BMW /5 toaster-tank cafe

[JustinLonghorn]

I like the Irons. I almost bought one last spring. I look forward to the build thread, sir.

[motoduck]

I had an 05 883R it was a great daily rider you can take them in a flat tracky kinda directionn real easy and they are a ton of fun to romp around on only reason i got rid of mine was because i had a good deal on my ducati just waitin for me good to have friends sometimes.

http://cafetrumpet.blogspot.com witness the tragic trepidation that is my T100R

[jkluesner]

Yeah, I have like a 5 mile commute to where I work and it has quite a few stop lights, etc.


Also, I was told by the guys that resealed my top-end that the beamer will eventually need cylinder work. Both still have good compression (left 150, right 155), but there is a fair amount of corrosion along the cylinder walls. He said it looks like the bike sit for a long time and water got in there. This is possible, since I don't have really idea about the bikes history or how many miles it has on it.  Decided to keep it as a weekend warrior for now until I get some R75 cylinders and pistons, although that will also mean upgrading the carbs... he also suggested I find a used topend off of a old R80.

[cafematty]

You know I have a Nighty? (My wife kinda stole it from me)

I have some plans for it. I've just been trying to finish up a few projects, and then I'm diving into it. I pulled the stock bars off and threw some clipons on it. COMPLETELY changed the way it rides.... Feel a LOT more confident in the corners.



Otherwise, if you're in need of highway bars and a quick-release windshield let me know.. I hez them.. Been meaning to throw them on eBay.. but forget.

[Swapmeet Louie]

It would... Thats a significant weight shift.

[jkluesner]

You know I have a Nighty? (My wife kinda stole it from me)
I have some plans for it. I've just been trying to finish up a few projects, and then I'm diving into it. I pulled the stock bars off and threw some clipons on it. COMPLETELY changed the way it rides.... Feel a LOT more confident in the corners.

Na man I didn't know! Nice, you got the 1200 cc version. First thing I did is swap out the bars for drag bars (check on my new thread link on my signature). Next thing up is relocating the speedo and exhaust.


I notice a big difference in handeling between this and the toaster. The old beamer handles so much better in the turns... although the iron is very confortable to cruz around town/commute. I will be keeping an eye out for your nightster build thread 

[jkluesner]

(My wife kinda stole it from me)

Also, funny you say that... My iron will also be my girlfriends ride on the weekends. She is afraid to ride my beamer, plus she really isn't tall enough for the seat setup. She rode a orange and black 883r to classes during college so this should be a good scoot for her. 

[cafematty]

she really isn't tall enough for the seat setup

Yeah the Nightster's seat height is like 25 inches.. lol.. redic.

[njmaki]

I think your rock guard is awesome. I have a 1972 r75 toaster too. Where did you get it? What size? and how did you mount it?

Any help would be appreciated.

my ride (pretty stock, but not restored and all original):



Thanks,
Jonathan

[Hoosier Daddy]

my ride (pretty stock, but not restored and all original):

Oh you suck! Here I thought I had it good...
 
Seriously though Jonathan, you probably ought to edit your post ASAP and just PM him your e-mail addy.
Nice bike!

[njmaki]

Thanks Hoosier.

Didn't realize I left it one there. Gonna leave it alone and enjoy it. Might add the stone guard though, just love the vintage look of it.

[jkluesner]

I think your rock guard is awesome. I have a 1972 r75 toaster too. Where did you get it? What size? and how did you mount it?

I purchased something like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Austin-Mini-Cooper-MG-Triumph-Headlamp-Stone-Guards-/261077180610?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cc969a0c2&vxp=mtr#ht_699wt_1143


I don't remember the actual diameter I bought and I am out of town for a week or so... but can measure it when I get back. I bought two chrome guards and had one powder-coated black. I then used some strong springs to mount the headlamp to the chrome headlamp trim guard (from the 1960's bmws). Pretty cheap mode to make really. Been riding that way for almost a year now.


She is no longer my daily ride and I only ride her on the weekends, you know along Highway 1 in Big Sur, etc   




photo by jkluesner, on Flickr

[njmaki]

jkluesner,

Yea, the diameter and any close up pics of how you attached it would be great!

Thanks.

[jkluesner]

jkluesner,

Yea, the diameter and any close up pics of how you attached it would be great!

Thanks.

Looks like you will need a 5 3/4 inch stone guard. Our /5s have a smaller headlamp diameter than the /6s.


Here is a pick of the stone guard mounted after I installed my H4 headlamp conversion and new reflector. There is a small spring on the top and bottom also not shown here. 




IMG_1793 by jkluesner, on Flickr