Topic: 1975 CB550K1 - Stock-ish Restomod - More Mods

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Since I am going with a conventional handlebar, Beringer is going to swap my MC with the tilted reservoir for an integrated model.

Better send that old unit along to me for further testing 

The MotoScope uses breakout boxes, increasing the required real estate for a wiring install. Just an FYI.

LOL. I think Philippe has someone lined up for my “used” MC. The wider bar just made more sense ergonomically with the standard foot pegs.

The Motoscope was an open box but new with the breakout box and mounting plate for less than $300 so it was a good deal.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

You still loving the Beringer brakes? Would it be something you would do if you had to spend the money?  Or would a fork swap be a preferred route, although a more expensive one?

You running a led headlight yet or HID or halogen in h4 housing?

As always, pics or it didn't happen...the moto or mantra of much of this site...guess that makes us a visually stimulated crowd...

I do love the Beringers but I got a sweet deal because I know the distributor.

If money IS a consideration, I would opt for an older R6 conventional fork and brakes.

[Stev-o]

A few upgrades percolating:
My speedo cable broke because my speedo driver has been rotating (because of a mod to its housing to accommodate the second disc).  I've decided that since the bike has been converted to motogadget wiring to simply integrate a motogadget electronic gauge.

Godfrey makes a nice spacer if you want to remove the speedo drive. 
I installed one on the Park Racer since it has no speedo.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

A few upgrades percolating:
My speedo cable broke because my speedo driver has been rotating (because of a mod to its housing to accommodate the second disc).  I've decided that since the bike has been converted to motogadget wiring to simply integrate a motogadget electronic gauge.

Godfrey makes a nice spacer if you want to remove the speedo drive. 
I installed one on the Park Racer since it has no speedo.

I looked for his site, but could not find a working link.  How does it compare to the J. Webster spacer?  http://jwebsterdesigns.com/shop/speedometer-gear-drive-delete/

I might just mod my stock one further.

[riverfever]

I like that gauge Don.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

I like that gauge Don.

Thanks, Chris. It is smaller than I expected but I like it.

[Stev-o]

A few upgrades percolating:
My speedo cable broke because my speedo driver has been rotating (because of a mod to its housing to accommodate the second disc).  I've decided that since the bike has been converted to motogadget wiring to simply integrate a motogadget electronic gauge.

Godfrey makes a nice spacer if you want to remove the speedo drive. 
I installed one on the Park Racer since it has no speedo.

I looked for his site, but could not find a working link.  How does it compare to the J. Webster spacer?  http://jwebsterdesigns.com/shop/speedometer-gear-drive-delete/

I might just mod my stock one further.

Godfreys is a smaller diameter, both look to be very nice and priced about the same.

I dont have a pic but can shoot one if you are interested.

[Godffery]

A few upgrades percolating:
My speedo cable broke because my speedo driver has been rotating (because of a mod to its housing to accommodate the second disc).  I've decided that since the bike has been converted to motogadget wiring to simply integrate a motogadget electronic gauge.

Godfrey makes a nice spacer if you want to remove the speedo drive. 
I installed one on the Park Racer since it has no speedo.

I looked for his site, but could not find a working link.  How does it compare to the J. Webster spacer?  http://jwebsterdesigns.com/shop/speedometer-gear-drive-delete/

I might just mod my stock one further.

Godfreys is a smaller diameter, both look to be very nice and priced about the same.

I dont have a pic but can shoot one if you are interested.

Here is a link to the *NEW* web site: https://godfferysgarage.com/
(Disclaimer; the site is still a work in progress)

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Did some clean up work this week on the Blue.

I vapor blasted my engine covers, had my buddy blast my carburetors and cleaned up my rear fender. Still to come, new from fender.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

My neutral light sensor was getting fussy, so I removed it and vaporblasted the neutral switch rotor and stator so that the metal contact surfaces were bright and shiny again, and aligned them.  Now the bike can find neutral easier.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Also swapped out all of my turn indicators for LED flashers.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Seat stripped, re-foamed with a thinner profile (and new firmer foam) and re-covered.

IMG_5624 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr

New LED signals and brake light.

IMG_5627 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr

IMG_5626 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr

IMG_5628 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

My buddy Dave does vapor blasting (like Nils) here in Long Beach and San Diego.  My carburetors were originally painted black but the paint started flaking after a few ultrasonic baths, so they've been disassembled and vapor blasted.  Next, Dave is cerakoting them black so I won't have to worry about the finish again.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Mounted 10 mm rear and 8 mm front stand spools this last weekend.  This is a great mod, especially if you've deleted the center stand.

For the rear, you will need some patience with the tap to run threads through the steel.

For the front, you just hog the rear bottom hole on the fork lower and tap for 8 mm. 

IMG_5812 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr

IMG_5810 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr

IMG_5809 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr

IMG_5808 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr

[SF]

Very nice mods.....well done


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[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Very nice mods.....well done


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Thanks!

[calj737]

It looks like your front axle cap is installed backwards. The small "dot" goes to the front which will create a small gap oriented to the rear of the shock leg.

[LastChancer88]

Seat stripped, re-foamed with a thinner profile (and new firmer foam) and re-covered.

What foam did you use?  This is something I am very interested in doing as well.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

What foam did you use?  This is something I am very interested in doing as well.

I did not do the re-upholstery work. 
It was done by:
Revs Customs Upholstery in Garden Grove, CA (automotive and motorcycle upholstery)
714-548-2792
@revs_customs on Instagram

I'm not sure what specific type of foam he uses, but I'm sure you could ask.

[LastChancer88]

What foam did you use?  This is something I am very interested in doing as well.

I did not do the re-upholstery work. 
It was done by:
Revs Customs Upholstery in Garden Grove, CA (automotive and motorcycle upholstery)
714-548-2792
@revs_customs on Instagram

I'm not sure what specific type of foam he uses, but I'm sure you could ask.

Oh for sure.  Thanks!  My seat is just looking a little saggy

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

What foam did you use?  This is something I am very interested in doing as well.

I did not do the re-upholstery work. 
It was done by:
Revs Customs Upholstery in Garden Grove, CA (automotive and motorcycle upholstery)
714-548-2792
@revs_customs on Instagram

I'm not sure what specific type of foam he uses, but I'm sure you could ask.

Oh for sure.  Thanks!  My seat is just looking a little saggy

That’s why I didn’t want to just trim down the 40-year old foam and opted for new foam.

Check out river’ thread. He just refoamed his seat. http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,176846.0.html

[Stev-o]

Nice upgrades Don!  It's easy to get addicted to vapor blasting, even the kids are "Vaping" now!

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Nice upgrades Don!  It's easy to get addicted to vapor blasting, even the kids are "Vaping" now!

 

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Carburetors were vapor blasted and then cerakoted satin black. Cerakote (not ceramic powder coating) is as durable than powder coating and thinner.

If you like the vapor blasting, hit up Nils at Restocycle (https://www.restocycle.com/) or Dave Hargreaves in Signal Hill, CA (619) 980-0089.  Dave also does cerakote.

[river]

Don, the blasted engine covers turned out really nice. Seat profile looks super. Are you happy with it now?