Perhaps, this BMW K100 it’s one of the least attractive models for Lord Drake Kustoms, when it comes to doing a work of customization; that is why it was a small challenge to make the final result aesthetically pleasing for both the client and the entire LDK team.
Currently the BMW K are one of the most demanded motorcycles to customize. Specifically, this model is a K100 from 1984 and arrived in excellent conditions at the mechanical and aesthetic level, so basically we didn’t have to worry much about updating the motorcycle mechanically, as is often the case with motorcycles of this type. He practically went into action and immediately began to disassemble it to see how something aesthetically beautiful and sporty and something Racing could be done.
Perhaps it’s one of the least attractive models for Lord Drake Kustoms, when it comes to doing a work of customization; that is why it was a small challenge to make the final result aesthetically pleasing
Once naked, the first thing that Fran Manen (owner of Lord Drake Kustoms) did was modify the front suspension to lower it and give it a more aggressive touch with the installation of semi-handlebars and an oval-type headlamp.
The entire rear part has been trimmed and modified to install a tailor-made tail, making the back part slightly raised. This position could be accentuated a little more thanks to the new air bottle damper, which is somewhat longer than the standard one.
The exhaust has become a 4: 1 with supertrapp tail, which has given it a very powerful sound.
Finally, the entire motorcycle was dismantled to paint the chassis, engine, tires and practically the rest of the pieces with black tones or a combination of red, gray and silver in the case of the tank and the rear tail.
All this was decorated with numerous details, among which stand out the flashers and led’s pilot, seat with hand-made upholstery, details on the rear wheel, speedometers and rev counter, license plate support, etc…
If you want something similar or looking to customize your motorcycle in any other style, do not hesitate to contact us. We remind you that we have facilities in Miami (USA) and Malaga (Spain).
This BMW K100 Racer is perhaps one of the least attractive models for Lord Drake Kustoms and Fran Manen, when it comes to doing a work of transformation; That is why it was a small challenge to make the final result aesthetically pleasing for both the client and the entire LDK team.
Currently the BMW K are one of the most demanded motorcycles to customize. Specifically, this model is a K100 from 1984 and arrived in excellent conditions at the mechanical and aesthetic level, so basically you did not have to worry much about updating the motorcycle mechanically, as is often the case with motorcycles of this type. He practically went into action and immediately began to disassemble it to see how something aesthetically beautiful and sporty and something Racing could be done.
All the photographs by Álvaro Manén.
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MODEL: BMW K100 Racer BASE: BMW K100 or BMW K75 STYLE: Cafe Racer
Francisco Ali, told us that there was always someone who asked them why in Lord Drake Kustoms, they only made sports models, scrambler… Well, the answer is this: “If you have to do sportster, you do sportster, but if you have to do BMW … what better way to start than with one like this?”.
TEXT: MATIAS PICABEA - PHOTOS: ÁLVARO MANÉN
This model of motorcycle has been one of the most used last in the work of customization and transformation of motorcycles, and is that despite the years these classic BMW R, have not lost their charm and continue to interest the public, in addition to offering many opportunities for lucidity if you work with taste.
-In concrete, Francisco told us, this motorcycle was sent to us by a
the customer was practically in boxes, lacked quantity of pieces and
the motorbike was in such a condition that it could not be used for
scrap metal.
The transformation was carried out in our workshop in Malaga, and the
the first thing that had to be done when he arrived at the workshop was to finish
to dismantle it and to begin to pickle, to squirt and to paint in powder.
all the pieces and parts that were still salvageable, like the chassis,
tires, engine, etc.
The client was looking for something elegant with a predominance of black, but I didn’t feel like doing the classic and topical coffee-racer, but rather something more like scrambler or brat… I admit that it didn’t take us long to decide to make a very old school scrambler, a bike that besides the scrambler bearing, had something of those old BMWs of yesteryear. Although maybe a mixture of bobber and scrambler but all very vintage… and here’s the result.
“THE CLIENT SEARCHED THE ELEGANT SOMETHING IN WHICH BLACK PREDOMINED, BUT TO ME IT WAS NOT APPETIED TO MAKE THE CLASSICAL AND TOPICAL CAFE-RACER, BUT BEST SOMETHING OTHER TYPE SCRAMBLER OR BRAT…”.
The gloss black, the matt black and the textured black have been combined to give this look sober and elegant to the motorbike, to which we have placed a single-seater armchair and some handcrafted fenders made to measure, which give it the touch old school and vintage that we were looking for…
All hand controls are new and accompanied by
a street handlebar, although the original lighthouse has been preserved and
the fork (somewhat modified) to respect the spirit of this
BMW R100.
We are currently working on two other BMW R100s, that very soon you will see in the pages of Biker Zone, that will give you continuity to this first one.
Here we show you some images of the Yamaha Fazer FZ6 after the restyling that Lord Drake Kustoms has done in our motorcycle transformation workshop in Malaga.
Do you want the same or similar?
Well, you just have to contact us and we will make a budget without commitment. Our workshop is open from Monday to Friday from 09-16 hours. Of course, if you want to visit us do not forget to make an appointment!
Imágenes de la primera moto Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, una Harley Davidson, diseñada y customizada por Francisco Ali Manen y su marca Lord Drake Kustoms. ¿Hermosa, cierto? pic.twitter.com/6cIChWrsBh
