My winter project: "Not quite a BCR"

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My winter project: "Not quite a BCR"

Postby Henners » Fri Feb 05, 2016 2:21 pm

Well, some of you may remember me looking for a BCR last summer and ending up buying a yellow/silver 2001 1100S in need of TLC last September.

My project to renovate and improve is underway and hopefully I'll be able to post photos of the current issues and progress made over the next week.

Watch this space as they say!

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Postby Henners » Tue Feb 09, 2016 10:16 am

Here is my starting point, low miles but poor cosmetically:

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So far have stripped her down and started to clean, will be sending the shocks off for refurbishment later this week and new BCR bodywork on its way

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Postby tanneman » Tue Feb 09, 2016 2:15 pm

Hi. No need to polish those exhausts. I'll swap you a descent polished set for the ones you have.
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Postby Mitch1100 » Tue Feb 09, 2016 9:38 pm

[quote="Henners"]Here is my starting point, low miles but poor cosmetically:

Certainly doesn't look cosmetically challenged
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2009 HP2 Sport...sold
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Postby Henners » Wed Feb 10, 2016 5:44 am

The photos lie Mitch, loads of alloy oxidation, rusty fasteners and accumulated road filth and tarnish. She's going to look a lot better soon

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Postby Dog Tyred » Wed Feb 10, 2016 10:36 am

And don't forget to polish the alloy tank :D

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Postby metropolis2k » Wed Feb 10, 2016 12:03 pm

If you're going for the RWB BCR look (which I assume you are if you got Boxerscot's panels) then make sure you get the right carbon head covers as you have a single spark bike and the RWB BCRs are twin spark.
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Postby Henners » Thu Feb 11, 2016 12:57 pm

metropolis2k wrote:If you're going for the RWB BCR look (which I assume you are if you got Boxerscot's panels) then make sure you get the right carbon head covers as you have a single spark bike and the RWB BCRs are twin spark.


I won't be looking to copy the BCR exactly for that and other reasons (I don't personally like the coloured wheels so mine will be remaining silver) hence the title "Not quite a BCR" But apart from those two main items it'll be pretty much on the money hopefully :)

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Postby andy griff » Thu Feb 11, 2016 10:27 pm

You've already got the best and most distinctive colour scheme !

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Postby Henners » Fri Feb 12, 2016 9:39 am

andy griff wrote:You've already got the best and most distinctive colour scheme !


... and it'll be for sale real soon :wink:

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Postby metropolis2k » Fri Feb 12, 2016 4:35 pm

Henners wrote:I won't be looking to copy the BCR exactly for that and other reasons (I don't personally like the coloured wheels so mine will be remaining silver) hence the title "Not quite a BCR" But apart from those two main items it'll be pretty much on the money hopefully :)


Don't blame you, you'll save a packet if you don't bother with the carbon bits and a spare set of wheels (especially if you want the wider one).

If you're going to add a bellypan I can highly recommend the Ricambi Weiss ones, just wait for them to reduce the price like they regularly do on eBay. I think I got mine for £30 and it's pretty much identical in shape to the original BCR one.
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Postby Henners » Fri Feb 12, 2016 5:47 pm

metropolis2k wrote:
Henners wrote:I won't be looking to copy the BCR exactly for that and other reasons (I don't personally like the coloured wheels so mine will be remaining silver) hence the title "Not quite a BCR" But apart from those two main items it'll be pretty much on the money hopefully :)


Don't blame you, you'll save a packet if you don't bother with the carbon bits and a spare set of wheels (especially if you want the wider one).

If you're going to add a bellypan I can highly recommend the Ricambi Weiss ones, just wait for them to reduce the price like they regularly do on eBay. I think I got mine for £30 and it's pretty much identical in shape to the original BCR one.


Thanks for the advice :) I ordered one of those and it's waiting to be painted, in fact ordered the sticker kit today and just need to make the bracket and source the rear fittings. Mine was £35 I think. I love the look of the BCR but couldn't find one when I was looking ~ will probably enjoy owning this bike as much because of the time I'm enjoying working on it.

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Postby Mitch1100 » Fri Feb 12, 2016 10:07 pm

I won't be looking to copy the BCR exactly for that and other reasons (I don't personally like the coloured wheels so mine will be remaining silver) hence the title "Not quite a BCR" But apart from those two main items it'll be pretty much on the money hopefully :)[/quote]
I think wheels set it off..you'll at least have to rim tape them :roll: :wink:
2009 HP2 Sport...sold
2006 R1200s with yellow rim tape
2008 Ducati Monster S4RS Tricolore..sold
2004 R1100s BoxerCup Replika..sold
2006 Subaru WRX STI S204 #318/600

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Postby Henners » Sat Feb 13, 2016 9:56 am

nice try Mitch :lol:

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Postby Blackal » Sat Feb 13, 2016 10:35 am

That's going to be good when it's done :wink:

What exhaust is that? Looks to have a large collector box before the pipes to the cans.

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