Today, Allen came over and helped me get the engine unbolted from the transmission and up onto the workbench. After trying various methods of propping the engine up from underneath, we decided (Allen’s idea) to just do the ol’ makeshift engine lift and support it with straps from the rafters. It worked out quite well …
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Motorcycle Rebuild – Day 3
Saturday, April 11th, 2009Motorcycle Rebuild – Day 2
Saturday, April 4th, 2009Well, this is actually day 2.5 I guess (I removed the wiring last Sunday, but didn’t put up any pics of that). I worked off and on for a few hours (maybe 4?) today and got the frame removed from the engine (along with the radiator, exhaust, starter, alternator, etc…). So far, I really haven’t …
Motorcycle Rebuild – Day 1
Sunday, March 29th, 2009About a year and a half ago, we bought a 1985 BMW K100RS motorcycle with hopes of taking it across the country someday. It had a few minor brake issues that took a little while to get worked out, but once we got those figured out and took it for a few rides, more problems …





