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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #350 on: October 18, 2015, 05:39:30 AM »

Quote from: knowsnothing on October 16, 2015, 12:41:43 PM
Quote from: P.abrera on September 06, 2015, 05:34:27 AM
Got around to converting to double disc up front. Didnt seem to need to file down the lower mount as others have had to but i did need to shim about 3 mm on the top mounts. Ran outa daylight before i got some fluid running through but fit up seems ok.


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Looks so good i am doing a 550 front end swap on my cb350f with the KZ wheel.  ;D  I have a couple of questions if you don't mind.  Are you using the 550 front axle? Did you have to make or use any spacers?  Also, i am guessing you are using the KZ speedo drive?

Used the kz wheel/axle/speedo drive as is on the 550 fork, so far no problems. Make sure you use a speedo with the correct ratio though to get an accurate reading.


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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #351 on: October 18, 2015, 05:51:15 AM »
Quote from: P.abrera on September 06, 2015, 05:34:27 AM
Got around to converting to double disc up front. Didnt seem to need to file down the lower mount as others have had to but i did need to shim about 3 mm on the top mounts. Ran outa daylight before i got some fluid running through but fit up seems ok.


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Nice build man.
I can Pimp those Rotors for you if you'd like:
http://www.vinmoto.org/gallery/v/VinMoto-Garage/album03/Godfferys-Garage-123/Parts+and+service/
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New guy, first build
« Reply #352 on: October 18, 2015, 05:54:56 AM »
Quote from: Godffery on October 18, 2015, 05:51:15 AM
Quote from: P.abrera on September 06, 2015, 05:34:27 AM
Got around to converting to double disc up front. Didnt seem to need to file down the lower mount as others have had to but i did need to shim about 3 mm on the top mounts. Ran outa daylight before i got some fluid running through but fit up seems ok.


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Nice build man.
I can Pimp those Rotors for you if you'd like:
http://www.vinmoto.org/gallery/v/VinMoto-Garage/album03/Godfferys-Garage-123/Parts+and+service/

Ive seen the goods

Id be all over your service if i was stateside

Keeping it in mind for the next build. Hopefully with a bit more budget to spend.

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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #353 on: October 18, 2015, 01:00:29 PM »
 Well you did one heck of a job bring that bike back to life!
It sure looked pretty far gone!
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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #354 on: December 19, 2015, 05:46:29 AM »
Quote from: P.abrera on March 13, 2015, 11:32:46 PM
Sorted my oil cooler plumbing. Lines are an inch longer than i needed though my fault, mismeasured

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hi paolo, was it really necessary to install an oil cooler? was there a significant difference? if so, what conversion/mods and parts does one have to get? where was your oil cooler from originally?

TIA!
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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #355 on: December 19, 2015, 02:40:16 PM »
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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #356 on: December 19, 2015, 10:11:38 PM »

Quote from: cocinero196 on December 19, 2015, 05:46:29 AM
Quote from: P.abrera on March 13, 2015, 11:32:46 PM
Sorted my oil cooler plumbing. Lines are an inch longer than i needed though my fault, mismeasured

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hi paolo, was it really necessary to install an oil cooler? was there a significant difference? if so, what conversion/mods and parts does one have to get? where was your oil cooler from originally?

TIA!

I dont know if it was "necessary" but i figured it couldnt hurt given our hot climate and traffic conditions. For a four-season country an oil cooler might work against you in the cooler months though (oil might not get up to working temp). I used a nighthawk cooler and an spin-on oil filter conversion plate from cycle-X plus some NPT braided hoses that i had made up


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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #357 on: December 19, 2015, 10:12:06 PM »

Quote from: Zaipai on December 19, 2015, 02:40:16 PM
Quote from: P.abrera on June 15, 2015, 04:07:58 PM
Some vanity shots from last weekend


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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #358 on: December 19, 2015, 10:46:52 PM »
An oil cooler might come in handy in the Philippines.
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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #359 on: December 20, 2015, 12:00:41 AM »
Quote from: P.abrera on December 19, 2015, 10:11:38 PM

I dont know if it was "necessary" but i figured it couldnt hurt given our hot climate and traffic conditions. For a four-season country an oil cooler might work against you in the cooler months though (oil might not get up to working temp). I used a nighthawk cooler and an spin-on oil filter conversion plate from cycle-X plus some NPT braided hoses that i had made up

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It looks OEM, nice and clean install! Very impressive! ;)
Btw, I found this...http://www.5thgearparts.com/products/1984-honda-cb550-nighthawk-oil-cooler
Is this the same as yours and would the adaptor on this work on a '77 CB550?
May I know the size of the NPT hose that you used?

