Author Topic: Sweep The Floor Bike #4: The Hippy Bike (Read 8420 times)

Scott S · « **Reply #25 on:** March 23, 2020, 03:54:58 PM »

My wonderful girlfriend came out to the garage and helped me get the engine down off the stand and then we dropped the frame over. Got it up on the lift and now some real work can begin!

RAFster122s · « **Reply #26 on:** March 23, 2020, 03:57:18 PM »

Looking really nice! Good amount of sweat equity invested and good ole elbow grease...

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #27 on:** March 24, 2020, 09:10:26 AM »

I bet you got more than just a set of wheels for $150! Nice score.

Scott S · « **Reply #28 on:** March 24, 2020, 09:30:59 AM »

Oh, I loaded up the bed of the pickup truck! And I still have parts left.

AMD500 · « **Reply #29 on:** March 24, 2020, 02:56:18 PM »

Quote from: Scott S on March 24, 2020, 09:30:59 AM

Oh, I loaded up the bed of the pickup truck! And I still have parts left.

Didn't happen to pick up a rear dumb brake pate in good condition did ya? Mine is starting to crack!

Stev-o · « **Reply #30 on:** March 24, 2020, 03:05:21 PM »

Looking great!

Scott S · « **Reply #31 on:** March 24, 2020, 04:43:08 PM »

I set this nice set of fork ears aside YEARS ago. They've been in a box in the spare bedroom for a long time. The grommets came in one of the parts hauls (I think they came with my old 550F, as that guy saved a bunch of NOS Honda stuff).

Scott S · « **Reply #32 on:** March 24, 2020, 04:45:38 PM »

And once again, with the help of my beautiful GF, we got the forks in tonight.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #33 on:** March 24, 2020, 06:00:16 PM »

Quote from: Scott S on March 24, 2020, 04:45:38 PM

And once again, with the help of my beautiful GF, we got the forks in tonight.

A killer parts haul and a girlfriend who helps you wrench?! The good life.

I had a great parts haul from a member who was bailing out of town and giving up on his projects. I thought it was pretty good, but this one keeps on giving!!

Fezzler · « **Reply #34 on:** March 24, 2020, 08:19:07 PM »

Sweet!

Stev-o · « **Reply #35 on:** March 25, 2020, 06:34:11 AM »

Quote from: Scott S on March 24, 2020, 04:45:38 PM

And once again, with the help of my beautiful GF....

I would love to have a beautiful GF to help in the shop but dont think the wifey would like it!

Bike is looking good Scott.

andy750 · « **Reply #36 on:** March 25, 2020, 07:46:02 AM »

Subscribed! Looking forward to seeing how this turns out - loving the paint job.
Good luck!

Fezzler · « **Reply #37 on:** March 25, 2020, 09:45:30 AM »

Quote from: andy750 on March 25, 2020, 07:46:02 AM

Subscribed! Looking forward to seeing how this turns out - loving the paint job.
Good luck!

It will be worth the wait!

Scott S · « **Reply #38 on:** April 03, 2020, 08:24:47 AM »

Got all the front brake stuff ready to go on. The master cylinder and caliper were purchased at the 4into1.com booth at the Barber Vintage Festival probably two years ago. The hoses I had made up when I got the Katana/GS550 hoses made. The hard line, rubber grommet and some banjo bolts came from my parts pile.

Scott S · « **Reply #39 on:** April 03, 2020, 08:27:24 AM »

Got the tires mounted and balanced and, once again, put my lovely GF to work. My hands shake like...something that shakes a lot....and hers are much steadier.

I went with some old school tires to match the tank and the theme of the build. Avon Speedmaster ribbed front and Avon Safety Mileage chunky rear. We added a little bling.

Scott S · « **Reply #40 on:** April 03, 2020, 08:29:33 AM »

I pretty much have a roller now. I'm waiting on air box rubber clamps so that I can finish the air box install. The electrical panel and battery box are in. Chain is on and rear brake adjusted. I'll probably get the exhaust on this weekend.
I'll work on the front brake and then start on the wiring.

rb550four · « **Reply #41 on:** April 03, 2020, 09:44:48 AM »

Man that's a ton of stuff happening in a short amount of time! This project looks great!
Can hardly wait to see that custom paint on it. Have you snuck a peek at it with the tank and side covers on yet or have you been able to wait and see? I know I couldn't wait to look. Great project!

Fezzler · « **Reply #42 on:** April 03, 2020, 11:08:06 AM »

Quote from: Scott S on April 03, 2020, 08:29:33 AM

I pretty much have a roller now. I'm waiting on air box rubber clamps so that I can finish the air box install. The electrical panel and battery box are in. Chain is on and rear brake adjusted. I'll probably get the exhaust on this weekend.
I'll work on the front brake and then start on the wiring.

Cannot wait to see the reveal!

flatlander · « **Reply #43 on:** April 03, 2020, 11:51:29 AM »

that's coming together nicely. can't wait to see it with the bodywork on.

Scott S · « **Reply #44 on:** April 04, 2020, 10:20:26 AM »

Got the front brake assembled and started bleeding it. I got as far as I could with the speed bleeder (after replacing a few leaking crush washers) and want to finish it up with the traditional method.

I also got the exhaust mostly installed. I found this on eBay last year for $109 shipped! It cleaned up really well. I've got it mostly tightened down, but I want to get the bike down off the lift before lining everything up and locking it all into place. Getting it on by myself was a chore....no way I want to try making it even and level without another set of hands and eyes.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #45 on:** April 04, 2020, 11:11:52 AM »

Looks good Scott, nice score on the exhaust. Handy Girlfriend unfortunately occupied and unavailable when you needed her hands an eyes.

Nice progress.

wolf550 · « **Reply #46 on:** April 05, 2020, 10:25:07 AM »

Quote from: Scott S on March 15, 2020, 02:19:19 PM

Why Hippy Bike, you ask?
Well, I found this killer OG paint tank on eBay a year or so ago. I had my painter friend touch up a couple of spots, buff it out and clear coat it. But the paint scheme is the real deal old-skool '70's.

There's hand drawn pin striping and some lace work, along with the scales, etc.

is that tank from a guy in LA?
I saw that tank awhile back on there and it looked awesome!
I saw another tank with a similar style but its a 750 tank.

Scott S · « **Reply #47 on:** April 05, 2020, 10:40:47 AM »

It may be. I'd hav ed to look back on my purchases and see where it c as me from. That 750 tank is cool, too!

Been piddling with the project. Got the UNI filter oiled and installed.
Found a working horn in my stash and mounted it up. Drilled holes for the taillight and got it mounted. Got the brake bleed. Got the exhaust mounted up.
Probably work on some wiring soon.

AMD500 · « **Reply #48 on:** April 19, 2020, 03:22:27 PM »

any progress? love this build

Scott S · « **Reply #49 on:** April 19, 2020, 05:07:05 PM »

Most of the wiring is done. Waiting for an electronic flasher relay and my ignition system so I can wrap that up and try firing it up.

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Author Topic: Sweep The Floor Bike #4: The Hippy Bike (Read 8420 times)