BMW R100 Cafe Racer custom build - 1979 Full Restoration

Fully restored and customised 1979 BMW R100 Cafe Racer. finished to a very high standard.  This is a 1000cc. 40mm carb. heavy flywheel model - in my opinion one of the best bikes BMW ever made.  This one was first registered in 1985 and is on a B plate but would be easy to change to '79 plate with the DVLA. It was sitting in a dealership for 6 years before being sold to first owner hence later plate. Low milage bike with original speedo showing lower than average miles. Well looked after bike throughout its life. Matching frame and engine numbersFantastic paint jobENGINE:Full engine rebuild/overhaul including:Strip down and clean. including pressurised clean of oilwaysNew timing chain and sprocketsNew big end bearingsNew stainless pushrod tubesNew piston ringsNew valve guidesValves lapped and seated after leak down testTwin plugged heads/5 style rocker coversCylinder honeAll seals and gaskets changedNew oil pumpNew filtersCams polishedNew gaskets. seals. bearings all round40mm carbs completely overhauled with conical filters and all new needles & jets etcCut down megaphone exhaust on original SS pipes wrapped in exhaust heat wrap. FRAME AND BODYWORK:Tank professionally cut down and seam welded to match profile of the seat. brand new fuel taps.  Custom seat upholstered by Uptons on Aluminium seat pan to fit altered original BMW cafe racer style seat. Powdercoated frame and wheels gloss blackCustom rear light and indicatorsKey fits both ignition and petrol capCustom headlight earsCustom paintwork by Jordan from Peter Body in BexhillItalian (tarralozzi or something?) low-rise clip-onsCustom alloy rear sets which work very wellBoxermetal fork yokeBoxermetal air box blank and battery holder. Surefoot side standProgressive fork springs with new oilStainless Steel nuts and boltsDRIVE:Rebuilt gearbox - very good job done by local aircraft engineer and BMW enthusiast who I cannot recommend enough. New BMW full clutch kitBrand new Bridgestone BT45 tyres on newly powder coated wheels.  New bearings. bushes. oils. seals etc all round on wheels. ELECTRICS:Custom loom made by JB Classics Electronic ignition (boyer micro-digital)Dyna Twin output coilsBallistic Lithium battery - huge cranking power. tiny size and weight. New Alternator and StatorNew Diode boardNew Regulator/Rectifier BRAKES:Front brakes upgraded to handlebar master cylinder. using original BMW parts and brand new black/gold braided hoses. Rear disc brake braided hose in black and goldGENERAL:New Cables all roundNew grips (although one split in transit so will be replaced)Fresh oil/filters/gaskets/rubbersMany Stainless partsFINAL WORD:This is an amazing bike; it sounds fantastic. rides fantastic and is a totally one-off. powerful. head-turner. It has been used as part of a window display in a rare denim shop in central London for the past few months. where apparently it drew people off the street!Probably lots of extra things that I have missed out - it really is a special bike. Currently SORN but I will MOT the bike and Tax if required.  Inspection welcome and advised. it has to be seen and heard to be fully appreciated.  I may be able to deliver fairly locally but please contact me first to check. Please only bid if you intend to buy Cash or Bank transfer preferable. cheques will need to clear before I release the bike.

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