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Project LETHE - 1988 BMW R100 Cafe Racer

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Project LETHE - 1988 BMW R100 Cafe Racer Named after Greek Mythology's river Lethe; the place where those reborn can drink from to forget their past life; just as this old Touring bike will embrace its new life as a Cafe Racer.   Donor Bike : 1988 BMW R100 Frame : Stripped, cleaned and powder coated Body : Refinished tank, seat and subframe from Walzwerk, hidden battery box under swing arm Motor : Complete rebuild for engine and carbs, modified airbox Exhaust : MCU split headers, Sport-Evolution exhaust kit, HAT TECH muffler Brakes : Front full brake rebuild, stock rear drum brake Controls: ABM raceClips, Brembo Brake, Domino Clutch, Walzwerk throttle, Highsider mirror, Biltwell grips Wheels : Powder coated stock wheels, Michelin road classic tires (110/80-18 front, 130/80-18 rear) Front Suspension : Shaved fork legs, lowered (3in) Rear Suspension : YSS Topline 410mm Electronics : M.unit blue controller, Firepower feather weight battery, M.blaze disc and Highsider turn signals, M.b