Author Topic: Brat - CeeBee-6-Fiddy - Never Done (Read 12616 times)

Bootsey · « **Reply #25 on:** April 08, 2015, 01:20:51 AM »

I like the plans for the exhaust, new muffler & collector should look good. Those Dan Moto's look pretty neat.

WnRn · « **Reply #26 on:** April 08, 2015, 01:29:20 PM »

Quote from: koendd on April 08, 2015, 01:08:16 AM

oh, didn't know there were regulations for the length of a mud guard

to bad!

These are the regulations we have to abide by. Some people don't and they run either no guards or small ones. Its not worth the hassle of having to pay a fine and get the bike changed back for an inspection. For me anyway.

WnRn · « **Reply #27 on:** April 08, 2015, 01:30:28 PM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on April 06, 2015, 01:05:14 PM

Quote from: WnRn on April 06, 2015, 12:35:55 PM
Quote from: koendd on April 06, 2015, 06:52:18 AM
lookin good!
I'd shorten the rear fender if I were you and ditch those engine bars

Engine bars for sure are coming off. They will be replaced with some crash knobs made from skate board wheels.

Installing frame sliders is not a bad idea. However, I don't think that skateboard wheels have the same abrasion resistance of Delrin or sliders with more robust material. Remember that you want something that can support the force of a 220 kg (485 lb) motorcycle plus its inertia. I don't think a skateboard will hold up to that abuse. It will likely tear apart and defeat the purpose.

Noted about the skate board wheels. I have ordered a set of universal frame sliders.

WnRn · « **Reply #28 on:** April 08, 2015, 11:04:11 PM »

One side cover is done. Maybe to be re-made.
Perforated aluminum sheet. Black plastic backing. Cable ties to hold it on.

WnRn · « **Reply #29 on:** April 11, 2015, 02:22:21 AM »

Crash bars are gone. Crash knobs will be added soon.
Different mirrors fitted. Recycled the Arlen Ness ones. They had been on my Speedmaster at one stage.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #30 on:** April 11, 2015, 02:33:13 AM »

I like the bike without the crash bars (and with frame sliders to be installed). I am not so sure about the AN mirrors. For me, they say "chopper" which isn't in synch with the remainder of the bike. Just my $0.02. If you like them, that's the only one who matters.

WnRn · « **Reply #31 on:** April 11, 2015, 02:46:21 AM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on April 11, 2015, 02:33:13 AM

I like the bike without the crash bars (and with frame sliders to be installed). I am not so sure about the AN mirrors. For me, they say "chopper" which isn't in synch with the remainder of the bike. Just my $0.02. If you like them, that's the only one who matters.

I am undecided on the mirrors. I do have some oval ones.

Stev-o · « **Reply #32 on:** April 11, 2015, 02:43:51 PM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on April 11, 2015, 02:33:13 AM

I like the bike without the crash bars

+1

WnRn · « **Reply #33 on:** April 12, 2015, 03:29:29 AM »

Chopper mirrors are gone.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #34 on:** April 12, 2015, 10:58:34 AM »

MUCH better!!!

WnRn · « **Reply #35 on:** April 18, 2015, 12:24:02 AM »

Wrapped the exhaust connector pipe with header wrap. This is to hide the chrome that is coming away from the ugly weld.

Fitted a set of Drag bars. Lower is better.

Converted/mashed/cut up some CBR600 crash knobs in place of those horrid crash bars.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #36 on:** April 18, 2015, 07:23:07 AM »

Can you take and post a picture of how you mounted your frame sliders to the frame?

WnRn · « **Reply #37 on:** April 18, 2015, 02:25:13 PM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on April 18, 2015, 07:23:07 AM

Can you take and post a picture of how you mounted your frame sliders to the frame?

They are bolted straight through the lower of the two front engine mounts.

WnRn · « **Reply #38 on:** April 19, 2015, 03:57:54 AM »

WnRn · « **Reply #39 on:** April 24, 2015, 07:12:34 PM »

Just to break up the black. WnRn logo badge. Wait till you see what I am doing to the sidecover on the other side.