TIA!
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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #360 on: December 21, 2015, 03:01:47 PM »

Quote from: cocinero196 on December 20, 2015, 12:00:41 AM
Quote from: P.abrera on December 19, 2015, 10:11:38 PM

I dont know if it was "necessary" but i figured it couldnt hurt given our hot climate and traffic conditions. For a four-season country an oil cooler might work against you in the cooler months though (oil might not get up to working temp). I used a nighthawk cooler and an spin-on oil filter conversion plate from cycle-X plus some NPT braided hoses that i had made up

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It looks OEM, nice and clean install! Very impressive! ;)
Btw, I found this...http://www.5thgearparts.com/products/1984-honda-cb550-nighthawk-oil-cooler
Is this the same as yours and would the adaptor on this work on a '77 CB550?
May I know the size of the NPT hose that you used?

TIA!

Thanks

Yes, thats what i used on my build. You'll really just use the cooler radiator itself. The hoses and plate will not work with the older sohc 550's. The adaptor sandwich plate i used from cycle x will work on all the years of the sohc 550's.


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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #361 on: December 21, 2015, 03:28:21 PM »
Quote from: P.abrera on December 21, 2015, 03:01:47 PM

Yes, thats what i used on my build. You'll really just use the cooler radiator itself. The hoses and plate will not work with the older sohc 550's. The adaptor sandwich plate i used from cycle x will work on all the years of the sohc 550's.


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Cool! Thanks for the info! May I know the size and kind of NPT hose that you used? I'm a bit concerned about Oil pressure leakage though, especially in the fittings that'll be used, may I know how you made sure that this won't be an issue? Thanks again! Learning so much from this forum  :)
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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #362 on: December 21, 2015, 04:03:32 PM »

Quote from: cocinero196 on December 21, 2015, 03:28:21 PM
Quote from: P.abrera on December 21, 2015, 03:01:47 PM

Yes, thats what i used on my build. You'll really just use the cooler radiator itself. The hoses and plate will not work with the older sohc 550's. The adaptor sandwich plate i used from cycle x will work on all the years of the sohc 550's.


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Cool! Thanks for the info! May I know the size and kind of NPT hose that you used? I'm a bit concerned about Oil pressure leakage though, especially in the fittings that'll be used, may I know how you made sure that this won't be an issue? Thanks again! Learning so much from this forum  :)

Theres not a ton of pressure to worry about. You will need to buy the necessary fittings for the adapetr to run a cooler. You can get them at any hardware store, the size you would need is 1/4” NPT with a 1/2” barb. Braided stainless hoses are a bit overkill IMO and were more of an aesthetic choice for me. Just make sure the hose is rated for heat as it will be hot oil circulating from the crankcase coupled with heat from the headers given the location and routing of the hoses.



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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #363 on: December 21, 2015, 04:55:38 PM »
Quote from: cocinero196 on December 20, 2015, 12:00:41 AM
Quote from: P.abrera on December 19, 2015, 10:11:38 PM

I dont know if it was "necessary" but i figured it couldnt hurt given our hot climate and traffic conditions. For a four-season country an oil cooler might work against you in the cooler months though (oil might not get up to working temp). I used a nighthawk cooler and an spin-on oil filter conversion plate from cycle-X plus some NPT braided hoses that i had made up

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It looks OEM, nice and clean install! Very impressive! ;)
Btw, I found this...http://www.5thgearparts.com/products/1984-honda-cb550-nighthawk-oil-cooler
Is this the same as yours and would the adaptor on this work on a '77 CB550?
May I know the size of the NPT hose that you used?

TIA!

Got it! Thanks buddy 8)
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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #364 on: December 21, 2015, 05:06:01 PM »
No prob. Just payin it forward. Got lotsa solid input from the good folks here when i was up to my elbows in my build


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