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

[T.Stanley]

Re: Project "Ipkiss" (Rolling Chassis)

I didn't like my previous gauge setup so changed a few things...


New speedo w/idiot lights
New fabricated bracket
Replaced the headlight ears with something sturdier
Top tree chopped and re-powdercoated
Left/Right Controls powdercoated, engravings refilled flat red

 

[Erskine]

Re: Project "Ipkiss" (Rolling Chassis)

Those headlight stays ........... Sweet They have that Italian kind of quality to them, sculpted.

 

[frogman]

Re: Project "Ipkiss" (Rolling Chassis)

Very nice, much cleaner. I have the same headlight ears, love 'em, got em at DCC.

 

[bikeboy]

Re: Project "Ipkiss" (Rolling Chassis)

Excellent work so far. You've got a good eye for detail. Can't wait to see some tins.


cheers
ian

 

[T.Stanley]

Re: Project "Ipkiss" (Rolling Chassis)




Made a push this 4th of July weekend to finish it so I could ride.





My shop chair 8) -

New Progressive Springs -

Headlight and ALL wiring sorted, soldered, finished, installed -

Gauges WORK!!! -

 

[T.Stanley]

Re: Project "Ipkiss" (Rolling Chassis)



FINISHED!!!!!




Put the rest of the bits together, Benjie's Dolphin Tank/Seat Combo, timed, 3k tune-up, Exhaust etc..... She runs like a dream!!!

 

[T.Stanley]

Re: Project "Ipkiss" FINALLY FINISHED w/Startup Clip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Video Clip -


First Build 1978 Honda CB550k - Project Ipkiss

 

[T.Stanley]

Re: Project "Ipkiss" FINALLY FINISHED w/Startup Clip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Overall, I am happy with the outcome of the project, considering this is my first bike, and build. There's some minor touching up to do. Little bits here and there, mostly cosmetic stuff. The paint needs some more work, which I will be speaking to my painter again shortly. I'm still waiting on front blinkers, OEM gaitors, and possibly rearsets. I'm also considering removing the baffle but I'm sure my neighbors won't be too happy.


I'll take better shots with my DSLR and a new video this weekend.


Thoughts?

 

[Hohokam337]

Re: 78' CB550k - Project "Ipkiss" FINALLY FINISHED w/Startup Clip!!!!!

Looks awesome man, congrats.


My thoughts are, the more noise the better.

 

[Ryan66]

Re: 78' CB550k - Project "Ipkiss" FINALLY FINISHED Pics w/Startup Clip!!!!!

Runs good with the pods on it? What jetting?

 

[JustinLonghorn]

Re: 78' CB550k - Project "Ipkiss" FINALLY FINISHED Pics w/Startup Clip!!!!!

The bike looks great, man. Don't remove the baffle, Ipkiss has a beautiful exhaust note.

 

[BigBSBusa]

Re: 78' CB550k - Project "Ipkiss" FINALLY FINISHED Pics w/Startup Clip!!!!!

Great job!

 

[Erskine]

Re: 78' CB550k - Project "Ipkiss" FINALLY FINISHED Pics w/Startup Clip!!!!!

Lovely jubbly

 

[frogman]

Re: 78' CB550k - Project "Ipkiss" FINALLY FINISHED Pics w/Startup Clip!!!!!

MMMMMMMMMMMM Purdy!! Leave that exhaust like that, just loud enough to hear over the wind sounds like. That tank looks awesome.

 

[T.Stanley]

Re: 78' CB550k - Project "Ipkiss" FINALLY FINISHED Pics w/Startup Clip!!!!!

Runs good with the pods on it? What jetting?

No hiccups or sputtering....yet. Pulls till redline.




Honda 3K tune-up.
MAC 4-1 w/baffle
Emgo pods oiled with K&N filter oil
PD46C "lean burn" carbs
105 Keihin mains
stock E2349F needles in 2nd position from top (2nd leanest -- stock position!)
42 pilot jets (stock)
Idle Mixture Screws 2.5 turns out
float height ~14mm
67A Throttle valves (stock)
NGK D7EA spark plugs - stock gap.
Dyna S Ignition
Dyna 5 Ohm coils and wires (with non-resistor caps)
Timed statically to stock advance per Dyna S instructions

87 octane California Cheveron gasoline

 

[hurley209]

Re: 78' CB550k - Project "Ipkiss" FINALLY FINISHED Pics w/Startup Clip!!!!!

pull the baffle dude, the roar of a honda four is awesome!
love the bike!

 

[hurley209]

Re: 78' CB550k - Project "Ipkiss" FINALLY FINISHED Pics w/Startup Clip!!!!!

just make sure you readjust your carbs if you pull the baffle

 

[MBS]

Re: 78' CB550k - Project "Ipkiss" FINALLY FINISHED Pics w/Startup Clip!!!!!

Great job, super clean and sounds real nice!

 

[Ryan66]

Re: 78' CB550k - Project "Ipkiss" FINALLY FINISHED Pics w/Startup Clip!!!!!

No hiccups or sputtering....yet. Pulls till redline.




Honda 3K tune-up.
MAC 4-1 w/baffle
Emgo pods oiled with K&N filter oil
PD46C "lean burn" carbs
105 Keihin mains
stock E2349F needles in 2nd position from top (2nd leanest -- stock position!)
42 pilot jets (stock)
Idle Mixture Screws 2.5 turns out
float height ~14mm
67A Throttle valves (stock)
NGK D7EA spark plugs - stock gap.
Dyna S Ignition
Dyna 5 Ohm coils and wires (with non-resistor caps)
Timed statically to stock advance per Dyna S instructions

87 octane California Cheveron gasoline

Ok i think you have different carbs then me. Ive got a 76 550k

 

[Walkin_Stick]

Re: 78' CB550k - Project "Ipkiss" FINALLY FINISHED Pics w/Startup Clip!!!!!

Looks and sounds beautiful brother. That's some really serious detail work and time you put in. The finished product really makes it worth it huh?