Author Topic: Project UFB 1975 cb550 (exhaust done) (Read 45637 times)

Mcwilliams570 · « **Reply #75 on:** February 23, 2013, 09:30:06 AM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on February 23, 2013, 08:23:30 AM

The engine looks awesome. Great job.

Quote from: Stev-o on February 23, 2013, 07:48:14 AM

Quote from: goldarrow on February 22, 2013, 11:21:18 AM
yup, that engine looks great!

+1. What's next?

Thanks guys not 100% sold on the engine yet. Prepping the frame now for paint when its done will put the engine back in and decide if I need to add any other color to the engine just seems like the cast iron is a bit over whelming right now not enough black maybe.

Matt

rb550four · « **Reply #76 on:** February 23, 2013, 06:11:47 PM »

Matt, The engine looks great! I really like the cast Iron color and use it all the time, the cast aluminum is also a favorite on the jugs for me over the regular aluminum.
I like the way that motor looks , when you swing the exhaust over both sides like a cl, there probably won't be much of a view of the jugs anyways. Will you be chroming the new pipes or do you have something different in mind?

Mcwilliams570 · « **Reply #77 on:** February 24, 2013, 10:44:31 AM »

Had some time today got the frame,swing arm, centerstand, controls,front brake and master cylinder painted and done.

Quote from: rb550four on February 23, 2013, 06:11:47 PM

Matt, The engine looks great! I really like the cast Iron color and use it all the time, the cast aluminum is also a favorite on the jugs for me over the regular aluminum.
I like the way that motor looks , when you swing the exhaust over both sides like a cl, there probably won't be much of a view of the jugs anyways. Will you be chroming the new pipes or do you have something different in mind?

Thanks rb550four the exhaust for right now I am just going to throw something together. This is a budget build so I wont be chroming it just probally do exhaust wrap on it. My friend who was going to do the exhaust is too busy right now to make them right now. It really throws a kink in how this bike is going to look but I am going to keep going forward and maybe he will find the time. That is also the reason why I haven't cut any of the brackets or tabs off learned from my last build not to cut anything off until a 100% sure lol.

Still thinking about drilling the front disk not sure yet.

Matt

CafeDawg · « **Reply #78 on:** February 24, 2013, 11:54:05 AM »

Bike is looking great, don't sweat the exhaust always time to make it just the way you want later.

Respect
CD

rb550four · « **Reply #79 on:** February 24, 2013, 12:11:01 PM »

Matt,
Hey I was wondering, now that you're a new Dad , and you've realized that time is always a pinch.... it seems that you are getting allot of stuff done in a short amount of time...would you say that your time management skills have improved or that you're staying up later? Just wondering.
This machine is coming out nicely,don't sweat the exhaust, it can be one of the last things to do anyways.
Lookin good.

Mcwilliams570 · « **Reply #80 on:** February 25, 2013, 08:50:36 AM »

Got the engine back into the frame a little bit nervous usually there is someone around to help me but not today. I took all the cases off cotton balls and tape on the exhaust bolts and laid the engine down on its side and went very slowly laying the frame on it went perfect.

Still waiting for the engine bolt kit and the carb kit to come in. Need to install the steering bearing and will start the prep on the forks and rims and hubs to get it a roller again.

Quote from: rb550four on February 24, 2013, 12:11:01 PM

Matt,
Hey I was wondering, now that you're a new Dad , and you've realized that time is always a pinch.... it seems that you are getting allot of stuff done in a short amount of time...would you say that your time management skills have improved or that you're staying up later? Just wondering.
This machine is coming out nicely,don't sweat the exhaust, it can be one of the last things to do anyways.
Lookin good.

Its funny you said that rb550 I don't have near the amount of time that I use too so I make a list and start on it the minute I get out there no dicking around lol less beer drinking too

I am bummed on the exhaust though that body work and tank section was really for the lines of a mid scrambler pipe design not sure how the exhaust will work that I am going to cobble up will tell you though that the muffler tips will be 4 1961 VW Karmann Ghia tips lol..

Matt

RAFster122s · « **Reply #81 on:** February 26, 2013, 08:54:35 PM »

Looks great, I think the cast iron color will look good with the right accents on the body work and wheels...

