Green Hornet CB 550/650 Hybrid #2014 Footage Compilation

Re: Project "Eleanor" (CB 550 K) #wheels finished, NISSIN master cyl., front brakes!

Great work man! The cx tank is such a great fit here.
 
Re: CB 550 K Cafe Racer Conversion #got my driving license! :)

Oette said:
I disassembled it first, all mechanics are out, the case is totally stripped in that picture.
The case was first plastic bead blasted to get rid of the old paint, then glassbead blasted for the finish as it stands there.

Thanks man! So, was it blasted peice by peice or all together like the picture? (I understand you removed the mechanics).
 
Re: Project "Eleanor" (CB 550 K) #wheels finished, NISSIN master cyl., front brakes!

All together with old screws and bolts. The bolts were cromematized after this process, since they are bare steel then.
 
Re: Project "Eleanor" (CB 550 K) #wheels finished, NISSIN master cyl., front brakes!

Because the standard threads of the indicators are too short and thin to mount the lamp properly, I decided to go for another solution.

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Now both indicator pairs are placed at the bike. Furthermore, I finished the brakes with new pads which are installed with some copper paste underneath.
 
Re: Project "Eleanor" (CB 550 K) #all indicators placed

Just a few days to the wedding. Valves polished, head rebuilt, valves adjusted...

Only a few o-rings and screws are missing, but that problem is going to be fixed soon!


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Re: Project "Eleanor" (CB 550 K) #Just a few days till wedding!

Today the bike saw first daylight and the motor went into the frame.

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I can't wait for it to be finished! It looks awesome right now, at least in my opinion.
 
Re: Project "Eleanor" (CB 550 K) #Engine installed

Sehr gut!
 
Re: Project "Eleanor" (CB 550 K) #Engine installed

So, I made it to the final assembling of frame and wheels.
Every bolt is checked, fastened and secured. Most bolts are replaced by stainless ones (except all motor bolts and nuts, front and rear brake bolts), chain is mounted, oil-pressure switch and idle switch are installed, generator is placed aaaand....

I found this retro bicycle chain protector in my local store, which I thought could be a good option for my bike with some minor changes.
The price of 12 $ just underlined my plans.

So here it is:

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It's quite a straight fit

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To have a lighter and sportier look, I shortened it like this

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There are only the appropriate mountings to manufacture, but that's a minor problem...
 
Re: Project "Eleanor" (CB 550 K) #the "improvisation-chain-protector"!

That is going to look really nice! Good choice.
 
Re: Project "Eleanor" (CB 550 K) #the "improvisation-chain-protector"!

Hey Guys,

let me tell you about the latest progress.

-footpegs welded and painted
-all cables are at their place
-electrical work is nearly finished
-the right kickstarter has been installed
-the speedo's hall sensor is placed at the front wheel

Shot some pics for my personal album, too.

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Re: Project "Eleanor" (CB 550 K) #electrics, footpegs, speedo's hall sensor

And now she's running well.

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That's just a so damn good feeling to have everything working after 25 months of building time! ;D

Some more steps, which were completed in between:

Chain guard is riveted and installed

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Now all lights are connected and working

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Next step is locating a painter and seat manufacturer.
 
Re: Project "Eleanor" (CB 550 K) #First ride! =) ,chainguard,lights completed

I finished my selfmade front fender and all the necessary parts went to the painter. It will be a green comparable with the stock color "candy jade green" and a centered black stripe running all over the bike.

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Re: Project "Eleanor" (CB 550 K) #Finished front fender->Parts away for paintjob

Parts arrived from the painter yesterday and today everything is mounted again. Check out the new color scheme.


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Re: Re: Project "Eleanor" (CB 550 K) #Paintjob done, Bike nearly finished :>

Holy crap, can't beleive I am just seeing this now, great build. I love the tach speedo combo. I was going to buy a Dan-Moto guage but that looks so much better I may just do something similar. I like the color of the bike too.
 
Re: Project "Eleanor" (CB 550 K) #Paintjob done, Bike nearly finished :>

Thanks guys. The tachometer just does not work properly, so I am going to replace the mechanics inside with the same unit from a working tach.
 
Re: Project "Eleanor" (CB 550 K) #Paintjob done, Bike nearly finished :>

Never thought of a combo unit before. Looks great
 
Presenting you The Green Hornet

So here we go. The last step is currently done by my seat manufacturer. Next week the bike is as complete as a never really complete and finished bike can be.

My girlfriend suggested a name for the bike, a name out of a crazy but also brilliant idea...Man, that could have been my idea!

Ladies and gentlemen, I present you


The Green Hornet


Here is a compilation of the best pics I recently made on my short trip around the cities without any cushion.


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The final pics to follow, when the seat is finished.
 
Re: "Let's call it The Green Hornet"

Nice work. Love the paint job.

Looks a bit Kawasaki-ish, but you have pulled it off with style.
 
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