This 1983 R80ST “project bike” had the front forks and the BMW top plate when I acquired it. I rebuilt the front forks and replaced the steering head bearings and you can read about how I do that work here.
Now it’s time to install and align the front forks. I replace the stock BMW top plate that fits over the steering stem and on top of the fork tubes with a Toaster Tan Top Brace and the Toaster Tan acorn nut that secures the top brace to the steering stem. This top plate is much stronger than the stock thin steel top plate BMW uses. This improves handling as the top plate doesn’t bend and flex like the BMW top plate does.
Toaster Tan R80ST Top Brace
You can read about how I do this work and see a summary YouTube video.
VIDEO: 1983 BMW R80ST Install-Align Front Forks & Toaster Tan Top Brace
Thanks again Brook for another VERY informative video! All of your information and videos for this great project has been very inspirational. Always looking forward to more.
Mike,
I’m pleased this project and the documentation is useful.
Best.
Brook.