Project "Indecisive" '72 CB500 Four (laid some paint)

It's been a while since I last updated this so it's about time I do. I've been getting a good amount of work done and got some paint laid in the last week or so and it's turning out pretty good. Now I just need a new name for this project seeing as I'm finally getting somewhere on it. Suggestions? Now, on to the pics.

Carbs = complete
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Head is rebuilt
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Did some internal polishing and whatnot
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Just sitting together right now
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Did some more polishing but have to work out a few rough spots still
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Mocked up with the carbs
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Rebuilt the front forks and installed new seals and dust covers from DCC. It was tough for me to get a good shot of these
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Thoughts? Suggestions? Love it, hate it? Let me know what you guys think!!!


Beachcomber - Thanks for that bit of info, I'm not sure if that applies to this engine or not. Also, I'm glad this has some given some motivation to others as well. This is my first bike build and I'm trying to do the best that I can. I can't wait to see you get that 550 build under way and I'm sure it's going to turn out sweet.

Woods - Thanks buddy!!!! I hope that isn't the case because the damage has been done already. I guess I'll find out once I get the bike back on the road and see how she runs. I was thinking of doing the tops of the pistons as well but I haven't attempted that yet. Any suggestions for doing that?
These projects can def go up in price real quick if you're not careful so I've really been watching how much I put into this. I don't want it to turn into my last project car that ended up being a money pit and never got completed.
You're doing some awesome work on that twin so far and I can't wait to see how that turns out.

Boxrules - I'll get some more pictures of that for you in the next day or so. I'll do a full write up of it at the same time so you can make one too. It's worked out really good for me so far and has probably saved me quite a few pennies too. :D


There is one big issue I'm having with this build.... Does anyone know where to get a full gasket kit for this engine?!?!?!?!? The only luck I've had so far was e-bay but I'm not sure about that. I asked DCC for some help and they can't find one anywhere with all their suppliers. Herm said he might have some luck with a contact over in Japan but said it's going to take a while. Can someone help me out with this???
 
Love it!
The colors look fantastic on your engine.
What are you thinking for the the tins?

For gaskets on my 550 I used a set of Vesrah gaskets that I purchased on ebay from tasclassicmotorsports.
The kit didn't come tottaly complete. I think I still needed some of the O-rings, but the quality and service was great.
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FJ
 
nice! what colour is the gold you've used. looks great. Not unlike joeyputt's epic motor.

cheers
ian
 
I am also diggin that color scheme. I had an idea similar to what you have there but your execution of it makes me want to change my mind! Well done sir!
 
Are you talking about the small triangular divot which is a crude arrow pointing to the exhaust side by any chance?
 
Love the color scheme for sure! Keep in mind that you can always cut your own gaskets if you find an incomplete set. Gasket paper is available at any automotive store. I might have to that for my side covers on my CB175 since most kits out there don't always fully fit.

Anyway, thanks in advance for writing up your blast cabinet design! I would love to hobble one together based on your success.

Keep up the good work on the bike too!
 
 
First off... Is this an ultrasonic cleaner? My HF doesnt have that!

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Second; Way to make a guy feel obsolete, dude! :mad: I just finished my carbs feelin' all proud and you come out with these!

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Most impressive, sir! What paint did you use? Where did you get the hex screws? I got a set from an eBay vendor and the tops don't fit!
 
Thanks for all the encouragement everyone!!!!!! It really means a lot to me and is going to keep me going on this project along with keeping the quality of the work as high as possible for me. :D

Fun Jimmy - I checked out those gaskets but I couldn't really find anything for my engine with them. This about all I could come up with http://tinyurl.com/4dmao2t I wasn't sure if there is a difference with the years on these engines so I didn't want to take a chance on it.
As for the tins, I got called back to work so I have access to a welder and all those good tools. I'm going to make up a new seat design and will probably end up making my own tank out of aluminum to match it. I'll be taking the frame in sometime this week and will start grinding and welding on that too. I hope to make some serious progress in the next 2-3 weeks on this bike and I can't wait to get it done!!


Ian (bikeboy) - I feel honored that you would compare my work to Joey's. He has done some seriously amazing work on that engine but I don't think I'm anywhere near as good as what he has done. haha
I guess it looks a little gold in the pictures but I'm actually using a burnt copper color. It's as close as I could get to matching the paint that is on the tank and side panels but now I don't know if I'm even going to use them when I finish the bike :eek:

Teazer - Yep, that's what I'm talking about. I didn't even think it could be an arrow but now that I look at them again, I'm kicking myself for not realizing that. hahah


Rocan - I have some extra towels laying around here if you would like for me to send you one. :D

Thirsty 1 - Thanks for those links. I had found those earlier and I ended up ordering a set from the user dream305. I checked his feedback and saw that other users had ordered sets for their 500's from him and were happy with them.

sxecafe - Thanks bro! I just checked your thread and you did some nice polishing work on your carbs. The paint I'm using is the engine paint from Dupli Color I'm using Low Gloss Black DE1634 and Burnt Copper SP402. After I got them painted I put all the parts in the over to cure the paint since they wouldn't get all that hot from the engine.
All the screws I got for them I picked up at my local hardware store. I just went down and matched the thread pattern and picked out the matching hex screws.
Also, can you fix your first picture link so I can see what you're talking about?

boxrules - I knew I had it buried around my favorites somewhere. http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=65208.0 That is what I based my blast cab off of and made a few changes that I thought would make it work better. I used a ~30 gallon container instead of the mentioned 18. and I made, what I think, is a little better blowgun setup and feed system. If you need any help on building it, just let me know.
 
holy shit, this is a nice build, just found it now. props for the work on the motor and carbs, Now I think I need to go clean mine up again.

Sweet!

Maritime
 
Danish,

Thanks for the link. I might hit you up on some deets as I go over the link.

Regarding your colors to match the tank, I found a NOS tank with the same scheme that I have on my 175. I'm planning on keeping the stock color/tank as the centerpiece of the build...you know, homage to the original.

Can't wait to see your progress!
 
Woha, I just got back from a little vacay and damn... you have been bustin on this thing! Nice work, I can tell car guy’s cuz they love engine paint! Are you going to do the cases too? Looks really good and it sounds like you did it right by baking it on.

To your question a while back regarding piston polishing- just hit the dome with mothers or another brand of aluminum polish. No need to do the sides.

Did you shave down the fork leg (the one without the brake)? I can't remember if the 500K had the disk mounts on both legs or not? Any way they look good all shined up. Looking forward to your progress on the chassis.
 
Hey,
What's been happening here? I just came across it and it looks great - I want to see more :)
 
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