Topic: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"

[joeyvans]

Speculation at best in my book.

With the boring life I lead... and no fun life experiences.... that's all I got, buddy! 

[GV1390]

More complicated, sure.  Unsafe, I dont think so.

I'm all too familiar with this.

-_-

[BLAC]

More complicated, sure.  Unsafe, I dont think so.

I'm all too familiar with this.

-_-

It's the new motto of my build haha

Expensive? Absolutely.
Easy? No.
Safe? Probably.

[sinister902]

EDIT: It is very common to have a MC to a single rear disc setup on most bikes... is there a reason that I could not just take a rear MC and use it on the front of my bike?

depends on bore size of the master. needs to be able to move enough fluid for the caliper to be effective. Rear calipers are typically small single pistons.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

More complicated, sure.  Unsafe, I dont think so.

I'm all too familiar with this.

-_-

Says the guy who rides like Indian Larry (standing on the seat)!

Oh to be in your 20's and indestructible!!

[GV1390]

More complicated, sure.  Unsafe, I dont think so.

I'm all too familiar with this.

-_-

Says the guy who rides like Indian Larry (standing on the seat)!

Oh to be in your 20's and indestructible!!

Next time keep scrolling past those pictures that were taken in 2015 if you don't like them.

 

[754]

More complicated, sure.  Unsafe, I dont think so.

I'm all too familiar with this.

-_-

It's the new motto of my build haha

Expensive? Absolutely.
Easy? No.
Safe? Probably.

Easy? No...if it was everyone would be doing it.
Look end last page at the red bike I added...mc and throttle in the bars..not easy.

[Ericcb750]

Hey B, So you're leaving your cases bare? I know we're talking master Cyl's at the moment.

In My extremely "un-professional" opinion, I would think that as long as the mounting system is solid and the bore of the M/c is correct for a single caliper/disk , I would think it should work alright??

[BLAC]

Hey B, So you're leaving your cases bare? I know we're talking master Cyl's at the moment.

In My extremely "un-professional" opinion, I would think that as long as the mounting system is solid and the bore of the M/c is correct for a single caliper/disk , I would think it should work alright??

Yes I'm leaving mine bare.  Everything has its downsides, paint chips and flakes and powdercoat can do the same over time.  I don't mind the look of aging metal and with the sprays and treatments to bring back the finish i am comfortable keeping it looking nice. 

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Not to be a wet blanket, but powdercoat is extremely durable and stain resistant.  You will have to be vigilant to inspect your engine and clean up your mess if you have oil, gas or grease accumulate on it.  Once it cooks on, it is a more difficult stain to remove.  That said, if you are the meticulous type, you should be just fine. 

[BLAC]

Not to be a wet blanket, but powdercoat is extremely durable and stain resistant.  You will have to be vigilant to inspect your engine and clean up your mess if you have oil, gas or grease accumulate on it.  Once it cooks on, it is a more difficult stain to remove.  That said, if you are the meticulous type, you should be just fine.

Very true, i just don't like the inability to repair nicks and scratches without redoing the whole piece.

[Retro Rocket]

Not to be a wet blanket, but powdercoat is extremely durable and stain resistant.  You will have to be vigilant to inspect your engine and clean up your mess if you have oil, gas or grease accumulate on it.  Once it cooks on, it is a more difficult stain to remove.  That said, if you are the meticulous type, you should be just fine.

Very true, i just don't like the inability to repair nicks and scratches without redoing the whole piece.

Good powdercoating shouldn't "nick and scratch" unless you hit it with a hammer, must be some #$%*ty powdercoaters out your way....

[BLAC]

rocks on the freeway can be a #$%*.  My family friend built a trailer, powder coated it, then a week after he finished it, the leading edge got chipped up after hitting a patch of loose gravel, got wet and the moisture spread under the powder coat.  He stripped it down to the metal then painted it.

Not saying that is all that common or going to happen on my bike, just saying that is one attribute of powder coat I don't love.

[Retro Rocket]

rocks on the freeway can be a #$%*.  My family friend built a trailer, powder coated it, then a week after he finished it, the leading edge got chipped up after hitting a patch of loose gravel, got wet and the moisture spread under the powder coat.  He stripped it down to the metal then painted it.

Not saying that is all that common or going to happen on my bike, just saying that is one attribute of powder coat I don't love.

My trade is in industrial epoxies, done both electrostatic and lots powdercoating too, if powdercoating is done well it is the most durable coating of the lot, I'd say the prep wasn't that good if a small piece of gravel chipped the powder, it should take a much bigger hit than that.  Everyone knows someone with a "story"....

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

In my experience, powdercoating has withstood rocks, gas, oil and environmental exposure better than paint.  I have not seen powdercoat chip unless you drop it against the ground, hit it with a hammer or other hardened implement -- but that's just me.  As Mick says, everyone has a story. . .

FYI - I painted my last engine with VHT paint because (then) beadblasting and powdercoating the cases was a pain in the butt to make sure all of the media was cleared out.

