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1Back to top Go down   Kafe or Koffee Empty Kafe or Koffee Fri May 13, 2016 7:19 am

Ed

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It's time for a new projeKt. 
In light of the recent incident with Ol' Blue , the Kart and a TIN LID driver, we are currently sitting on the sideline consoling ourselves with injuries , write-offs , insurers and lawyers.
During this downtime , we are putting pen to paper and designing a new way of enjoying our K'. The Kreative thoughts are flowing and helping in the healing process . 

I had been proposing a naked trim down for a while , due to the ageing of the fairing and heat effect during riding.
The thoughts of further 2 up riding has been discussed , and may be reduced to solo , for safety reasons .


Ol' Blue having a little lie down . 
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Always be alert , the driver saw us , but misjudged our speed .
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The Kart has served its purpose , but has now seen its last day . There is no thoughts of continuing with a new Kart at this stage .
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We have salvaged most of our equipment from the accident .
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Ol' Blue has been recognised as a non repairable writeoff, with damage to the drive line , exhaust , head bearing , foot plates , LH engine sidecover and possibly the gear selector. There may be a slight twist in the frame as well .
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Fortunately the Kart absorbed most of the impact , leaving Ol' Blue relatively in one piece, or at least salvageable.
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I've been toying with some ideas for a while now , it is possible the current state of affairs will have a major bearing on our thoughts.
This style is relatively easily achieved using the 2 K bikes in my stalls , so who knows .
Still early days yet , there are claims to be processed , injuries to mend , minds to set right . But at least there is a dream .
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Cheers Ed and Rhys , and Ol'Blue. ( feeling "blacKnblue" at the moment).


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2Back to top Go down   Kafe or Koffee Empty Re: Kafe or Koffee Fri May 13, 2016 7:30 am

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Here is one I saw at the K1 treffen in Germany last week - it does use a 16v engine but I hope it was not originally a k1 Crying or Very sad

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3Back to top Go down   Kafe or Koffee Empty Re: Kafe or Koffee Fri May 13, 2016 8:40 am

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That 'Treffen' attendee has possibly got a K12 motor in his K100, at least in parts 'n' pieces! Look at the plastic fuel injector rail, magnesium cam cover & radiator hose externally of the crank cover.

Best of luck to you and what becomes of Ol' Blue, Grove! Nu Blu?


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4Back to top Go down   Kafe or Koffee Empty Re: Kafe or Koffee Fri May 13, 2016 8:49 am

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Feb 2013 my LT took a rear end hit. Just been over to have a look. She came home about 2 hours after, in a van, went into the shed and up on centre stand. Its been there since, has never moved. Looks exactly like Ol Blue which is what reminded me of it.

July 2013 I bought the K100RT and the plans to do much with the LT were shelved for a while........an indefinite while I might add. due to work reasons.


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1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles. 
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 51,800 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 63,390 miles

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1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
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5Back to top Go down   Kafe or Koffee Empty Re: Kafe or Koffee Sat May 14, 2016 3:15 am

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Koffe Kafe and the DGR, so you'll need a suitable suit? How you gonna go with a Merv on that mug of yours?


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6Back to top Go down   Kafe or Koffee Empty Re: Kafe or Koffee Sat May 14, 2016 5:46 am

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Ol' Blue ( EB-67) is now officially deregistered, which means the engine and frame number are no longer road registrable . 
I might yet consider a replacement K for Blue whilst the projekt is in progress.
 THIS one looks alright for the money.
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Simon I like the clean look in the battery area. 
Found these grips , cheap but might add appeal.
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Olaf , I was only just discussing with Tracey on the morning of the incident ,  the option of additional shed space , for K's only.
Suit is sorted Keith , not sure on the Mo tho.


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7Back to top Go down   Kafe or Koffee Empty Re: Kafe or Koffee Sat May 14, 2016 8:34 am

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GroverK wrote:Ol' Blue ( EB-67) is now officially deregistered, which means the engine and frame number are no longer road registrable . 
I might yet consider a replacement K for Blue whilst the projekt is in progress.
 THIS one looks alright for the money.
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That's Tom's yella beast


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1989 K100RT     VIN  0097367 (naked)  
1996 K1100RS   VIN  0451808
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8Back to top Go down   Kafe or Koffee Empty Re: Kafe or Koffee Sat May 14, 2016 3:34 pm

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GroverK wrote:Ol' Blue ( EB-67) is now officially deregistered, which means the engine and frame number are no longer road registrable . 
I might yet consider a replacement K for Blue whilst the projekt is in progress.
A sorry end to a great Kombination Ed, but good to hear your enthusiasm hasn't been too dented. You might need to talk to your doctor again though, all this talk of Kafe Konversions....did you bang your head? Evil or Very Mad


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"Heidi" K100LT 1991 (Grey) (VIN 0190172 Engine No. 104EB 2590 2213) - 5th owner. January 2014 (34,000 - 82,818 miles and counting....)
"Gretel" K100LT 1989 (Silver Grey) (VIN 0177324 Engine No. 104EA 2789 2211) - 4th+ owner. September 2015 (82,684 miles and counting....). Cat C Insurance write-off rebuild Feb 17
"Donor" K100LT 1990 (Red)  (VIN 0178091 Engine gone to Dai) - 6th & final owner (crash write-off now donor bike).   June 2012 (73,000 miles) to November 2013 (89,500 miles)
    

9Back to top Go down   Kafe or Koffee Empty Re: Kafe or Koffee Sat May 14, 2016 9:44 pm

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Ol' Blue ( EB-67) is now officially deregistered, which means the engine and frame number are no longer road registrable

It should only be the frame that is not re-registerable. The engine and other mechanicals could go into another bike.

