Flying J CB550 Atomic #13 DONE! Vote at BOTM
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MotorbikeBruno
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Re: FFJMOORE CB550 Atomic #13 Motor in
Well. I have been doing the wiring the last few days. I started with the Electronic ignition, and then the regulator and rectifier. Then it was on to the Ignition/key switch, coils, blinkers, headlight, kill switch and the speedo/tach with dummy lights. I am almost there!
After that i have to put the oil pan on to button up the motor and then do all the valves and timing stuff. Oh! and put oil in.
Not trying to start a debate but should i use semi synthetic? What are you guys that build race bikes putting in your fresh motors?
Built a coil mounting plate.
This is the mesh expandable cable wrap im using. I like it, looks pretty clean.
Lots of wires. The Key is an On/OFF/ACC/START switch so it has a temporary switch to use for the starter like a car.
Everything should tuck nicely above the coil.
Wire diagrams, Honda manual, Dyna 2000 and Acewell speedo.
OH and now that i think about it i still have to pull wire for my tail light and the switch for the brake. Im going to use a taillight from custom dynamics. Going to mount it under the tail in the back.
22164
Well. I have been doing the wiring the last few days. I started with the Electronic ignition, and then the regulator and rectifier. Then it was on to the Ignition/key switch, coils, blinkers, headlight, kill switch and the speedo/tach with dummy lights. I am almost there!
After that i have to put the oil pan on to button up the motor and then do all the valves and timing stuff. Oh! and put oil in.
Not trying to start a debate but should i use semi synthetic? What are you guys that build race bikes putting in your fresh motors?
Built a coil mounting plate.
This is the mesh expandable cable wrap im using. I like it, looks pretty clean.
Lots of wires. The Key is an On/OFF/ACC/START switch so it has a temporary switch to use for the starter like a car.
Everything should tuck nicely above the coil.
Wire diagrams, Honda manual, Dyna 2000 and Acewell speedo.
OH and now that i think about it i still have to pull wire for my tail light and the switch for the brake. Im going to use a taillight from custom dynamics. Going to mount it under the tail in the back.
22164
Maritime
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Re: FFJMOORE CB550 Atomic #13 Motor in
Everything I have ever read about oil seems to point to regular dino oil is best for breaking in a fresh motor, then switch to whatever oil you like to run after. And that is one sexy job on the bike, the frame with all the polish looks killer.
Everything I have ever read about oil seems to point to regular dino oil is best for breaking in a fresh motor, then switch to whatever oil you like to run after. And that is one sexy job on the bike, the frame with all the polish looks killer.
crazypj
Split personality, I fake being smart
Re: FFJMOORE CB550 Atomic #13 Motor in
I use the cheapest oil I can find for 'race' motors, it isn't going to be in it under load or stay in motor for more than 20 mins
straight SAE 20~30 diesel works well, it's high detergent and higher ZDDP level.
Get engine hot, drain and re-fill with Rotella 15/40 for 100 miles and drain again plus cut open filter to see whats been trapped (if anything)
I use the cheapest oil I can find for 'race' motors, it isn't going to be in it under load or stay in motor for more than 20 mins
straight SAE 20~30 diesel works well, it's high detergent and higher ZDDP level.
Get engine hot, drain and re-fill with Rotella 15/40 for 100 miles and drain again plus cut open filter to see whats been trapped (if anything)
Re: FFJMOORE CB550 Atomic #13 Motor in
Its always something. I ordered some 90° arms
Then when i was finishing up the wiring and checking the blinkers, 1 of them was shorting out. So once i tracked it down and took it apart (their sealed LEDs), insulated the part that i think was rubbing and the super glued it back together, all was good. I might hang the exhaust tomorrow, stay tuned.
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Its always something. I ordered some 90° arms
Then when i was finishing up the wiring and checking the blinkers, 1 of them was shorting out. So once i tracked it down and took it apart (their sealed LEDs), insulated the part that i think was rubbing and the super glued it back together, all was good. I might hang the exhaust tomorrow, stay tuned.
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MotorbikeBruno
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Re: Flying J CB550 Atomic #13 WIRE WIRE WIRE
Sooo true, it is ALWAYS something! At least it can be fixed easily! Killer work man.
Sooo true, it is ALWAYS something! At least it can be fixed easily! Killer work man.
MotorbikeBruno
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Re: Flying J CB550 Atomic #13 Brake light
Those pipes are soooooo sexy. Wow. 8)
Those pipes are soooooo sexy. Wow. 8)
Re: Flying J CB550 Atomic #13 Brake light
I tried bending it more to clear the carbs now that i have them in place but it aint going to work. Think im going to have to cut the bungs off and weld in new ones. I have an email into the tank builder. See what he says.
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I tried bending it more to clear the carbs now that i have them in place but it aint going to work. Think im going to have to cut the bungs off and weld in new ones. I have an email into the tank builder. See what he says.
22799
Re: Flying J CB550 Atomic #13 Brake light
OH MAN! So much to do. Need front brakes, put on the sprockets and chain.. what else?
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22931Trying to get my newest project to run today to
OH MAN! So much to do. Need front brakes, put on the sprockets and chain.. what else?
Start up 2
22931Trying to get my newest project to run today to
