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Re: Cb550 "Noemani"
« Reply #25 on: October 12, 2012, 04:54:26 PM »
Got all my parts. polsihed up the sprocket cover, Carpy Pipe came 1 day turn around time(awesome) Im going to leave it steel spent some time  hitting it on a wire wheels then with some 500 grit paper Hit it with some mothers compound. Think that will protect it from flash rust?
hopefully powercoat stay on time Monday will show some progress of it finished
as always thanks for looking
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Re: Cb550 "Noemani"
« Reply #26 on: October 17, 2012, 09:57:06 PM »
Powdercoat set me back a few days- then I get a phone call today an they tell me they ran out of the powder I originally picked out. How do you run out of something when you had 15 days knowing thats the color I picked out. Went with hammertone black
didnt get it back today until 7pm so didt get as much done as I wanted.
Still to do
front an rear brake stay, brake rod- check
throttle/brake/clutch cables grips an thottle housing
carbs-tune- uni pk3
sprocket cover -check
finish wiring- check
install coils- check
 set timing
oil
kicker/brake,shifter levers -check
still need toggle switch headligh bulb brass fitting for fuel tank
sure im forgetting few things
thanks for looking
another set back carb boots came out of the part pile an they are for a 77-78 I need the early models so another 53.00 an a few more days waiting on parts. give me some time to redo my seat finish off the list double check everything
« Last Edit: October 18, 2012, 10:13:33 PM by luap »
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Re: Cb550 "Noemani"
« Reply #27 on: October 19, 2012, 11:27:19 AM »
couple new pics almost done
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Re: Cb550 "Noemani"
« Reply #28 on: October 19, 2012, 11:28:39 AM »
few more
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Re: Cb550 "Noemani"
« Reply #29 on: October 19, 2012, 11:29:45 AM »
last ones.
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Re: Cb550 "Noemani"
« Reply #30 on: October 19, 2012, 06:50:57 PM »
Right on dude! Sweet bike
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Re: Cb550 "Noemani"
« Reply #31 on: October 20, 2012, 08:19:24 PM »
Well another F'N set back thought i had All the headlight ring But missing the ring that actually holds the light in. off to bobs tomorrow
add headlight 9.00
velcro 3.00
brass fitting filters an shut off 18.00
redid my seat with some bandanas. i hate being cheap when it comes to seats. Need to just spend the money an have someone do it for me!!!
thanks for the couple replies
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Re: Cb550 "Noemani"finished
« Reply #32 on: October 26, 2012, 06:35:54 PM »
last post Finished
got my boots from carb to intake manidold an headlight rings
had a few small adjustments leaky carb figured new tank no need to inline filter turned gas on an watched #$%* run into 1-2 carbs
fired on 5th kick, carpy pipe sounds good Different ride with the fatty front tire
on to CL ready to start new build, If it doesnt sell anytime soon think Ill put a early 750 tank an change out the bars
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Re: Cb550 "Noemani" Changed TANK AN BARS BETTER???
« Reply #33 on: October 29, 2012, 05:55:13 PM »
changed tank to a 71 cb750 tank. Gonna have to get one dent pulled an threw on some clubman. I think it looks alot better what do you think?
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Re: Cb550 "Noemani" Changed TANK AN BARS BETTER???
« Reply #34 on: October 29, 2012, 08:31:31 PM »
The first one was definitely more "unique" good or bad ...take that one to the bank and try to cash it. The second tank I like better though it kind of "over whelms" it a tad...like a 5' tall guy with Schwarzenegger pecs, buT I always loved the lines on those tanks. that's why I kept mine pretty much untouched and even had it painted to follow those lines. Superbike bars would look great or even tracker bars as it seems to have more of a meaty street fighter look. the clubmans look a little out of place and uncomfortable (based on what I've heard here on the forums.) If you go with a narrower/smaller tank they might fit  better, but I'm all for tracker bars and a fat tank on that build. JMHO.
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Re: Cb550 "Noemani" Changed TANK AN BARS BETTER???
« Reply #35 on: October 29, 2012, 10:12:47 PM »
thanks for the input. I agree Im hoping when I redo the seat a different way the tank will blend a little bit better, If not think I will look for a stock 550 tank an go from there. tanks are getting a little pricey though.
clubman def dont go with it, closet set I had layin on the garage floor gonna try making a couple different styles tomorrow.
thanks Paul
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Re: Cb550 "Noemani" Changed TANK AN BARS BETTER???
« Reply #36 on: October 29, 2012, 11:13:26 PM »
I know these builds from WM are almost getting to be a "Cliche'" on the web, but I really like this one.

