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Re: Gold Digger '72 cb500 klunker to funker
« Reply #50 on: September 08, 2014, 08:36:45 PM »
Sounds great!  Can tell your dog really likes it too.  +1 I'd get a battery just a touch smaller.  I'd be itching to ride that beast, front wheel ready?
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Re: Gold Digger '72 cb500 klunker to funker
« Reply #51 on: September 08, 2014, 08:38:16 PM »
Waiting on Devin to send me the front and rear wheel. I also ordered the tires and a shorai battery.
160/60/17 and 120/70/17.
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Re: Gold Digger '72 cb500 klunker to funker
« Reply #52 on: September 09, 2014, 04:12:29 PM »
Small care package arrived! Still waiting on other things but getting excited.

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Re: Gold Digger '72 cb500 klunker to funker
« Reply #53 on: September 09, 2014, 04:15:21 PM »
Nice meats! What brand?
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Re: Gold Digger '72 cb500 klunker to funker
« Reply #54 on: September 09, 2014, 04:23:42 PM »
Continental motion.

So I bought this seat thinking it would sit flush on the frame... Am I missing something? I hope I don't have to cut everything just to create a flush seat. Wonder if it bends if it is a metal pan?
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Re: Gold Digger '72 cb500 klunker to funker
« Reply #55 on: September 09, 2014, 04:40:24 PM »
I was hoping it would sit flush from the tank back but what happens is it dips in the middle exposing a good 1 inch gap. I now see that DCC sells a whole loop for the top. Really not wanting to do that.
http://www.dimecitycycles.com/dcc-originals-custom-diy-cafe-racer-or-brat-top-hoop-kit.html
It bought the brat seat so my wife could tag along once in a while.
I should add a picture to show
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Re: Gold Digger '72 cb500 klunker to funker
« Reply #56 on: September 09, 2014, 05:11:00 PM »
By dipping, are you referring to the gap between the tank and seat, or the seat and frame rails?  Does the seat have a raised rear end?  Many folks using this style seat install a rear frame loop to fit the contour of the seat, as well as to reinforce the frame after cutting off the rear cross-member. 
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Re: Gold Digger '72 cb500 klunker to funker
« Reply #57 on: September 10, 2014, 06:42:15 AM »


So you can see my frame curves a bit and looking into it, they use a metal pan. I might be able to slowly bend to match it a bit. I've tried making a seat and it looked like road kill. Does someone sell a good fit seat?
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Re: Gold Digger '72 cb500 klunker to funker
« Reply #58 on: September 10, 2014, 07:23:43 AM »
Cal,

Are you referring to the one he used on his 550 with the hump. You can source those through Motolanna or DCC. Even then, he will still need a hoop for support at the rear.
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Re: Gold Digger '72 cb500 klunker to funker
« Reply #59 on: September 10, 2014, 07:40:37 AM »
I was planning on getting the hoop 100% but wanted to make sure this worked before buying a $65 hoop.
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Re: Gold Digger '72 cb500 klunker to funker
« Reply #60 on: September 10, 2014, 10:51:05 AM »
The Motolanna version is less expensive by $60. Not sure if there are any differences. DCC does have excellent customer service.

http://www.motolanna.com/ourshop/prod_1910098-Seat-Cafe-Racer-v30.html

http://www.dimecitycycles.com/black-dcc-originals-leather-wrapped-cafe-racer-motorcycle-seat.html
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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Re: Gold Digger '72 cb500 klunker to funker
« Reply #61 on: September 15, 2014, 01:45:43 PM »
Luckily the seat uses a metal pan so I was able to shape it a bit. Now it is flush with the frame and all the wires and battery fit nicely into the pan under the seat.

Now to see if I can get someone to make a hoop for me.



The filters are simply because I post these on Instagram.
Hopefully I'll have the other items come in this week.
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Re: Gold Digger '72 cb500 klunker to funker
« Reply #62 on: September 15, 2014, 02:21:43 PM »
Quote from: calj737 on September 15, 2014, 02:05:41 PM
Lots of aftermarket hoops available. Can you not find one that has the correct radius?
More worried because I bent the seat to match the frame so it might not fit a standard hoop.
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Re: Gold Digger '72 cb500 klunker to funker
« Reply #63 on: September 15, 2014, 08:15:27 PM »
You should be able to find a local metal fabricator who can bend/weld one to fit up with the contour of the seat.
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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Re: Gold Digger '72 cb500 klunker to funker
« Reply #64 on: October 25, 2014, 05:11:27 PM »
So a good sized update.

