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Sweep the Floor Bike #2
« on: February 04, 2014, 05:22:30 AM »
A couple of years ago I looked around the garage and realized I had enough leftovers to build a "sweep the floor" bike. That's exactly what I did and BOY was it fun! I rode it for about a year and a half and then sold it on eBay.



 Well, last Summer it dawned on me that I could do it again! It took me quite a while to find a titled frame. My original intent was to use a stock wiring harness, side covers, etc., and slap this thing together very quickly and very cheaply.
 However....things rarely go as planned. The frame I ended up with was already detabbed and the triangle opened up. Hmmm, this is going to force me to go a little more wild and step up my game a bit.
 
 

 The biggest hurdle (for me, anyway, because I can't weld) is getting some sort of support welded on where the passenger pegs were. I'll be using Tarozzi rear sets and they use the passenger peg mounts just as a support.

 Anyway, the real purpose of starting this thread is to keep me motivated and get me on track. I have a couple of small projects to wrap up (that will help fund this build) and then I plan on really getting the ball rolling.

 It is my intent...even if it's a long shot....to have the bike done in time for Barber this year. Wish me luck!
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Re: Sweep the Floor Bike #2
« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2014, 05:25:23 AM »
 Here are a couple of bikes I'm using as inspiration. I have a KZ650 tail piece that I picked up on a junkyard crawl WAY back when. I also picked up one of the Suzuki dirt bike headlights.




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Re: Sweep the Floor Bike #2
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2014, 05:28:07 AM »
 My build will be based around a CB550 engine and frame.
 I have some NOS "Pop" Yoshimura high compression pistons, a CB650 cam shaft, Pamco ignition, Kerker header, Nighthawk oil cooler, etc., etc.

 All of this stuff has been in my garage, leftovers from other projects, came in boxes of spares, etc., etc.



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Re: Sweep the Floor Bike #2
« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2014, 05:40:46 AM »
  I've been sitting on these for a while now, just waiting to use them. I nabbed them from eBay a few years ago from someone who didn't really know what he had.
 Very rare Henry Abe wheels.

 They've been stripped and powder coated. I just need to "build" them. I have new All Balls bearings that have been in my freezer for months, just waiting on me to get moving.



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Re: Sweep the Floor Bike #2
« Reply #4 on: February 04, 2014, 05:45:16 AM »
Hey, nice pistons ;)
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Re: Sweep the Floor Bike #2
« Reply #5 on: February 04, 2014, 05:51:09 AM »
& nice wheels too :)
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Re: Sweep the Floor Bike #2
« Reply #6 on: February 04, 2014, 05:58:08 AM »
Quote from: Greggo on February 04, 2014, 05:45:16 AM
Hey, nice pistons ;)

 Yup. ;)
 Got the rings yesterday.... they were about as much as the pistons! But, NOS Honda quality.
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Re: Sweep the Floor Bike #2
« Reply #7 on: February 04, 2014, 06:00:44 AM »
 About the only thing I've done so far is to install the races in the steering stem. Swingarm bushings should be here this week. Soon, I'll be able to make it a roller and start mock up.
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Re: Sweep the Floor Bike #2
« Reply #8 on: February 04, 2014, 07:54:31 AM »
Cognito Moto has ready made rearset mounts that use Tarozzi universal rear sets and do not require the passenger peg mount as a support.
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Re: Sweep the Floor Bike #2
« Reply #9 on: February 04, 2014, 08:05:32 AM »
Love the idea.  I'm currently riding a "sweep the floor" bike myself, although your's really has some much nicer things than mine.
Dig those wheels.
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Re: Sweep the Floor Bike #2
« Reply #10 on: February 04, 2014, 08:07:17 AM »
Scott seems to have way better "sweepings" than most of us :)
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Re: Sweep the Floor Bike #2
« Reply #11 on: February 04, 2014, 08:16:03 AM »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on February 04, 2014, 07:54:31 AM
Cognito Moto has ready made rearset mounts that use Tarozzi universal rear sets and do not require the passenger peg mount as a support.

 Interesting. I'll check that out. I already have the Tarozzi's because I HAD a frame with mounts but couldn't get a title for it. Maybe I can use some parts that I already have?
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Re: Sweep the Floor Bike #2
« Reply #12 on: February 04, 2014, 08:43:11 AM »
Quote from: Scott S on February 04, 2014, 08:16:03 AM
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on February 04, 2014, 07:54:31 AM
Cognito Moto has ready made rearset mounts that use Tarozzi universal rear sets and do not require the passenger peg mount as a support.

