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

[grcamna2]

That custom clutch cover from Jeff looks good Don,as you say the finish matches-up well with the rest of the engine.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

That custom clutch cover from Jeff looks good Don,as you say the finish matches-up well with the rest of the engine.

Thanks!

[Godffery]

 You'll have to let me know if anyone on the street (Non SOHC familiar people), recognizes that as not being a factory item.
I can't tell you how often I spend countless hours designing & fabricating something special, and only those who know, Know how special it is, or have the slightest idea how challenging it was to actually make it work. 
 That being said; the real satisfaction is in the performance of a finely tweaked ride.   

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Well, DGR is coming in less than 2 months, so time to get Blue roadworthy.  My Motogadget M-Unit took a dump a little over a year ago.  I sent it to Speigler and STILL over a year later no replacement or repair!

I decided to take the one destined for my 650 project and I swapped out the original speedo drive with a magnet pickup for a cleaner Justin Webster speedo-delete.  I'll have to remount the speedo pickup.

Untitled by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr

Untitled by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr

Next up: plug back in the wires and see if she fires.  Also need to plumb the hydraulic line from the clutch master the the slave unit.  Flush the fuel and clean the carburetors.

[grcamna2]

That bike is nice Don. 

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

That bike is nice Don. 

Thanks!  It's in need of a detailing.  It's been sitting collecting dust for the last year (waiting for Motogadget to send me a replacement m-unit ).

[tshrey]

You'll have to let me know if anyone on the street (Non SOHC familiar people), recognizes that as not being a factory item.
I can't tell you how often I spend countless hours designing & fabricating something special, and only those who know, Know how special it is, or have the slightest idea how challenging it was to actually make it work. 
 That being said; the real satisfaction is in the performance of a finely tweaked ride.   

Did you cut and weld in extra rod on the stock clutch actuator or make your own new one?  You happen to have the measurements (length)?  I will be doing this shortly.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Same rod as I recall.

[Godffery]

Same rod as I recall.

Yes, I was able to designed the 550 clutch conversion kit to use the stock push rod. Although it was rather tricky to do, and the 500 & 750 kits required a special built one.
 https://godfferysgarage.com/project/custom-hydraulic-clutch/

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

The hydraulic clutch appears to work great.  Unfortunately, the re-wire of the bike (and absence of timely warranty replacement support from Motogadget) has delayed ride testing.

[Godffery]

The hydraulic clutch appears to work great.  Unfortunately, the re-wire of the bike (and absence of timely warranty replacement support from Motogadget) has delayed ride testing.

Have you got any photos of the bike with the hydraulic lines installed?

Bummer about the electrical delays.  =/

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

The hydraulic clutch appears to work great.  Unfortunately, the re-wire of the bike (and absence of timely warranty replacement support from Motogadget) has delayed ride testing.

Have you got any photos of the bike with the hydraulic lines installed?

Bummer about the electrical delays.  =/

I was waiting to take some photos after I had everything buttoned up and I had the bike detailed.  Right now, its all shiny and clean, has the clutch plumbed, but the wiring is amiss.

[RAFster122s]

Look forward to seeing the photos...
Interesting project.

[grcamna2]

The hydraulic clutch appears to work great.  Unfortunately, the re-wire of the bike (and absence of timely warranty replacement support from Motogadget) has delayed ride testing.

Have you got any photos of the bike with the hydraulic lines installed?

Bummer about the electrical delays.  =/

I was waiting to take some photos after I had everything buttoned up and I had the bike detailed.  Right now, its all shiny and clean, has the clutch plumbed, but the wiring is amiss.

Motogadjet needs to do You Right Don;send you the replacement along with a few $ for the aggravation they put you through.     Sorry won't do when you want to ride.

[RAFster122s]

The hydraulic clutch appears to work great.  Unfortunately, the re-wire of the bike (and absence of timely warranty replacement support from Motogadget) has delayed ride testing.

Have you got any photos of the bike with the hydraulic lines installed?

Bummer about the electrical delays.  =/

I was waiting to take some photos after I had everything buttoned up and I had the bike detailed.  Right now, its all shiny and clean, has the clutch plumbed, but the wiring is amiss.

