1977 CB550 Caferacer build

[Canadian]

Big update!

Got my rims plastidipped & new tyres. As well; have cut the front fender & plastidipped as well. Looks great to me.

Have lowered my rev gage 1 inch as well.

Let me hear your comments pls.

 

[BigSherm]

Looking good, Canadian!
Long and low, I dig it!

-Sherm

 

[Hurco550]

Lookin good to me. Seat looks great and I like the flexibility that comes with plasti-dip. If you don't like it just peel it off.

 

[Canadian]

Got the engine out & rear light finished

Will ditch the side panels as well. What battery do you guys use to mount in the seat,

Are there any boxes ready (mean you can buy as is) in which you can mount your electrics?

Was a pain in the ass to get out!

Brgds,
Elias

 

[Narb1989]

Not sure if this will work for your particular bike and frame design, but I took the motor out of my 350f (by myself) by laying the bike on its side and unbolting everything. Then shimmy the motor out and lift the frame back up minus the motor. Reverse to put it back in.

 

[Canadian]

Managed to get some work done.

Welding a plate to mount my electrics plus battery

Welded a plate in the triangle for my ignition lock, bondo'd & sanded + primered

My rear light caught fire when welding (duh...) so need to order a new one.

Made a bracket for my license plate.

Engine is off for cleaning.

Only got a small cabin to work in (it's messy ! Primer was done outside), so here it goes:

Let me know your thoughts!
Elias

 

[Canadian]

Engine cleaned & painted

Need to get some shiny varnish to put over the black

Brgds

 

[Canadian]

Clear coat: check

 

[Canadian]

Seat as good as done, just need to cut off some at the back, si it sits nice on the frame (without a gap on the side)

Think I got about 18 hrs in this seat to get it really nice...

 

[Maritime]

Smooth. Nice work.

 

[BigSherm]

That IS very smooth!

-Sherm

 

[yorkie350]

Nice work she comin on a treat looking forward to more updates ya sure gonna be riding this summer got inspired to push on with mine

 

[Canadian]

Thanks for the lovely comments guys.

Anyhow, update!


As good as the seat gets:

Currently reworking all my electrics under the seat, not that much of space .

My heatwrap is arriving soon as well.

Anyone who can advise where I can get 4 x K&N filters at a good price?

Brgds,
Elias

 

[Canadian]

k&n filters.. anyone ?

 

[NMF]

Lookin' good! Coming from someone who is currently in the middle of building a seat from fiberglass, 18 hours is definitely not a stretch to get it looking like that! Lots of patience needed.

 

[Canadian]

Thanks at above!

Anyone... the filters ?

 

[xb33bsa]

its very smooth ans sexy, it just needs a nipple ;D

 

[BigSherm]

Canadian-

For filters for my Z1000, I found the K&N part number for the kit that included 4 filters in the size I needed.

Then a simple Google shopping search, with the results arranged from the lowest price got me a great deal.

I hope this helps.

-Sherm

 

[Canadian]

Alright thanks at above.

Re-doing the wiring, and engine is back in. Oil filter bolt was really tight & didn't came off.

Grinded the mf... Ordered a new one and gettnig this next week. Hopefully it runs again!

Cleaning carbs first

 

[Canadian]

Engine is back in, carbs have been cleaned & back in

made a drawing on the seat how I want to to be (more or less, needs to become more awesome ofcourse)

Next up is oil filter/ wrapping exhaust / ...