Need a new project, BMW K75 "K"afe?

[south east okie]

I was thinking about an angle for the tag below the seat, so they could "kinda" see it. Maybe could angle it enough to miss the tire compression.

Here I am trying to give you ideas about how to build a bike and you have forgotten more about motorcycles than I'll ever know !! I probably should shut up just watch !!

 

[JimVonBaden]

Will you put the turn signals in the open ends of the cut off frame?
I'm guessing you have no intention of adding a 'scraper' at the back. BTW, is there a proper name for those things? You know, the rain catcher floating above the rear tire in place of a fender.

I've never welded anything and I'm not an engineer, so take this with three grains of salt ... Does the 'seat loop' need some reinforcement to strengthen the vertical axis?

Yes, the turn signals will go in the ends of the cut off frame.

There will be no pressure on the hoop other than the bit of plastic on the seat. The seat will be reinforced by 1/4" ABS and a metal frame.

The rain guard, possum scraper, will not be installed on this bike, though I may reconsider as a license plate mount.

 

[JimVonBaden]

I was thinking about an angle for the tag below the seat, so they could "kinda" see it. Maybe could angle it enough to miss the tire compression.

Here I am trying to give you ideas about how to build a bike and you have forgotten more about motorcycles than I'll ever know !! I probably should shut up just watch !!

Maybe even a little flatter.
I'm always open to ideas so keep them coming.

It would look something like this:

 

[south east okie]

You could probably get away with it,,, but it might mess with the lines of the bike?

 

[Al Tuna]

I suppose you've seen this?

Swing arm number plate holder centered R nineT

Discretely and lightweight number plate bracket which integrates excellent into the sporty line of the Roadster. The facts: Sturdy pipe construction made of stainless steel. Powder-coated Cable bushing hidden in the pipes LED number plate lighting, can be mounted on top or on side. Number...

www.wunderlich.de

 

[JimVonBaden]

I suppose you've seen this?

Swing arm number plate holder centered R nineT

Discretely and lightweight number plate bracket which integrates excellent into the sporty line of the Roadster. The facts: Sturdy pipe construction made of stainless steel. Powder-coated Cable bushing hidden in the pipes LED number plate lighting, can be mounted on top or on side. Number...

www.wunderlich.de

Yeah, I could make one if it comes to that. It would be a bit tricky to bolt on though.

 

[matty]

I'm guessing you have no intention of adding a 'scraper' at the back. BTW, is there a proper name for those things? You know, the rain catcher floating above the rear tire in place of a fender.

Not sure if its the right term exactly, but i always call and hear them called over here. Abbreviated Hugger.

 

[matty]

I sometimes think being a slave to symitry can get in the way of my thinking practically.
Think bobber and go low down and to one side with the plate and light. remember its a lop sided bike anyway with its drive tube arm and one shock.
What about making a hinge style that will not only move if it bumps into things, but hinge to face sideways when parked etc. Good thing about a side mounted plate layout you get to have a decent size back light (one of the cheap retro Stop type lights perhaps) and keep the back of the seat clean and uncluttered.

 

[Bearcat]

Nice! Hey that's a scary looking rat nest on the floor.

 

[skibum69]

symmetry

 

[JimVonBaden]

Nice! Hey that's a scary looking rat nest on the floor.

I'm letting it sit as I strip out more wires. There are a LOT of them.

 

[JimVonBaden]

Cut some 1/4" ABS for the seat base and fitted it.




Then trimmed and hammered up the seat support braces:




This allowed the seat to sit flat and be supported.

 

[matty]

symmetry

Zackly my fiend.

 

[JimVonBaden]

Some goodies came in.

 

[nmroadrunner]

Ooooooh, pretty!

 

[JimVonBaden]

More new goodies came in, side covers, air filter and clutch cable.

Sharp minds will recall my attempt to replicate the side covers. I lost confidence, so ordered some.



Temp mounted the mid-pipe and muffler:


I thought the passenger peg mount was to heavy looking, so:


Then remounted the muffler and mid-pipe:


Better, but now need a mount for the muffler.




This works.

Lastly, still working on where to put the plate.

 

[south east okie]

Hell Yeah!!

 

[matty]

More new goodies came in, side covers, air filter and clutch cable.

Sharp minds will recall my attempt to replicate the side covers. I lost confidence, so ordered some.



Temp mounted the mid-pipe and muffler:


I thought the passenger peg mount was to heavy looking, so:


Then remounted the muffler and mid-pipe:


Better, but now need a mount for the muffler.




This works.

Lastly, still working on where to put the plate.

drive shaft sideGets my vote for what its worth, that side is cluttered up anyway the other is cleanish, and again IMO dont worry about it looking uniform. its function .. form is secondary especially when that girl has a mole on that side makes seance to keep at least one pretty side.

 

[JimVonBaden]

drive shaft sideGets my vote for what its worth, that side is cluttered up anyway the other is cleanish, and again IMO dont worry about it looking uniform. its function .. form is secondary especially when that girl has a mole on that side makes seance to keep at least one pretty side.

That's funny, but true!

 

[JimVonBaden]

Spent a silly amount of time organizing my garage to get my portable lift free and set up.


Pulled the bike out of the shop and put it on the lift, then shoved the lift, with the bike on it, back into the shop.



Then spent some time vacuuming out the yuck from the airbox, and the rest of the bike.




Sharp eyes may have noticed the destroyed intake pipe. It was frozen on the airbox and required destruction to remove.