CB550K: Gutted.Cafe.NOS.Big Bore.Kick Only.
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TonUpTracker
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Re: CB550K: Gutted, Cafe, OEM+, Engine Rebuild, Bare Bones, Kick Only
That's a very nice tank. Build looking good
That's a very nice tank. Build looking good
Trad
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Re: CB550K: Gutted, Cafe, NOS, Big Bore, Bare Bones, Kick Only!
Alright, Cylinder is bored and honed for the 60mm dynoman pistons. These are the flat top JE 10.5:1 Pistons. What octane is recommended? 93?
Cylinder Head has been cleaned right up and rebuilt. I had to find a new one after the machine shop broke those fins on the first
The cases were painted black and I decided to leave the cylinder and the head in raw alloy, untreated/painted.
I spent a bunch time brushing alloy bits on the engine. Also, I bought a DSLR so photos should be getting a lot better from here on out.
Alright, Cylinder is bored and honed for the 60mm dynoman pistons. These are the flat top JE 10.5:1 Pistons. What octane is recommended? 93?
Cylinder Head has been cleaned right up and rebuilt. I had to find a new one after the machine shop broke those fins on the first
The cases were painted black and I decided to leave the cylinder and the head in raw alloy, untreated/painted. I spent a bunch time brushing alloy bits on the engine. Also, I bought a DSLR so photos should be getting a lot better from here on out.
Trad
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Re: CB550K: Gutted, Cafe, NOS, Big Bore, Bare Bones, Kick Only!
My carbs got finished up by Harisluv. I am no carb expert so I wanted to make sure they are rebuilt before the engine fires for the first time and the piston rings seal. Last thing I want is to have my fresh cylinder walls gas washed.
110 mains 40 slow, needle clip in the 5th position from the top and air screws turned 1.5 out. These are 73 CB 500 carbs BTW.
Thanks again James, They look beautiful!
My carbs got finished up by Harisluv. I am no carb expert so I wanted to make sure they are rebuilt before the engine fires for the first time and the piston rings seal. Last thing I want is to have my fresh cylinder walls gas washed.
110 mains 40 slow, needle clip in the 5th position from the top and air screws turned 1.5 out. These are 73 CB 500 carbs BTW.
Thanks again James, They look beautiful!
Trad
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Re: CB550K: Gutted, Cafe, NOS, Big Bore, Bare Bones, Kick Only!
I spent about 2 hours with the wire wheel and scotch-brite cleaning and finishing the Carpy pipe. I'm going to leave it in the raw stainless steel. I am tempted to ceramic coat it for the reduced heat, but I flat out love the look of the raw steel. Thoughts?
Still waiting on my 358a webcam, BCR alloy seat, and shaved tripe clamp to arrive. I don't really have much to do other than fab up the electronics box while I wait for these parts.
I spent about 2 hours with the wire wheel and scotch-brite cleaning and finishing the Carpy pipe. I'm going to leave it in the raw stainless steel. I am tempted to ceramic coat it for the reduced heat, but I flat out love the look of the raw steel. Thoughts?
Still waiting on my 358a webcam, BCR alloy seat, and shaved tripe clamp to arrive. I don't really have much to do other than fab up the electronics box while I wait for these parts.
Maritime
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Re: CB550K: Gutted, Cafe, NOS, Big Bore, Bare Bones, Kick Only!
Those are both the same colour, just one was taken with better lighting. Nice score on the tank, it is a beaut!
Withers said:Wow, that looks quite a bit different than I expected. I'll be curious to see what it looks like in daylight.
What I thought Freedom Green looked like
Those are both the same colour, just one was taken with better lighting. Nice score on the tank, it is a beaut!
Trad
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Re: CB550K: Gutted, Cafe, NOS, Big Bore, Bare Bones, Kick Only!
Thanks for looking man. Still a ways to go.
On another note, I started playing around with the new DLSR. Thought I'd try a close up photo on these NOS rocker arms from David Silvers. I should have cleaned off the dust nibs. Ah well. Like I said, the photos should be getting better.
DV2000NJ said:
Thanks for looking man. Still a ways to go.
On another note, I started playing around with the new DLSR. Thought I'd try a close up photo on these NOS rocker arms from David Silvers. I should have cleaned off the dust nibs. Ah well. Like I said, the photos should be getting better.
Trad
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Re: CB550K: Gutted, Cafe, NOS, Big Bore, Bare Bones, Kick Only!
Thanks Maritime. Appreciated mate!
So Benjie at BCR gave me a little update on my custom alloy seat. The blend to the front of the tank will bolt on with the upholstery. He built it exactly to my spec and dimensions so I'm more than happy. It still needs to be smoothed out and given a brushed finish. I will be mounting a tail light under the cowl on a bolt on cross brace I am making that will bolt onto the stock fork ears.
Thanks Maritime. Appreciated mate!
So Benjie at BCR gave me a little update on my custom alloy seat. The blend to the front of the tank will bolt on with the upholstery. He built it exactly to my spec and dimensions so I'm more than happy. It still needs to be smoothed out and given a brushed finish. I will be mounting a tail light under the cowl on a bolt on cross brace I am making that will bolt onto the stock fork ears.
Trad
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Re: CB550K: Gutted, Cafe, NOS, Big Bore, Bare Bones, Kick Only!
More progress on the seat. The seat pan/blend really smooths out the lines of the bike. The entire pan will be wrapped in brown ribbed leather. I'm really happy with what Benjie has created here for me so far. The finish on the tail will be a brushed satin.
More progress on the seat. The seat pan/blend really smooths out the lines of the bike. The entire pan will be wrapped in brown ribbed leather. I'm really happy with what Benjie has created here for me so far. The finish on the tail will be a brushed satin.
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Re: CB550K: Gutted.Cafe.NOS.Big Bore.Kick Only! Update: Final a rolling chassis
Well, today I got my shaved stem/triple clamp mounted. I'm really liking how it tidied up the cockpit. I had to polish the powered-coat because there were a few flaws I wasn't happy with. Started with 800 wet and went to 2000 then used a medium compound with the orbital. Polishing powder is like paint but you don't really have to worry as much about burning through like you could clear coat.
So the chassis is done! From the wheels, swing arm, forks, and steering. I decided to mock the tank up, really excited to see how it looks with the alloy BCR seat. All in all, it's been a productive day........also got to take 5 photos before the camera died. Don't mind the electrical tape, it's temporary. The clutch cable was rubbing off the paint on the bucket. Need to get a soft housing for the cable in that spot.
And the workspace, it's filthy. Working on the Cuda's transmission as well.
Well, today I got my shaved stem/triple clamp mounted. I'm really liking how it tidied up the cockpit. I had to polish the powered-coat because there were a few flaws I wasn't happy with. Started with 800 wet and went to 2000 then used a medium compound with the orbital. Polishing powder is like paint but you don't really have to worry as much about burning through like you could clear coat.
So the chassis is done! From the wheels, swing arm, forks, and steering. I decided to mock the tank up, really excited to see how it looks with the alloy BCR seat. All in all, it's been a productive day........also got to take 5 photos before the camera died.
Don't mind the electrical tape, it's temporary. The clutch cable was rubbing off the paint on the bucket. Need to get a soft housing for the cable in that spot.
And the workspace, it's filthy. Working on the Cuda's transmission as well.
