Author Topic: Norwegian 78 cb550 (gsxr front, 592cc, EFI conversion +++) (Read 10395 times)

Bugster · « **Reply #25 on:** May 03, 2013, 11:03:33 PM »

Hi Harald!

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Hvor holder du til?

Harald F · « **Reply #26 on:** May 20, 2013, 01:36:37 PM »

Jeg holder til like ved lillestrøm

New update.. got my gauge.. fabricated and welded a bracket underneath the top triple tree clamp. gave it a few degrees angle towards me, and called it a day. needs some paint tho..

started polishing up a few bits. started with the rear hub/brake unit,

and hopefully sometime this week, my new tank and seatbase will arrive.

Harald F · « **Reply #27 on:** May 23, 2013, 07:21:23 AM »

got some more parts today..

im really hoping this will look cool with the more modern gsxr front fork, but otherwise stripped down an basic look of the bike..
hand buildt alu tank and seatbase from Holtworks. did not want the fiberglass tanks and seatbase:)

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #28 on:** May 23, 2013, 07:38:34 AM »

Beautiful!

davidtime · « **Reply #29 on:** May 23, 2013, 02:26:10 PM »

Quote from: Harald F on May 20, 2013, 01:36:37 PM

Jeg holder til like ved lillestrøm

New update.. got my gauge.. fabricated and welded a bracket underneath the top triple tree clamp. gave it a few degrees angle towards me, and called it a day. needs some paint tho..

started polishing up a few bits. started with the rear hub/brake unit,

and hopefully sometime this week, my new tank and seatbase will arrive.

Is that a tach and speedo in one? That tank and seat is sick as well.

Harald F · « **Reply #30 on:** May 24, 2013, 02:24:28 AM »

motogadget tacho/speedo in one. also has trip distance, total odometer indicator lights, high beam , temp warnings etc. very nice, but pricey unit.

strynboen · « **Reply #31 on:** May 25, 2013, 09:14:17 AM »

thek the drum brake for small kracks...the cast iron can rust and breake from inside..
i have to find an othet wheel on e bay..it kosted me 1000 kr

Harald F · « **Reply #32 on:** May 25, 2013, 03:48:31 PM »

i think i can use these parts to get the look im after

Harald F · « **Reply #33 on:** May 25, 2013, 03:59:32 PM »

Quote from: strynboen on May 25, 2013, 09:14:17 AM

thek the drum brake for small kracks...the cast iron can rust and breake from inside..
i have to find an othet wheel on e bay..it kosted me 1000 kr

no cracks on the inside of mine

Harald F · « **Reply #34 on:** September 22, 2013, 02:51:22 AM »

long time since i posted. have not had any time to work on the bike for a while.. small update now.

modified frame under seat, footpeg mounts custom made from 25mm tubing, extra bracing underneath, lightweight but SOLID.

testing the new position, love the "stance" on this compared to the stock bike.

Detail shot of the mounts.

brandEn · « **Reply #35 on:** September 22, 2013, 03:25:41 AM »

Great fab work. That is gonna be a sweet ride.

RustyOlive · « **Reply #36 on:** September 22, 2013, 08:51:26 AM »

Really dig your rear set mounts. Nice job!

Harald F · « **Reply #37 on:** September 22, 2013, 12:55:31 PM »

thanks guys.. love doing some extra detail on the fab work

takes a lot of time, but it will be that final touch that makes it special(if i dont make a mess of it)

Theres lots of work left, but ill get there..

Harald F · « **Reply #38 on:** October 01, 2013, 02:34:16 PM »

mounting points for the rear shocks finished.. tacked in place, still have to weld it up properly, but its "done"

plan is to have the frame finished as soon as possible, but still have to make mounts for the seat, tank electronics, etc..

but progress is progress even if its just mounts for the shocks

ISLAND CAFERACERS · « **Reply #39 on:** October 12, 2013, 09:14:16 AM »

Harold

A REALLY GREAT BUILD

I have the 1st tank made for CB550 by Tony Holt he is a real craftsman the seat looks superb

see image of my CB550 Café with Tony Holt Tank

I am just starting another CB550 build with GSXR forks can you tell me what year & model GSXR1000 ? your forks came off

cheers Andy

Harald F · « **Reply #40 on:** October 12, 2013, 04:43:12 PM »

Thanks for the compliments

Yeah, Tony Holt is the real deal, excellnt work on both tank and seat.

fork is from a 2008/2009 gsxr 750.

Seen photos of your bike before. Really liked it and decided i needed that tank

Harald F · « **Reply #41 on:** October 14, 2013, 01:19:13 PM »

Made a stopper for the front fork to prevent it from hitting the tank. Uses stock pegs on the gsxr fork and a small plate under the frame of the bike. Turned out ok i think.

ISLAND CAFERACERS · « **Reply #42 on:** October 18, 2013, 06:04:03 AM »

Hi Harald
I do hope all is good with you & the café build is good

I have just bought the complete forks etc front end from a GSXR 750

as you have fitted one of these to your CB550 can you please tell me what bearings you used & if you needed any spacers etc

many thanks Andy

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #43 on:** October 18, 2013, 07:59:22 AM »

Quote from: Harald F on October 14, 2013, 01:19:13 PM

Made a stopper for the front fork to prevent it from hitting the tank. Uses stock pegs on the gsxr fork and a small plate under the frame of the bike. Turned out ok i think.

Good idea. I'll file that for my next project.

Harald F · « **Reply #44 on:** October 18, 2013, 11:50:13 PM »

i bought the correct bearings from http://www.allballsracing.com/index.php/forkconversion
straight swap. changed bearings, installed fork. I think i put a small spacer underneath the lower bearing to make sure the clamp did not catch on the frame(test this with the stock gsxr bearing before changing to tapered ones).

height and eveything else is spot on. much easier swap than i had planned for.
Need to make/machine a new upper dust cover if i want it to be perfect, ill deal with that sometime during the winter.

Harald F · « **Reply #45 on:** October 29, 2013, 04:56:10 PM »

covering the area under the seat.. this area will eventually hide all electronics except the battery ( will be hidden in the hump behind the seat)
The alu plate will be polished just like the tank/seat combo.

Next on my to do list is to make the mounts for the tank and seatpan.

ISLAND CAFERACERS · « **Reply #46 on:** October 30, 2013, 10:56:56 AM »

Hi Harald

looks great & I think the polished alloy undertray will look fantastic with the tank & seat unit

I got my GSXR forks today so thanks for your tips ref the bearings

what pipe are you putting on the bike ?

cheers Andy

Harald F · « **Reply #47 on:** October 30, 2013, 12:51:27 PM »

i will be running carpys exhaust.

Harald F · « **Reply #48 on:** November 22, 2013, 06:18:29 AM »

small progress pic.. mounting plates that will hold battery/electronics, undertray, and rear seat mounts are in place, front undertray in place, rear tank mount almost finished..

mitchie · « **Reply #49 on:** November 22, 2013, 06:28:54 AM »

That is VERY cool... My first bike was a 500... I would have loved to have it as beautiful as yours.

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Author Topic: Norwegian 78 cb550 (gsxr front, 592cc, EFI conversion +++) (Read 10395 times)