Author Topic: Danielle CB550K Build - Toyon Moto Club #5 (Read 91613 times)

Blackfin5 · « **Reply #325 on:** January 02, 2015, 08:07:36 AM »

I do! But only because that kz was my buddy's favorite bike. I thought it was a spoiler.

bwaller · « **Reply #326 on:** January 02, 2015, 07:51:56 PM »

Yes that cooler was able to "evacuate heat"

. Compare that to the RC51 rads....two extremes.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #327 on:** January 03, 2015, 09:13:36 AM »

The RC51 rads are perfect for cooking your legs. The work much better after slight mods.

MRieck · « **Reply #328 on:** January 03, 2015, 10:48:58 AM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on January 03, 2015, 09:13:36 AM

The RC51 rads are perfect for cooking your legs. The work much better after slight mods.

At cooking your legs??

Blackfin5 · « **Reply #329 on:** January 03, 2015, 02:24:47 PM »

And ugly as hell...could be solar panels. I'll stick to air cooled, thank you.

Blackfin5 · « **Reply #330 on:** January 03, 2015, 02:29:09 PM »

A public thank you to Cal. He diagnosed for me a quirk with the m-unit that was making me insane. It works flawlessly now. He ain't a bad guy, really.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #331 on:** January 03, 2015, 07:23:07 PM »

Quote from: Blackfin5 on January 03, 2015, 02:24:47 PM

And ugly as hell...could be solar panels. I'll stick to air cooled, thank you.

Oh, Kevin . . . Ugly???

Blackfin5 · « **Reply #332 on:** January 03, 2015, 08:32:19 PM »

Those radiator panels..... Fairing is sharp.

Is that one yours, Don?

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #333 on:** January 03, 2015, 10:19:43 PM »

Quote from: Blackfin5 on January 03, 2015, 08:32:19 PM

Those radiator panels..... Fairing is sharp.

Is that one yours, Don?

Yes. It has Ohlins rear suspension, braided steel Goodrich brake lines, Bremo 19RCS radial master cylinder, Leo Vince pipes, CF rear hugger, Scott's steering damper, PC, etc. not shown in the picture. It is a torque beast.

Blackfin5 · « **Reply #334 on:** January 05, 2015, 09:53:49 AM »

Close to start up. Everything that needs to be in place, is in place for the engine start and break in . . . except the exhaust. The Kerker does not fit. When I dry fit, I did not have the oil filter housing on the bike. I only checked for head fitment and frame tuck. It interferes with the oil filter and it's too much to try to heat bend it.

The only replacement exhaust I could find and be quickly delivered is a black paint Mac 4-1 (most of the vendors were sold out) and the place I got it from only had one left. So I will slap that on for now to fire up the engine (fingers crossed), then cut off the can for a 12" shorty Cone. I will most likely have my buddy to fabricate a custom exhaust as he did for the 750 Blaster, but I don't want to wait another 4 to 6 weeks for start up.

This thread is far from over because I'm sure there will be additional issues along the way, like jetting, timing, tuning, etc etc.

Also, I am using the Venhill 888 throttle and 2 "hubs" came with it. One has a faster action that the other. No directions came with the Venhill so I am not sure which one to use of which direction the hub fits on the slotted bar tube. I just randomly chose one and installed it. Any pics would be helpful.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #335 on:** January 05, 2015, 10:20:40 AM »

Kevin just wanted to avoid having to go up against SohRon for BOTM!

Blackfin5 · « **Reply #336 on:** January 05, 2015, 11:06:28 AM »

+1
and
+1

flatlander · « **Reply #337 on:** January 05, 2015, 11:23:27 AM »

what a complete waste of time this thread is.... i just read all the pages in detail which took ages and still haven't gotten sick of it

Blackfin5 · « **Reply #338 on:** January 05, 2015, 11:27:51 AM »

Thanks... it's been frustrating, and a labor of love, but I think that's why we appreciate these bikes so much when they are finally finished. Yes, Cal...I know, they are never really finished.

Cheers, everyone.

Blackfin5 · « **Reply #339 on:** January 05, 2015, 11:40:24 AM »

Could it be....?

Was hoping to finish in February - AFTER SohRon. But wait, if I cut off the can then it's not 'technically' finished until the Cone arrives, right?

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #340 on:** January 05, 2015, 12:02:06 PM »

Quote from: Blackfin5 on January 05, 2015, 11:40:24 AM

Could it be....?

Was hoping to finish in February - AFTER SohRon. But wait, if I cut off the can then it's not 'technically' finished until the Cone arrives, right?

According to BOTM rules, it has to be a running bike, so I think you are still safe from SohRon.

Blackfin5 · « **Reply #341 on:** January 05, 2015, 12:14:17 PM »

Kudos to SohRon in any event. A masterful job at restoration with meticulous attention to detail. He should get BOTY 2015 just for the documentation of his build.

Blackfin5 · « **Reply #342 on:** January 05, 2015, 12:15:21 PM »

Opps. I may have spoken too soon. The Cone just arrived UPS. Comparison with the old Kerker.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #343 on:** January 05, 2015, 04:16:37 PM »

I wonder if a spin on/off filter adapter(check out Cycle X http://www.cyclexchange.net/500-550-Hi-Perf.htm) is small enough to avoid interference issues.

Blackfin5 · « **Reply #344 on:** January 05, 2015, 05:05:42 PM »

I have a couple spares from the Blaster build. I thought it might clear, but no such luck. I had to drain the oil to try it. Still about 1/2" more needed.

Blackfin5 · « **Reply #345 on:** January 05, 2015, 05:41:23 PM »

Sure...Frankenpipes. Too impatient at this point. At least the Mac headers will be ok with a Cone muffler til my guy can fabricate a ceramic coated 4-2-1 like the Blaster. And I can access the oil filter for the first oil change.

Also with the Mac I have to use the OEM header collars and shims which I don't much care for. Glad I kept them.

Blackfin5 · « **Reply #346 on:** January 05, 2015, 05:51:06 PM »

You're giving me welding credit? Definitely not quicker. It means lugging the bike off to a welding shop to insure that the patchwork fits, then getting the Kerkers recoated. I can always hang the Kerkers on the shop wall as a reminder to verify first, then trust. Or I can point to them and say "I upgraded for more HP."

I can't obviously sell them now, so might as well make it a conversation piece.

Blackfin5 · « **Reply #347 on:** January 06, 2015, 10:05:34 AM »

I got the Venhill throttle rotor sorted...the oval hole goes toward the rear, the round hole is positioned forward. The 90 degree throw is the rotor with the slightly shorter crown for the cable terminals. At first, I thought they were identical since no paperwork came with mine. Couldn't figure out why I would need a spare.

I will solder the carb end terminals this Friday using a small solder pot and propane torch (iron pipe end fitting as the kettle).

Blackfin5 · « **Reply #348 on:** January 06, 2015, 05:40:06 PM »

Out of the oven just in the nick of time. Hiding in guest bath cooling out. That was close.

bwaller · « **Reply #349 on:** January 06, 2015, 06:48:04 PM »

Those will do in the interim, but pick up a set of TTR400's anodized alloy exhaust collars. Lighter & cooler than those big lunkers!

Kevin will be home from his rideabout sometime in the future.

Oh man you must grit your teeth every time someone like me makes a dumb comment like that.....sorry dude.

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