At the end of the build I went online to find a suitable scrambler cafe like rear light unit. I came upon a standard item with a Rubber base and then fashioned a bracket from it underneath to secure the numberplate. Not long after I got a numberplate back but on the whole they were all too heavy and repeatedly broke, wobbled around were unsatisfactory. Back to basics and I secured a stronger solution and fitted it. This one bolts straight to the Mudgaurd and gets rid of the strap and also I think looks old school. Just my opinion … Continue reading BMW R65 – Rear Numberplate and Light Options

One of the only weeknesses on old Bikes is usually the Charging and Ignition systems. The BMW Airhead from the 80’s is no exception. Once I got the Bike in Dubai I discovered it wasn’t charging properly and it was … Continue reading BMW R65 – Ignition and Charging Issues and Upgrades

For me, the headlamp is one of the key features on a Custom bike. I wanted my Bike to look distinctive, old and have something of character to set it off. So the hunt began. The original R65 lamps were … Continue reading BMW R65 – Custom Headlamp

So – how do you make a Seat to fit your Cafe Racer project? Well, what I did was get hold of an old original seat, that way you get the Base and fittings, you’ve probably already got one on … Continue reading BMW R65 – Seat Design