    

10Back to top Go down   Kafe or Koffee Empty Kafe or Koffee Sun May 15, 2016 4:28 am

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Yep, the yella beast is still here. A bit of interest has been shown but not enough. I agree, the mechanals can be transferrt4ed into another frame but the frame that has been deregistered ( written off) cannot be used again. Good thing your K enthusiasm has not waned. Cheers Tom


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11Back to top Go down   Kafe or Koffee Empty Re: Kafe or Koffee Sun May 15, 2016 6:43 am

Ed

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Given the frame and engine have taken a battering , I'd be concerned as to re registering either for the work needed. 
The rear wheel shows signs of pressure from the trailer impact . Given that the wheel freespins between 3-4 and 4-5 , I would say the drive is suffering some major damage , either to the FD or Splines. Knowing that the engine was in full motion and still running when laying down , is a definite in my thoughts .
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I'm still pondering my options , Blue will remain off the road , but I'd like to utilise the bike with a sidecar as a promotional vehicle at rallies . Keeping the K alive ....! 

The styling would be in line with a Kafe for character. In doing so I would be removing as much unwanted weight , including the ABS , fluids, fairings etc . 
As the bike will be conveyed by trailer to events , the thoughts are to mount an electric motor with pressure to drive the rear wheel , making Blue the first ElectriK K bike.
The electric motor allows for forward and reverse movement on and off the trailer. Where possible retain as much of the lights and switching , but bypass the pump and starter.
The sidecar being non road registered would be a lot easier to design and mount to my own specs. No costly fitout by specialists.

In addition to Blue , I would most likely find another K for commuting , preferably naked and lightweight compared to the full LT , allowing for more airflow .

Further inspection today revealed that the throttle action on Blue is non functioning , the grip fails to return to its normal position . Maybe a broken cable.
The Dream continues.



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12Back to top Go down   Kafe or Koffee Empty Re: Kafe or Koffee Mon May 16, 2016 4:06 am

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Tom Grabau wrote:Yep, the yella beast is still here. A bit of interest has been shown but not enough. I agree, the mechanals can be transferrt4ed into another frame but the frame that has been deregistered ( written off) cannot be used again. Good thing your K enthusiasm has not waned. Cheers Tom

True, can not be re registered in current form, though once its been to the Engineers its a new frame. So if all it needed, was the rear tail frame repaired and perhaps another tweak, all will be good.
My 84 rt frame is deregistered. I'd consider doing rubber mounts for the gearbox and alternator mounts and the frame would be good and could even be smooth and low vide to boot. That sort of thing of an option Ed. You just have to work out which way you want to go.


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The Clever are adept at extricating themselves from situations that the wise would have avoided from the outset - QUOTE from david Hillel in Out of the Earth.
    

13Back to top Go down   Kafe or Koffee Empty Re: Kafe or Koffee Tue May 17, 2016 7:06 pm

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Mark k boy in Brisbane has a frame for sale. I picked up a bike from him yesterday but didnt have the room to fit it on the ute.

    

14Back to top Go down   Kafe or Koffee Empty Kafe or Koffee Thu May 19, 2016 4:22 am

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G'day All, just to let you know the yellow beast has gone probably to a better home. Missed it a bit but needed the space for my new toy - NO not another K but a combination lathe milling machine for me to play with. Cheers


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15Back to top Go down   Kafe or Koffee Empty Re: Kafe or Koffee Thu May 19, 2016 4:40 am

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I hope that you made it a condition of sale that they join the forum. Cool (Unless they are already on it.)

Bill


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1985 K100RT  VIN 0028991  My original Very Happy ROB the Red Old Bike   (Historic rego)
1985 K100RT  VIN 0029036  BOB the Blue Old Bike  (Historic rego)
1990 K100LT  VIN 0190452  Work in progress
1984 K100RT  VIN 0023022  Work needing lots of progress

1986 K100RT  VIN 0090542  Work needing lots and lots of progress
1993 K1100LT  VIN 0183046  Work in progress
1993 K75S  VIN 0213045  Tom the Triple (now on Historic rego too.)
    

16Back to top Go down   Kafe or Koffee Empty Re: Kafe or Koffee Thu May 19, 2016 6:58 am

Ed

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well done Tom , hope you managed to receive a fair price for all the work you put in since purchasing it .
I held temptation back and the dreadful K pox , as I need to keep a level head till Blue is resolved. 
When the time comes , I'll be searching out a set of RS bars or clip-ons ( RS is the preferred). something to provide the low profile in the front console .
My heated grips will be heading Gaz's way , to help him stay comfy on those long winter trips down south.


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