BMW /5 toaster-tank cafe

Re: BMW /5 toaster cafe-- stator and diode board upgrade

Hey, guys. I went through this as well. I removed the gauges all together on my bike and wanted to find a quick fix. Did a lot of reading on the topic here:

http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/genlampresistor.htm

But in further reading and discussion on the ADV forum I was lead to this handy lil' kit:

http://www.motoelekt.com/genlightacc.htm

$3.50 well spent and the bike keeps a charge. The logical reasoning in keeping a generator light (or wiring one in if you go with another set of gauges) in addition to installing the jumper is.....

"A dim lamp at a relatively modest to high rpm usually means some sort of corrosion at some connector(s), or a bad rotor or brushes. A bad battery can also cause the alternator to produce a very large output in such a way that the lamp might glow dimly. A bright lamp at riding rpm USUALLY means an open or shorted rotor or bad regulator, or a bad diode board, and likely there is no charging (no alternator output) at all."

Hope that info helps too.
 
Re: BMW /5 toaster cafe-- stator and diode board upgrade

Great solution sparky!

I agree it's not a bad idea to have the lamp for diagnostic purposes, but the bypass circuit is a great addition just so your system still works in the event of a bulb failure.
 
Re: BMW /5 toaster cafe-- stator and diode board upgrade

Sparky, thanks for the link. Seems like a well spent $3.50! I just emailed them to see if they still make the kit. The "order" link is down.


I think I will go this route, although I do like working on electrics. This takes me back to my electronic engineering classes (don't want to admit how many years ago) where every lab class somebody would generate the "magic smoke" that meant game over ;)
 
Re: BMW /5 toaster cafe-- Corbin trip and rearsets

Took a trip to Corbin in Hollister this past Saturday and had a leather seat made for the old toaster. I was surprised how big the building was and how many bikes (99% harley) kept streaming in. It looked like the movie Field of Dreams--- bike after bike after bike. Showed up at 8:15 am and the seat was done at 9:30 am. Pretty amazing. Also, the diner next door is pretty good. I suggest the denver omelet. Notice the pic of old McQueen on the wall. It is nice to have a quality leather seat, instead of a poorly fitted vinyl seat that requires you to drill out the seat-pan to get the back fender to fit...

Also, yesterday I got my rearsets from Boxer Metal. These things are sweet!! I installed the brake side last night and it looks/works great. Anybody looking to do a BMW cafe should check them out: www.boxermetal.com

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Re: BMW /5 toaster cafe-- Corbin trip and rearsets

Definitely going to have to put the charging light bypass on my R75/6.

I went with a Thunderchild diode board and regulator a couple years back.

Can I ask about your Mikuni jetting? I installed VM32's a while back, but haven't spent 10 minutes tuning them yet. Been working on other bikes for the last couple years and ended up re-doing the wheels on the BMW (Buchanan spokes, Woody's Wheelworks sealed bearing conversion). Going to put the wheels back on the bike soon so will have it back on the road, but would love a recipe to start with on the VM's. I'm running with the stock airbox at the moment.
 
Re: BMW /5 toaster cafe-- Corbin trip and rearsets

Tim said:
Can I ask about your Mikuni jetting? I installed VM32's a while back, but haven't spent 10 minutes tuning them yet. Been working on other bikes for the last couple years and ended up re-doing the wheels on the BMW (Buchanan spokes, Woody's Wheelworks sealed bearing conversion). Going to put the wheels back on the bike soon so will have it back on the road, but would love a recipe to start with on the VM's. I'm running with the stock airbox at the moment.
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Tim-- I am running the 26mm Mikuni kit out of rockypointcycle. The carbs came pre-jetted for the stock airbox/exhaust setup. I have been running them with the K&N style pod filters and the shorty megaphones (with baffle) and they seem to working just fine, although I did have Bill at rockypoint send me some bigger main jets just in case. He also suggested I raise the needle levels a tad-- this I did do. I tried running UNI pod filters and could never get them to work past the idle jet. Too much airflow. I tried extending the intake length back to stock and this didn't help, so I went back to the pods. Might be worth sending a email to Bill to see what jet sizes he puts in the VM32 kit: http://www.rockypointcycle.com/p-bmw12_mikuni_carb_kits-2103.html
 
