Author Topic: Tews' 605 build, On the road! 5/4! (Read 81039 times)

sixthwisconsin · « **Reply #175 on:** September 07, 2013, 06:01:14 PM »

Quote from: jpfrk2001 on September 07, 2013, 05:17:17 PM

Be ready to get charged one hour labor regardless if it takes them to burn it in 5 minutes.

This is true... But Competition Cycle doesn't do this. I had them do a simple weld on a license plate bracket I fabed up for my 550 and they charged me $10. Another time I had them weld a 3/8 drive articulating knuckle on a thin wall spark plug socket for $5.

I have always wanted to do my own welding for this type of simple stuff. I might need to take another look at a welder.

Stev-o · « **Reply #176 on:** September 07, 2013, 06:43:31 PM »

Quote from: sixthwisconsin on September 07, 2013, 06:01:14 PM

Quote from: jpfrk2001 on September 07, 2013, 05:17:17 PM
Be ready to get charged one hour labor regardless if it takes them to burn it in 5 minutes.
This is true... But Competition Cycle doesn't do this. I had them do a simple weld on a license plate bracket I fabed up for my 550 and they charged me $10. Another time I had them weld a 3/8 drive articulating knuckle on a thin wall spark plug socket for $5.

I have always wanted to do my own welding for this type of simple stuff. I might need to take another look at a welder.

I had a bracket welded on a Kerker muffler and the guy charged me $20, I was fine w/it.

Tews19 · « **Reply #177 on:** September 07, 2013, 07:10:30 PM »

I looked into a welder a few times but structurally I do not want to eff things up.. Frame should be done right. I know I could learn but for a build I will leave it up to the pros.. Maybe in the near future I could do it myself.

Thanks Dave for the lead. I will call them Monday.. ...

jojo · « **Reply #178 on:** September 08, 2013, 01:17:33 PM »

Quote from: RustyOlive on September 07, 2013, 06:41:18 AM

Quote from: Tews19 on September 06, 2013, 01:52:46 PM
18x2.15 40 spoke aluminum rim..... look up rustyolive on here... he did a larger wheel on his 550 build. He had to fab up a swing arm....

Oh... hello! hahaha

I laced up a 18x 5.50 (drilled and punched from Buchanans) to stock cb550 hub with over sized stainless spokes/nips.

How much did this run you if you dont mind me asking

RustyOlive · « **Reply #179 on:** September 08, 2013, 06:10:10 PM »

Quote from: jojo on September 08, 2013, 01:17:33 PM

Quote from: RustyOlive on September 07, 2013, 06:41:18 AM
Quote from: Tews19 on September 06, 2013, 01:52:46 PM
18x2.15 40 spoke aluminum rim..... look up rustyolive on here... he did a larger wheel on his 550 build. He had to fab up a swing arm....

Oh... hello! hahaha

I laced up a 18x 5.50 (drilled and punched from Buchanans) to stock cb550 hub with over sized stainless spokes/nips.

How much did this run you if you dont mind me asking

Realistically, way to much. Hahaha.
Rim/spokes/nips/180 Metzeller/offset front sprocket/rear sprocket spacer machined. .... Approx. 1300$.

I made 3 swing arms till I made the one I really liked in the end.

Tews19 · « **Reply #180 on:** September 09, 2013, 07:43:58 PM »

Got my 18x2.15 aluminim rim and spokes in the mail today.. This rim is really light. Great quality.... Now I need to see if I can get a matching one for the front..

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Stev-o · « **Reply #181 on:** September 09, 2013, 07:59:00 PM »

Hope you bought stainless spokes

Tews19 · « **Reply #182 on:** September 09, 2013, 08:02:24 PM »

Nope. I was thinking I should but I decided to gamble and bought the ones shared on here in another build.. I can't think which build it was.... They look really nice though..

jojo · « **Reply #183 on:** September 11, 2013, 04:29:03 PM »

any new updates?

jdtim · « **Reply #184 on:** September 11, 2013, 05:23:05 PM »

yes yes, what jojo said!

Tews19 · « **Reply #185 on:** September 11, 2013, 07:56:28 PM »

No updates guys, sorry... Coaching football, wife started school back up, tonight we had a district wrestling meeting.... Free time is slim... Once I get the frame modded I should really pick it up..

wowbagger · « **Reply #186 on:** September 12, 2013, 06:13:03 AM »

late to the party but subscribing anyway.

jojo · « **Reply #187 on:** September 12, 2013, 01:22:50 PM »

Tews- i hope you dont mind but I stole your idea on the integrated tail light. I didnt remember where i had seen when i had originally decided i liked the idea but now that i was rereading your thread I saw it. im running a different seat and tank though.

Tews19 · « **Reply #188 on:** September 12, 2013, 02:41:44 PM »

No worries... my build is spin off a few bikes.

ogsmakdade · « **Reply #189 on:** September 12, 2013, 04:28:20 PM »

read every post, love this build.
if I can figure out how to subscribe to this thread, consider it done.

Tews19 · « **Reply #190 on:** September 12, 2013, 04:43:33 PM »

OGS- you just did by commenting.

Stev-o · « **Reply #191 on:** September 12, 2013, 05:37:31 PM »

C'mon Tews, lets see some progress, no more excuses!

Tews19 · « **Reply #192 on:** September 13, 2013, 07:56:10 PM »

Well I went to Competition Cycle. Charlie was polite and offered to save me money if I removed the section of the frame myself. ...... So I did... I will drop the frame off Monday to have him reframe the rear..

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Tews19 · « **Reply #193 on:** September 13, 2013, 07:57:02 PM »

More

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Stev-o · « **Reply #194 on:** September 13, 2013, 08:08:52 PM »

Progress!

brandEn · « **Reply #195 on:** September 13, 2013, 08:58:04 PM »

Awesome! I bet that felt a little uncomfortable chopping her up!

RAFster122s · « **Reply #196 on:** September 13, 2013, 10:00:48 PM »

So, I must have missed it. What is prompting the rear frame reconstruction? Changing build plans?

jerry h · « **Reply #197 on:** September 13, 2013, 10:23:14 PM »

Quote

Once I get the frame modded I should really pick it up..

Looks like that has been accomplished! Your a brave man..... I wouldn't have the stomach to cut the back of the frame off like that. No turning back now!

Tews19 · « **Reply #198 on:** September 14, 2013, 04:44:47 AM »

Quote from: RAFster122S on September 13, 2013, 10:00:48 PM

So, I must have missed it. What is prompting the rear frame reconstruction? Changing build plans?

The plan was always to cut the rear frame section off.... I wasn't sure where to cut without ruining the structural integrity... Charlie at Compwtition Cycle pointed out how and where to cut... I need to pick up the tubing and then it's back to CC for the welding.

ogsmakdade · « **Reply #199 on:** September 14, 2013, 07:38:54 AM »

progress, scary progress.

In for frame reconstruction!

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Author Topic: Tews' 605 build, On the road! 5/4! (Read 81039 times)