I've mounted tires onto the rims, installed a Bates headlight ( was able to for all my minimal wiring from the controls inside ), replaced many bolts, added a gold non oring chain which was a pain to find, new cables and many other things.

Once I get the rear sets back in I'll hopefully be on the road not too much after.





I broke the tap inside the lower tree on the right side screw for the headlight, any idea on how to get that out?
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Re: Gold Digger '72 cb500 klunker to funker
« Reply #65 on: October 25, 2014, 06:08:38 PM »
Quote from: calj737 on October 25, 2014, 05:54:50 PM
You broke the thread tap off inside the hole you were tapping?

I'd weld a bolt to the end of it, and turn the bolt out. Since the lower is made from alloy, there's no change of the weld attaching to the lower.

I'm guessing you can't get to it with pliers since it's broken off flush?
It had a really small piece but broke when trying to use the pliers. The welding is an excellent idea!
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Re: Gold Digger '72 cb500 klunker to funker
« Reply #66 on: November 27, 2014, 09:30:06 AM »
Yesterday it not only ran, but I drove it a few blocks. I had to adjust the rear brakes a bit and bleed the fronts one more time.



Just ordered blinkers and taillight to I can legally drive on the road. Also bought an led light headlight to try out. I thought I would only be able to kick start it with the tiny Shorai battery but that sucker is dynamite.

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Re: Gold Digger '72 cb500 klunker to funker
« Reply #67 on: November 27, 2014, 09:40:12 AM »
now there's the picture of a happy boy :D   nice shirt by the way
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Re: Gold Digger '72 cb500 klunker to funker
« Reply #68 on: November 27, 2014, 10:35:46 AM »
Well done!
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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Re: Gold Digger '72 cb500 klunker to funker
« Reply #69 on: March 23, 2015, 11:07:08 AM »
A quick update since I'm not 100% complete yet.





And a front fender for rainy days.
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Re: Gold Digger '72 cb500 klunker to funker
« Reply #70 on: March 23, 2015, 11:38:05 AM »
Looks pretty close to complete.  What is left to do??
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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Re: Gold Digger '72 cb500 klunker to funker
« Reply #71 on: March 24, 2015, 03:48:40 AM »
Still missing the rear hoop and speedo. Then I'll be done.
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Re: Gold Digger '72 cb500 klunker to funker
« Reply #72 on: March 24, 2015, 07:51:25 AM »
Quote from: vonvendetta on March 24, 2015, 03:48:40 AM
Still missing the rear hoop and speedo. Then I'll be done.

Shouldn't the hoop have been welded to the frame before powder coating?
How are you planning on attaching it now?

Great build BTW.
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Re: Gold Digger '72 cb500 klunker to funker
« Reply #73 on: March 24, 2015, 08:59:00 AM »
It's been a while, so I looked back in the thread, and Jim and Cal have a point.  Since you removed the rear cross-member, you definitely will want a hoop to replace the structural support to the frame (to prevent twist), as well as to support the rear portion of the seat if you ride 2-up.  It's a bummer that the frame is powdercoated, but you can always feather/spray in a gloss black enamel paint where you weld in your hoop. 
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: Gold Digger '72 cb500 klunker to funker
« Reply #74 on: March 24, 2015, 09:12:47 AM »
I was a dummy and was going to go a different route before. I will have to have it welded in and then, like you said get it painted. Waste of money, did this before I found this forum. :(
Next build I'll get the hoop done before!

For the velocity stacks, I use a pantyhose type of sock and switch them out all the time. I've taken the carbs apart a few times and haven't found debris so it looks to be working well.
As for the tank, I've just been out there every week cleaning it until I get it cleared next week. I've coated the inside and ordered a decal to go on it. Should look pretty classy when done.
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