2002 BMW K1200rs

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What was your intended objective when you started the build?

Run it on the Bonneville Salt flats during the Motorcycle Speed Trials (BUB).

What motivated you to start your project?

The bike was crashed but still straight with low miles and I just couldn’t see it parted out.

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the bike?

I used, mostly, spare parts:  Honda 750 tank, trailer fender, Suburu fuel pump, Yamaha radiator, oil cooler from Summit…..

What are you most proud of?

Sorting out the wiring.  And it is freaking fast.    163mph on the salt.

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

Unless they are familiar with BMW K-bikes, they have no idea what it is.

2 Comments

  • KEvin says:
    April 16, 2018 at 5:56 pm

    Well executed. Beautiful

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  • DoubleD says:
    June 7, 2020 at 11:14 am

    I’ve got a K12RS in a similar situation and I’m going to make it a project bike. Is there anything you’d do differently or have any others suggestions for a similar project?

    Reply

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Specifics

Make, Model & Year: 2002 BMW K1200rs
Fondly known as: WartHog
Time spent: hundreds
Motorcycle cost: $500
Money spent: $800
Engine: BMW K1200 with larger injectors, Higher 6th gear, performance chip.
Intake: Four throttle bodies.
Exhaust: Stainless headers.
Transmission: 6-speed, dry clutch
Frame: Original aluminum.
Wheels, tires and brakes: All stock, no anti lock brakes.
Finish – Paint: I painted it with leftover paint from another project. I made the seat and stitched it, too. The tail section is part of a Honda 450 tank.
Accessories: Cafe Fairing.

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