tWistedWheelz
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Re: 1979 CB650 Cafe Redo - Need help on what to seal the engine cases
....yeah, you really can't...
Swagger said:
....yeah, you really can't...
1979 CB650 Cafe Redo - update march 31
- Thread starter jay_kent
- Start date
CresentSon
Over 1,000 Posts
Re: 1979 CB650 Cafe Redo - Help received, thanks guys
I just realized today that I hadn't caught up on your build. Amazing stuff here. Where you at on this thing?
I just realized today that I hadn't caught up on your build. Amazing stuff here. Where you at on this thing?
jay_kent
1979 cb650
Re: 1979 CB650 Cafe Redo - Help received, thanks guys
Haven't Updated much but there has been a lot of motion going on up in the ole shop. Cowl and tire hugging fender is almost finished, engine has been painted and is ready for rebuild. Some new tools have been made such as a pressure pot for my sandblaster. Mig welder has been wired up at the shop and is working amazingly so now for some frame mods. Nothing major just cleaning up spots filling in holes.
I've shorten the electrical wire coming from the handle bars about 4 inches. Headlight brackets were made and need to be finished. Found the short in my wiring harness that kept blowing fuses. Dented the tank for the clipons but no knee dents.
The seat and tire hugger look awesome, I'm very proud of them. And things that I was struggling with have now solidified in my brain and I can execute them, such as the two up seat pan. I tend to process how I'll do something before I start, but once it's been worked out I fly to completion.
I'll be posting some new pics later
So the to do list:
-headlight brackets
-tach and speedo wiring/ lighting
-indicator wiring/headlight install
-seat pan and seat
-paint everything
-engine back together
-sand and prep tank for paint
-finish shaved top tree, paint or polish?
-shorten throttle and clutch cables
-relocated electronics, fuse box, ignition switch
-rewire wiring harness
-rewire cbr tailight
-polish some parts
-Put the whole thing back together
-ride that bitch like no tomorrow
This weather has put a fire under my ass to hurry up and get finished. I figure if I push I can get it done in 2 weeks. but there is still a shiteload to do and with seeing Reverend Horton Heat, 2 birthdays parties, a night out with my SO and her having a ladies night all this week, it's going to be difficult.
Haven't Updated much but there has been a lot of motion going on up in the ole shop. Cowl and tire hugging fender is almost finished, engine has been painted and is ready for rebuild. Some new tools have been made such as a pressure pot for my sandblaster. Mig welder has been wired up at the shop and is working amazingly so now for some frame mods. Nothing major just cleaning up spots filling in holes.
I've shorten the electrical wire coming from the handle bars about 4 inches. Headlight brackets were made and need to be finished. Found the short in my wiring harness that kept blowing fuses. Dented the tank for the clipons but no knee dents.
The seat and tire hugger look awesome, I'm very proud of them. And things that I was struggling with have now solidified in my brain and I can execute them, such as the two up seat pan. I tend to process how I'll do something before I start, but once it's been worked out I fly to completion.
I'll be posting some new pics later
So the to do list:
-headlight brackets
-tach and speedo wiring/ lighting
-indicator wiring/headlight install
-seat pan and seat
-paint everything
-engine back together
-sand and prep tank for paint
-finish shaved top tree, paint or polish?
-shorten throttle and clutch cables
-relocated electronics, fuse box, ignition switch
-rewire wiring harness
-rewire cbr tailight
-polish some parts
-Put the whole thing back together
-ride that bitch like no tomorrow
This weather has put a fire under my ass to hurry up and get finished. I figure if I push I can get it done in 2 weeks. but there is still a shiteload to do and with seeing Reverend Horton Heat, 2 birthdays parties, a night out with my SO and her having a ladies night all this week, it's going to be difficult.
CresentSon
Over 1,000 Posts
Re: 1979 CB650 Cafe Redo - update may 17
Glad to see plenty of motion. I get what your saying on the eureka moment. I'm on the verge of a break through myself, so I feel your excitement. Hurry up with a pic of that seat and hugger!
Glad to see plenty of motion. I get what your saying on the eureka moment. I'm on the verge of a break through myself, so I feel your excitement. Hurry up with a pic of that seat and hugger!
jay_kent
1979 cb650
Re: 1979 CB650 Cafe Redo - update may 17
as promised pics of what I've been up to for the past couple of weeks
Made a couple of days ago, new sandblaster pressure pot. Don't worry I bought a brand new tank. I enjoy my face on the front side.
My tire Hugger
I've glassed in some metal strips at the top and bottom for support when I mount it.
Hacking the frame
Closing holes and seat pan braces
What to choose, what to choose.
Cruddy
Engine Blasted before pressure pot.
Shiny and Wet
More to come but I've got to get back to work. There are more pics and a write up about each process on my blog. (shameless plug). I only get about 3 hours 3 times a week to do this so I think I'm making okay progress. I'll try to upload more pics later.
as promised pics of what I've been up to for the past couple of weeks
Made a couple of days ago, new sandblaster pressure pot. Don't worry I bought a brand new tank. I enjoy my face on the front side.
