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R1100R- Scrambler
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The site claims a LED taillight somewhere. To get an state inspection sticker here, it will need blinkers most likely as well. I like the old style high rear fender...needs some mud in there
I wish we had those adjustable baffles back in the "old" days... something called Snuff-or-nots were the manual version on some scrambler pipes
a few Airhead Scramblers...check out the large license plate on the first one
I wish we had those adjustable baffles back in the "old" days... something called Snuff-or-nots were the manual version on some scrambler pipes
a few Airhead Scramblers...check out the large license plate on the first one
Close but not quite what I'm planning
My "Scrambled Bob" project is based on an R 850R that was headed for the great parts bin on E-bay until I got it running, fixed the bent front end and became attached.
By the way it is a nice bike but a little to store bought for me. What I mean by that is it looks like most of the modifications are either mail order or bike speed shop stuff which by the way is good but not the direction I am going with my little money pit.
Spokes are a very nice touch and I like the chopped rear sub frame. Why keep the cheesy and tacky handle bars? I could go on but instead I'll get busy on my latest new mistress and hopefully learn how to take and post pictures.
My "Scrambled Bob" project is based on an R 850R that was headed for the great parts bin on E-bay until I got it running, fixed the bent front end and became attached.
By the way it is a nice bike but a little to store bought for me. What I mean by that is it looks like most of the modifications are either mail order or bike speed shop stuff which by the way is good but not the direction I am going with my little money pit.
Spokes are a very nice touch and I like the chopped rear sub frame. Why keep the cheesy and tacky handle bars? I could go on but instead I'll get busy on my latest new mistress and hopefully learn how to take and post pictures.
I like the old style high rear fender...needs some mud in there
Similar to the black scrambler, add 3-4 inches onto the kit fender. Change the saddle to something less "front-heavy" looking (and change the colour) and you'll have something that I wouldn't mind being around.
Disclaimer: The opinions voiced by BC1100S are not necessarily those based on good taste or functionality. Or they might be.
Laughed at date of my first post on this project… finally putting this together after a few years of parts wrangling among other things higher on the project list
My question is what fender went on this lower fork bridge? I bought this some time back, thinking it was 1100GS, but can’t recall. It gives clearance for the 19” wheel. Other models are flat and the fender mounts from side and under fender into fork bridge. This one has the tab front center.
I just have stuff in loose assembly so if you pick out a loose bolt or two…I know.
My question is what fender went on this lower fork bridge? I bought this some time back, thinking it was 1100GS, but can’t recall. It gives clearance for the 19” wheel. Other models are flat and the fender mounts from side and under fender into fork bridge. This one has the tab front center.
I just have stuff in loose assembly so if you pick out a loose bolt or two…I know.
Almost there, finally able to spend time on our projects. I started this in 2014 
She preferred the gull wing bars after I put a GS setup on it. Bars seemed wider to her. Left the outboard coolers as well as they never bothered us. She wanted the chrome 1150 headlight as well. I sourced an 1150 telever wishbone as the early model wasn’t much on looks. Several black items from a Rockster. Upgraded gauges from late 1100/ 1150R. Had thoughts of only a Speedo, but once she decided on Gull Wings, we kept that newer package. My powdercoater knocked many small parts
Even with 19” front wheel now, I flat footed it this evening after I took off lift.
Mostly wiring to lights and blinkers and upgraded headlight I haven’t sourced yet. The donor larger shell from late model 1100R had shattered lens.
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Trip to exhaust fab and new slip-on due this week. I stuck one that was on H’s KTM at one time just to mock-up layout
The original Jet-Hot needs a new coating and will add new exhaust in that mix when it’s built. Had headers from an 1150GS but needs flange mods to mate to 1100 heads and didn’t want to fool with that, went with two- into - one stock to stay with Scrambler look.
Def need to extend the side stand after adding the 19” front. 2x4 needed as the 1x4 didn’t help much.
She preferred the gull wing bars after I put a GS setup on it. Bars seemed wider to her. Left the outboard coolers as well as they never bothered us. She wanted the chrome 1150 headlight as well. I sourced an 1150 telever wishbone as the early model wasn’t much on looks. Several black items from a Rockster. Upgraded gauges from late 1100/ 1150R. Had thoughts of only a Speedo, but once she decided on Gull Wings, we kept that newer package. My powdercoater knocked many small parts
Even with 19” front wheel now, I flat footed it this evening after I took off lift.
Mostly wiring to lights and blinkers and upgraded headlight I haven’t sourced yet. The donor larger shell from late model 1100R had shattered lens.
View attachment 90126
Trip to exhaust fab and new slip-on due this week. I stuck one that was on H’s KTM at one time just to mock-up layout
The original Jet-Hot needs a new coating and will add new exhaust in that mix when it’s built. Had headers from an 1150GS but needs flange mods to mate to 1100 heads and didn’t want to fool with that, went with two- into - one stock to stay with Scrambler look.
Def need to extend the side stand after adding the 19” front. 2x4 needed as the 1x4 didn’t help much.
