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Re: and so it begins, cb550k under the knife
« Reply #150 on: April 01, 2016, 01:44:56 PM »
Now we won't have to call you Sparky!
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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: and so it begins, cb550k under the knife
« Reply #151 on: April 01, 2016, 07:44:48 PM »
Tremendous work...would be just slightly even more tremendous with more upturn.  Ha ha turn up the up turn and they will be truly tremendous.
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Re: and so it begins, cb550k under the knife
« Reply #152 on: April 02, 2016, 01:06:43 AM »
Thankyou, I do intend turning up the upturn, but am going to wait until after upturning the upturned bike to get the upturn correct
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Re: and so it begins, cb550k under the knife
« Reply #153 on: April 02, 2016, 01:46:48 AM »
that will be awesome
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Re: and so it begins, cb550k under the knife
« Reply #154 on: April 02, 2016, 02:08:19 AM »
And provide clearance, Clarence.  ;)
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2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
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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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1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: and so it begins, cb550k under the knife
« Reply #155 on: May 02, 2016, 01:27:54 PM »
Exhausts finished, stuff going for paint this week, so I'll be back in a few weeks/months for your opinions on my planned paint job. (I know the forks are backwards
« Last Edit: May 02, 2016, 01:47:00 PM by DMcD »
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Re: and so it begins, cb550k under the knife
« Reply #156 on: May 02, 2016, 02:30:12 PM »
Very Nice. Are you able to change the oil without moving the pipes or are you going to install a remote filter and oil cooler?
What color scheme for your tank, etc, are you going for? 


(never mind on the oil filter...April Fools Day post shows it clearly...)
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Re: and so it begins, cb550k under the knife
« Reply #157 on: May 02, 2016, 02:46:20 PM »
Those pipes look like they took some time to weld up.  I am not an exhaust expert but do the sharp bends at the exhaust port present any flow issues?  I like how tightly the tubes tuck on the bottom of the frame.
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2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
2015 Yamaha FZ-09 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,186861.0.html)

"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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1973 CB750K2 "Bionic Mongrel" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132734.0) - Sold
1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
2016+ Triumph Thruxton 1200 R (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,170198.0.html) - Sold

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Re: and so it begins, cb550k under the knife
« Reply #158 on: May 02, 2016, 02:57:08 PM »
I'm no expert either!  But there is about 60mm straight pipe before the bends which are 3 x 30 degrees.  I'll be surprised if it runs at all after I'm finished!  Running well will be an added bonus
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Re: and so it begins, cb550k under the knife
« Reply #159 on: May 02, 2016, 02:59:53 PM »
Quote from: RAF122S on May 02, 2016, 02:30:12 PM
What color scheme for your tank, etc, are you going for? 

It's a secret, but be warned, the wife picked it
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Re: and so it begins, cb550k under the knife
« Reply #160 on: May 02, 2016, 03:35:06 PM »
Interesting funny video on the importance of good gas flow
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Re: and so it begins, cb550k under the knife
« Reply #161 on: May 02, 2016, 06:32:07 PM »
Quote from: DMcD on May 02, 2016, 03:35:06 PM
Interesting funny video on the importance of good gas flow
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1975 CB550F1 frame/CB650 engine hybrid "The Hot Mess" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,150220.0.html)
2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
2015 Yamaha FZ-09 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,186861.0.html)

"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)

Sold/Emeritus
1973 CB750K2 "Bionic Mongrel" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132734.0) - Sold
1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
2016+ Triumph Thruxton 1200 R (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,170198.0.html) - Sold

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Re: and so it begins, cb550k under the knife
« Reply #162 on: May 02, 2016, 07:02:58 PM »
Coming along nicely!
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Re: and so it begins, cb550k under the knife
« Reply #163 on: May 04, 2016, 03:00:39 PM »
Last pic of the exhausts before HT paint.

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Re: and so it begins, cb550k under the knife
« Reply #164 on: May 05, 2016, 11:42:26 AM »
Why HT paint versus Ceramic coated inside and out? Other than an obvious of cost...
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Re: and so it begins, cb550k under the knife
« Reply #165 on: May 05, 2016, 01:02:53 PM »
Yip cost, doing this on the cheap where possible.   Blew the budget on the CRs and ignition.
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Re: and so it begins, cb550k under the knife
« Reply #166 on: May 10, 2016, 02:32:18 PM »
Few little details coming along.  Managed to source a rear brake cable from a cl77/72 or something.  Nice and short/chunky with a handy adjuster.

Made an aluminium mount from scrap for the drum end, and started to make a steel mount for the pedal end to weld to the frame.





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Re: and so it begins, cb550k under the knife
« Reply #167 on: June 15, 2016, 03:25:48 AM »
Would like this on the road in 6 weeks, but the devil is in the detail.  Got the rear cable sorted, hope to make the battery box tonight and weld it to the mudguard.  Got a chain and sprockets ( nearly made the o ring mistake).  Would like new shocks, but they can wait until I get an electronic speedo/rev counter.  (Any suggestions?)


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Re: and so it begins, cb550k under the knife
« Reply #168 on: June 15, 2016, 06:40:50 AM »
Quote from: DMcD on May 02, 2016, 03:35:06 PM
Interesting funny video on the importance of good gas flow
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Re: and so it begins, cb550k under the knife
« Reply #169 on: June 15, 2016, 08:13:32 AM »
Shorten your brake anchor, will make the cable look better.

I just read the whole thread, I would like to applaud you on jumping right in, getting a tight, and jumping right into tank making and making your own megaphones..
 I expect FunJimmy is thinking of a tig about now..
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Re: and so it begins, cb550k under the knife
« Reply #170 on: June 15, 2016, 12:43:36 PM »
Thankyou, I'll probably take the grinder to a few things.  I agree about the brake anchor, i'll probably make it rounder too.
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Re: and so it begins, cb550k under the knife
« Reply #171 on: June 20, 2016, 03:15:28 PM »
Got the frame, swingarm, and some other bits from the painter today, not going to reveal the final colour yet as I am not sure if it will be a popular choice, and I want to see what it is going to look like with a few bits attached.

Took the sump off to fit a new gasket and check I had seated the cam chain tensioner correctly.  Found a couple of bits of piston ring in the sump, which explains the previous butcher job somebody did on the top end!


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Re: and so it begins, cb550k under the knife
« Reply #172 on: June 20, 2016, 06:55:33 PM »
That is pretty nasty looking oil pump screen.
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Re: and so it begins, cb550k under the knife
« Reply #173 on: June 26, 2016, 02:17:53 PM »
Well that should give you an idea of where I am aiming with this.  I made a tank for a mate who is doing the painting.  My wife picked the paint, I actually like it, not sure if the fairing would be too much if painted the same colour.

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Re: and so it begins, cb550k under the knife
« Reply #174 on: June 26, 2016, 02:26:51 PM »
I like that alright, and I am generally a "black frame only" kinda guy.  I am thinking more colours the merrier for this race rep but no idea what would look good with that
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