My tire Hugger
I've glassed in some metal strips at the top and bottom for support when I mount it.
Hacking the frame
Closing holes and seat pan braces
What to choose, what to choose.
Cruddy
Engine Blasted before pressure pot.
Shiny and Wet
More to come but I've got to get back to work. There are more pics and a write up about each process on my blog. (shameless plug). I only get about 3 hours 3 times a week to do this so I think I'm making okay progress. I'll try to upload more pics later.
Swagger
Putting boot to ass since 1967!
Re: 1979 CB650 Cafe Redo - update may 17
So do you have a plan in mind for the build? That might help you kinda frame things in your head for just this kinda thing.
That being said, I've had a quiet love affair with cast aluminum for quite a while now. What about having them sandblasted to simulate a fresh from the foundry look?
So do you have a plan in mind for the build? That might help you kinda frame things in your head for just this kinda thing.
That being said, I've had a quiet love affair with cast aluminum for quite a while now. What about having them sandblasted to simulate a fresh from the foundry look?
jay_kent
1979 cb650
Re: 1979 CB650 Cafe Redo - update may 17
Didn't think about that, sandblast the covers rather than polish them. Certainly would be a cool contrast against the glossy frame and engine. Kinda going the opposite way of everyone else. I'm going to blast a smooth cover tonight and see how I like it. Would save me sometime in the build if i'm not spending hours polishing.
I was going to do the rib covers because of the style of airboxes I was going to use with the 1 into carb setup, but because of time running out and I want to ride I'm using a modified existing airbox. So I was swinging to the smooth cover.
I've figured what I'm going to use the soup ladle for but that will be shown at the reveal. As well I've got an idea for a battery holder and airbox screen that I'm working on. Would be better if I had access to a cnc or laser cutter to get it as polished as I would like but a jigsaw and files will have to do.
Swagger said:
Didn't think about that, sandblast the covers rather than polish them. Certainly would be a cool contrast against the glossy frame and engine. Kinda going the opposite way of everyone else. I'm going to blast a smooth cover tonight and see how I like it. Would save me sometime in the build if i'm not spending hours polishing.
I was going to do the rib covers because of the style of airboxes I was going to use with the 1 into carb setup, but because of time running out and I want to ride I'm using a modified existing airbox. So I was swinging to the smooth cover.
I've figured what I'm going to use the soup ladle for but that will be shown at the reveal. As well I've got an idea for a battery holder and airbox screen that I'm working on. Would be better if I had access to a cnc or laser cutter to get it as polished as I would like but a jigsaw and files will have to do.
jay_kent
1979 cb650
Re: 1979 CB650 Cafe Redo - update may 17
Some seat work over the past couple of weeks. My brother came out and helped with the seat pan. Someone doesn't know the difference be dovetail and dart. Can you spot the mistake.
trial fit of tire hugger and cowl
cbr 900 taillight
Resin coated cowl
The infamous reverse notch. Repairs underway.
Repaired
Frame/seat braces
Seat pan test fit. The tab at the back will be bent down a bit for the license plate
Cowl pressure fitted onto the pan. It will be held in place with socket nuts.
The cowl looks huge in these photos but it really is, IMO and really the only one that matters :
, flows with the bike.
As well after blasting the rocker covers last night as per Swaggers suggestion, I really am digging on that cast look against the gloss black engine. Really stands out. My brothers point was it looks like paint from far away which makes you want to come see it up close, where as shiny polish parts look good but nobody wants to see it up close.
I'll post pics of the sandblasted covers later.
Some seat work over the past couple of weeks. My brother came out and helped with the seat pan. Someone doesn't know the difference be dovetail and dart. Can you spot the mistake.
trial fit of tire hugger and cowl
cbr 900 taillight
Resin coated cowl
The infamous reverse notch. Repairs underway.
Repaired
Frame/seat braces
Seat pan test fit. The tab at the back will be bent down a bit for the license plate
Cowl pressure fitted onto the pan. It will be held in place with socket nuts.
The cowl looks huge in these photos but it really is, IMO and really the only one that matters :
, flows with the bike. As well after blasting the rocker covers last night as per Swaggers suggestion, I really am digging on that cast look against the gloss black engine. Really stands out. My brothers point was it looks like paint from far away which makes you want to come see it up close, where as shiny polish parts look good but nobody wants to see it up close.
I'll post pics of the sandblasted covers later.
dakine_surf
"Stay Thirsty my Friends"
Re: 1979 CB650 Cafe Redo - update may 17
Nice jay! You did a lot over the last couple weeks, and it really shows. That hugger looks factory!
Nice jay! You did a lot over the last couple weeks, and it really shows. That hugger looks factory!
