The Poor Boy - A Tale Of A CB550- New Electrical

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Thanks dudes!

I like the stem pressing idea, I'll prob try that and it not then I might machine the tube to accept the bearing.

If I push the stem, I just use the ball bearings that the original trees were mounted with on the 550, correct?

sXe
 
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Our original plan was to swap the KZ stem into the CBR trees, but after measuring we would have to machine a spacer to press in first as the KZ stem had a much smaller diameter, was quicker to press out the CBR stem and machine it to accept the KZ upper bearing and press it back in. ( CBR stem is aluminum so it had a much larger diameter )
 
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yes, once you get the 550 stem in the GL clamp, then you use the 550 bearings
 
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I did some work on my hoop last night when I got home from work.

The parts:

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Set Up:

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Tac Down:

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Everyone likes a good grind pictures:

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I still need to make a slug to fill the gap which should be easy cause I already have a part. I also need to shape a gusset for the gap.
 
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So i have been spending alot of time getting the spare parts I am not going to need ready to be sold to make some extra scratch for the bike. I told myself that I'm not going to actually buy any more parts for the bike until I make money off all the old parts I have lying around.

In the mean time, I can polish and take a part stuff with out it costing me anything, right!? With that said: I remember taking apart wheels when I was in to BMX/Dirt Jumping. I had a cool nipple wrench and I want to make sure it would work on motorcycles too... so will it?
 
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So it was my birthday this last week and as the weekend came to a close, I put the final touches on the gift from my gf and parents. Behold guys, Im finally a man:

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Nice, I love new tools... I do have one word for ya. that rear hoop looks like it will cause issues for you clearance wise. when you go into a turn, the g-forces will load up on the springs and you will experience full articulation. Form the looks of it that will cause tire rub, and is not fun when dragging a knee in a turn. You might want to consider giving the hoop a little upwards bend or going with an inch or two longer rear shocks.
 
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sxecafe said:
So it was my birthday this last week and as the weekend came to a close, I put the final touches on the gift from my gf and parents. Behold guys, Im finally a man:

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Did you get those Northwest Pears for your B-Day as well? They looked delicious and I hope you shared!!!
 
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dakine_surf said:
Nice, I love new tools... I do have one word for ya. that rear hoop looks like it will cause issues for you clearance wise. when you go into a turn, the g-forces will load up on the springs and you will experience full articulation. Form the looks of it that will cause tire rub, and is not fun when dragging a knee in a turn. You might want to consider giving the hoop a little upwards bend or going with an inch or two longer rear shocks.

Thanks for the thoughts man. The plan was to torch the hoop a bit once its done and bend it up not only for the clearance but for the stance/look also.

kingofthenuggets said:
Did you get those Northwest Pears for your B-Day as well? They looked delicious and I hope you shared!!!

HAHAHA I seriously was like " Is this guy on crack? WTF is he talking about" Then it hit me. That was a Costco box. Unfortunately, I have not had one of their pears in a long time but I should make it a point to get one soon!
 
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man... that craftsman set is my wet dream!

i love the newer stuff with the lazer etched sizes. i got one of the older kits, from around the early 90s. has everything i need, but i think im going to buy a set of those screwdriver heads just like yours.

also i need some larger metric sizes for my ratches... 20-30mm...


beautiful set man.
 
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Rocan said:
also i need some larger metric sizes for my ratches... 20-30mm...


beautiful set man.

Thanks, man! I cant wait to put to use. I need to get a few over sized things as well but I figured I would wait until the need actually presents itself before I go crazy buy expensive, big ass wrenches that wont be used so often.
 
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awesome like were this build is going!
 
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sabres7th said:
like were this build is going!

+1

Also +1 on the stem-swap. It's the neatest solution I think. Done it a few times now.

ian
 
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I love COSTCO ... Your tool chest is pretty sweet and I am jealous!! Those little stools are a back and leg saver. You got the tools, you got the stool, now get to work!!! LOLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
 
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Im making an effort to turn a wrench everyday as a form of therapy ( :D ) and as a result, I got a little bit of progress done last night, nothing major... but it was the first time I used the new tools so that in-and-of itself is exciting!!!

Took the rotors off the front wheel. Getting it ready to be drilled out and painted as well as new bearings etc.

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Anyone know where a guy could get a fresh set of spokes for a 77 GL1000 wheel?

sXe
 
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Yeah go to buchanan spokes. You will have to call them and tell them what you are looking for, they will custom make spokes for any aplication. Not cheap at $.50-3 per spoke, just depends on finish and aplication.

http://www.buchananspokes.net/

Cheers,
Dakine
 
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dakine_surf said:
Not cheap at $.50-3 per spoke, just depends on finish and aplication.

Yea... I found that actually right after my post and man, you're not kidding! I was thinking I could re-spoke both wheels for under a $100 but NOPE! I guess I can just CLR to remove the surface rust and paint them.

Thanks for the link, tho.
 
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Finally got my front wheel dissembled completely. I took a crack at most of it on Saturday night but I had some really difficult nipples I had to soak in WD-40.

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Most of the spokes will be good with just a little steel wool like these:

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Some will need a CLR Bath:

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I soaked the nipples with CLR for a day or so:

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I used a steel brush and then some steel wool on the nipples to get off the residue. Before and After Shots:

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Then unfortunately, even after soaking in WD-40, I realized that about seven spokes snapped off in the nipples after I had finished pulling them out so I have to order new ones from Buchanan's:

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I still need to clean the hub so I can prep for paint. Im going to paint the hoop white the spokes titanium and the hub black. If I can keep the nipples looking sharp, they will stay bare.
 
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Oh yea... I also got me steel stock in from Aircraft Spruce & Specialty. Big shout out to Hancock for helping me with the measurements (they fit perfectly around the fork tube man).

I plan on making bars and headlight clamps from this. I might need a bit more round stock but that shouldnt be too much of an issue:

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Getting super excited!!!!
 
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