Project S1000RR

maddcapper · 03-30-2011, 10:36 PM

My new S1000RR currently with 17 miles on it. Body work off for custom paint. Figured I would start a build thread showing progress along the way. I actually started working on this build a couple weeks ago and there have been many late nights so far. I hope to have it together by the warm weather, which is right around the corner!

**1000RR** · 03-30-2011, 10:45 PM

Welcome aboard... What area in NM?

You avatar looks like maybe it was taken at the same track as mine?!

maddcapper · 03-30-2011, 11:14 PM

So upon deciding to get your bike painted some might go looking for a reputable body and paint shop - or - one could raid the local BMW Dealership (with permission of course) for scrap lumber from the crates the motorcycles are shipped in, to build a spray booth to DIY. Lumber was free, but it took a bit of time to remove all unnecessary nails, staples, and braces.

And yes, those avatar shots are from Sandia Motorsport Park!

maddcapper · 03-30-2011, 11:27 PM

So after getting past the initial shock of taking 400 grit wet or dry sandpaper to a brand new factory paint job, the bigger mods began. I have decided to omit the high beam headlight all together, 8 hours of Suzuka style. I wanted to use like plastic for the filler plate. It turns out the side cover of a R75 has the needed body curve for an ideal filler plate and is made of like ABS (thanks Ben), so the cutting began.

Shiyan · 03-31-2011, 12:43 PM

What is your ultimate goal if I may ask?

maddcapper · 03-31-2011, 01:00 PM

My goal is a tastefully done S1000 that won't get lost in the crowd, and that is true to BMW's long Motorrad heritage. A streetbike mainly, but it will see 4-5 trackdays a season.

I just hate pulling up somewhere and the only difference between my bike and 4 others is the color of the upper triple clamp nut or a carbon fiber chain guard.

A magazine feature would nice as well! It will take a lot to get there so we'll have to see about that.

shashankmittal · 03-31-2011, 01:44 PM

Keep us posted...I am a DIY kind of person myself and would love to see your work while it progresses...!

jake1050 · 03-31-2011, 03:30 PM

this is going to have win written all over it.

BrianV · 04-03-2011, 10:17 AM

Looking forward to seeing how this turns out. What color are you going to paint it?

spectre · 04-03-2011, 10:33 PM

Will be watching this thread - been doing an endurance-style conversion of my bike over the winter, my friend's just completed his ZX6R. been considering ditching the high-beam also, excited to see your outcome. Also looking for Harris to do a quick-release rear wheel conversion.