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Sounds like its time to break up the floor in the basement where the sewer goes out and add a backflo preventer.......totally worth the $120 and a few bags of concrete to never have to clean turds and stinky water again
Things are coming along here. Smoothing out some stuff on the tank and doing more "lookin' n thinkin'." That's probably why this thing is moving along so slowly; "lookin' n thinkin'."
I was going over the thread that Tune-A has over on the Tank and Seat area. I need to lay up a basic seat pan that I'll get upholstered. After going over that a few times I think I can accomplish it. I want it to fit into the shape of the bottom of the seat and the only way I can see to do it is to cover things up well, use the bottom of the seat as a form, and lay up 'glass. I may be gettin' old but guess I'm not too old to learn... at least HOPE I'm not too old to learn!
A bit of progress today. Hurco550 and I got my frame into the weld shop and started on some of the work needed and then brought it back here to do some test fitting This is what we have so far. I was told I needed to get it out to get some "glamour shots" so here we go.
And then we couldn't resist and stuck the pipes on. Didn't have any green zip ties on hand so we had to use a black one... It'll hold for now.
With it sitting there in the shop beside that CB350 carcass I find it surprising how much lower it is. Not complaining, that's part of the attitude I was going for. Even with the larger tank, longer wheelbase, and wider tires, I wanted it to be small, low, and compact.
I thought that retirement was going to have me moving along at a much faster clip on this thing. Considering that it's been years since I started I guess things are moving along faster than before but certainly not as fast I would like to be. I probably should spend less time looking and thinking and more time just doing, I guess.
Anyway, the mounts at the front of the CB500T tank are closer together than the mounts on the 360 frame and I spent lots of time planning to relocate them. However, I decided the existing location was really pretty good, just too wide. So I made a jig out of a piece of scrap wood and used my band saw to cut down the rubber mounts:
With just a bit trimmed off each one the frame mounts are now narrow enough and the tank slides on just like it should.
Of course the 500T tank is longer than the original CL tank so I had to come up w/ a rear mount as well. I made this setup attached to the rear of the tank:
That goes into a strategically placed hole in the frame:
Then to mount the seat I made a frame out of aluminum that mounts to the original battery box mounts and frame cross brace. I made a sheet metal bottom for the seat bump that'll be home for the battery and electrical stuff.
Bolts go down through the seat into the frame and all is lined up and solid.
I've still got a couple of things to mount on the frame; place for the key, bracket for the rear brake fluid reservoir, and then a couple of other details. Then I should be able to finish cleaning up and priming the frame, ready for paint.
Had a piece of sheetmetal laying around; powder coated black, from the case of an electronic component that died. Not sure of the gauge. I think it's heavy (stiff) enough, but I'll brace it if it seems to vibrate or shake. I'm planning to leave all of that in place when I paint the frame.
Well... maybe a little. :-\ That and the ongoing, previously discussed "Plan A, Plan B, or Plan C" considerations. I know that sooner or later I'm going to have to make a decision and keep on keeping' on. I COULD be finish sanding the tank, fenders, and seat for paint; attempting to make a fiberglass upholstery pan for the seat; and getting the engine cleaned/painted. Of course I'm also working on the trailer: I just got the new wireless rearview camera system in. Today I got the monitor installed and working in the van and now have to get the camera on the trailer. Oh retirement! How in the world did I ever fit in a full-time job?
Thanx buddy! Not really down or overwhelmed (yet!), just trying to decide how I'm going to power it. The prospect of doing a 378cc with it is becoming more likely, but I still haven't closed the door on the XR setup either. Both have their distinct advantages and disadvantages and though I have thought that I could/might go in one direction and then do a rebuild later on, realistically I doubt I would do that. In other words I'm now starting to think that I probably need to get it right the first time. Of course, who knows... things change and change and change and change... ;D
Way ahead of ya' Tune-a, I have been keeping my eyes and ears open. Have the possibility of one (an XR lump) lined up, a deal that is hinged on another deal that may or may not work out... so, in the mean time I just sit back and watch the sun n moon n stars as they move in their celestial certitude, waiting for them to all line up in the proper combination... or not... what will be will be. ;D Guess that's why I'm having trouble getting at the cleaning and painting of the 360 engine; not looking forward to doing it for myself, but I really don't want to get it all done and then turn around and sell it! Sure would be a sweet little beast w/ a XR600 in it though, wouldn't it?
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