Classic Bike Guide

Project BMW

CBG Workshop

IT RUNS! AFTER LESS THAN TWO YEARS since we picked it up and 26 years since it was last taxed, the 1978 BMW R100S with an RS fairing and – period – paint job, runs. But let’s rewind. I have been determined to get this project finished and, thanks to far too much time in the workshop (err, sorry, boss), that never-ending job list whittles down. Sometimes I can tick several parts off and then I’ll have a ‘shift’ where nothing works. Like setting light to the contact points – but more of that in a bit…

Electrics so far

Super-sparky-Stu had kindly offered to continue helping as there were several inconsistencies, including my inability to understand the basics. But it was in ‘the heatwave of 2022’ and quite understandably he was going nowhere, despite me tempting him with tea,

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