Author Topic: 1975 cb550f (Read 7929 times)

Fezzler · « **Reply #50 on:** February 26, 2023, 07:51:54 PM »

Quote from: HondaMan on February 26, 2023, 07:29:49 PM

Quote from: Fezzler on October 25, 2022, 07:51:27 PM
That little snap ring was a slight challenge to remove. Funny, some parts not there.
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You're kinder than I am about those snap rings...

50% blind stupidity of a first-timer; 50% luck.

Scott S · « **Reply #51 on:** February 28, 2023, 04:11:24 PM »

Quote from: Fezzler on February 26, 2023, 05:43:13 PM

Quote from: C317414 on February 26, 2023, 03:16:29 PM
Quote from: Fezzler on February 25, 2023, 11:30:10 AM
SHINKO Super Classic 270 front; Classic 240 rear.

These tires may be OK on a motorcycle with a sidecar, in other words a bike that doesn't lean. They will make a regular motorcycle handle terribly.

Thanks. I will be sure to assemble an irregular motorcycle.

Best response ever.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #52 on:** February 28, 2023, 07:11:50 PM »

Just like some people trade trendy style over elegance, others trade function over form.

Fezzler · « **Reply #53 on:** March 06, 2023, 11:23:42 AM »

Bits and pieces.

Stev-o · « **Reply #54 on:** March 06, 2023, 11:28:52 AM »

Quote from: Fezzler on March 06, 2023, 11:23:42 AM

Bits and pieces.

Looks good. Paint or powder?

Fezzler · « **Reply #55 on:** March 06, 2023, 11:47:57 AM »

Quote from: Stev-o on March 06, 2023, 11:28:52 AM

Quote from: Fezzler on March 06, 2023, 11:23:42 AM
Bits and pieces.

Looks good. Paint or powder?

Semi-gloss powder. Rattle can would have been fine too. I just felt like going this route. This frame will last another 50 years.
And as a reminder, this bike came to me as a chopped and in boxes abandoned project. I like original aesthetics by far. Just trying something different for fun.

Fezzler · « **Reply #56 on:** September 03, 2023, 04:18:05 PM »

Well, I lost motivation for reasons unknown but not vision and commitment to end project.

Repo tag riveted on and upper lower bearings and races new - tapered All Ball.

Committed to doing it right to the best of my ability as, in a way, to show respect to those here who have helped me with the '78 and '71.

Fezzler · « **Reply #57 on:** September 04, 2023, 01:22:49 PM »

Not perfection - just a slight refresh. A little too silver for me but auto store was out of the VHT color I like. It'll be fine once all together.

Fezzler · « **Reply #58 on:** September 04, 2023, 02:38:59 PM »

Not sure what I'll do with these. Real rough to start with. Cleaned up best I could, primed, coated with exhaust paint. I may see how they sound. If okay, I have tan wrap that matches seat and grips. I know many don't like wrap and say it accelerates decay of exhaust but I'm not starting with gems here anyway. If that's a bust, I'll get some new ones. We'll see.

Stev-o · « **Reply #59 on:** September 06, 2023, 07:42:54 AM »

Looking good Fezz...

MauiK3 · « **Reply #60 on:** September 06, 2023, 09:03:01 AM »

coming along nicely.
good to see one come back from the brink

Scott S · « **Reply #61 on:** September 10, 2023, 05:32:40 AM »

Leave the exhaust in black ...looks good and the header looks to be a genuine 550F header (with a cone welded on), so it has some value in itself.

Fezzler · « **Reply #62 on:** September 10, 2023, 03:05:18 PM »

Quote from: Scott S on September 10, 2023, 05:32:40 AM

Leave the exhaust in black ...looks good and the header looks to be a genuine 550F header (with a cone welded on), so it has some value in itself.

Good counsel.

Fezzler · « **Reply #63 on:** November 06, 2023, 09:35:50 AM »

Well, unknown source of lack of sense of urgency to complete continues as does commitment to do it right to the best of my abilities. Forks and wheels are done and many parts on hand, so progress certainly has the means to accelerate. Reminder, salvaging someone else's abandoned project.

Fezzler · « **Reply #64 on:** November 01, 2024, 05:43:10 PM »

Better late than never?

Little_Phil · « **Reply #65 on:** November 04, 2024, 08:28:41 AM »

Step by step and each one looks good.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #66 on:** November 04, 2024, 09:51:31 AM »

TrueDisk can surface your disc so it is flat and both sides are parallel. They also offer drilling services for better wet weather brake performance.

https://truedisk.net/

Fwiw

Fezzler · « **Reply #67 on:** November 04, 2024, 09:27:19 PM »

Quote from: RAFster122s on November 04, 2024, 09:51:31 AM

TrueDisk can surface your disc so it is flat and both sides are parallel. They also offer drilling services for better wet weather brake performance.

https://truedisk.net/

Fwiw

Good to know! A++

Stev-o · « **Reply #68 on:** November 05, 2024, 07:11:36 AM »

Quote from: Fezzler on November 01, 2024, 05:43:10 PM

Better late than never?

Absolutely! And looks great, nice job...

Fezzler · « **Reply #69 on:** November 05, 2024, 06:00:44 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on November 05, 2024, 07:11:36 AM

Quote from: Fezzler on November 01, 2024, 05:43:10 PM
Better late than never?

Absolutely! And looks great, nice job...

Means a lot coming from you. I procured the bike. It took me a long time to find someone to weld the hoop on the frame. I did order parts and got much elbow grease work done but I lost motivation to get on it. Motivated now.

Fezzler · « **Reply #70 on:** November 08, 2024, 09:43:50 AM »

... onward. D-shaped washer time. Find. Buy. Or make.

Fezzler · « **Reply #71 on:** November 08, 2024, 11:14:47 AM »

I knew I had an extra set somewhere around here. Bow to the stash!

RAFster122s · « **Reply #72 on:** November 09, 2024, 10:41:33 AM »

Make is tough given the thickness, std washers are too thick
Thankfully a member came to rescue having proper thickness washers made up...

Fezzler · « **Reply #73 on:** November 09, 2024, 12:07:28 PM »

Quote from: RAFster122s on November 09, 2024, 10:41:33 AM

Make is tough given the thickness, std washers are too thick
Thankfully a member came to rescue having proper thickness washers made up...

Indeed! Johnnie on the spot!

Fezzler · « **Reply #74 on:** November 09, 2024, 04:26:20 PM »

Trying to maintain newly found momentum. I was going to install more modern, minimalist headlamp brackets but I just like the look of gaiters.

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Author Topic: 1975 cb550f (Read 7929 times)