Author Topic: kustom build for me (Read 8305 times)

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #25 on:** February 20, 2015, 02:41:38 PM »

Hi Springer, I have done the whole '76 550k parts onto '76 f frame thing, and there are a couple tricks to the swap. If you get stuck on something, just ask.

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #26 on:** February 20, 2015, 03:25:33 PM »

Did you lace & true them yourself or have someone else do it?

springer · « **Reply #27 on:** February 20, 2015, 04:17:05 PM »

I wish I knew how to lace had a friend that owns a motorcycle shop I've known him for 30 years he charged me $40 to will good price for me

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #28 on:** February 20, 2015, 05:42:54 PM »

Those wheels look great, Jim.

springer · « **Reply #29 on:** February 21, 2015, 12:47:36 AM »

one good pic of rims Thanks café racer fan

springer · « **Reply #30 on:** February 25, 2015, 03:58:47 PM »

well frame all done and back

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #31 on:** February 25, 2015, 04:02:38 PM »

Sweet. Soon time to get the engine back in it and get that bad boy running again.

springer · « **Reply #32 on:** February 26, 2015, 09:56:16 AM »

if I can remember where all the old brackets and nuts and bolts. and still have the engine to clean and paint plus put back together then I'll be ready

springer · « **Reply #33 on:** March 03, 2015, 02:40:47 PM »

I know this subject has been addressed before on the forum but I'm having a hard time finding anything on it when I do the shocks cost $500 so what's the best inexpensive shock for me jim

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #34 on:** March 03, 2015, 02:46:26 PM »

Bang for the buck, I would look at Hagons, Progressives or Ikons.

Stev-o · « **Reply #35 on:** March 06, 2015, 07:57:48 AM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on March 03, 2015, 02:46:26 PM

Bang for the buck, I would look at Hagons, Progressives or Ikons.

+1. Don't waste your money on the cheap Chinese crap on eBay.

I plan to get the Hagons for my 550.

http://www.hagonshocksusa.com/HagApps4.htm

springer · « **Reply #36 on:** March 07, 2015, 05:06:18 AM »

well right now I don't have any shocks that all so I'm going to see if I can find some CB 650 shocks use those for the time being to put bike back together and if I can ride I'll buy some good shocks Jim

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #37 on:** March 13, 2015, 09:01:33 PM »

Quote from: springer on March 07, 2015, 05:06:18 AM

well right now I don't have any shocks that all so I'm going to see if I can find some CB 650 shocks use those for the time being to put bike back together and if I can ride I'll buy some good shocks Jim

Jim,

Just sent you an email regarding shocks for your bike.

Don

FunJimmy · « **Reply #38 on:** March 13, 2015, 11:15:43 PM »

Good to see you out tinkering in the shop Springer.
The bike looks like it's coming along nicely.

springer · « **Reply #39 on:** March 20, 2015, 07:17:19 AM »

well things are going slow but I'm trying to get the bike done painting engine here's a few pictures has to be warmer to get the engine done Jim

springer · « **Reply #40 on:** April 17, 2015, 08:41:27 PM »

engine all painted up just have a few things to do and a few things to sell

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #41 on:** April 18, 2015, 04:06:07 AM »

Man, Jim, you do nice work. That paint job looks amazing!

Ron

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #42 on:** April 18, 2015, 07:18:05 AM »

Jim has some significant painting experience.

springer · « **Reply #43 on:** April 18, 2015, 07:47:59 AM »

well wish I would have had to engine completely tore down could have done a lot better job I wish I could have painted the cylinder cylinder head black but it is what it is and its the best I can do now all I have to do is sell some parts for some more stuff I need like the 75 headlight ears boots and lowers I got but I have to get the lowers all polished up Jim

springer · « **Reply #44 on:** April 20, 2015, 03:06:16 PM »

Well starting to roll on assembly motor shock swingarm trying to get things done Jim

still have to do Polish valve caps
install Triple Tree
Put Forks back together and install
Get new tires and put on new rims

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #45 on:** April 20, 2015, 05:44:25 PM »

Personally, I think the black paint on the engine is overdone with so many people doing it. The way you did it shows the original beauty of the bike. You're doing an incredible job, Jim. Very nice work indeed.

springer · « **Reply #46 on:** April 20, 2015, 07:43:34 PM »

I'm thinking about taking and painting all the exhaust flanges satin black just offset the engine a little bit think that would look okay Jim

springer · « **Reply #47 on:** April 20, 2015, 08:47:22 PM »

I pulled a hamstring in my left leg which is my good leg so now I can hardly walk so not going to slow down againeverytime I get going good I do something to hurt myself can't wait till I ride the bike and fall off of a break my other leg Yahoo Jim

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #48 on:** April 20, 2015, 09:18:59 PM »

Hang in there Jim. Ice for the first 24-48 hrs the heat to loosen up the muscle and stretch.

springer · « **Reply #49 on:** April 22, 2015, 04:25:55 PM »

Well sitting in a wheelchair I can work better so got more done today with a alot of help from my friend mike here you go

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