[BLAC]

In my experience, powdercoating has withstood rocks, gas, oil and environmental exposure better than paint.  I have not seen powdercoat chip unless you drop it against the ground, hit it with a hammer or other hardened implement -- but that's just me.  As Mick says, everyone has a story. . .

FYI - I painted my last engine with VHT paint because (then) beadblasting and powdercoating the cases was a pain in the butt to make sure all of the media was cleared out.

I never said it wasnt resilient or I disliked powder coat  Im going to powdercoat my frame.  I just dislike how you cant repair damage without redoing it all.  As far as engine cases are concerned, I agree powder coat is perfect for that application (probably better than paint when considering the gas/oil it will contact), I just prefer the look of bare metal.

[Retro Rocket]

In my experience, powdercoating has withstood rocks, gas, oil and environmental exposure better than paint.  I have not seen powdercoat chip unless you drop it against the ground, hit it with a hammer or other hardened implement -- but that's just me.  As Mick says, everyone has a story. . .

FYI - I painted my last engine with VHT paint because (then) beadblasting and powdercoating the cases was a pain in the butt to make sure all of the media was cleared out.

I never said it wasnt resilient or I disliked powder coat  Im going to powdercoat my frame.  I just dislike how you cant repair damage without redoing it all.  As far as engine cases are concerned, I agree powder coat is perfect for that application (probably better than paint when considering the gas/oil it will contact), I just prefer the look of bare metal.

You can repair damaged powder without having to redo the whole thing, if you have the facilities and if you know what you are doing...

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

In my experience, powdercoating has withstood rocks, gas, oil and environmental exposure better than paint.  I have not seen powdercoat chip unless you drop it against the ground, hit it with a hammer or other hardened implement -- but that's just me.  As Mick says, everyone has a story. . .

FYI - I painted my last engine with VHT paint because (then) beadblasting and powdercoating the cases was a pain in the butt to make sure all of the media was cleared out.

I never said it wasnt resilient or I disliked powder coat  Im going to powdercoat my frame.  I just dislike how you cant repair damage without redoing it all.  As far as engine cases are concerned, I agree powder coat is perfect for that application (probably better than paint when considering the gas/oil it will contact), I just prefer the look of bare metal.

Nuff said.  I think we whipped that dead horse plenty!    At least it wasn't an oil or forkbrace thread! 

[BLAC]

In my experience, powdercoating has withstood rocks, gas, oil and environmental exposure better than paint.  I have not seen powdercoat chip unless you drop it against the ground, hit it with a hammer or other hardened implement -- but that's just me.  As Mick says, everyone has a story. . .

FYI - I painted my last engine with VHT paint because (then) beadblasting and powdercoating the cases was a pain in the butt to make sure all of the media was cleared out.

I never said it wasnt resilient or I disliked powder coat  Im going to powdercoat my frame.  I just dislike how you cant repair damage without redoing it all.  As far as engine cases are concerned, I agree powder coat is perfect for that application (probably better than paint when considering the gas/oil it will contact), I just prefer the look of bare metal.

Nuff said.  I think we whipped that dead horse plenty!    At least it wasn't an oil or forkbrace thread! 

Agreed! 

p.s. what type of oil do you recommend for your forkbrace?   

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

In my experience, powdercoating has withstood rocks, gas, oil and environmental exposure better than paint.  I have not seen powdercoat chip unless you drop it against the ground, hit it with a hammer or other hardened implement -- but that's just me.  As Mick says, everyone has a story. . .

FYI - I painted my last engine with VHT paint because (then) beadblasting and powdercoating the cases was a pain in the butt to make sure all of the media was cleared out.

I never said it wasnt resilient or I disliked powder coat  Im going to powdercoat my frame.  I just dislike how you cant repair damage without redoing it all.  As far as engine cases are concerned, I agree powder coat is perfect for that application (probably better than paint when considering the gas/oil it will contact), I just prefer the look of bare metal.

Nuff said.  I think we whipped that dead horse plenty!    At least it wasn't an oil or forkbrace thread! 

Agreed! 

p.s. what type of oil do you recommend for your forkbrace?   

Come on, guys!  It's all ball bearings these days!

[540nova]

After powdercoating my frame, I noticed a blemish that bothered me, where I didn't finish the grinding adequately. I had my painter blend it out, and painted that section in perfectly matching acrylic enamel paint. Powdercoated frames can be touched up.


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[BLAC]

[540nova]

LOL, beating a dead horse. I get it.


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[754]

Let the man build the bike the way he wants.. Not long ago 1/2 the bikes in the world ran bare cases and heads..

[BLAC]

Let the man build the bike the way he wants.. Not long ago 1/2 the bikes in the world ran bare cases and heads..

Get up to speed, Frank. We are all having fun with each other 

haha All in good fun!  and its not "beating the dead horse" its "beating the living bryan into submission"   

PS im off to Racetech with my frame!