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Offline MisterKnife

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Sunrise CB550F cafe
« on: October 06, 2024, 07:53:55 AM »
Think it's time to make a proper build log.


Bought this almost 2 years ago now. ( I already had redone the rear tire, carbs and exhaust ) It was in decent condition. But if you looked closely it wasn't maintained well.
Stripped bolts on covers, stipped threading on cylinder head, missing head bolt ( how!? ). To name a few.

Couple months ago I swapped the frontend to a GSXR750 from 06 with a cognito moto hub / tripple tree. Refurbished the suspension / brakes and stripped all the electronics and made my own diagram for it.

For the bars got motogadget buttons, signal lights on the end, motoclassic gauge, messnermoto throttle and a set of masters from a hayabusa for the clutch and brake.

Designed my own rearset mounts ( loosly based on the ones from messnermoto ) made them a bit more forward so the toe wouldn't interfere with the kickstarter ( removed the starter ) which works like a charm

Planned to be added:
- cleaner solution for the rear fendor
- redo subframe to get a straight line from tank
- lower front light by 2 cm with new brackets
- engine rework / vapor honed / cerakote ( I sourced a NOS cylinder head and had it staged 3 by Mike, will add the 592/62s from dynoman )
- little bit bigger front fendor
- custom side stand bit more forward to make room for 4 -> 2 custom exhaust
- custom exhaust

It's a bunch but I'm not in a rush and currently moving to a new house which requires a LOT of work to get me going.
« Last Edit: October 06, 2024, 07:56:34 AM by MisterKnife »

Offline bassboy3313

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Re: Sunrise CB550F cafe
« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2024, 07:53:32 AM »
Looking good! Any chance you have the template for the rearset brackets you made? I am looking to make some myself. Thanks!

Offline MisterKnife

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Re: Sunrise CB550F cafe
« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2024, 08:05:18 AM »
Here you go. it's a CNC machined part. had mine produced by https://www.rapiddirect.com/ for around 100 a piece. get them in 6061-T6 ( that's what I used for mine and tested in a simulation )

For the F model you do need a bigger peg bolt. The 550K bolt is long enough. and some washers on the left side to get some spacing 1mm
« Last Edit: October 08, 2024, 08:06:54 AM by MisterKnife »

Offline bassboy3313

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Re: Sunrise CB550F cafe
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2024, 09:04:43 AM »
Here you go. it's a CNC machined part. had mine produced by https://www.rapiddirect.com/ for around 100 a piece. get them in 6061-T6 ( that's what I used for mine and tested in a simulation )

For the F model you do need a bigger peg bolt. The 550K bolt is long enough. and some washers on the left side to get some spacing 1mm

Thank you! Do you have more pics on how they mount to the bike frame?

Offline MisterKnife

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Re: Sunrise CB550F cafe
« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2024, 10:03:08 AM »
same as the cognito moto one.

I do suggest getting this nut. so you can fit a 21hex socket on there. a 22 doesn't fix

https://www.amazon.nl/-/en/dp/B076NS6PKD?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Offline GaJet

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Re: Sunrise CB550F cafe
« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2024, 07:52:57 PM »
So how do you like the cognito moto front fork swap? How much has handling a breaking improved?
Stock is boring