Mcwilliams570 · « **Reply #82 on:** February 27, 2013, 08:33:25 AM »

Got some more parts on yesterday and decided to mock up the exhaust. I didnt have any exhaust for it just some headers used those and found some muffler bent tubing at pepboys and the tips are for a 61 VW Karmann Ghia. I am not a big fan of the look but only in it for 60$ will have to do for now. They arent welded or anything right now will do that at the very last minute hoping my buddy comes through on the mid pipes for me.

Next up forks, hubs and rims to get done probally going black on them but will see. Going to start the electrical its my least favorite thing to do on a bike lol. Carb kits came in will rebuild them this weekend and the engine bolt kit came in will start putting them on today.

Quote from: RAFster122S on February 26, 2013, 08:54:35 PM

Looks great, I think the cast iron color will look good with the right accents on the body work and wheels...

Thanks RAFster yeah will figure something out not sure what yet

Matt

MoMo · « **Reply #83 on:** February 27, 2013, 04:01:21 PM »

Matt, considering the cost and material the exhaust looks good. Carbs came out clean and will need to be disassemble to clean and the jets. see you soon...Larry

Mcwilliams570 · « **Reply #84 on:** March 11, 2013, 09:27:52 AM »

Got the carbs rebuilt, forks and rims painted. I took the engine back out of the frame and painted the jugs black was to much cast iron showing for me. While the engine was out decided to repaint the frame I used a semi gloss black and didn't like it that much so painted it a gloss black not much different but looks better to me.

Next up is the front brakes and rear brake, front fender, rear fender.

Question for those of you that have used pods or stacks it seems to me that the back of the carbs would need some type of support since the stock airbox isn't there to support it any opinions on that.

Quote from: MoMo on February 27, 2013, 04:01:21 PM

Matt, considering the cost and material the exhaust looks good. Carbs came out clean and will need to be disassemble to clean and the jets. see you soon...Larry

Thanks Larry I still want to do the high pipes when I set out on this build I wanted to use that tank, tires and high pipes got two of the goals done lol.

rb550four · « **Reply #85 on:** March 11, 2013, 12:58:24 PM »

Matt, i run pods on most of my bikes and have never had a problems with them slipping downward. Our roads around here would be considered harsh by the rest of the country's standard, and I do ride State trails every now and again but carb slippage hasn't been an issue.
RB

Mcwilliams570 · « **Reply #86 on:** March 12, 2013, 06:44:49 PM »

Quote from: rb550four on March 11, 2013, 12:58:24 PM

Matt, i run pods on most of my bikes and have never had a problems with them slipping downward. Our roads around here would be considered harsh by the rest of the country's standard, and I do ride State trails every now and again but carb slippage hasn't been an issue.
RB

Thanks rb good to know.

Matt

Mcwilliams570 · « **Reply #87 on:** March 16, 2013, 03:49:26 PM »

Got the front brake on and the rear brake on.

Question on the rear brake it seems to be sticking a bit pushes down the way it should but doesn't come up the way it should. The piece that goes in the frame and comes out that the rear brake pedal attaches too seem to take a few wacks to get in the frame. I think the paint might be causing it to stick going to pull it out and sand and see how that goes any other suggestions or thoughts on the sticky rear brake.

Matt

rb550four · « **Reply #88 on:** March 17, 2013, 09:05:54 AM »

Matt'
As long as you are sure that the resistance isn't in the hub due to oxidized cam sticking in the hub or a broken spring in the hub . or maybe the pedal spring isn't on exactly right, or the brake pedal bracket has been dented out of round- maybe that's why it takes a hammershot to get the lever back in. Does the lever travel freely in the mount after it is installed ? I think where ever you find the resistance you will solve the problem. RB

Mcwilliams570 · « **Reply #89 on:** March 17, 2013, 03:53:26 PM »

Quote from: rb550four on March 17, 2013, 09:05:54 AM

Matt'
As long as you are sure that the resistance isn't in the hub due to oxidized cam sticking in the hub or a broken spring in the hub . or maybe the pedal spring isn't on exactly right, or the brake pedal bracket has been dented out of round- maybe that's why it takes a hammershot to get the lever back in. Does the lever travel freely in the mount after it is installed ? I think where ever you find the resistance you will solve the problem. RB

rb550 I think where ever you find the resistance you will solve the problem. That should be in a fortune cookie lol. Yeah I think its in the piece that I had to wack in going to pull it out again and do a light sanding on it till it goes in the way it should.

