Author Topic: Building another CB550 cafe racer with USD - few pics OLD SCHOOL NEW SCHOOL (Read 11357 times)

Harsh · « **Reply #25 on:** October 31, 2013, 03:46:25 AM »

Quote from: ISLAND CAFERACERS on October 22, 2013, 12:24:17 PM

looking to to buy this spoke hub conversion in the morning

Can I (we) get some more info on this spoked hub conversion? Who makes it/where can you buy it?

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #26 on:** October 31, 2013, 10:01:20 AM »

Quote from: Harsh on October 31, 2013, 03:46:25 AM

Quote from: ISLAND CAFERACERS on October 22, 2013, 12:24:17 PM
looking to to buy this spoke hub conversion in the morning

Can I (we) get some more info on this spoked hub conversion? Who makes it/where can you buy it?

Steve,

Check out Cognito Moto
http://cognitomoto.com

Don

Mcwilliams570 · « **Reply #27 on:** November 01, 2013, 09:41:23 PM »

Quote from: ISLAND CAFERACERS on October 30, 2013, 11:53:53 AM

Hi all

right I think im getting there now

dulugged frame / tank indents

fitting a USD GSXR front end at weekend spoke wheels black rims
battery in seat

now to the tyres, what's your thoughts on trail style block tyres for a café / tracker look a bit off the wall with say a big chrome peaked headlight

looking at a 4" x 18 rim on back with a 130 tyre & a 2,75" x 21 front with a 3" tyre will these fit ok with no fouling issues ?? please let me know

let me here your thoughts on tyre style etc

cheers Andy

I am using the same tires on my 550 build I will get out and look tomorrow but I think my rear tire is smaller not a 130..

Matt

calj737 · « **Reply #28 on:** November 02, 2013, 05:49:15 AM »

Quote from: ISLAND CAFERACERS on October 30, 2013, 11:53:53 AM

looking at a 4" x 18 rim on back with a 130 tyre & a 2,75" x 21 front with a 3" tyre will these fit ok with no fouling issues ?? please let me know

let me here your thoughts on tyre style etc

cheers Andy

I am running a 130/90-16 on the rear of my '74 550 without any issues

Mcwilliams570 · « **Reply #29 on:** November 02, 2013, 08:41:39 AM »

Went out and looked is a 120/90 18 on rear and 110/80 19 on the front . Matt

ISLAND CAFERACERS · « **Reply #30 on:** November 03, 2013, 01:28:50 AM »

started the seat today, I need it to be big enough for the battery etc

its still looking a bit big & needs rounding off more so more work on it today

ISLAND CAFERACERS · « **Reply #31 on:** November 03, 2013, 06:44:46 AM »

reshaped the set this morning I think its looking better now its more rounded please let me know what you think
will fibreglass it in the week

dropped the forks off & trial fitted the GSXR front end I think its starting to get there

keep you posted Andy

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #32 on:** November 03, 2013, 06:56:14 AM »

Just my $0.02. I think it needs to lose a little more height.

Godffery · « **Reply #33 on:** November 03, 2013, 07:01:42 AM »

I have to agree; a little lees bum would be good. = ]

calj737 · « **Reply #34 on:** November 03, 2013, 08:16:58 AM »

I'd prefer to see a seat hump that mimicked the shape of the tank at the rear. Imagine cutting the end of the tank off, then plopping it on the rear hoop.also, I think it slopes to much from the pan to the hump. The lines don't complement your bike (and I'd think it would not be comfortable at all to push your pockets against).

Just my $0.05 worth.

754 · « **Reply #35 on:** November 03, 2013, 08:23:01 AM »

I think 3 inches longer would look nice.. Longer hoop too..

Godffery · « **Reply #36 on:** November 03, 2013, 08:38:16 AM »

Yes, longer would help allot also.

I've done about a dozen tail sections, your welcome to view & take any ideas you like:
http://www.vinmoto.org/gallery/v/VinMoto-Garage/album03/Godfferys-Garage-123/

ISLAND CAFERACERS · « **Reply #37 on:** November 03, 2013, 12:48:41 PM »

thanks for the input guys

I will take an inch off the height & line the back seat pad slope up with the diagonal frame tube so it carries the angle through & mimic the back end of the tank for the curve

keep you posted thanks for the ideas Andy

kammery · « **Reply #38 on:** November 03, 2013, 06:36:08 PM »

Excellent job on your restoration !! I read in your post that you found a decal for the master cylinder lid . Have looked in several sites and could only find it in a kit . Did you find this separate ?

ISLAND CAFERACERS · « **Reply #39 on:** November 07, 2013, 10:58:01 AM »

hi all quick update I am working on reshaping the seat

few interesting things turned up today, tank badges (a bit like the old BMW style) nice machined out about 3" diameter

also a nice retro 7" chrome headlamp with peak very art deco

keep you posted Andy

ISLAND CAFERACERS · « **Reply #40 on:** November 09, 2013, 08:07:31 AM »

hi all

fitted the headlight today be good to hear any opinions

cheers Andy

754 · « **Reply #41 on:** November 09, 2013, 12:50:59 PM »

Draw it in as close to the neck as possible, and very close to lower tree..jmo.. Makes it look like part of the fork, rather than added on ..
And if you paint it color of tank, the bike will look better to the eye from the side, ie the color tapers off a bit, vs looking cut off at the forks. Bezel could be chrome or paint..again , just my opinion...

Sharpy · « **Reply #42 on:** November 09, 2013, 02:22:35 PM »

I am with 754, needs to be set back more, if you can do that I think it will spot on.

Godffery · « **Reply #43 on:** November 09, 2013, 02:44:51 PM »

It might might not look as far forward when the gauges are on?

754 · « **Reply #44 on:** November 09, 2013, 05:29:57 PM »

If its lower the fender tank light will all form a fairly straight line..

ISLAND CAFERACERS · « **Reply #45 on:** November 10, 2013, 12:16:55 AM »

cheers guys I was looking at pulling it back into the forks so thanks for your input

if I redrill the brkts it will pull back 1- 1/2"

thanks for all your help

calj737 · « **Reply #46 on:** November 10, 2013, 05:19:18 AM »

I think I'd wait before adjusting the light. What about your indicators, fenders, bars and gauges? Until you mock up those items, you can't really tell about the balance of the bike visually.

If this were its final state, I'd say it's too bolbous too. But throw on your bars and other items to have a look yourself, then make a determination.

The chrome against the forks and white wheels then prime red tank makes everything look "de-tached". But final assembly it might be right where it should be... Just a different opinion-

Scott S · « **Reply #47 on:** November 11, 2013, 05:02:35 AM »

I think the light is too big, IMHO.

ISLAND CAFERACERS · « **Reply #48 on:** November 19, 2013, 11:02:46 AM »

Hi all
changed headlight position & fitted nice clip on bars will post pics later in week

just been offered a new set CB750 gas shocks will they fit 550 swing arm etc

cheers Andy

Godffery · « **Reply #49 on:** November 19, 2013, 11:11:38 AM »

Yes. 750 shocks will fit, they are just a little longer; something like 19 or 20mm.

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