Traveler, I solute you and the time you are taking on this engine! That said, stick with it, it should go great with the tank. Cant wait to see the tank and seat together...what kind of turn around time was it for the seat and tank? I would really like to know a price too, but won't ask you to disclose that here....
"Traveler's" 1977 CB550K Cafe build
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boomshakalaka
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wow, I always loved the CR tanks, roccity is really doing a great job on it! If you dont mind me asking, about how much is the tank running you? Id like to add one to my wishlist..
BadKaw
Active Member
bikeboy said:nice work Joe. You are indeed a patient man. FWIW, I use a 'chiseled' paintbrush handle to wrap my paper/steelwool:
The wood is a lot softer and if it happens to contact your metal, it won't gouge it the way a screwdriver might. I used this technique first on a cb900 valve cover with great effect. If you're familiar with the part, you'll know what a nightmare of a casting *that* is to clean up.
Anyway, just thought I'd throw it out there for you
Love watching your progress dude. Great work
cheers
ian
Great tip! Thanks!
-KR
I officially froze my butt off, and spent 4-5 hours out in the garage (I did take 2 warm up breaks) working on the engine finish some more.
I got the head and cylinders done, except around the carbs. I also finished the top part of the front case.
Granted, some of the deep scratches need to be sanded out with increasingly finer grades of sandpaper, but the difference is becoming apparent. I started using coarse steel wool, and a green scrubber pad.
Anyway, here are a few pics:
The dirt that can be seen between the fins comes off easy....brake cleaner, a rag and a screwdriver will clean it up 100%...that comes when the job is done.
~Joe
I got the head and cylinders done, except around the carbs. I also finished the top part of the front case.
Granted, some of the deep scratches need to be sanded out with increasingly finer grades of sandpaper, but the difference is becoming apparent. I started using coarse steel wool, and a green scrubber pad.
Anyway, here are a few pics:
The dirt that can be seen between the fins comes off easy....brake cleaner, a rag and a screwdriver will clean it up 100%...that comes when the job is done.
~Joe
Basement rat
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Traveler said:
Because you aren't doing anything "wrong" If you were, you would know! (look at my thread)
I know what you mean about the casting... I have some cleaning up to do on mine too.
forcefanajd
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^ mans got a point
Basement rat
Over 1,000 Posts
If it wasn't for your thread, I wouldn't be rocking the mini battery that I have now.
P.S. here are some parts I am awaiting arrival of:
Pingel fuel spigot. 1/4 NPT with adapter bushing:
Universal fork damper in silver:
Damper bracket for SX650 yami....35mm fork, same as CB550, so will work.
14.5 inch shocks from Jerry's:
Emblems. I will attach with double sided tape....cut and glue bolt heads in the mounting holes:
~Joe
Pingel fuel spigot. 1/4 NPT with adapter bushing:
Universal fork damper in silver:
Damper bracket for SX650 yami....35mm fork, same as CB550, so will work.
14.5 inch shocks from Jerry's:
Emblems. I will attach with double sided tape....cut and glue bolt heads in the mounting holes:
~Joe
