Recent content by rbm

Correct ;) I did this mod to my tail:

Definitely yes. Use the adhesion promoter then the primer. But, before the promoter, use wax/oil remover to make sure any waxy epoxy residue is eliminated and the promoter can do its job. I'd suggest using a high build primer because (1) you probably want to sand the primer coat to even out...

This is a picture of my rattle can engine paint job I recently finished. I used the instructions in this thread to make sure the result looked good. I hope I succeeded (I believe that I did). After the Duplicolour finish applied: Completed with chromed cases:

Cheers guys!! Thanks for the confirmation. I'll be very careful with it because it will be stored in a conditioned workshop as I complete the build. Jsharp, it is the whole block so I don't think I can find room in the car. Looks like this at the moment: Kind of difficult without a...

I finished painting my BMW K75 engine block with Duplicolor DE1615 Engine Enamel over the weekend. I don't have the facilities to cure the paint in an oven at 200 degrees as recommended. Neither is the engine in any state to have it started so that the operating temperature can cure the paint...

Thank you for the confirmation and the advice, crazypj.

I'll try to illustrate my concern with pictures. At this point in my project, I haven't yet PURCHASED the /5 muffler; only just LOCATED it and now I need this information to make or break the deal. The K75 stock muffler is a triangular affair with a vertical support plate to which is bolted a...

I'm customizing my BMW K75 and have located a suitable muffler for my build from a 1975 BMW /5. The mounting tab for the /5 muffler is positioned closer to the inlet than the same mounting tab on the stock K75 muffler -- 11-1/2" versus 14". I will have to fabricate a custom bracket anyway to...

Napa Canada distributes Spraymax 2K in rattle cans. It is a special order item, requiring the buyer to prepay before they will order. It costs about $18 and will take about 2-3 days.

+1 on the compound selection and the idea of dedicated wheels. The combination of a sissal wheel and emery will cut quickly and remove any 600 grit sanding marks. Move to a spiral sewn wheel and tripoli to refine the polish. the last stage should be a loose wheel and white rouge. It will...

It would be worth your while to head over to the Autopia forums to read up on paint correction techniques. There are many how-to articles that detail the steps to be taken to correct flaws just like the ones you've encountered on your bike. It should go OK with hand sanding because you will...

I'm in awe. The transformation is astounding!! Very well executed.

I'm doing a restoration of my BMW K-bike this winter and will be painting the engine block. I talked with a paint shop about other parts I needed done, including frame and transmission parts. We got to talking about his requirements for preping the parts. I said that I was intending to...

Looking for a pair of Beston type grips in light grey. Lloyd Vintage has EXACTLY what I'm after with a white ring accent (see pic below) but can't locate Lloydvintage.com any longer. Seems Corey fell off the Net. I believe these were produced by Posh Faith but can't locate any further...

Hi, I desire to update the front brakes on my 1987 K75. My goal is to get increased braking performance over the mediocre performance offered by the OEM 2-pot Brembo calipers and fixed 285mm disk. I am contemplating two options: (1) replace front forks with K1004V, replace 285mm fixed disks...