1 Build log 87 k100 RT Wed May 27, 2015 8:51 pm
James
Silver member
First Off let me mention, I got this bike in 2012 with the intention to chop it, I've been riding it since then every summer for enjoyment, then to college, and to work after college. I put about 22,000 miles on it so far. I stripped it to the motor when I got it, painted the frame and polished the aluminum meticulously but it hasn't really seen that level of paint and polish since mostly just maintenance and modifications. I was riding in the rain a lot, had a few slides, and modified things many times over especially after tumbles. This is the progress right now. She's rough but she's stable and when I remember to double check all the bolts and connections, reliable. 30,000 miles indicated on the clock right now. Anyway here's some pics and a todo list for myself.
Electrical:
Mount front turn signals to harness
Repair main switches:
replace with proper rated switches
turn: 3 pole
ignition: single pole
horn: momentary
starter: momentary
short high beam to always on
Connect brake lights / rear turn signals to harness
Create harness for licence plate lights and bring to switched 12v
source horn and install to harness
Body:
Mount ECU!!
fabricate mounting hardware for instrument cluster
Trim front fender
repair mounting points
Paint black
Fabricate battery tie down
Fabricate rear brake res mount
Fabricate seat pan mounting points
source and shape seat foam
source and upholster seat material
source shock stud coupler and bolt for plate mount
repair/replace fuel tank
Fit and finish:
Neutralize battery acid spill
spot paint frame
paint or wrap exhaust / look into shortening
tank finish
fabricate blanks where oem switches were
Mechanical:
Check splines
fabricate coolant overflow tank
diagnose rear brake functionality
Electrical:
Mount front turn signals to harness
Repair main switches:
replace with proper rated switches
turn: 3 pole
ignition: single pole
horn: momentary
starter: momentary
short high beam to always on
Connect brake lights / rear turn signals to harness
Create harness for licence plate lights and bring to switched 12v
source horn and install to harness
Body:
Mount ECU!!
fabricate mounting hardware for instrument cluster
Trim front fender
repair mounting points
Paint black
Fabricate battery tie down
Fabricate rear brake res mount
Fabricate seat pan mounting points
source and shape seat foam
source and upholster seat material
source shock stud coupler and bolt for plate mount
repair/replace fuel tank
Fit and finish:
Neutralize battery acid spill
spot paint frame
paint or wrap exhaust / look into shortening
tank finish
fabricate blanks where oem switches were
Mechanical:
Check splines
fabricate coolant overflow tank
diagnose rear brake functionality