This 1986 custom airhead built by Darrell Faulkenberry has unique performance features that come with BMWs from the 80's era. Dual Disc Brembo brakes, single rear shock and alloy wheels. Custom paint, deep and loud exhaust, this bike says "see me, hear me"! A real eye catcher and with all of Darrell's builds; frame-off complete custom.
This frame off custom BMW R100 began as a 1978 BMW R80/7 and was designed to maintain the classic styling of pre-war BMW racing motorcycles while having the performance and handling of a more modern machine. To achieve this, the engine has milled heads, higher compression and dual plugging; giving it a bit more power and torque with reliability. The clutch and transmission are completely rebuilt to stock specifications. There is a longer rear drive on the machine to allow for lower revs at highway speeds given the 1,000cc engine. The front forks have been built with Racetech cartridge emulators which provide more predictable, stable handling combined with Hagon rear shocks. It has a midly aggressive riding position with clip on handlabrs but the bike is comfortable for 100 mile runs through the country. Much of the aesthetic was borrowed from the /5 series BMWs, the gas tank, side covers, seat, forks, front drum hub wheel and brake, tail light and turn indicators, knurled /5 polished levers, switch gear controls are from this classic generation and style. The bike has a motogadget instrument (made in germany) and Hoske replica silencers. It has a very deep, throaty sound without being too loud. Gloss black paint and hand pinstriped in BMW off-white on the fenders and gas tank with BMW factory tank knee pads finish off the look of this incredible classic motorcycle. No expense has been spared in the design and construction, full stainless steel hardware even in places you can't see. The look, feel, sound and ride experience of this bike is pretty desirable. The feel is long, low and lean; timeless. This bike was built by Darrell Faulkenberry (Owner of Second Wind) and belongs to one of our staff.