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Hit up www.rimfirecentral.com if you haven't already. If it can be done with a 10/22 somebody will have a write-up on it there.

Thanks!

I put about $100 in new parts on order, all should be delivered by this weekend; new firing pin and extractor, new mag release, new bolt release, and slightly longer charge handle. Nothing fancy or flashy, just stuff I read that makes it more reliable, less picky about ammo, and more convenient.

Although I like the expensive suggestions here. Maybe I'll give this one to the fiancee and build a ridiculous one for myself. I can see this becoming an expensive problem.

Just picked up a basic 10/22 from a friend for dirt cheap, it's got an optic rail on it and not much else.

I know these are ubiquitous and there's a billion parts for them, any "must fix" mods to start with? I had no purpose in mind when I bought this, more like "I've already got .22lr in the house and this price is stupid cheap, why not?" but I'm not planning to make this tacticool or anything. Just want cheap accurate reliable fun.

I actually got the itch to look them up... Looks like AOL sold the rights to WinAMP and a new company is making a Windows 10 version of it. God I loved WinAMP... It had a plugin for my 2009 Alienware that made the keyboard lights strobe to the music I was listening to. A gimmick for sure, but High School me was very amused. haha

Winamp + milkdrop = high school

Well, Music Quality is a tough subject... some can hear the difference, others can't. Now, when you say your "device" I assume you are talking about a laptop or something like that. I have not used a desktop program to organize my music for over 7 years so I think I would be unable to help you.

 

Back in the day I used to use a program called "WinAMP" to organize my music... I have no idea if they are still around.

 

Sorry

No idea if the current version of Winamp is anything like the old one, but the old one was the perfect mp3 program.

Can i tack onto this?

 

I need someone who can help us remodel/expand our laundry room into a mudroom/laundry room area. Will include putting up new alls and drywall and possibly a window installation

 

Looking for someone who can handle the design/layout idea part of this as well.

See my recommendation for Harold Davis. Believe he has a background (if not a degree) in graphic design. He's a great guy.

Thanks I'll be reaching out to all.

 

Marc, in-laws friend got this one. Way she goes, buddy. I don't like it but the rate's good.

Kevin Rutter - CertaPro Painters. Krutter@certapro.com, 614-799-8016 is his cell. Tell him Alex sent you.

If you need anything done in terms of interior work (kitchens, bathrooms, basements) call Harold Davis aka Creative Services LTD. He might be able to do the paver patio but it's not his wheelhouse and he'd usually refer that out. He's hdavis@creativeservicesltd.com, 614-554-4477. Same as before, tell him Alex sent you.

8 ft

Ahh nuts, I need 10'+

GLWS

I received a pair of Frye boots for Xmas a couple years ago. Far and away the most comfortable boots I've owned. Definitely on the fashion side of style vs utility, but still very durable, good quality leather and build.

Very expensive, but very very nice.

there's a BMW motorcycle only shop/quasi junkyard nearby called Re-Psycle (it's in Lithopolis), I can almost guarantee you they have a sub-frame, but they are sometimes weird on parts prices. They are also a good place to sell your R1200C if you really just want out of it. Actually, they have a lot of weird stuff and old stock and probably would be the place I would go to have fab work done - just make sure you talk to the old timer that runs the shop. I've bought some things from him for my R80 so if you want someone to go with you I don't mind. I've gotten at least two tours of the place and I wanted to ask about buying an R69S plunger frame anyway.

 

I did a fast search on ebay and there are literally 8 subframes ranging from $70 to $400 so they aren't hard to find. Honestly, other than it being a forgotten BMW that nobody makes accessories for, finding any regular part for your bike is going to be no big deal. 40K production number is huge for a bike, my ducati is one of 300 in the us and my old Guzzi was one of 1500 and a one year only bike and I didn't have a hard time finding parts for either. 40K motorcycles made? yeah there are less GSXR1000s in the US than there are R1200Cs.

I may take you up on that. PM me contact info.

