Author Topic: supercharged cb550 (Read 27911 times)

Harald F · « **Reply #25 on:** September 25, 2016, 02:24:42 AM »

will be interesting to see what boost levels are reached, i am in the process of completing a setup using toothed belts, and have several gearing options ready just in case

Harald F · « **Reply #26 on:** September 25, 2016, 02:37:02 AM »

by the way.. how will your seating position be, with the location of the upper pulley sticking outside the frame? i had to mount the supercharger in a way that let med maintain normal legroom, even with rear sets.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #27 on:** October 09, 2016, 11:06:44 AM »

Get a free Photobucket account, upload your pictures from your phone, copy and paste the "img" code. All done.

Darren Jakal · « **Reply #28 on:** October 16, 2016, 02:05:59 PM »

That sounds mean.

nice

fastbroshi · « **Reply #29 on:** October 16, 2016, 06:25:50 PM »

I'll reserve my opinion on the sound until it has an exhaust on it. I bet it's going to make at least 55hp.

Darren Jakal · « **Reply #30 on:** October 30, 2016, 10:53:25 AM »

Love the DIY

bill440cars · « **Reply #31 on:** October 30, 2016, 11:40:46 AM »

Just now seeing this and checking it out and all I can say is, "WOW", NICE Work! Can't wait for more updates, as weather permits, of course.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #32 on:** October 30, 2016, 01:16:07 PM »

Quote from: Hasenkopf on October 30, 2016, 09:54:11 AM

alternator cover casting. done in the driveway.

Burt Munro style!

Lostboy Steve · « **Reply #33 on:** October 30, 2016, 05:22:26 PM »

God. Damn. Congrats on the startup. Thing looks, sounds, and runs great. I would send that Rotor over to a machine shop and have it lathed down near the welds. Maybe even drill it out in some spots to lighten and balance it. No one wants a heavy flywheel, unless of course you're trail riding it. I think its great that you don't do much welding but you cast parts in your driveway. lol Awesome job so far!

Harald F · « **Reply #34 on:** November 01, 2016, 04:15:19 PM »

really cool and inspiring to see it run

looking forward to seeing what boost numbers it reaches

fastbroshi · « **Reply #35 on:** November 03, 2016, 11:24:23 AM »

Quote from: Hasenkopf on October 30, 2016, 09:52:46 AM

Quote from: fastbroshi on October 16, 2016, 06:25:50 PM
I'll reserve my opinion on the sound until it has an exhaust on it. I bet it's going to make at least 55hp.
I didn't make it for you.

Thanks Captain Obvious. I wasn't trying to be a downer...wouldn't any bike sound weird without even an exhaust manifold on it?

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #36 on:** November 03, 2016, 03:01:16 PM »

Quote from: fastbroshi on November 03, 2016, 11:24:23 AM

Quote from: Hasenkopf on October 30, 2016, 09:52:46 AM
Quote from: fastbroshi on October 16, 2016, 06:25:50 PM
I'll reserve my opinion on the sound until it has an exhaust on it. I bet it's going to make at least 55hp.
I didn't make it for you.

Thanks Captain Obvious. I wasn't trying to be a downer...wouldn't any bike sound weird without even an exhaust manifold on it?

I thought that was a rather strange reply too...

Sounded like #$%* without a pipe, it did run well though....

Bootsey · « **Reply #37 on:** March 04, 2017, 10:46:19 PM »

ER can never be good, hope you're on the mend soon.
Look forward to seeing this all together & hearing it run - the work you've put into fabricating parts is damn impressive!

754 · « **Reply #38 on:** April 10, 2017, 09:51:41 AM »

I would clean the pipe up with steel wool and run it, can change it later.
Hope you are felling better.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #39 on:** April 10, 2017, 04:05:44 PM »

I think he's talking about all the rust holes around the collector Frank. Repairable though, and coat of BBQ paint will make it look like new.

Syscrush · « **Reply #40 on:** April 11, 2017, 10:43:12 AM »

This is an excellent project and I'll be watching the rest of it with excitement and interest! Thanks for taking this on, it's so cool and interesting. It's great to see someone casting parts in their driveway in this age of 3D printing and CNC milling. It's something to be really proud of.

BUT...

Quote from: Hasenkopf on October 08, 2016, 06:56:07 PM

busy day today, but I managed to go over the welding on the modified rotor. This was something that needed to be done, but for some reason somebody decided to paint it first. Carb cleaner works ok at removing cheap spray paint.

Using carb or brake cleaner to prep a part for welding is a big no-no. I'm glad it all worked out OK for you this time, but I strongly advise against doing it again. More info here.

Keep up the good work!

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #41 on:** April 12, 2017, 04:25:17 AM »

Quote from: Syscrush on April 11, 2017, 10:43:12 AM

BUT...

Quote from: Hasenkopf on October 08, 2016, 06:56:07 PM
busy day today, but I managed to go over the welding on the modified rotor. This was something that needed to be done, but for some reason somebody decided to paint it first. Carb cleaner works ok at removing cheap spray paint.

Using carb or brake cleaner to prep a part for welding is a big no-no. I'm glad it all worked out OK for you this time, but I strongly advise against doing it again. More info here.

Fcuk! Thanks for posting that warning mate, I just read that, what a scary scenario, and no antidote! Geebus!

jtran000 · « **Reply #42 on:** April 17, 2017, 02:31:50 PM »

Oh wow, gonna follow build. Question, I just recently installed the same 4 into 1 Kerker on my 77' 550K, the stock exhaust collar doesn't fit on the Kerker header, does the Kerker header not require the collar? I've seen some other 4 into 1 exhaust with the flanges built on and those don't require the collar as the the fitment into the exhaust port has been enlarged.

Best,
JT

Medyo Bastos · « **Reply #43 on:** April 17, 2017, 02:59:37 PM »

wheres the video

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #44 on:** April 18, 2017, 09:48:10 AM »

Quote from: Medyo Bastos on April 17, 2017, 02:59:37 PM

wheres the video

Middle of page 4

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #45 on:** April 18, 2017, 09:53:09 AM »

Do you have covers for the supercharger belts?

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #46 on:** May 22, 2017, 01:06:21 AM »

Keep going mate, you're doing a great job. Cheers, Terry.

SKTP · « **Reply #47 on:** June 23, 2017, 06:46:51 PM »

This is frickin' sweet!

CBJoe · « **Reply #48 on:** June 25, 2017, 02:45:55 AM »

Quote from: Hasenkopf on June 23, 2017, 02:29:14 PM

and then, watched the neighbor's house burn down......

Bummer..hope everyone was ok

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754 · « **Reply #49 on:** July 22, 2017, 09:27:59 PM »

Nice job, I really like the sidecover paint complimenting the drive belts.
Myself I think just adding the grab strap to the seat will make it look pretty good..I like the look of lowered seats.

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