Author Topic: Cb400f "goldie", Handbuilt show, Bikeexif, and dyno run. (Read 81085 times)

innovativems · « **Reply #475 on:** July 03, 2017, 10:42:36 AM »

The left switch toggles between the functions on the tach/speedo and the the dial switch controls the output of the headlight

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SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #476 on:** July 03, 2017, 12:46:18 PM »

Quote from: innovativems on July 03, 2017, 10:42:36 AM

The left switch toggles between the functions on the tach/speedo and the the dial switch controls the output of the headlight

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Holy crap. I thought you mis-spoke when you said headlight dimmer but apparently NOT. I don't think I've ever seen that before for a headlight.

innovativems · « **Reply #477 on:** July 03, 2017, 12:54:15 PM »

Yeah it was really hard to find a led light that wasn't 5" deep with good output and a dimmer or high/low setting. Clearwater has been making a few models for the adventure bikes and I'm very impressed so far. Gonna have to add a set to my ktm

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palepainter · « **Reply #478 on:** July 04, 2017, 06:37:22 AM »

This is looking so tight. It is one of those builds that has been educational and full of great ideas.

innovativems · « **Reply #479 on:** July 19, 2017, 04:45:39 AM »

Finally wrapping up some customer bikes and got to the home stretch for wiring. From the coil ground forward is done. Also get setup with speedcell as a dealer and had to redo my electronics tray to account for the little bit of size difference. Also got my stator back from being rewound and rebuild my starter.

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SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #480 on:** July 19, 2017, 06:52:16 AM »

Is that one of the Speedcell units with a built in volt meter?

innovativems · « **Reply #481 on:** July 19, 2017, 09:06:56 AM »

Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on July 19, 2017, 06:52:16 AM

Is that one of the Speedcell units with a built in volt meter?

Unfortunately only the Baja battery had that. And it's quite q beast of a battery.

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540nova · « **Reply #482 on:** July 19, 2017, 09:12:12 AM »

A $20,000 CB400, I hope this is a labor of love.

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innovativems · « **Reply #483 on:** July 19, 2017, 10:46:16 AM »

Quote from: 540nova on July 19, 2017, 09:12:12 AM

A $20,000 CB400, I hope this is a labor of love.

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$20000!? Oh man I hope not. This has been a labor of love. Just wait till I start my h2 build

that is happening after this. that one is going to make this one seem pretty boring I think.

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SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #484 on:** July 19, 2017, 11:14:41 AM »

Quote from: innovativems on July 19, 2017, 10:46:16 AM

Quote from: 540nova on July 19, 2017, 09:12:12 AM
A $20,000 CB400, I hope this is a labor of love.

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$20000!? Oh man I hope not. This has been a labor of love. Just wait till I start my h2 build that is happening after this. that one is going to make this one seem pretty boring I think.

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Whatever the tally comes to, hide the receipts from the better half!

540nova · « **Reply #485 on:** July 19, 2017, 11:24:15 AM »

Whatever the cost, it's awesome. I know what I spent on my 450, so I can tell this build hasn't been cheap. Oh, well, it's only money. My employer gives me more every 2 weeks.

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SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #486 on:** July 19, 2017, 11:28:07 AM »

Quote from: innovativems on July 19, 2017, 09:06:56 AM

Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on July 19, 2017, 06:52:16 AM
Is that one of the Speedcell units with a built in volt meter?
Unfortunately only the Baja battery had that. And it's quite q beast of a battery.

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I believe Speed Merchant and Suicide Machine still use those models on their flat track Hooligan race bikes. I think that Jake Gagne uses the smaller Superbike model on his CBR1000RR in MotoAmerica racing. Obviously, it helps when you are a sponsored rider and not just a customer. I spoke to the guys at Speed Cell. Super helpful -- they will build a battery to fit your parameters. Not cheap, but killer stuff.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #487 on:** July 19, 2017, 01:00:30 PM »

Quote from: innovativems on July 19, 2017, 04:45:39 AM

Finally wrapping up some customer bikes and got to the home stretch for wiring. From the coil ground forward is done. Also get setup with speedcell as a dealer and had to redo my electronics tray to account for the little bit of size difference. Also got my stator back from being rewound and rebuild my starter.

