol]

Unfortunately I can't help you, but after reading all ten pages I felt I had to commend you on the build.  It's a great looking bike.  Good luck with the jetting. 


Regarding your neighbors, you can't please everyone.  It's amazing what people can find to complain about.

[dakine_surf]

Try steel wool wrapped around the baffle if you can... easy, cheap and does the trick normally.  You can secure it with some steel wire.

[jkluesner]

Try steel wool wrapped around the baffle if you can... easy, cheap and does the trick normally.  You can secure it with some steel wire.

I will try this. The baffles are removable. They are fiberglass packed already, so I guess the steel wool will dampen it more??

IndieSol, thanks for the compliment. It has been a great project.... I learned a "ton". 

[jkluesner]

Got the wiring done and the turn signals finally work... I had to run two additional wires (and some soldering) to get a decent ground. Works like a charm now. However, I ended up shorting out the switch board messing around before. But, this was probably for the best, as I installed a updated key-switch kit from Rocky Point Cycle (same place where I got my carb kit). The old switch could be started with a nail-- not great. The new one takes a normal cut key. More security is always good

Last thing to do is mount the powder-coated rock guard. Below are pics with and without the guard. What do you guys think? Yes or no?


no_rock_guard by jkluesner, on Flickr


rock_guard by jkluesner, on Flickr


tail_light by jkluesner, on Flickr

[jkluesner]

Finally done. Carbs tuned and synched, headlight guard mounted, and little adjustments here and there. Just moved to Santa Cruz and shot a few photos of the bike outside my garage in front of the lemon tree. Made me think of "The World's Fastest Indian", which is an AMAZING movie Anyway, hope you like it!


bike_3 by jkluesner, on Flickr


bike by jkluesner, on Flickr


bike_2 by jkluesner, on Flickr

[cafematty]

Just beautiful man. Great work.  And yes. That movie is amazing. 

[kngolly]

Love the bike and love the rock guard on the headlight!  I'd love to pick up a r60, or 75/5 at some point.. Fantastic bikes, and yours is an inspiration

[vwfye]

very clean!  :clapping:

[JustinLonghorn]

Yes sir, I can definitely dig it.

[jkluesner]

Thanks guys! It has been a fun and educating project. Flashgolly, you should check out Cafematty's bike for some BMW inspiration. That bike is killer. 

[Hoosier Daddy]

Fantastic turn out there bud...
Don't forget to piss on the lemon tree.

[mysta2]

Can't go wrong with such a sparkling airhead, I dig the stonegaurd on the headlight too. The only thing that would make it perfect is a little scuff on those tires

[jkluesner]

Thanks guys! I will make sure to piss on the ol lemon tree.

 "These brakes, they're completely inadequate!"
   "I'm planning on going, not stopping!"