BMW R100CS: Classic Airhead Restoration | Instrument Cluster Rebuild

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BMW R100CS: Classic Airhead Restoration | Instrument Cluster Rebuild

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Жыл бұрын

In this episode, I'm rebuilding the instrument cluster on the BMW R100CS. Easy job? Not really!
- New Glass
- New Seals
- New Gaskets

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@ericjones3851 11 ай бұрын

Excellent video, we have a CS, when we restored the cluster we used LED lights also, big improvement.

@pdm2201 10 ай бұрын

My 1982 R100CS has needed little repair over the years but the speedometer and the instrument cluster lights did need repair/replacing. The LEDs are a big improvement.

@ssmith954 2 ай бұрын

Nice job, thanks for sharing! Great you managed to DIY it -- new instruments are expensive! Is the LED light for the charge state (battery/regulator) bypassed by a resistor? I think it needs one as otherwise it can cause regulator failure. I imagine if it was from a special kit for an airhead then that would be factored in.

@WildlifeMoto 2 ай бұрын

Thanks. The green LED lights were only used for the background on the dials. The index lights are still incandescent bulbs. There is a Katdash kit you can get to change these if you want. I’m guessing they have figured out the correct resistance for the charge light.

@Gambo916 Жыл бұрын

You are braver man than me with regard to using superglue to install the acrylic lenses Mr WM......but pleased to see it all turned out peachy in the end......they look fab doooood, a huge improvement!

@stevesanelli90 Жыл бұрын

Huge effort & excellent results. Well done.

@WildlifeMoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve. Yes i'm really happy with how it turned out.

@pieterbrepoels6563 Жыл бұрын

Do you have links to the products used for the rebuild?

@christianweller4288 Жыл бұрын

Regarding fixing the acrylic cover might have been worth considering a black bituminous rubber glazing strip (the sort of stuff they used for fixing windscreens in cars). Flexible, absorbs vibration and is waterproof etc. Yes acetone is really bad…. so bad in fact that many years back apprentice draughtsmen would be told to soak plastic instruments in it overnight for a “deep” cleaning….. leaving just a residue of sticky goo the following day. But at least it smells nice.;D

@WildlifeMoto Жыл бұрын

You can't beat a good ol fashioned acetone related prank! Good idea with the glazing strip. Next time :)

@GaryT1952 Жыл бұрын

Beautifully done WM...such a fiddly job...best advice: "go ahead spend the 200 quid and go on about your day! 🤣

@WildlifeMoto Жыл бұрын

Haha. Probably should have 😂

@Der_Dude-eh2nm Жыл бұрын

Hi Bro witch socket the LED s have? Where i can get it? Im from Germany direkt link were nice! Good Job done 👍🤘 And show us the effect please 😁

@Shinysideup Жыл бұрын

Nice job. They look really good now

@WildlifeMoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian. Glad it turned out ok, not a job I want to repeat any time soon :)

@VishalVoraUK Жыл бұрын

Wonderful. Would be great to see a pic with the LEDs in action.

@WildlifeMoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'll post something up as soon as I can. The entire loom is off the bike at the moment.

@Larry_Mott Жыл бұрын

Very interesting and inspiring! The speedo on my GoldWing is making squeaky noises every now and again. I'm afraid i will too if i dive into it and fail.. :) Cheers mate!

@blazesboylan7947 Жыл бұрын

Great job, especially when considering how many small, unwitting mistakes could have ruined the whole project. You made it look easy!

@WildlifeMoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks you. Yes lots of places to go wrong, glad it turned out well in the end. Cheers.

@michaelmclarney1994 Жыл бұрын

Great upload, really interesting to see the clocks stripped apart. Are you a watchmaker by any chance?

@WildlifeMoto Жыл бұрын

I have taken a couple of mechanical watches apart in my time. I certainly wouldn’t call myself a watch maker though.

@michaelmclarney1994 Жыл бұрын

@@WildlifeMoto fair play to you, it's quite a complex thing to attempt.I'm learning the trade and focussing on clocks at the moment, part time, and hope to go full time in about 12 months. It's fascinating and if you fancy building your own watch, have a look at a one day course at A World of Time in Studley, Warwickshire. I'm loving your channel and am playing catch up with your uploads. Thanks and keep up the great work 👍

@lesleysmith5623 Жыл бұрын

Good result. Very clear and concise instructions. Have you tried the bulbs yet ? Were they from Motorworks ? Some people say the Katdash led replacement ‘panel’ is too bright. Yours okay ?

@WildlifeMoto Жыл бұрын

Hi Lesley. I got the bulbs from eBay. I've not tested them yet. I have seen a few kat dash installs and I agree that the lights are extremely bright. I only changed the bulbs behind the dials, so hopefully they'll be ok. If not I'll go with a green incandescent bulb.