Re: 1973 BMW R60/5 build

jkluesner said:
Got the new mufflers in today. Going with the long-stock look. Also tore took the shocks off and noticed they are in poor condition. Anybody have some suggestions on a good upgrade from the stock Boge shocks (not too expensive of course)? Also, put some of my books to good use :D Needed something to stabilize the block after taking off the front end (I am still using the centerstand behind the books) and didn't have anything like a block of wood.


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Hagon or YSS make great and modest priced shocks
Don't forget to Patent that engine stand its precious
I like your style
 
Re: 1973 BMW R60/5 build

gentlemanjim said:
Hagon or YSS make great and modest priced shocks
Don't forget to Patent that engine stand its precious
I like your style
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I still keep the books around for a backup stand. I have found that the hard-cover books work better. Paperback tends to move around too much :)
 
Re: BMW /5 toaster cafe-- rear sets installed



Finally got the rear sets installed. Brake side was easy enough, however I had to remove the transmission to install the shift lever side. Yeah, remove the transmission... The shift lever on the old /5 BMWs have a tapered pin to hold in the alluminum shift lever. The pin sets almost directly over the frame, inhibiting one from getting a punch on the pin. I tried clamps and other things to no avail. Once out, I had to really whack the pin with a punch to get it to budge. Something tells me that shift lever had never been removed before. I also cut down the brake light brackets to fit the new shorter corbin seat. It's a nice fit :)



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Re: BMW /5 toaster cafe--rear sets installed

Here is a better shot of the new seat, adjusted tail-light, rear sets, etc. Oh, I also machined away 8 mm off the bottom of the aluminum handlebar mounts. Using the San Jose BMW triple clamp the stock bolts on the mounts are BARELY long enough to tighten down the nuts. Also lowered the bars a smidgen ;)


Next up: electronic ignition and deeper oil pan!


P.S. Not my car in the background-- don't want to be judged for those rims on a Focus :-\





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Re: BMW /5 toaster cafe-- polished front hub

Got my polished front hub today :D . Ended up getting the polished hub and brake shoes for $55. Not too shabby!! Top end has been resealed and I took her over the 17 near Santa Cruz yesterday. Nice to have her running again.




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Re: BMW /5 toaster cafe-- polished front hub

Wow - that's a great deal for a polished hub and brake plate. You'd have paid that much to have it professionally polished, let alone for the hub and plate.
 
Re: BMW /5 toaster cafe-- new project, the dreaded harley

I couldn't help myself and pulled the trigger on a good deal and got a new project. I plan on turning this 2012 iron 883 into a daily commuter cafe bike (only has 201 miles). I can already hear the grumblings about heavy, bad handling harley's, haha. It has a dry weight of only 548 lbs, so not that bad. I plan on converting it to a 1200 cc, among other things. What you guys think?




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Re: BMW /5 toaster cafe-- new project, the dreaded harley

Do it and post the thread. I would if I could afford the entry cost, but I would start with an XR1200R, this should still make a great daily riding bike.
 
Re: BMW /5 toaster cafe-- new project, the dreaded harley

Maritime said:
Do it and post the thread. I would if I could afford the entry cost, but I would start with an XR1200R, this should still make a great daily riding bike.
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That would be a great bike to start with. I guess I loved the blacked out look of the iron 883 and it seems to be a good base to start customizing. I will start a new thread once I get her in my stable in a few days 8)
 
Re: BMW /5 toaster cafe-- new project, the dreaded harley

I like the Irons. I almost bought one last spring. I look forward to the build thread, sir.
 
Re: BMW /5 toaster cafe-- new project, the dreaded harley

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
 
Re: BMW /5 toaster cafe-- new project, the dreaded harley

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.
 
Re: BMW /5 toaster cafe-- new project, the dreaded harley

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.

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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.
 
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