CB 550 Winter Cafe Project-"Liz"
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Re: CB 550 Winter Project
I like it. What type of exhaust is that?
I like it. What type of exhaust is that?
Re: CB 550 Winter Project
I thought MAC's looked different than that but I'm not sure. I might be interested in that exhaust if you decide to sell it. PM me if you do!
I thought MAC's looked different than that but I'm not sure. I might be interested in that exhaust if you decide to sell it. PM me if you do!
mach
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Re: CB 550 Winter Cafe Project-Tank Work
Here's the tank after some body putty work. I think it is about ready for a finish layer or two of finishing glaze. I also found out it is a hell of a lot easier to sand short strand glass filler if you don't let it harden over night.
Here's the tank after some body putty work. I think it is about ready for a finish layer or two of finishing glaze. I also found out it is a hell of a lot easier to sand short strand glass filler if you don't let it harden over night.
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mach
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Re: CB 550 Winter Cafe Project-Tank Work
I was thinking this was going to be a 'practice tank', but with as much work as it is and it's turning out decent, I may just use this one on the bike. Does anyone pressure test their tanks after hammering them to see if any real damage was done?
I was thinking this was going to be a 'practice tank', but with as much work as it is and it's turning out decent, I may just use this one on the bike. Does anyone pressure test their tanks after hammering them to see if any real damage was done?
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mach
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Re: CB 550 Winter Cafe Project-Tank Work
The tank is almost done, had to smooth out a few lumpy spots that showed up after priming. Got the seat in, now it time to cut up the back and fit the seat. I may end up making more of a squared off back end rather than hooping it since the underside of my seat is square.
The tank is almost done, had to smooth out a few lumpy spots that showed up after priming. Got the seat in, now it time to cut up the back and fit the seat. I may end up making more of a squared off back end rather than hooping it since the underside of my seat is square.
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Re: CB 550 Winter Cafe Project-Tank Work
The forks that were on the bike were badly rusted and pitted in the travel area of the forks. I picked up a front end from a vf-500f interceptor. It looks like the triple tree will fit, just have to swap the cone from the original. If that doesn't work I can always try allballs. I'm also going to rig up dual disc brakes using the interceptor brake system and the cb spoked wheel.
The forks that were on the bike were badly rusted and pitted in the travel area of the forks. I picked up a front end from a vf-500f interceptor. It looks like the triple tree will fit, just have to swap the cone from the original. If that doesn't work I can always try allballs. I'm also going to rig up dual disc brakes using the interceptor brake system and the cb spoked wheel.
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Re: CB 550 Winter Cafe Project-Need a name
Front wheel and axle fit right in. I have 2 original brake rotors. The speedo gearcase housing will need a little modification and the hub will need longer bolts, may just cut some rod and thread the very end to match the way the stock bolts are. The biggest issue will be the rotors. I will have to have them machined down from 270mm to 255 mm and turned down from 7 to 5mm thick.
Front wheel and axle fit right in. I have 2 original brake rotors. The speedo gearcase housing will need a little modification and the hub will need longer bolts, may just cut some rod and thread the very end to match the way the stock bolts are. The biggest issue will be the rotors. I will have to have them machined down from 270mm to 255 mm and turned down from 7 to 5mm thick.
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Re: CB 550 Winter Cafe Project-Need a name
Last week I also picked up a pair of Koni shocks and ordered a big bore kit from Dynoman. Next I'll be doing engine work.
Shocks need a little TLC and probably will be rebuilt. I'll have to disassemble them and see if they need anything. Right now they feel different, like one has too much oil in it. Springs have already been pulled, stripped and repainted.
Last week I also picked up a pair of Koni shocks and ordered a big bore kit from Dynoman. Next I'll be doing engine work.
Shocks need a little TLC and probably will be rebuilt. I'll have to disassemble them and see if they need anything. Right now they feel different, like one has too much oil in it. Springs have already been pulled, stripped and repainted.
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Nice score on the front end. Look forward to seeing it come together. What is the length of that front end compared to the original?
Nice score on the front end. Look forward to seeing it come together. What is the length of that front end compared to the original?
mach
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Re: CB 550 Winter Cafe Project-Need a name
It's longer than the original but it has clip on bars. I'll measure it and compare it to the stock cb550 front end tonight. From my first look at it I thought I may have to have less than an inch of the forks sticking up above the clip ons. I can live with that without cutting down the forks.
canyoncarver said:
It's longer than the original but it has clip on bars. I'll measure it and compare it to the stock cb550 front end tonight. From my first look at it I thought I may have to have less than an inch of the forks sticking up above the clip ons. I can live with that without cutting down the forks.