Motogadjet needs to Do You right Don;send you the replacement along with a few $ for the aggravation they put you through.

Boy what a fantasy world you live in...

Start making some noise and bug them weekly and then daily talking to them until they do it to make things right...

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

The hydraulic clutch appears to work great.  Unfortunately, the re-wire of the bike (and absence of timely warranty replacement support from Motogadget) has delayed ride testing.

Have you got any photos of the bike with the hydraulic lines installed?

Bummer about the electrical delays.  =/

I was waiting to take some photos after I had everything buttoned up and I had the bike detailed.  Right now, its all shiny and clean, has the clutch plumbed, but the wiring is amiss.

Motogadjet needs to do You Right Don;send you the replacement along with a few $ for the aggravation they put you through.     Sorry won't do when you want to ride.

No kidding.  I still haven't received my repaired or replacement m-unit sent back to them over a year ago!

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

I finally received my original M-Unit back from Motogadget.  It looks like my Motoscope gauge, however, may have been damaged with a short.  When I hook it up to power I get nothing.

On better news, the hydraulic clutch feels buttery smooth and very light.

[grcamna2]

I finally received my original M-Unit back from Motogadget.  It looks like my Motoscope gauge, however, may have been damaged with a short.  When I hook it up to power I get nothing.

On better news, the hydraulic clutch feels buttery smooth and very light.

What does the Motoscope gauge do,read the engine ?

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

It’s an LED electronic gauge - RPM, Speed, warning lights, signals, odometer, etc.

[grcamna2]

It’s an LED electronic gauge - RPM, Speed, warning lights, signals, odometer, etc.

How does it differ from your M-unit ?

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

It’s an LED electronic gauge - RPM, Speed, warning lights, signals, odometer, etc.

How does it differ from your M-unit ?

The M-Unit is a solid-state electronic control unit that replaces the fuse-block.  It also controls other functions, such as signal (momentary signal (3 flashes), sustained signals, tachometer, warning lights, etc.)  The Motoscope is the electronic gauge that replaces your analog speedometer and tach.  It is the visual instrument/dash.

So here's the m-unit:
Untitled by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr

This is a Motoscope instrument
motoscope by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr

[grcamna2]

Oh dude,I thought that the M-unit 'was' your scope !    and that it's what you had been waiting for;the Motoscope is Also uber important and I hope you can get that 'readout' gauge replaced without too much hassle Don. 

[Gurp]

It’s an LED electronic gauge - RPM, Speed, warning lights, signals, odometer, etc.

How does it differ from your M-unit ?

The M-Unit is a solid-state electronic control unit that replaces the fuse-block.  It also controls other functions, such as signal (momentary signal (3 flashes), sustained signals, tachometer, warning lights, etc.)  The Motoscope is the electronic gauge that replaces your analog speedometer and tach.  It is the visual instrument/dash.

So here's the m-unit:
Untitled by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr

This is a Motoscope instrument
motoscope by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr

Looking at the M unit... It is essentially just a PLC but for our bike correct?

[Tracksnblades1]

It’s an LED electronic gauge - RPM, Speed, warning lights, signals, odometer, etc.

How does it differ from your M-unit ?

The M-Unit is a solid-state electronic control unit that replaces the fuse-block.  It also controls other functions, such as signal (momentary signal (3 flashes), sustained signals, tachometer, warning lights, etc.)  The Motoscope is the electronic gauge that replaces your analog speedometer and tach.  It is the visual instrument/dash.

So here's the m-unit:
Untitled by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr

This is a Motoscope instrument
motoscope by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr

Looking at the M unit... It is essentially just a PLC but for our bike correct?

Is it a real “Programable Logic Controller” or are you restricted to preset parameters.
Does it have assignable and programmable I/O or must you follow a predetermined wiring diagram…?
Thanks 🤔

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

It is programmable but to a limited degree.  Feel free to check out the manual:

https://motogadget.com/shop/media/downloads/manual/munit_blue_manual_en_2.0.pdf