CresentSon
Over 1,000 Posts
Re: 1979 CB650 Cafe Redo - update may 17
Looking fantastic. I'm really liking the inner fender, bump stop combo. they compliment each other well.
Looking fantastic. I'm really liking the inner fender, bump stop combo. they compliment each other well.
tWistedWheelz
BUILT NOT BOUGHT!
Re: 1979 CB650 Cafe Redo - update may 17
Fuck brother! You have been very busy while I was away! Very nice work you have done! Looking great!
Fuck brother! You have been very busy while I was away! Very nice work you have done! Looking great!
jay_kent
1979 cb650
Re: 1979 CB650 Cafe Redo - update may 17
Hey thanks guys, managed to get some more work this past week, my brother has been up giving me a hand with some things. Unfortunately stuff keeps getting in the way..
-Wiring harness is being modified because the ignition switch and fuse box has been moved.
-Taillight is getting some license plate down lighting.
-My brother came up with a great idea on mounting the tank to the frame and rocked out a bracket for me to weld on. He could of done it but since I've been busting his balls on sanding my tank he figured I should fck it up. poor kid. Over 30 years of taking my shit.
-Bracket for tire hugger has been made. Just need to drill holes into the swingarm for fasteners
-Need to work up the courage to put that engine back together. More concerned about not putting things in right then having to tear it back down. But it's gotta get done so bite the bullet and get it finished
Jay
Hey thanks guys, managed to get some more work this past week, my brother has been up giving me a hand with some things. Unfortunately stuff keeps getting in the way.
. -Wiring harness is being modified because the ignition switch and fuse box has been moved.
-Taillight is getting some license plate down lighting.
-My brother came up with a great idea on mounting the tank to the frame and rocked out a bracket for me to weld on. He could of done it but since I've been busting his balls on sanding my tank he figured I should fck it up. poor kid. Over 30 years of taking my shit.
-Bracket for tire hugger has been made. Just need to drill holes into the swingarm for fasteners
-Need to work up the courage to put that engine back together. More concerned about not putting things in right then having to tear it back down. But it's gotta get done so bite the bullet and get it finished
Jay
jay_kent
1979 cb650
Re: 1979 CB650 Cafe Redo - update June 25, Something for ya Staffy
been awhile since I've uploaded anything online but in the spirit to motivate me to get this thing done I'll put up some pics, get some feedback, and your suggestions.
Finally have the wiring harness modified. Relocated the fuse box and ignition switch. I changed the switch from a honda 5 pin to a yamaha 3 pin. It fit's better in the new location. But took some figuring out how to do. I'll post a how-to later, it's a little involved.
getting the engine partially back, need to lap the valves and reassemble. Arg. No time. Well, onto the pics
Seat pan. This tab will fit under an opening in the frame and below the new tank mount. Just showing off my welding skills. lol
The head of the bolt was cut off, then the threaded end was welded to the bottom of the pan. Holes in the frame cross member line up with the bolts and everything is locked together. The pan sits on rubber strips.
The Cowl is held to the pan with socket head bolts. Every bolt visible will eventually be replaced by these. Part of the theme.
Alright. This is for Staffy. A while back he challenged me to use a ladle somewhere on the bike. I've been thinking about this for a while. Brandon and a few other gaves some good suggestions. But this is what I came up with
Sorry Bud, it's not a soup ladle but a stainless measuring cup
I'll cut the closed cell foam around the cup
That all I've got for now.
been awhile since I've uploaded anything online but in the spirit to motivate me to get this thing done I'll put up some pics, get some feedback, and your suggestions.
Finally have the wiring harness modified. Relocated the fuse box and ignition switch. I changed the switch from a honda 5 pin to a yamaha 3 pin. It fit's better in the new location. But took some figuring out how to do. I'll post a how-to later, it's a little involved.
getting the engine partially back, need to lap the valves and reassemble. Arg. No time. Well, onto the pics
Seat pan. This tab will fit under an opening in the frame and below the new tank mount. Just showing off my welding skills. lol
The head of the bolt was cut off, then the threaded end was welded to the bottom of the pan. Holes in the frame cross member line up with the bolts and everything is locked together. The pan sits on rubber strips.
The Cowl is held to the pan with socket head bolts. Every bolt visible will eventually be replaced by these. Part of the theme.
Alright. This is for Staffy. A while back he challenged me to use a ladle somewhere on the bike. I've been thinking about this for a while. Brandon and a few other gaves some good suggestions. But this is what I came up with
Sorry Bud, it's not a soup ladle but a stainless measuring cup
I'll cut the closed cell foam around the cup
That all I've got for now.
tWistedWheelz
BUILT NOT BOUGHT!
Re: 1979 CB650 Cafe Redo - update June 25, Something for ya Staffy
Hahaha! Fucking awesome! I love it Jay........your really pushing the envelope with repurposed materials! Great Job!
Hahaha! Fucking awesome! I love it Jay........your really pushing the envelope with repurposed materials! Great Job!