http://www.bikeexif.com/kawasaki-z750b

Maybe you can get some inspiration?  Two things I like on this (well several) but the way the "trackered" out the exhaust and geometry of the seat to the handlebars. They kept the bars at a comfortable height and the seat relatively low with out making it into a wannabe bobber and still keeping fairly low profile topline.
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Re: Cb550 "Noemani" Changed TANK AN BARS BETTER???
« Reply #37 on: October 29, 2012, 11:41:47 PM »
The stock tank was better looking IMO. I think that looked more unique and preserve on of these fantastic bikes curves :D
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Re: Cb550 "Noemani" Changed TANK AN BARS BETTER???
« Reply #38 on: October 30, 2012, 10:44:00 AM »
sorry to chime in so late-only just saw this build-but what about the CB750C tank imo its somewhere between the 2 tanks you've tried.
btw,I really like the swingarm + shock set-up
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Re: Cb550 "Noemani" Changed TANK AN BARS BETTER???
« Reply #39 on: October 30, 2012, 11:02:21 AM »
The Honda K1 tank looks much better IMHO.
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Re: Cb550 "Noemani" Changed TANK AN BARS BETTER???
« Reply #40 on: October 30, 2012, 02:06:01 PM »
750 tank and clubs are way mo betta!
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Re: Cb550 "Noemani" Changed TANK AN BARS BETTER???
« Reply #41 on: October 30, 2012, 04:49:36 PM »
gonna run the tracker bars. tried some straight bars, small rise upside down looked cool but not comfy.
fat tires an fat tank I think It def needs a fat seat. The seat is no higher then the other one posted in pics, made a basket almost to hold the foam an dropped down to hide some of the tube. think I will cut down the sides a little so more leather an foam show an polish the metal to match the tank..
Thoughts????
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Re: Cb550 "Noemani" Changed TANK AN BARS BETTER???
« Reply #42 on: October 31, 2012, 01:15:45 PM »
Im over it! think it looks better then the first go around. Thanks for the input.
On to the next one
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Re: Cb550 "Noemani" Changed TANK AN BARS BETTER???
« Reply #43 on: October 31, 2012, 08:55:30 PM »
I knew they would work!  ;)
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Re: Cb550 "Noemani" Changed TANK AN BARS BETTER???
« Reply #44 on: November 02, 2012, 06:41:09 PM »
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Re: Cb550 "Noemani" Changed TANK AN BARS BETTER???
« Reply #45 on: November 03, 2012, 01:57:58 PM »
I like the finished product. If you really wanted to move it, put the typical cafe racer seat on it. Of course, it would take away from the uniqueness but still a nice ride. How does she handle with the big tire up front?
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Re: Cb550 "Noemani" Changed TANK AN BARS BETTER???
« Reply #46 on: November 03, 2012, 06:18:03 PM »
Thanks Tews, It took a couple times around the block to get use to it. i was thinking about doing the rear cowl to hit more people an the cafe craze, But If It doesnt go Ill ride it. Im down to 3400 on ebay with 100.00 bucks towards shipping. I have a new project im working on which will take some time plus more time with a new little boy about to arrive in the next couple weeks.
diapers over bikes for the next couple months
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Re: Cb550 "Noemani" Changed TANK AN BARS BETTER???
« Reply #47 on: November 03, 2012, 06:31:09 PM »
Congrats on the new arrival! I did very lil riding this past summer due to new baby in May. Only around 3500 miles and most were back and forth to work.
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Re: Cb550 "Noemani" Changed TANK AN BARS BETTER???
« Reply #48 on: November 06, 2012, 06:32:58 PM »
boot- yeah its for sale on to the next project super budget build use all left over parts from other bikes
tews. thansk an happy new dadhood to you!
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Re: Cb550 "Noemani" Changed TANK AN BARS BETTER???
« Reply #49 on: November 06, 2012, 06:59:40 PM »
Quote from: luap on November 06, 2012, 06:32:58 PM
boot- yeah its for sale on to the next project super budget build use all left over parts from other bikes
tews. thansk an happy new dadhood to you!

LOL, no new dadhood here.... Got 5 total!
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