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When brewing a bespoke masterpiece, creativity is critical. Sure enough, there’s no shortage of that under Angry Lane’s roof.
Let’s set things straight, the folks over at Hong Kong’s Angry Lane are no rookies when it comes to customizing two-wheeled machines from just about any manufacturer, such as Harley-Davidson, Yamaha and Triumph, to name but a few. To give you a clear idea as to what these craftsmen are capable of achieving, let's dive in for a closer look at one of their sexiest exploits.
The project in question revolves around a 1987 model from BMW’s R80 family. In stock form, it houses an air-cooled boxer-twin powerplant, with four valves and a healthy displacement of 797cc. At 6,500 revs, this nasty piece of Bavarian machinery is good for up to 50 untamed ponies, while a torque output of no less than 43 pound-feet (58 Nm) will be produced at approximately 4,000 rpm.
A five-speed transmission carries the engine’s force over to the rear 18-inch hoop by means of a shaft final drive, leading to a respectable top speed of 112 mph (181 kph). Long story short, it goes without saying this bad boy was one competent donor for Angry Lane’s custom undertaking.
For starters, the team honored R80’s 797cc boxer-twin with a thorough overhaul, clean engine cases and rebuilt carburetors to have it regain some of its former youth. As soon as work on the mill was concluded, Angry Lane’s pros went about refurbishing the beast’s front and rear brakes, as well as its fork legs.
The following step consisted of installing a top-grade shock absorber from Wilbers’ catalog onto the motorcycle’s rear end. It is tasked with supporting an aftermarket subframe unit that hails from none other than Britain’s VonZeti. At the front, we find a pair of Tarozzi clip-ons wearing Renthal grips and a neat Acewell gauge that keeps the cockpit clutter-free.
At the rear, the new handlebars are complemented by rear-mounted foot pegs, while the R80’s powertrain received a heat-wrapped exhaust system topped with Megaton mufflers. Last but not least, the whole thing was enveloped in a stealthy black base, joined by silver accents on the gas tank and several leather patches for a touch of refinement.
Honestly, I genuinely dig this damn thing!
The project in question revolves around a 1987 model from BMW’s R80 family. In stock form, it houses an air-cooled boxer-twin powerplant, with four valves and a healthy displacement of 797cc. At 6,500 revs, this nasty piece of Bavarian machinery is good for up to 50 untamed ponies, while a torque output of no less than 43 pound-feet (58 Nm) will be produced at approximately 4,000 rpm.
A five-speed transmission carries the engine’s force over to the rear 18-inch hoop by means of a shaft final drive, leading to a respectable top speed of 112 mph (181 kph). Long story short, it goes without saying this bad boy was one competent donor for Angry Lane’s custom undertaking.
For starters, the team honored R80’s 797cc boxer-twin with a thorough overhaul, clean engine cases and rebuilt carburetors to have it regain some of its former youth. As soon as work on the mill was concluded, Angry Lane’s pros went about refurbishing the beast’s front and rear brakes, as well as its fork legs.
The following step consisted of installing a top-grade shock absorber from Wilbers’ catalog onto the motorcycle’s rear end. It is tasked with supporting an aftermarket subframe unit that hails from none other than Britain’s VonZeti. At the front, we find a pair of Tarozzi clip-ons wearing Renthal grips and a neat Acewell gauge that keeps the cockpit clutter-free.
At the rear, the new handlebars are complemented by rear-mounted foot pegs, while the R80’s powertrain received a heat-wrapped exhaust system topped with Megaton mufflers. Last but not least, the whole thing was enveloped in a stealthy black base, joined by silver accents on the gas tank and several leather patches for a touch of refinement.
Honestly, I genuinely dig this damn thing!
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