The Poor Boy - A Tale Of A CB550- New Electrical
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sxecafe
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Ok. Originally was planning on getting a one-off, super custom exhaust. Then when money came down, not so much. I bought a bullshit exhaust set up that I mainly wanted for the headers. Then I got exhaust tips from the guy I bought the bikes from (separate transaction). Recently I purchased couplers and bends (which I didnt even need the bends) from coneeng.com. This is what I did.
THrough a series of super hot and fast spot welds, I welded two headers in to the collector:
Then I cut a section of the bend off and used that to get me the length I needed:
Then I hung that shit and put the tip on:
The right side took about 2 hours +/-. Pretty happy but I knew that would be the easier side.
Same approach for the left side, but I knew it would be much harder because the fucking kick stand was in the way. I hung the exhaust with the stand up but I am going to have to move it b/c it wont retract.
To make up the difference, I use a bend from the exhaust tips from the first, old set-up I bought. Actually came in pretty handy. Then I lengthened the outer header about an inch and a half. Here are some of the shots:
The welds and the quality of the pipes on the left side are not as good but I got the job done.
Here is the issue with the kicker:
So ya, I'll dress up the welds a little bit just to make myself happy but Im not going to spend a ton of time on it. I am planning on wrapping the exhaust because it doesnt look the greatest. Eventually, when time and money allow, I will get a different set made but for right now, given the tools and the product, I'm pretty happy with that.
Once I figure out what to do about the kick stand, I am pretty much done with all fabrication on the bike. I actuallly might be able to tear this bike down, paint it and reassemble! Wow... who'da thought, huh?!
Ok. Originally was planning on getting a one-off, super custom exhaust. Then when money came down, not so much. I bought a bullshit exhaust set up that I mainly wanted for the headers. Then I got exhaust tips from the guy I bought the bikes from (separate transaction). Recently I purchased couplers and bends (which I didnt even need the bends) from coneeng.com. This is what I did.
THrough a series of super hot and fast spot welds, I welded two headers in to the collector:
Then I cut a section of the bend off and used that to get me the length I needed:
Then I hung that shit and put the tip on:
The right side took about 2 hours +/-. Pretty happy but I knew that would be the easier side.
Same approach for the left side, but I knew it would be much harder because the fucking kick stand was in the way. I hung the exhaust with the stand up but I am going to have to move it b/c it wont retract.
To make up the difference, I use a bend from the exhaust tips from the first, old set-up I bought. Actually came in pretty handy. Then I lengthened the outer header about an inch and a half. Here are some of the shots:
The welds and the quality of the pipes on the left side are not as good but I got the job done.
Here is the issue with the kicker:
So ya, I'll dress up the welds a little bit just to make myself happy but Im not going to spend a ton of time on it. I am planning on wrapping the exhaust because it doesnt look the greatest. Eventually, when time and money allow, I will get a different set made but for right now, given the tools and the product, I'm pretty happy with that.
Once I figure out what to do about the kick stand, I am pretty much done with all fabrication on the bike. I actuallly might be able to tear this bike down, paint it and reassemble! Wow... who'da thought, huh?!
j4bberwocky
Gotta start somewhere!
Re: The Poor Boy - A Tale Of A CB550- Wiring Loom Labeled
Thanks for the LED link.
Nice progress, I really like the look of your seat/rear section. The white rims look nice also, cant wait to see it all dressed up. I like that speedo also, I will search that one out too. Again, congrats on the progress!!
Thanks for the LED link.
Nice progress, I really like the look of your seat/rear section. The white rims look nice also, cant wait to see it all dressed up. I like that speedo also, I will search that one out too. Again, congrats on the progress!!
sxecafe
You think the Carpet Pissers did this?
Re: The Poor Boy - A Tale Of A CB550- Wiring Loom Labeled
I fixed my kick stand issue. I decided the best course of action was to lengthen the actual mounting brace. That was I can still keep a kick stand in the proper place as well as not have a need to extend the actual kickstand itself.
I started out by making an imprint of the bracket with a contour gauge and transfered that to some 1/4" MS. Once I got a pretty good match I welded it on. I have to say this was the hottest and fastest I have ever welded... and obviously I had to do multiple passes on it to get it right. I marked where the kicker was going to go, drilled a hole and then trimmed back the mounting plate so that it would swing. Now the only thing left to do is put a mount for the bracket side of the spring.
Up next, speedo sensor mount, and brake rod.
I fixed my kick stand issue. I decided the best course of action was to lengthen the actual mounting brace. That was I can still keep a kick stand in the proper place as well as not have a need to extend the actual kickstand itself.
I started out by making an imprint of the bracket with a contour gauge and transfered that to some 1/4" MS. Once I got a pretty good match I welded it on. I have to say this was the hottest and fastest I have ever welded... and obviously I had to do multiple passes on it to get it right. I marked where the kicker was going to go, drilled a hole and then trimmed back the mounting plate so that it would swing. Now the only thing left to do is put a mount for the bracket side of the spring.
Up next, speedo sensor mount, and brake rod.
crazypj
Split personality, I fake being smart
Re: The Poor Boy - A Tale Of A CB550- Wiring Loom Labeled
I think it would have been better to move the entire mount to rear of frame like on 1976> CB550F.
The early front mount would drag on the floor stock, extending it may make things a bit unsafe if it touches down?
