After 20 years of reservations a bought a Beamer, one of those that captured my attention since my teens! Always loved the look of it!
1989 model with 48.000 miles. The bike had a good restoration already. Bodywork is in perfect condition although not with the original graphics.
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Frame was repainted recently and is immaculate. Engine is very clean and seems to run extremely smoothly. Starts and pulls very well.
There is a tiny little oil leak after long use coming from the oil sump. Possibly a gasket problem.
After few miles I noted a vibration at mid revs and on throttle release which is more evident at empty tank. I think is the tank a bit loose or something there about.
Spokes are ok but nipples are rusty. Y exhaust connector is bit rusty too. Otherwise no rust.
Keys are copied and there is no lock for the seat, tank tap and panniers.
Speedometer glass is old and has some condensation.
The plan is to complete the restoration to return it to its original graphics, rationalise keys, make it rust free, change front springs with hyperpro and shock with an ohlins. Front disc changed for a larger one.
All bushes and bearings changed for new, Seat cover changed for one in original colour (unfortunately the proper original doesn’t seems to be available), new tyres, full service, new gaskets, perhaps a lithium battery and anything else that I will discover needs fixing as I go through it.
I am sure I will need several advice as this project unfold, I am aiming to finish it by the end of May.
Thanks in advance
Nic
1989 model with 48.000 miles. The bike had a good restoration already. Bodywork is in perfect condition although not with the original graphics.
https://www.ukgser.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=561596&stc=1&d=1678399239
Frame was repainted recently and is immaculate. Engine is very clean and seems to run extremely smoothly. Starts and pulls very well.
There is a tiny little oil leak after long use coming from the oil sump. Possibly a gasket problem.
After few miles I noted a vibration at mid revs and on throttle release which is more evident at empty tank. I think is the tank a bit loose or something there about.
Spokes are ok but nipples are rusty. Y exhaust connector is bit rusty too. Otherwise no rust.
Keys are copied and there is no lock for the seat, tank tap and panniers.
Speedometer glass is old and has some condensation.
The plan is to complete the restoration to return it to its original graphics, rationalise keys, make it rust free, change front springs with hyperpro and shock with an ohlins. Front disc changed for a larger one.
All bushes and bearings changed for new, Seat cover changed for one in original colour (unfortunately the proper original doesn’t seems to be available), new tyres, full service, new gaskets, perhaps a lithium battery and anything else that I will discover needs fixing as I go through it.
I am sure I will need several advice as this project unfold, I am aiming to finish it by the end of May.
Thanks in advance
Nic
