78' CB550k - Project "Ipkiss" FINISHED **Updated Clip and MORE Pictures!!!!!**

[T.Stanley]

Hey Fellas,


Since I was child I've always always been fond of automobiles. From my first car to my current one, they have always been modified in some way or another. I just can't seem to leave anything alone.


A month ago I decided to purchase a 1978 Honda CB550K. I wanted to take on a project and build a vintage bike to my personal taste with updated modern touches and technology. Some may label it a "Cafe Racer" but I prefer to call it my own.


After spending most of my free time on this board, I have learned more than I ever will... thanks to current/past contributing members of this forum. I wanted to document and share my build with you guys. Hopefully it'll come out as I'd hoped...




Day 1 -

Sent some parts out for powdercoating and some polishing a couple weeks ago and finally back at home.

Will update soon...

 

[kMoto]

Re: Project "Ipkiss"

Love the coat on the frame.

 

[Sonreir]

Re: Project "Ipkiss"

Off to a great start!

 

[Ringo]

Re: Project "Ipkiss"

Stanley Ipkiss? This thing going to be crazy green? ;D

Good start, love to see these 550s! Clean bike to start with too!

 

[T.Stanley]

Re: Project "Ipkiss"

Stanley Ipkiss? This thing going to be crazy green? ;D

Good start, love to see these 550s! Clean bike to start with too!

Ha! No green. Ipkiss is my nickname, passing it on to my bike.


Love your "Le Mans" build btw.

 

[stidds]

Re: Project "Ipkiss"

That is a great looking bike to start with, can't wait to see what you have planned.

 

[T.Stanley]

Re: Project "Ipkiss"




Day 2 -





Engine Painted, some polished bits, new All Balls Tapered Bearings etc...

Breaking down ft. Brakes, drilling, refinish...

New Oregon Cycle Regulator and Rectifier, clean and refinish electrical tabs...

Some goodies came in

More to come.....

 

[frogman]

Re: Project "Ipkiss"

I just went through this on my caliper, the grove that holds the o-ring, clean it REALLY well or else the o-ring will hold the piston too tightly and the front brakes will stick.

Awesome stuff BTW ;D

 

[VonYinzer]

Re: Project "Ipkiss"

Looks great so far! Love that frame coating.
That pile of new stuff will certainly keep ya' busy for a while.
Keep up the good work, and Im looking forward to new updates.

Oh, and welcome to DTT!

 

[T.Stanley]

Re: Project "Ipkiss"

I just went through this on my caliper, the grove that holds the o-ring, clean it REALLY well or else the o-ring will hold the piston too tightly and the front brakes will stick.

Awesome stuff BTW ;D

Thanks for the tip!!

 

[BRAPPBRAPP47]

Re: Project "Ipkiss"

That frame looks trick! Powdercoated? I like the progress and keep the pics coming!

Andy

 

[Ringo]

Re: Project "Ipkiss"

I just went through this on my caliper, the grove that holds the o-ring, clean it REALLY well or else the o-ring will hold the piston too tightly and the front brakes will stick.

Or piss brake fluid all over your nice new pads, ruining them...as in my case. Anyhow...+1 for getting that groove spotless!

 

[T.Stanley]

Re: Project "Ipkiss"


Trusty EDC -

Dirty Carbs -

Fresh Carbs -

Forks, Horn, Turn Signals etc.

Clip-ons mocked/test fitted but do not fit OEM Brake Master. Will have to go back

 

[pawn]

Re: Project "Ipkiss"

lookin good!

 

[T.Stanley]

Re: Project "Ipkiss"





Modified Bracket and New Gauges -

 

[T.Stanley]

Re: Project "Ipkiss" (Rolling Chassis)

More stuff......




Polished Goodies, Clear Ceramic Coated -

Dyna coils -

Pods -

Hagons -

Hondaman Swingarm and Hagons installed -

Ft Bracket Clear Ceramic Coated, Ft Calipers Black Ceramic Coated, New Brake Hardpipe installed, EBC Pads -

SS Spokes and Laced by Buchanan's, Pirelli Speed Demons, ALL New Wheel Bearings, Painted inside Hubs, Black Ceramic Coated Rear Sproket/Guard, Stainless Steel Lines, All New OEM Cables, New Seals etc. -

Rolling chassis finally -

 

[wfo guy]

Re: Project "Ipkiss" (Rolling Chassis)

Looking good! Explain your nick name.

 

[frogman]

Re: Project "Ipkiss" (Rolling Chassis)

WOW someone that hasn't seen that movie? Looks pretty clean BTW, something about the center part of the cluster that looks HUGE now though.

 

[T.Stanley]

Re: Project "Ipkiss" (Rolling Chassis)

Looking good! Explain your nick name.

My first name is Stanley and my buddies call me "Ipkiss".


"Stanley Ipkiss" is a character name from The Mask.

 

[T.Stanley]

Re: Project "Ipkiss" (Rolling Chassis)

WOW someone that hasn't seen that movie? Looks pretty clean BTW, something about the center part of the cluster that looks HUGE now though.

Yeah, it's pretty ugly. I'll be modifying the top tree, fabricating a new bracket, and idiot lights soon.