Topic: Trad's Rust and Bones 550 Brat Build: Input on plug readings needed, last page.

[Trad]

Looks ally nice Trad. Sapphire Blue is my favorite Super Sport colour.
Looking forward to a post ride report. Enjoy!

Thanks Jimmy! I can't wait to take it for a rip, fingers crossed it starts up within the first few kicks.

[Trad]

"Well, here is the post on the bottom of page for for ease of viewing." 

What a day on Sunday!!! (FYI the photos get larger when you click them)

1) I removed the starter and installed one of the 2 Tach plugs that I got from Frank. The other ones's the "race" version and it's going on the 74. Perfect fit, thanks again pal.

Tach Plug 2 by tradart101, on Flickr

2) I installed my newly rebuilt carbs with all new hardware, boots and o-rings.

Carbs 1 by tradart101, on Flickr

3) The bike is 99% finished! I finished up the electrical and made sure everything worked and that I had proper spark on both 1-4 & 2-3; All is perfect. The tank and seat are on, I just need to put in all the fuel lines, attach the choke cable and fill it with gas! I can't wait to see how it runs now. I prefer the blue tank to the black, SO STOKED! This bike's super clean, like you could eat off it but it's still got lots of age in the chipped paint on the engine and such. I'm really liking the contrast with the Pristine tank, and other bits. This will be my everyday bike, and I couldn't be happier.

550F 1 by tradart101, on Flickr

550F 0 by tradart101, on Flickr

550F 2 by tradart101, on Flickr

[GV1390]

You stink.



But it looks amazing, you still stink, J for jerk not Jared lol. It looks amazing, I'm very jelly, it's deff setup perfect for a fun DD.

[Trad]

You stink.



But it looks amazing, you still stink, J for jerk not Jared lol. It looks amazing, I'm very jelly, it's deff setup perfect for a fun DD.

Haha, thanks Gennaro! Not about the stink part though. 

Yeah, passenger pegs and longer seat so I can double my wife on this bike. Paired with the Renthal bars, it ride's pretty upright. Great for longer drives and such. I'm sure I will still add a few bits here and there and remove things. It'll likely change a bit still.

There you go bud! Nice work. I bet it feels so good

I haven't started it yet but I'm hoping it does! Thanks man.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Oh, Jared.  She's a beauty.  So glad you have such a great looking runner -- just in time for riding season, too!! 

[calj737]

How about a picture of your electronics? Would love to see how you ticked everything away, neat and tidy like  Is that a gauge on there I see? 

[Maurice]

Holy #$%*...

Cal, he has some pictures top of page 4.

I would like to see a picture of the left side to see what you did with the starter hole.

[Trad]

Oh, Jared.  She's a beauty.  So glad you have such a great looking runner -- just in time for riding season, too!!

Heck yeah Don! I can't wait to put a beating on this one. haha.

How about a picture of your electronics? Would love to see how you ticked everything away, neat and tidy like  Is that a gauge on there I see? 

Cal, There is a picture on the top of page 4. It's been prettied and tidied up since that photo. The beauty of this bike's electrical is that it is completely stock minus the starter deleted and LED tails/signals in the rear. It made pulling the loom and reinstalling a breeze with the factory diagram.

Thanks again for the wiring diagram for the 74! That setup is going to be so simple. I can't wait to dig in.

AND YES, that's a little speedo. I guess you knocked some sense into me 

Holy #$%*...

Cal, he has some pictures top of page 4.

I would like to see a picture of the left side to see what you did with the starter hole.

Thanks Maurice! Glad you dig it man.

I still want to put a front fender on this bike. The hunt begins.

[P.abrera]

Thats come together nice and tidy. I can dig the "bare essentials" vibe

Wat'd you do for front signals, by the way?


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[Trad]

Thats come together nice and tidy. I can dig the "bare essentials" vibe

Wat'd you do for front signals, by the way?


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Thanks man, but the 74 is the bare essentials build haha. This 78 is pretty stripped too but not as much.

They are wired into the LED strip on the tail hoop.

[callmejarob]

Love this!!  Fantastic job with everything

[P.abrera]

Thats come together nice and tidy. I can dig the "bare essentials" vibe

Wat'd you do for front signals, by the way?


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Thanks man, but the 74 is the bare essentials build haha. This 78 is pretty stripped too but not as much.

They are wired into the LED strip on the tail hoop.

haha, just realized thats what youve called your other build. This ones hardly rust and bones though,  lets call it more of a" bare essentials plus", then great job.


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[Trad]

Haha, the frames got rust, that I just sanded out and left bare metal with some dry-coat. But I like your name for it. 

[calj737]

My bad, wrong bike 

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Jared,

You have everyone confused because you have too many builds going at once!  I can help you with that.  Simply ship your bike to my place, and you'll have somewhere you can ride all winter long!

[Trad]

Jared,

You have everyone confused because you have too many builds going at once!  I can help you with that.  Simply ship your bike to my place, and you'll have somewhere you can ride all winter long!

I only have TWO! haha. I'm going to make the titles a bit more clear.

Man, if only I could get away more. I haven't been to Cali in so long. Missing that sun, and all the half naked babes everywhere, all year all year around.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Lucky for you, Jared, that the Misses is a looker!    We have plenty of hot women, and many half and full crazy ones to go along with it.

[koendd]

awesome looking bike!
where are you going to mount the plate?

[Trad]

Lucky for you, Jared, that the Misses is a looker!    We have plenty of hot women, and many half and full crazy ones to go along with it.

These are both true statements 

[Trad]

awesome looking bike!
where are you going to mount the plate?

Thanks a lot! I'm just going to use the chain tensioner plate mount I made for my other build most likely.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

awesome looking bike!
where are you going to mount the plate?

Thanks a lot! I'm just going to use the chain tensioner plate mount I made for my other build most likely.

Looks good, but I wonder if it will whistle when you get up to speed and the air passes through the license plate's upper mounting holes.  If so, you should be able to cover them up from the back.

[Maurice]

Jared, make sure the bolt is strong enough, or you will be queuing up at the DMV for a new one in no time. Don't ask...

[Trad]

Jared, make sure the bolt is strong enough, or you will be queuing up at the DMV for a new one in no time. Don't ask...

It's double nutted on the chain tensioner bolt. Should be ok. I haven't test ridden it yet though. ahaha

[Trad]

awesome looking bike!
where are you going to mount the plate?

Thanks a lot! I'm just going to use the chain tensioner plate mount I made for my other build most likely.

Looks good, but I wonder if it will whistle when you get up to speed and the air passes through the license plate's upper mounting holes.  If so, you should be able to cover them up from the back.

Good call, I'm going to put a sticker on the backside over those holes. DONE!

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

So close to a runner and a nomination.