FEATURE: Fuel Bespoke BMW R100 Tracker

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1981 BMW R100 Tracker


Here's the latest to roll out of Fuel Bespoke Motorcycles door, the BMW R100 Tracker.
Using an '81 R100 RS as a donor bike, Karles applied visual cues that define a true tracker,

"light, thin and powerful motorcycles with wide handlebars and big air filters..."



The rear end of the bike got an extensive makeover. Karles, in collaboration with Vonzeti Cafe Racers Seats, designed a rear fairing and pad that embodied original tracker styling. New rear signals and lighting were also fitted to the now shortened subframe. The tank was permanently borrowed from an R90/6, a thinner brother to the stock R100 tank. 

"That gave the bike the look I wanted. I also modified the slope to the seat/tank combo to get a more aggressive line to the bike."

Tomaselli handlebars and a smaller bates style headlight where fitted to help balance out the proportions up front. The tracker also got two K&N competition filters. Exhaust pipes were handmade by shortening the original BMW units and kicking them upwards for a more race inspired look.


 


The suspension has been upgraded, and stock sized Dunlop K70 tires run front to back. The handmade number plates are a fresh detail, displaying the 7 through a well fitted perforated grill.

"Personally, it has been a great challenge to complete the bike and a way to improve and continue learning in this addictive world of customization. I hope you like it!" - Karles

Karles has also informed me that the bike is up for sale. You can contact him directly at karles@fuelmotorcycles.eu
Also don't forget about the highly anticipated Scram Africa! adventure Fuel Bespoke Motorcycles will be putting on. Last I heard from Karles, there are still spots available! 

ALERT: A Grievous Angel Stolen!

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Here's the word from Mark Hawwa of Sydney Cafe Racers:


It is your worst nightmare. Heading to sleep after a day spent riding your bike with a cool breeze gently tapping your face as the sun shines on you making you feel like this particular day was created for you and your bike. You roll into the garage, park the bike thinking 'I will let you get your rest'. Head upstairs and call it a night. Wake up the next morning to be blessed with another glorious day. You jump out of bed, shower, eat breakfast, throw your leathers on and head downstairs to the garage... Its empty. Its gone. Nothing is there. Your heart drops into your intestines and you feel short of air, you think through all the case scenarios, someone moved it, a mate is hiding it but deep down every part of your body knows 'Its been stolen'.
Member Dan has just gone through the whole situation. It is fresh. It happened this morning. We are hopeful through the growth of SCR we have made it harder to steal, strip and sell parts. We are a family and it is our duty to look after our brothers and sisters. So brothers & sisters keep your eyes peeled! Share the pictures, talk to the spare parts shops and let them know that we are on the look out. Bike parts can still appear for months to years after the crime, so please program this in to the juicy pink thing in your skull and lets get a fellow member back riding with us.


Here are the Details
Model:
2003 Yamaha SR400
Stolen from:
A secure lockup last night in Granville, NSW. was spotted being walked down the street by a man but no other details for the witness. it would have been stolen between 1130 and 0330 last night.
Distinctive parts:
Custom Tank, has "D" both sides in gold at rear of tank
Gold anodised motor with polished steel kickstarter
Nitro heads seat
Rear calliper has glue on it where a Deus badge previously was.
Front caliper is a gold anodised Brembo unit
Custom deus half fairing
No damage to bike
If you have any details please contact us at mark@sydneycaferacers.com or call Dan on 0432 008 819