BMW R80 Cafe Racer
Details
Donor bike:
1985 BMW R80
Engine:
Full top-end rebuild, Euro Motoelectrics uprated starter motor and alternator.
Brakes:
Beringer rotors, calipers and master cylinder. Venhill braided lines.
Bodywork:
Frame de-lugged, custom subframe by Walzwerk. Custom front fender, triple clamp and pegs by Cognito Moto.
Suspension:
GSXR 600 front forks, re-valved and re-sprung by Lindemann Engineering. Custom Penske rear shock.
Lights:
Kellerman Atto rear lights, Motogadget M-blaze turn signals, LSL 6.5 inch headlight, Motodemic custom brackets.
Seat:
Custom tan leather seat by Silvermachine.
Controls:
Woodcraft clip-ons, custom controls by Renard speedshop, Domino throttle dual pull-throttle.
Electrics:
Anti-gravity lithium ion battery. Motogadget M-unit power distribution, M-lock keyless go, and Chronoscope Classic gauge.
Exhaust:
Cerakoted headers, EMGO mufflers.
Thanks to:
Kelly’s Block Welding, Valdi’s Motozone, Matt at Euro Motoelectrics, Ed Sorbo, Venhill, and Revival Cycles who were generous with their advice, expertise and customer support. Also thanks to Bike Exif for featuring the bike.
Photos:
Panos Damaskinidis: www.panos-d.com / @panos_d