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in that second pic down, with the almost straight view right down the backbone, really hoping it's a trick angle and that backbone isn't as bent as it looks. Possibly the only reason I notice is because I have a wrecked 550 frame with the same backbone and the same very visible bend

innovativems · « **Reply #488 on:** July 19, 2017, 01:08:43 PM »

Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on July 19, 2017, 11:14:41 AM

Quote from: innovativems on July 19, 2017, 10:46:16 AM
Quote from: 540nova on July 19, 2017, 09:12:12 AM
A $20,000 CB400, I hope this is a labor of love.

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$20000!? Oh man I hope not. This has been a labor of love. Just wait till I start my h2 build that is happening after this. that one is going to make this one seem pretty boring I think.

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Whatever the tally comes to, hide the receipts from the better half!

Haha I got that skill down awhile back. That meme that says "my biggest fear if I die is that my wife sells my motorcycle for what I told it cost" is pretty accurate

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innovativems · « **Reply #489 on:** July 19, 2017, 01:09:44 PM »

Quote from: 540nova on July 19, 2017, 11:24:15 AM

Whatever the cost, it's awesome. I know what I spent on my 450, so I can tell this build hasn't been cheap. Oh, well, it's only money. My employer gives me more every 2 weeks. .

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Haha payday is the best day! More parts and/or bikes!

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innovativems · « **Reply #490 on:** July 19, 2017, 01:12:15 PM »

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[/quote]in that second pic down, with the almost straight view right down the backbone, really hoping it's a trick angle and that backbone isn't as bent as it looks. Possibly the only reason I notice is because I have a wrecked 550 frame with the same backbone and the same very visible bend
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Thankfully it's just the angle of the pic. This baby is straight as an arrow. Sorry to hear that on your 550, there are some places that straighten frames if you need any names, let me know.

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seanbarney41 · « **Reply #491 on:** July 19, 2017, 02:05:56 PM »

Quote from: innovativems on July 19, 2017, 01:12:15 PM

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in that second pic down, with the almost straight view right down the backbone, really hoping it's a trick angle and that backbone isn't as bent as it looks. Possibly the only reason I notice is because I have a wrecked 550 frame with the same backbone and the same very visible bend
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Thankfully it's just the angle of the pic. This baby is straight as an arrow. Sorry to hear that on your 550, there are some places that straighten frames if you need any names, let me know.

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[/quote]thanks and good to hear. that 550 frame is so bent that you had to turn handle bars full lock to push it in a straight line and has already become a tubing donor. I bought a titled parts bike and swapped everything good over to another frame. The parts bike cost $200, so I doubt it would have been worthwhile to straighten the original. It was a friend of mine who got t-boned hard. He escaped with only a broken arm.

innovativems · « **Reply #492 on:** July 19, 2017, 08:42:45 PM »

Alright harness is done to the battery tray and stator wires to R/R are done. Next I'll mount the components and start making those connections to all the components in the tray. So close to the end!

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innovativems · « **Reply #493 on:** July 21, 2017, 05:40:56 AM »

Almost have all of the wires connected to the fuse block. All that left is starter solenoid, headlight relay and my 3 large gauge wires.

This baby is just about ready to breathe fire.

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innovativems · « **Reply #494 on:** July 23, 2017, 08:37:10 PM »

Wiring is a wrap.

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innovativems · « **Reply #495 on:** July 24, 2017, 09:35:21 PM »

And she lives!!! The float appears to be sticking on carb 2 and I need to dial in the timing but fired right up!

If only I could upload the video!

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rickmoore24 · « **Reply #496 on:** July 25, 2017, 12:37:44 PM »

NICE!!

cphill02 · « **Reply #497 on:** July 25, 2017, 01:27:23 PM »

Can't wait to see the video!!!

innovativems · « **Reply #498 on:** July 25, 2017, 07:24:21 PM »

Fixed the stuck float and got the dyna ignition dialed in. She's a runner and it finally moved under power for the first time since about 1988! Got some little stuff left and will dial it in but I'm soo pumped!

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Camrector · « **Reply #499 on:** July 25, 2017, 07:52:23 PM »

Sahweeet!

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