BMW choppers have a long history in this country, and considering the R1200c is both the most american airhead bmw and also the most "crusier" bmw, a chopper/custom on is kind of a normal fit. It's better than you saying you want to make it a cafe racer or brat out of it (which is really just code for "I'm a hipster" anyway).

 

Let me make some suggestions: Rather than thing this needs a ton of welding and frame mods, let's see if there are some things you can do to play to the bike's strengths that are within your ability.

 

The nice thing about the R1200C is that it has a subframe that unbolts, so you can buy a second used one and cut that up for your solo seat and if you ever wanted to go back to stock you can just unbolt it and put the original on. IIRC the subframe does have the upper shock mount so you do have to be mindful of that. I don't know that you need a lot of welding to hit your goal.

 

Actually the more I think about it, you could just strip off all the stuff bolted to the subframe and just make a fiberglass seat pan that sits on top of it and hides it. Then have an upolstry shop shape the foam for that shape you want and cover it. Then you have a bolt on seat that uses the stock holes and required no metal fab.

As for the floating plate holder, there are companies that make a sidearm plate holder for other models that bolts to the final drive, so maybe you can do some research and see if any of those models share a final drive with your bike and see if a sidarm holder will fit. Rizoma makes probably the nicest one but it's all the most expensive, you can find them for cheaper.

 

After that, I think you are just looking for an upolstry person to redo the seat, a carbon front fender to match the rear, and a paint guy to do the bodywork.

You read my goals quite well. I'm not hung up on what category my bike falls into, I don't give a shit what anyone else thinks about my bike. I want it to be 3 things: fun to ride, comfortable to ride, and cool to look at. Right now it's barely comfortable to ride, not really fun (mine has the stock apes with oversized heated grips) and it's a bit typically teutonic to look at.

I hadn't thought about getting a second subframe to hack apart, that's not a bad idea but they only ever made 40k of these bikes so parts could be hard to come by. My first step is going to be removing the rear fender and actually seeing how much rear subframe it is and what can be unbolted vs chopped.

http://www.2wheelsmiklos.com/bmw-r1200c-custom

There's another example of one that interests me. I like that they retained the original gauge cluster and rear fender mount. It's not exactly what I'd do for the tail, but I like the execution and I would consider a version of that to be closer to my goals than the totally bobbed examples in my OP. The tail mount in this link is a chromed version of the stock one that I have on my bike. I like that they repurposed it to be a soft bag mount on one side, but to me it hangs out just a little too far.

Also I really don't like that exhaust.

After trying to sell/trade my BMW R1200C last year, after trying to turn it into more of a touring bike than a cruiser, and failing at both, I'm going to try to turn my bike into something it's not...again. This time I'm looking towards the bobber/cafe style look. It's a weird bike for any who don't know it, and it definitely doesn't fit the normal style of either.

The following links, along with various google searches for "Custom R1200C" have led me down a very strange path, but this bike was a gift from my uncle who recently died and I want this to be something done in his memory. He's the kinda weirdo who'd appreciate it.

https://www.roa-motorcycles.com/copia-de-bmw-r80-ing

https://www.roa-motorcycles.com/copia-de-bmw-r1200c-2

I'll first say that I'm not gonna disassemble my bike and color match everything, nor am I going to suede-wrap the trim pieces like those examples. I cite those because I really like the license plate arm design and want to incorporate taillights/indicators to that. Still, those little touches can be long term plans. At this time I want to get an idea of what it'll take to get the rear end looking like I want it.

Anyone recommend a good metal fabricator who can do something like that without costing an arm and a leg? I realize money buys quality.

If you'll sell the mouse separately PM me.

I have a SP4, lower spec and I wish I'd bought this version. Still, SP4 is a hell of a device. I've used mine daily as a business device for 2 years and aside from a Windows update that went sideways on me (my fault) it has been flawless. Which is surprising considering I've got an i5/4GB/128SSD (with 128microSD backup) so I'm basically using 60-80% memory all the time.

Have a .357 you want to part with?

Not willing to part with mine but you can find old Dan Wesson Model 14/15s for pretty cheap.

Definitely not as cheap as these prices though!