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Almost there, finally able to spend time on our projects. I started this in 2014
She preferred the gull wing bars after I put a GS setup on it. Bars seemed wider to her. Left the outboard coolers as well as they never bothered us. She wanted the chrome 1150 headlight as well. I sourced an 1150 telever wishbone as the early model wasn’t much on looks. Several black items from a Rockster. Unless graded gauges from late 1100/ 1150R. Had thoughts of only a Speedo, but once she decided on Gull Wings, we kept that newer package. My powdercoater knocked many small parts
Even with 19” front wheel now, I flat footed it this evening after I took off lift.
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Mostly wiring to lights and blinkers and upgraded headlight I haven’t sourced yet. The donor larger shell from late model 1100R had shattered lens.
View attachment 90126
Trip to exhaust fab and new slip-on due this week. I stuck one that was on H’s KTM at one time just to mock-up layout
The original Jet-Hot needs a new coating and will add new exhaust in that mix when it’s built. Had headers from an 1150GS but needs flange mods to mate to 1100 heads and didn’t want to fool with that, went with two- into - one stock to stay with Scrambler look.
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Def need to extend the side stand after adding the 19” front. 2x4 needed as the 1x4 didn’t help much.
The links are bombing
senseamidmadness
Neglected Bike Adopter
That's a pretty good-looking machine!
I'm thinking about giving my own 850R a similar treatment and am curious about where you got those radiator guards, cylinder head guards, and the under-engine protector plate.
I'm thinking about giving my own 850R a similar treatment and am curious about where you got those radiator guards, cylinder head guards, and the under-engine protector plate.
Thanks,
Lots of searching for various pieces. Took some time since R’s are limited in availability and my time while working on other bikes. Trying to maintain a reasonable budget was fun as well, but I promised H a build. Funny the R9T showed up after starting this and helped someone to remind me that hers was sitting on the lift
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Had a rear spoked wheel with rotor and had to swap FD from rotor mounted style as well. I had sourced a Rockster black FD but it was a non ABS. Finding a front spoked wheel with rotors took several bid attempts and frustration, then locating the arched fork bridge to clear tire took many tries.
The cooler screens were fabbed from perforated sheet most likely Home Depot years ago. I assume your bike has the plastic surrounds still?
The bash plate came off a donor 11gs, looks like same one on a 1200 gs , will compare later
The guards are Touratech I believe and also were from a donor GS
Lots of searching for various pieces. Took some time since R’s are limited in availability and my time while working on other bikes. Trying to maintain a reasonable budget was fun as well, but I promised H a build. Funny the R9T showed up after starting this and helped someone to remind me that hers was sitting on the lift
. Had a rear spoked wheel with rotor and had to swap FD from rotor mounted style as well. I had sourced a Rockster black FD but it was a non ABS. Finding a front spoked wheel with rotors took several bid attempts and frustration, then locating the arched fork bridge to clear tire took many tries.
The cooler screens were fabbed from perforated sheet most likely Home Depot years ago. I assume your bike has the plastic surrounds still?
The bash plate came off a donor 11gs, looks like same one on a 1200 gs , will compare later
The guards are Touratech I believe and also were from a donor GS
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While I had a checklist, sometimes overlook to check… until final go-round inspection (certainly not final on this bike
I can tell on myself because I know I’m not alone.
First time off lift and pushing bike around and using front brakes I hear and feel a slight knock in bars. Do the reach around pull/push on things that might be loose. Put hand on left fork leg and a lot of movement
I recall the day that happened as I took flagging tape off both forks while changing the GS top tree and set the Roadster unit back in place. Torqued all clamps and had someone drive up and didn’t replace warning flag. I didn’t go back for a few days.
Next step was setting the gull wings in place and yep, covered those fork top nuts. On other models they stay exposed with the plastic covers. My flag tape was gone so must be good to go.
So, back on lift, remove gulls and torque away. They were run down pretty far but still loose . Fussed/cussed at myself but also realized it’s gonna be fine. Now where’s that list
Also the center stand, if it stays, needs a height adjustment as it barely touches ground just enough to balance it.
End of day, two steps back and one ahead. Did bleed brakes so got a check mark !
H is happy and creating change orders already , yea!
Also put the handguards and lollipop mirrors back on waiting input from H. This may be her gravel/forest runner in Arkansas instead of her 650GS.
Edit: “ lose the handguards, takes away from new look” so I did
I can tell on myself because I know I’m not alone.
First time off lift and pushing bike around and using front brakes I hear and feel a slight knock in bars. Do the reach around pull/push on things that might be loose. Put hand on left fork leg and a lot of movement
I recall the day that happened as I took flagging tape off both forks while changing the GS top tree and set the Roadster unit back in place. Torqued all clamps and had someone drive up and didn’t replace warning flag. I didn’t go back for a few days.
Next step was setting the gull wings in place and yep, covered those fork top nuts. On other models they stay exposed with the plastic covers. My flag tape was gone so must be good to go.
So, back on lift, remove gulls and torque away. They were run down pretty far but still loose . Fussed/cussed at myself but also realized it’s gonna be fine. Now where’s that list
Also the center stand, if it stays, needs a height adjustment as it barely touches ground just enough to balance it.
End of day, two steps back and one ahead. Did bleed brakes so got a check mark !
H is happy and creating change orders already , yea!
Also put the handguards and lollipop mirrors back on waiting input from H. This may be her gravel/forest runner in Arkansas instead of her 650GS.
Edit: “ lose the handguards, takes away from new look” so I did
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