Author Topic: Gold Digger '72 cb500 klunker to funker (Read 16254 times)

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #50 on:** September 03, 2014, 02:46:09 PM »

What are you plans for the tank? It looks pretty good minus the one dent on the top left. I wonder if you could have a paintless dent repair pop out that dent. If so, it would look good with some simple clear coat or a racing stripe and clear.

vonvendetta · « **Reply #51 on:** September 03, 2014, 03:00:11 PM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on September 03, 2014, 02:46:09 PM

What are you plans for the tank? It looks pretty good minus the one dent on the top left. I wonder if you could have a paintless dent repair pop out that dent. If so, it would look good with some simple clear coat or a racing stripe and clear.

Originally I was going to paint it a cream color with a black stripe but I like your idea of leaving it and still doing the stripe. Currently I am at the $4500 out of the $5000 budget with tires and all. So, I might hold off on the tank painting. I actually like the metal look with those forks anyway.

Cognitomoto just sent an update saying he is aiming for end of next week to send out my wheels! Pretty stoked to see them on the bike. Also bought the light brown DCC brat seat that I am waiting on the mail for.

Updated video of it running.

Sounds funky on the phone but on person that rev sounds awesome!

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #52 on:** September 03, 2014, 03:14:01 PM »

Nice video! It starts right up and runs steady. Like the removable throttle.

You may want to ditch that super heavy battery for a Lithium Ion unit, if budget permits.

This is coming together nicely. Keep it up!!

Stev-o · « **Reply #53 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?

vonvendetta · « **Reply #54 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.

vonvendetta · « **Reply #55 on:** September 09, 2014, 04:12:29 PM »

Small care package arrived! Still waiting on other things but getting excited.

Stev-o · « **Reply #56 on:** September 09, 2014, 04:15:21 PM »

Nice meats! What brand?

vonvendetta · « **Reply #57 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?

calj737 · « **Reply #58 on:** September 09, 2014, 04:32:37 PM »

In think that seat only sits on top of the frame. Flat against the seat hoop. Is that what you seek?

vonvendetta · « **Reply #59 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

calj737 · « **Reply #60 on:** September 09, 2014, 04:52:53 PM »

I haven't found an over the counter seat that blends well to the back of the 550 tanks. I've got to cut and re-glass mine this fall frontman very reason

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #61 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.

vonvendetta · « **Reply #62 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?

calj737 · « **Reply #63 on:** September 10, 2014, 07:09:46 AM »

Hate to say it: that seat needs a different hoop altogether. The rear is hanging off without any support. No bueno!

The model Devin used on his 550 (lots of others too) seems to fit best but still needs some hoop work to support two riders.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #64 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.

calj737 · « **Reply #65 on:** September 10, 2014, 07:28:29 AM »

That is exactly what I said

vonvendetta · « **Reply #66 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.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #67 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

vonvendetta · « **Reply #68 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.

calj737 · « **Reply #69 on:** September 15, 2014, 02:05:41 PM »

Lots of aftermarket hoops available. Can you not find one that has the correct radius?

vonvendetta · « **Reply #70 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.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #71 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.

vonvendetta · « **Reply #72 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?

calj737 · « **Reply #73 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?

vonvendetta · « **Reply #74 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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