I think it would have been better to move the entire mount to rear of frame like on 1976> CB550F.
The early front mount would drag on the floor stock, extending it may make things a bit unsafe if it touches down?
sxecafe
You think the Carpet Pissers did this?
Re: The Poor Boy - A Tale Of A CB550- Wiring Loom Labeled
I hear you. Two things to consider... I dont ride super hard and we are talking about a half in distance from the kick to the exhaust. Would the exhaust hit too? Just playing devils advocate to your comment. I have to see a '76550F positioning, because that was my other option but I just couldnt picture the placement right.
I hear you. Two things to consider... I dont ride super hard and we are talking about a half in distance from the kick to the exhaust. Would the exhaust hit too? Just playing devils advocate to your comment. I have to see a '76550F positioning, because that was my other option but I just couldnt picture the placement right.
sxecafe
You think the Carpet Pissers did this?
Re: The Poor Boy - A Tale Of A CB550- Wiring Loom Labeled
My body solder kit came in from EastWood last night. Anxious to try it out, I tested filling embled mounts on a CB500 tank I have. For a first run, its pretty fun and easy to work with. It doesn't look fantastic when its done, but they advice a light, tight layer of plastic filler before you paint. Check it out:
I spoke to the guys at POR 15 this morning because I had a concern about the sealer being in the tank before I used the propane torch on it. He said that given the working range of the solder, that I should be fine. I also, pick up a heat absorber paste, which is supposed to absorb up to 3000* for the surrounding area. Im excited to get the emblems out of the picture and clean up the frame. I was also thinking about using this to fill the stator cover...
My body solder kit came in from EastWood last night. Anxious to try it out, I tested filling embled mounts on a CB500 tank I have. For a first run, its pretty fun and easy to work with. It doesn't look fantastic when its done, but they advice a light, tight layer of plastic filler before you paint. Check it out:
I spoke to the guys at POR 15 this morning because I had a concern about the sealer being in the tank before I used the propane torch on it. He said that given the working range of the solder, that I should be fine. I also, pick up a heat absorber paste, which is supposed to absorb up to 3000* for the surrounding area. Im excited to get the emblems out of the picture and clean up the frame. I was also thinking about using this to fill the stator cover...
RENO.HOOLIGAN
Active Member
Re: The Poor Boy - A Tale Of A CB550- Wiring Loom Labeled
Build is looking amazing man, just went through all the 50 pages.
Build is looking amazing man, just went through all the 50 pages.
sxecafe
You think the Carpet Pissers did this?
Re: The Poor Boy - A Tale Of A CB550- Wiring Loom Labeled
Thanks, for the koodos, Reno.Hooligan.
Been sick and busy lately. Haven't had much time to do anything but I did, over the last two weeks, get a chance to work through a new seat idea. I saw this video of that dude Dustin Kott using a ring roller and some hot rolled steel to knock out a seat frame. The guy I bought my bike from uses the same technique. Only thing is that I want to actually paint my seat and not have the whole thing upholstered so we'll see about that. I might have to sacrifice what I had planned.
I bought a $40 P.O.S. ring roller from HF that bends up to 1/4 round. With some finagalling, it did the trick. Here is what I have:
Next, I plan on wrapping the thing in sheet metal and seeing if it can pass for being painted. If not, upholtered it is. I bought this throatless sheer... $150 and its really a great tool for the money. Im pissed I didnt have it before.
Thanks, for the koodos, Reno.Hooligan.
Been sick and busy lately. Haven't had much time to do anything but I did, over the last two weeks, get a chance to work through a new seat idea. I saw this video of that dude Dustin Kott using a ring roller and some hot rolled steel to knock out a seat frame. The guy I bought my bike from uses the same technique. Only thing is that I want to actually paint my seat and not have the whole thing upholstered so we'll see about that. I might have to sacrifice what I had planned.
I bought a $40 P.O.S. ring roller from HF that bends up to 1/4 round. With some finagalling, it did the trick. Here is what I have:
Next, I plan on wrapping the thing in sheet metal and seeing if it can pass for being painted. If not, upholtered it is. I bought this throatless sheer... $150 and its really a great tool for the money. Im pissed I didnt have it before.
Flugtechnik
My bike is not transportation, it is a respite
Re: The Poor Boy - A Tale Of A CB550- Wiring Loom Labeled
Very interesting. I like the shape.
Also just saw the transparent cover. Nice touch!
Very interesting. I like the shape.
Also just saw the transparent cover. Nice touch!
sxecafe
You think the Carpet Pissers did this?
Re: The Poor Boy - A Tale Of A CB550- Wiring Loom Labeled
I hear ya, PJ. Truth be told, it's not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. It's only 1/4 round and there isn't too much of it. I was just having a lot of trouble working with glass and getting the shape to be even. Rolling the steel like this gave me a much more consistent arc. I'll take a few extra lbs for asthetics, on this one. Plus... with all the sweet Al parts you made I should be alright!!!!
I hear ya, PJ. Truth be told, it's not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. It's only 1/4 round and there isn't too much of it. I was just having a lot of trouble working with glass and getting the shape to be even. Rolling the steel like this gave me a much more consistent arc. I'll take a few extra lbs for asthetics, on this one. Plus... with all the sweet Al parts you made I should be alright!!!!
