1980 CB650 Brat/Bobber/Tracker? - First Bike, First Build
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DV2000NJ
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LBC said:
Haha thanks, it's definitely the only one I've ever seen like it. Probably for good reason. ;D
M.B Co said:
I just cleaned the wheels really well, hit them with some denatured alcohol, then 2 coats of primer, and 2 coats of Rustoleum gloss black. Nothing special haha.
And I'm shooting with an original Canon 5D, and most of the time the Canon 100mm f/2.0, occasionally the 50mm f/1.8.
LBC
Been Around the Block
+1 on the wheels looking great.
I used the same method for my spoked wheels but used rustoleum satin. I used some strips of plastic cut from 2-liter bottles as rim protectors when spooning my tires on and didn't put a cratch on them. I also used lots of lube. That's just how I roll. 8)
Your photos make me wish I hadn't used my camera phone for all of mine....and that I had better lighting in my garage.
I used the same method for my spoked wheels but used rustoleum satin. I used some strips of plastic cut from 2-liter bottles as rim protectors when spooning my tires on and didn't put a cratch on them. I also used lots of lube. That's just how I roll. 8)
Your photos make me wish I hadn't used my camera phone for all of mine....and that I had better lighting in my garage.
LBC
Been Around the Block
Re: Re: 1980 CB650 Brat/Bobber/Tracker? - First Bike, First Build
It's weird. I use cheap chap stick. I tried it once changing a tube on a stubborn dirtbike tire in the middle of nowhere. It was all we had and it worked.
It slick as snot, doesnt go everywhere and it fits in a tool kit as multi purpose
Lube/chapstick/emergency sun screen.;D
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DV2000NJ said:
It's weird. I use cheap chap stick. I tried it once changing a tube on a stubborn dirtbike tire in the middle of nowhere. It was all we had and it worked.
It slick as snot, doesnt go everywhere and it fits in a tool kit as multi purpose
Lube/chapstick/emergency sun screen.;D
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DV2000NJ
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Got the front tire mounted tonight (with a combination of chapstick and this gel lubricant I had laying around), and got the new bars mocked up. Good news, they clear the new tank without risers!
This tire looks fucking mean on the bike. I was a little worried it would look kinda mild, but it's absolutely perfect. It looks aggressive, yet won't make people say, "Why the hell does this idiot have a dirtbike tire on a CB650?!". ;D
Bars.
And a shitty phone shot of the whole thing (didn't have the wide lens on the camera).
The black wheel, aggressive tire, and superbike bars completely change the look of the bike, and I fucking love it.
Hopefully I can get the rear tire and tank mounted after work tomorrow or on Sunday, and go for a ride.
This tire looks fucking mean on the bike. I was a little worried it would look kinda mild, but it's absolutely perfect. It looks aggressive, yet won't make people say, "Why the hell does this idiot have a dirtbike tire on a CB650?!". ;D
Bars.
And a shitty phone shot of the whole thing (didn't have the wide lens on the camera).
The black wheel, aggressive tire, and superbike bars completely change the look of the bike, and I fucking love it.
Hopefully I can get the rear tire and tank mounted after work tomorrow or on Sunday, and go for a ride.
downtown809
Trying to keep out of trouble
Nice looking tire for sure. About $50 more than Spitfires when you buy the set.
DV2000NJ
Been Around the Block
LBC said:
I love it, I just wish I could get the rear tire to seat. I've tried just about everything, and it's just leaking too much air to build any pressure. I'll probably just stop by the tire place on my way to work tomorrow and see if they can pop it on for a few bucks.
Drilled the bars and mounted the controls tonight, and I'm going to fab up a quick and dirty tank mount tomorrow night (piece of flat stock with two holes drilled in it and a nut welded on, should take all of an hour including drinking beer and getting distracted). I just want to see how these tires ride already!
DV2000NJ
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Wheels and tires are on! Definitely more grip than the old dried out Metzelers. :
They're not balanced, but I took it up to 60 mph with no vibrations, so I'd say that's good enough.
I'm going to ride to a buddy's house tomorrow night so I threw the stock tank and my temporary seat back on, but hopefully Sunday I can get the new tank mounted and get started on the seat pan.
A couple of decent pictures. Love how these tires look.
1980 Honda CB650 by Dan Valanzola, on Flickr
1980 Honda CB650 by Dan Valanzola, on Flickr
They're not balanced, but I took it up to 60 mph with no vibrations, so I'd say that's good enough. I'm going to ride to a buddy's house tomorrow night so I threw the stock tank and my temporary seat back on, but hopefully Sunday I can get the new tank mounted and get started on the seat pan.
A couple of decent pictures. Love how these tires look.
1980 Honda CB650 by Dan Valanzola, on Flickr
1980 Honda CB650 by Dan Valanzola, on Flickr
DV2000NJ
Been Around the Block
gee_tee_p said:
These are the bars I bought.
http://www.amazon.com/BikeMaster-Superbike-Handlebars-Black-110511/dp/B000KKDQXI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370394820&sr=8-1&keywords=superbike+bars
Basically just your standard black Superbike bars.
No other progress on the bike since I last posted, I've got class 4 days/week and I've had to stay late at work for the last 6 days also. I did ride the bike about 80 miles between Saturday night and Sunday morning, and let me tell you, these tires are fucking awesome. The bike just feels so much more sure-footed all the time, and I'm actually comfortable really leaning into corners now.
I'm pretty sure the clutch is on its way out though. :-\
DV2000NJ
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Small update, my schedule has calmed down slightly, so there should be some slow progress happening again.
I was able to get the new tank mounted last night, and traced out the shape for the seat pan. Hoping to have the seat mostly finished this week, but we'll see.
I was able to get the new tank mounted last night, and traced out the shape for the seat pan. Hoping to have the seat mostly finished this week, but we'll see.
rays650cafe
No quarter given, none taken.
Bike looks awesome!
DV2000NJ
Been Around the Block
Thanks! I'm really happy with how things are starting to come together.
Picture time. The other night I made a cardboard seat pan, and traced it out on the aluminum I'm using.
Started off tonight by cutting out the rough shape.
Started bending.
Rough shape finished, the bends still need to be perfected and the pan itself is still way too big.
Here you can see the super hi-tech tank mount (made from an old power steering bracket from my Miata ;D), and how I'm using the original front seat mount.
Front of the pan. It will be reinforced with one more layer of aluminum riveted on more than likely.
I'm taking off work tomorrow, so hopefully I can pick up some foam and finish shaping the pan.
Picture time. The other night I made a cardboard seat pan, and traced it out on the aluminum I'm using.
Started off tonight by cutting out the rough shape.
Started bending.
Rough shape finished, the bends still need to be perfected and the pan itself is still way too big.
Here you can see the super hi-tech tank mount (made from an old power steering bracket from my Miata ;D), and how I'm using the original front seat mount.
Front of the pan. It will be reinforced with one more layer of aluminum riveted on more than likely.
I'm taking off work tomorrow, so hopefully I can pick up some foam and finish shaping the pan.
Hoosier Daddy
Earache my eye...
Looks good so far! What did you use to cut the Aluminum sheet? Are you one of the lucky guys who have a band saw at home? I have to cut mine with a handsabre saw, the thicker it gets the worse it is for me to cut straight. :