 Interesting. I'll check that out. I already have the Tarozzi's because I HAD a frame with mounts but couldn't get a title for it. Maybe I can use some parts that I already have?

You might want to call or email Devin (also a forum member) about what you can use on your Tarozzis to match up to his brackets.
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Here's the link to the brackets:
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Re: Sweep the Floor Bike #2
« Reply #13 on: February 04, 2014, 09:02:54 AM »
 Yep....been exchanging some emails this morning.
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Re: Sweep the Floor Bike #2
« Reply #14 on: February 07, 2014, 08:16:17 AM »
Cool pulled up a chair for this build


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Re: Sweep the Floor Bike #2
« Reply #15 on: February 09, 2014, 08:31:09 AM »
 Slow going....
 I pulled out the swing arm today and degreased it and went over it with a wire brush. I was going to cut off the chain guard tabs but my Dad has my grinder.
 I'll be installing new bushings soon.



 I also have a couple of sets of CB750 forks that I picked up in a package deal. The seals look good on these, so I stripped off the clear coat. I'll probably give them a satin/brushed finish, but may paint them. Undecided yet. I DON'T think I'll polish them.
 New fork oil and dust seals soon.

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Re: Sweep the Floor Bike #2
« Reply #16 on: February 09, 2014, 08:36:06 AM »
 Just a little more work on these and I can make it a roller.  I need someone to weld on some sort of tab/support where the rear peg mounts were. The Tarozzi rear sets use those points for support and mine are gone.
 That, and shaving the top triple tree clamp so I can finish installing neck bearings, and I'll really be able to start mocking stuff up and moving forward.



 Since I'm running the high CR pistons, I'm going to use the Nighthawk oil cooler that I've had for a long time. I'll probably need a small tab welded on for that, too. And then figure out what to do about a battery mount and electronics tray.
 Since I can't weld, these are the things that will slow me down as far as getting the frame ready for paint and installing the engine. I think it'll go fairly quickly once I reach those milestones.
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Re: Sweep the Floor Bike #2
« Reply #17 on: February 09, 2014, 01:11:29 PM »
 Got the grinder and made quick work of the tabs on the swingarm.



 Not the prettiest job in the world, but it didn't cost me anything. Clip ons only from here on out!
 I'll have to use a little filler in a couple of spots where the grinder slipped. REALLY glad I decided to wear leather gloves!

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Re: Sweep the Floor Bike #2
« Reply #18 on: February 09, 2014, 05:11:54 PM »
Great start Scott...........subscribed.
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Re: Sweep the Floor Bike #2
« Reply #19 on: February 15, 2014, 01:52:11 PM »
 A little dab of filler where the grinder got away from me a little bit...



 ...and a little self etching primer...



 That'll do just fine and it didn't cost me a cent.
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Re: Sweep the Floor Bike #2
« Reply #20 on: February 15, 2014, 01:57:23 PM »
 I decided to go with a semi-satin finish on the forks. Just a little SkotchBrite pad and then some clear coat.
 I'm waiting on new dust shields and I have to figure out what forks these are so I know how much oil to use. I know they're CB750, but not sure what year. Different years use different amounts of oil. Anyone have a clue?


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Re: Sweep the Floor Bike #2
« Reply #21 on: February 15, 2014, 01:57:52 PM »
Beautiful.   Just painted my triple [bottom] today too.
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Re: Sweep the Floor Bike #2
« Reply #22 on: February 15, 2014, 02:02:17 PM »
 I'm waiting on the shop to press in my new swing arm bushings and steering stem bearings. Hopefully, I can make the frame a roller next week before I go back to work.
 I sure wish I could weld; I'm going to need some tabs welded on for the rear set mounts before I can get too far, and that means temporarily mounting the engine.
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Re: Sweep the Floor Bike #2
« Reply #23 on: February 20, 2014, 10:28:31 AM »
 ;D K. I too wish I could weld, ok , I have someone who CAN! JimF the man,even microwelds, his specialty! 8) Scott,I been sweeping the floor since you left,been finding"stuff"!!! ::) Bill
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Re: Sweep the Floor Bike #2
« Reply #24 on: February 20, 2014, 04:03:17 PM »
 We had a great visit, Bill. I believe I could build four or five bikes out of your pile'o'stuff!
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