Wax on wax off

Matt

RAFster122s · « **Reply #90 on:** March 17, 2013, 08:34:18 PM »

Matt, how's the new bundle of joy? Vanora getting any sleep? Is the wife getting any sleep and are you?

Mcwilliams570 · « **Reply #91 on:** March 18, 2013, 06:50:27 PM »

Quote from: RAFster122S on March 17, 2013, 08:34:18 PM

Matt, how's the new bundle of joy? Vanora getting any sleep? Is the wife getting any sleep and are you?

She is doing great. We aren't getting alot of sleep yet but some days are better than others lol.

Matt

RAFster122s · « **Reply #92 on:** March 18, 2013, 09:08:37 PM »

Thankfully she got her mom's good looks right? Working to wrap daddy tightly around her finger I am sure. Kids are fun and add spice and variety to our lives.

Mcwilliams570 · « **Reply #93 on:** March 25, 2013, 10:49:12 AM »

Well woke up to some snow on the ground this morning. Got the front fender, foot pegs, center stand done. Decided to work on the tach and speedo they were in rough shape.

50 degrees yesterday

got new gauge faces coming decided to cut the band I think next time I will try the paint can lid remover way of taking the metal ring off. Cutting it off was easy but I think it is going to be a pain to get back on will see.

Side note I can take a rack of carbs off and back on in 10 minutes but putting baby socks on took me 20 min this morning lol

Matt

RAFster122s · « **Reply #94 on:** March 25, 2013, 11:09:38 AM »

Play time included in the sock installation numbers?

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Interesting cracking on the face paint.

F fender chopped check
18 inch front rim? Extra clearance

What color will tank/body be, decided yet? Silver and blue?

RAFster122s · « **Reply #95 on:** March 25, 2013, 11:11:01 AM »

Welcome to spring...

Mcwilliams570 · « **Reply #96 on:** March 26, 2013, 06:48:30 PM »

Got the tach done and starting on the wiring.

Quote from: RAFster122S on March 25, 2013, 11:09:38 AM

Play time included in the sock installation numbers?
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Interesting cracking on the face paint.

F fender chopped check
18 inch front rim? Extra clearance

What color will tank/body be, decided yet? Silver and blue?

Stock front rim 19 inch. Not sure on the body colors several ideas but not sure yet. Alot of my friends say the like the flat black on it now I sort of like but was never my plan to go all black.

Matt

RAFster122s · « **Reply #97 on:** March 29, 2013, 11:35:12 PM »

You could get some of the plastidip paint and give it a temporary paint job to see if you like it. Spray on and if you don't like it, well you peel it off. Interesting concept. Could do stripes on the tank if you like...

David

Mcwilliams570 · « **Reply #98 on:** April 08, 2013, 06:46:11 AM »

Got a few things done the last few days.

Turn signals, mirrors, gauges.

I have a question with cutting the front fender I lost that second mount that holds the speedo cable it doesn't seem like it will bounce into the tire but has anyone come up with a different way to mount it or any suggestions?

Larry and I looked at the electrical panel and it is really hacked up. I need to find a new one will post in the looking for parts section but does anyone have one they would like to sell?

I need to finish up the body work but kinda of waiting to get the exhaust done.

Hmm I think I need a sidecar

Matt

RAFster122s · « **Reply #99 on:** April 08, 2013, 08:49:35 AM »

She's sporting your hair style!

Lower bracket could be fabbed to bolt to the fork fender mount hole or maybe off the fork bottom but if using fork bottom I would have it replace the flat washers for both bolts.

How about a silver paint job? Silver would accent the polished and bright work on the bike nicely.

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Author Topic: Project UFB 1975 cb550 (exhaust done) (Read 45637 times)