WnRn · « **Reply #40 on:** April 25, 2015, 09:29:53 PM »

Sidecovers done.
Right side has brass mesh in behind it. Airbox in-take is on that side. Its not supposed be an E. It was supposed to be a scallop. The perforations would not allow me to get the points of the scallop. Oh well.
WnRn Logos attached.
Now to clean salt that is attacking the engine. I live not far from the coast line. They storms we have had have brought sea salt inland.

WnRn · « **Reply #41 on:** May 02, 2015, 06:34:18 PM »

I am calling this done.

What did I do to the Brat - CeeBee-6-Fiddy.

Brat style seat made by Butlers Customs and Caferacers from Newcastle.
Drag Bars.
Biltwell Kungfu Grips.
Junked the massive tail light. Fitted a Lucas replica.
CB450 cut down rear guard.
Wrapped the mid pipe of the Marshall Deep Tone 4into1 connector pipe.
Mirrors made from 2 different sets of crusier style ones.
Smaller indicators.
Removed the tacho.
Made sidecovers from perforated sheet. Airbox side has brass mesh.
Made sidecover badges.
Removed crash bars that came with te bike. Replaced with CBR650 Crash Knobs.
Lowered headlight with different mounts.
Centred the speedo.
Move idiot light console. Fitted new lights.

A big thanks to Liam Butler for helping me make my vision come true for this bike.
To all on Sydney Cafe Racer FaceBook group and Central Coast Cafe Racers Group. You guys and girls have inspired me so much. Thanks you so much for your suggestions with this build.
My wonderful wife who has given me ideas for this build.
Greg Beckett for swapping this bike for my Speedmaster.

I am hooked on Honda SOHC. If only I could afford a 70s CB750.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #42 on:** May 02, 2015, 10:40:21 PM »

Very sanitary 650! Great job. What's the story of the logo on the side cover?

WnRn · « **Reply #43 on:** May 02, 2015, 11:12:10 PM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on May 02, 2015, 10:40:21 PM

Very sanitary 650! Great job. What's the story of the logo on the side cover?

Cheers mate glad you like what I have done.

The logo is my "brand" Wrench'n Ride'N. Relates to my blog http://rossmz.blogspot.com.au/ and Red Bubble store.

WnRn · « **Reply #44 on:** May 10, 2015, 01:14:24 AM »

That lasted a week. I should never say done.

Mini speedo fitted.
I hate wiring. Being colour blind does not help me.
I have no oil light. I have tested different lights and either LED or normal bulb it wont light up.
I know there is oil in the engine.
Original bars back on. The drag bars look great but after the long ride yesterday and the lane filtering my wrists have said no more with those bars.

Ravie · « **Reply #45 on:** May 10, 2015, 09:35:03 AM »

Skateboard wheels are polyurethane and can be had in up to like...shore a 101 hardness... plenty hard enough for a layover. My guess is that it would abrade like sandpaper more than "tear apart"

WnRn · « **Reply #46 on:** May 12, 2015, 01:52:06 PM »

Thanks to nashopics.com for taking the photo of me riding. Taken on the ThrottleRoll ride last Saturday.

WnRn · « **Reply #47 on:** May 20, 2015, 01:40:45 AM »

My wife had a surprise for me today. She drew a portrait of me on my bike.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #48 on:** May 20, 2015, 06:31:31 AM »

Quote from: WnRn on May 20, 2015, 01:40:45 AM

My wife had a surprise for me today. She drew a portrait of me on my bike.

Incredible!

WnRn · « **Reply #49 on:** May 23, 2015, 10:25:31 PM »

Glad you like the drawing my wife did.

More fiddling on the CeeBee-6-Fiddy.
That huge fuse box on top of the handle clamps. Is gone.
Fuses are now under the seat.
Lowered the ignition.
Lowered the headlamp even further.
Cleans up the lines of the bike nicely.
I like the stance it now has.
Fitted some Renthal Ultra-Lows and bar end mirrors.
Did an oil change.

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Author Topic: Brat - CeeBee-6-Fiddy - Never Done (Read 12616 times)