Topic: A glutton for punishment... 1973 CB500 resto-mod

[Scott S]

 Finally finished a seemingly never ending stretch of overtime and had a blitz day in the garage. Dad and I degree'd in the cam and got the top end assembled a couple of weeks ago. Adjusted the valves and a few other odds and ends.
 Tried the "frame over engine" method this time and that was SUPER easy. In no time at all I had a roller!

[Scott S]

 I picked up a REALLY clean set of carbs at Barber last year. I started going through them yesterday. I pulled a couple of emulsion tubes just to check them, and generally just giving everything a good squirt of carb cleaner. I'm going to try to finish that up today and get the carbs and air box mounted.
 But I also need to cut grass. And work on the Interceptor project. And get a hair cut.

[calj737]

Screw the grass! Mount the carbs!  Chicks dig long hair, too 

[Scott S]

 I know. I should really be retired. There's always something to do. I'm going right back to work in the morning. As soon as my special Honda wrench shows up, I'm turning my attention to the Interceptor in hopes of getting it done for the vintage bike meet in Spencer, NC on May 6. I seriously doubt the CB will be done by then.
 Oh....and I need to get the tank and side covers dropped off, too. That way I'm not waiting on paint whenever the rest IS done.

[GV1390]

Looking good! Really dig that beetle of yours as well.

 

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

I know. I should really be retired. There's always something to do. I'm going right back to work in the morning. As soon as my special Honda wrench shows up, I'm turning my attention to the Interceptor in hopes of getting it done for the vintage bike meet in Spencer, NC on May 6. I seriously doubt the CB will be done by then.
 Oh....and I need to get the tank and side covers dropped off, too. That way I'm not waiting on paint whenever the rest IS done.

At the pace you crank out projects, I almost assumed you were retired or independently wealthy!  Or that you were Lawrence from Office Space.

[02z06dave]

I remember reading the first post on here not that long ago. Now, i check back and you're flying through this. I almost expect to see a finished bike next week. Sweet looking project. I can't wait to see it done... those pipes... 

[Scott S]

Screw the grass! Mount the carbs!  Chicks dig long hair, too 

 There! You happy now?! 



 Got the carbs cleaned, bench synced, new breather hoses, overflow hoses and fuel lines. Installed the air box with new rubbers and got the battery box in. Oh, and I added oil to the crank case.

[Scott S]

 I just love this view with the 400F bars. And the Ikon shocks look great, too!

[Stev-o]

Agreed, 400 bars and Ikons look great. Motor too! Where'd you get the bars?

[Scott S]

 Swap meet at Barber. Genuine Honda and in excellent condition.

[Camrector]

Looking great! Now get rid of that ugly blue anodizing!

[Scott S]

 I like it, and it'll compliment the color scheme I'm going with.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Scott,

I am digging this build.  I can't wait to see the pipes mounted and (even moreso) hear them.

[Fezzler]

I like it, and it'll compliment the color scheme I'm going with.

Will make the bike unique and not cliché when done.

[Scott S]

 Man, how cool is that?! The Goldwing brake splitter matches up PERFECTLY to the pre-drilled holes on the R6 lower triple!
 I found out that the R6 used a 14mm master cylinder, so I ordered one of the Honda style masters from 4into1.com (also 14mm) and picked up this splitter. Now I'll have no wires on the bars, a stock looking master, and the factory brake light wiring will plug right in! I talked to Shaun at Slingshot the other day and have a set of braided hoses on the way. I should have working front brakes soon!

[flatlander]

that is cool. and shaun's hoses are good. are you getting stealthy black ones? he didn't have them yet when i had mine made, now i'm of course wanting those.

[Scott S]

 Yes, stealthy black. I want this bike to look nearly stock to the casual observer, but make those in the know do a double take. "Heyyyy....that's not stock!".

[flatlander]

that was my idea as well, but at the time he did not have the black. i tried to keep mine stock looking with invisible performance mods. of course with the exhaust that's out the window, now.

[Scott S]

 Got a lot more "invisible" work done. Got the new wiring harness laid, electrical panel cleaned up and installed, battery box, tool tray (and cleaned the tools and super cool fuse holder).
 Got the chain on and adjusted.

[Scott S]

 Also started on installation of the 400F pegs. No matter what you've heard, these are NOT "bolt on". I previously flipped the heim joint to make it a straighter shot. You also have to elongate the hole on the back of the foot peg to fit the matching peg on the frame. Oddly enough, the RH side slips right on (after removing that odd bracket).



 I prepped the 400F brake pedal to be heated and bent tomorrow. I'll also have a tab welded on for the rear brake switch spring.

[Scott S]

 While I was wrapping that up, the UPS man showed up with my Speedhut gauge. I have to say, Rachel and the crew at Speedhut were a pleasure to deal with. I picked my font, background, bezel, etc., and I had them raise the red line to 12K RPM.
 They also sealed the gauge with silicone since it is going on a motorcycle and shortened the GPS cable (for the speedometer). But, coolest of all is the HRC logo I had them add!

[joeyvans]

Dude.... that gauge is my new favorite!!!


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[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

While I was wrapping that up, the UPS man showed up with my Speedhut gauge. I have to say, Rachel and the crew at Speedhut were a pleasure to deal with. I picked my font, background, bezel, etc., and I had them raise the red line to 12K RPM.
 They also sealed the gauge with silicone since it is going on a motorcycle and shortened the GPS cable (for the speedometer). But, coolest of all is the HRC logo I had them add!

That gauge is all kinds of pretty damn cool.  The next one will have to have the RSC logo!

[Scott S]

 Worked on fitting the front fender today. I picked up a "Harley" or universal fender from eBay because I wanted one with no holes for cable guides, etc.' I wanted chrome. And I wanted a somewhat stock look.
 I started by taping some fuel line to the tire as a clearance guide.



 I had to drill a new hole at the rear and notch the front. I also had to compress the "ears". But, we got it on. I could drive myself insane trying to get it absolutely centered, but it's close enough.