Author Topic: kustom build for me (Read 8289 times)

springer · « **on:** December 25, 2014, 08:10:45 PM »

Hi everyone, some of you know I just had a major surgery and right leg was amputated below knee.
I'm not one to slow down, but I have to alittle bit so time to hop out to the garage. I know I can here you guys already it's ok I just cant sit in the house and do notthing all day. some wood in the wood burner and heat I'm good to go,

so here we go I have a 77 550k running but parts bike and a 75 550F junk bike I need the 550F frame but problems no title and the 77 is a title and I'll have to find some stuff I need to replace/repair gas tank. I'm not a man made of money and this is going to be slow I will post pic and try and keep things going James

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #1 on:** December 25, 2014, 08:19:15 PM »

We're in for it, James!!

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #2 on:** December 26, 2014, 04:06:16 AM »

Outstanding news that you're going to stay involved! Subscribed.

James,
I have a spare 78 gas tank as well. If you need it, let me know and it's yours. I believe the 77 and 78 tanks were the same. But it is a K model tank though.

springer · « **Reply #3 on:** December 26, 2014, 02:06:37 PM »

Ron that would be great do you have a pic of the tank. I had one of the other member MiGhost who wanted the old 550F motor I have did a lit bit not much will have pic later James

Bootsey · « **Reply #4 on:** December 26, 2014, 02:29:11 PM »

Great to hear about the project, look forward to following. Hope you're healing well.

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #5 on:** December 26, 2014, 06:20:00 PM »

It has the hinged cover but it's just not shown in the photo. We had started stripping the paint off the tank when I bought the other tank (because the other tank came with badges, the original gas cap and a couple of other things. I bought all of that set off eBay for cheaper than I could have purchased the badges.

Since this tank was going to require some sanding/smoothing on the Bondo that was on the bottom of it when we bought it and because they had used filler to fill in the brackets that hold the tank badges, we figured it was easier to just use the new tank.

You can't tell but the tank had already been coated on the inside when we bought it. It appears the PO did a decent job.

What it doesn't include is the key lock or the petcock. Those weren't on there when I bought the bike. Again, if you want it, just PM me your address and I'll drop it in the mail asap to you. No charge.

Stev-o · « **Reply #6 on:** December 27, 2014, 10:39:27 AM »

Quote from: Restoration Fan on December 26, 2014, 04:06:16 AM

I have a spare 78 gas tank as well.

First post states he has a 550.

Subscribed.

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #7 on:** December 27, 2014, 04:38:47 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on December 27, 2014, 10:39:27 AM

Quote from: Restoration Fan on December 26, 2014, 04:06:16 AM

I have a spare 78 gas tank as well.

First post states he has a 550.

Subscribed.

Yeah, he just told me that on the phone. Hey, I had good intentions, but I never claimed to be smart!

springer · « **Reply #8 on:** December 27, 2014, 05:06:54 PM »

good intentions indeed Thanks Ron

springer · « **Reply #9 on:** December 28, 2014, 01:01:21 PM »

ok some time for me brr it's cold in the garage so time to warm it up

springer · « **Reply #10 on:** December 28, 2014, 01:18:48 PM »

So let me tell you how hard it is to pull half a motor, with one leg. so in order for me to pull it I have to hold my self up with one hand one leg and pull the motor with the other, what a work out I'm done for awhile a lot of work gezz. cant wait to try and put a complete engine in I dont think I can do it to heavy for just me. going to have to find some new shocks have a good day guys James

springer · « **Reply #11 on:** December 29, 2014, 10:21:04 AM »

so I have a question my rear shocks are pretty rusted, any options for cheaper replacments for them, or a good way to cleam them up.and is there anyone that have's rims front and rear need to be replace, or maybe I can just paint them but it going to be the whole rim hub all of it. james

springer · « **Reply #12 on:** December 29, 2014, 02:33:07 PM »

going slow a few pic kick stand and center stand stopper. hope to have more the other parts drie

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #13 on:** December 29, 2014, 04:07:30 PM »

James,
Regarding the shocks. If they're just rusty, try purchasing a gallon of Metal Rescue ($25). Go to http://www.metalrescue.com and click the "Buy Now" link at the top. Enter your zip code and it'll show you the nearest Home Depot that carries it.

All you have to do is put the Metal Rescue in a pan....put the shocks in it and let them soak. Every few hours, take them out and wipe them off. Then put them back in until all the rust is gone.

If you look at the early pages of my build thread, you can see a before/after photo of my shocks and what a great job it did on them.

calj737 · « **Reply #14 on:** December 29, 2014, 04:15:51 PM »

Springer - easiest to lay the bike on its side to lift the frame off or on, depending upon installation or removal of the frame. Gotta be easier than lifting with your recent surgery!

Cheap replacement shocks are Progressives. Regardless of the rust, stock shocks were pretty poor.

Here's a couple pics of the tank I mentioned. Not sure of the style is consistent with your frame or year, let me know. Paint is stock, inside is very clean. One small ding in the top that I cold probably push out too before sending, if it's a tank you want.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #15 on:** December 29, 2014, 11:39:57 PM »

Quote from: calj737 on December 29, 2014, 04:15:51 PM

Springer - easiest to lay the bike on its side to lift the frame off or on, depending upon installation or removal of the frame. Gotta be easier than lifting with your recent surgery!

Cheap replacement shocks are Progressives. Regardless of the rust, stock shocks were pretty poor.

Here's a couple pics of the tank I mentioned. Not sure of the style is consistent with your frame or year, let me know. Paint is stock, inside is very clean. One small ding in the top that I cold probably push out too before sending, if it's a tank you want.

That's a great color Cal.

calj737 · « **Reply #16 on:** December 30, 2014, 03:32:10 AM »

Yeah, I picked this up graciously from SohRon on the off chance that I might do a 550 for my wife, a more stockish resto mod. But alas, she was along the other day when I ventured into a vintage bike shop, threw her leg over an R100/7 and announced she had found her new bike. Well, could have been worse, might have been in a jewelry store

So plans for her 550 are gone, and am on the hunt for 2 more airheads.

springer · « **Reply #17 on:** December 30, 2014, 05:23:55 AM »

Here's a couple pics of the tank I mentioned. Not sure of the style is consistent with your frame or year, let me know. Paint is stock, inside is very clean. One small ding in the top that I cold probably push out too before sending, if it's a tank you want.
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That's a great looking tank not the look I want but thanks, I have a friend that says he can lead mine and fixs all the pin hole we shall see.

Ron Going to get some Metal Rescue Thanks again friend James

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #18 on:** December 30, 2014, 12:02:09 PM »

Man, IF I had known about this tank before I had my 550K resprayed, I would have been bugging you non-stop, Cal! It sure beats the doo-doo brown one on my '78 550K hands down, too!

If it needs a home, let me know!

springer · « **Reply #19 on:** January 12, 2015, 08:45:52 PM »

going slow but getting there a few pic also taking the 77 k front end and putting on the 75 f. Jim

MickB · « **Reply #20 on:** January 27, 2015, 12:42:48 AM »

Looks great Springer, Bit by bit and it'll come together.
Hit me up if you need some parts.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #21 on:** January 28, 2015, 12:01:03 PM »

James,

I just sent you a PM.

Don

springer · « **Reply #22 on:** February 12, 2015, 08:21:01 PM »

so some new stuff has come in for my build

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #23 on:** February 13, 2015, 02:12:03 AM »

Christmas in February!

springer · « **Reply #24 on:** February 20, 2015, 02:18:55 PM »

was hoping to get frame swingarm and center stand today but did get my rims

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Author Topic: kustom build for me (Read 8289 times)