Topic: My $300 77 CB550F Project

[chesterburnet111]

I wanted to post a closeup of this because I think it looks cool. My welder decided it needs a frame under the seat in case someone decides to try and pick the bike up by the plastic fender section. The mock up is pretty much done. The tank, seat, lower rear fender, the foot pegs and the electronics trays all look stock. Most people will never have any idea how much is changed on this motorcycle. I'm going to take it back apart and Derek is going to fill in the tack welds. Then it goes to the powder coater and gets sand blasted and then I'll pick it up and use JB Weld filler to clean up a few imperfections and then back to powder coater. I've ended up having a productive summer. The rebuilt motor has been sitting wrapped in plastic for 2 years and when I get the frame back from powdercoat, everything get final installation.

[calj737]

I'm not trying to solve a problem. Just wanting to get ahead of it and see what best practices are. Some people do really nice job with stuff like this and I'm trying to see if I can use that to do a better job than being left to my own devices. I went through the Motogadget threads and only saw a few pictures.

That section is really for questions not “build” pictures. Or so it goes. You’d have to look at the project sections for some of those posters to see how they laid out their components.

In your last reply, the picture appears to show a second “tray” or “bucket” ahead of the seat cowl. Is that where you determined to install your battery? The layout of the primary tray really only deals with the mUnit and any primary fuse if your battery is not also in that tray. I would discourage you from putting the RR in the tray as it wants circulating air to help cool it. I’ve seen some folks install the starter solenoid in their tray too; that’s fine. Lastly there was a member who rigged up a separate ground bar and had that in his, but “eh, whatever” as it’s not necessary.

[chesterburnet111]

Ithrough the Motogadget threads and only saw a few pictures.

That section is really for questions not “build” pictures. Or so it goes. You’d have to look at the project sections for some of those posters to see how they laid out their components.

In your last reply, the picture appears to show a second “tray” or “bucket” ahead of the seat cowl. Is that where you determined to install your battery? The layout of the primary tray really only deals with the mUnit and any primary fuse if your battery is not also in that tray. I would discourage you from putting the RR in the tray as it wants circulating air to help cool it. I’ve seen some folks install the starter solenoid in their tray too; that’s fine. Lastly there was a member who rigged up a separate ground bar and had that in his, but “eh, whatever” as it’s not necessary.

I think it's going to go pretty much as you are suggesting. I'm assuming RR refers to regulator. It's not going in the tray but I'm not sure where yet. I bought the Motogaget grounding block. The second tray has a sunken battery box ( which I built per your advice) and we're going to put a plate in back of it to seal it off when the seat is on.

I was also wondering if I made a list of the components I'm using that you might see if you had a similar wiring diagram in your library. You've already made some suggestions that I'm incorporating such as not using the Lithium battery while setting up and testing. 

[calj737]

I certainly might, and if not, I can help you tweak the one's I have. To do so, tell me:
Stock indicators?
Gauges? Brand, model and which (tach and speedo, or integrated)
Control switches left and right? Brand, model, stock, etc
RegRec model
mUnit (which version?)
mLock?
Ignition? Points condensers, electronic, brand???

The more details and specifics, the easier to help.

By the way, I'm right down the road in Richmond. So welding (TIG, MIG stainless, carbon or ally) and wiring are pretty easy tasks to help you with. Anything you'd pay someone for, I ask you to donate to the site instead of paying me.

[chesterburnet111]

The bike is a 1977 CB550F with Murray's Carbs.

Unfortunately I'm in Massachusetts and don't get down to eastern VA too often. I have donated to this site and will continue to. It's a very cool site and I'd like to see it survive long term. I think this Motogadget stuff is seriously cool. I have some electrical skills and have a brother and friend that are way more advanced than I am. With your input I think I'm in good shape. Thanks for your help.
This is my parts list:
M-Unit Blue
Mo.Unit ground distributor
Motoscope Pro with a pushbutton control
Motogadget 3 button left - 2 button right.
About 2006 Honda clutch and front brake controls with switches
Mo.lock NFC with Mo.Lock NFC wire harness
Oil pressure switch and rear brake switch
Rick's Rectifier
Charlie's Place electronic ignition
TST rear LED signals
Mo.Blase Pin front signals
mo.unit cable kit
Breakout Box
M Unit battery cable
Motogadget Speedo and air temperature units
LED headlight

[calj737]

Yeah, thought you were a different member from NoVa. My bad-

[chesterburnet111]

Yeah, thought you were a different member from NoVa. My bad-

Not really a"bad".

[chesterburnet111]

I certainly might, and if not, I can help you tweak the one's I have. To do so, tell me:
Stock indicators?
Gauges? Brand, model and which (tach and speedo, or integrated)
Control switches left and right? Brand, model, stock, etc
RegRec model
mUnit (which version?)
mLock?
Ignition? Points condensers, electronic, brand???

The more details and specifics, the easier to help.

By the way, I'm right down the road in Richmond. So welding (TIG, MIG stainless, carbon or ally) and wiring are pretty easy tasks to help you with. Anything you'd pay someone for, I ask you to donate to the site instead of paying me.

Any luck finding a wiring diagram that's close to my list of components?

[calj737]

Did you ever look at this?
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,195557.msg2295448.html#msg2295448

[chesterburnet111]

Yes. I guess I'll work on putting my own together. I've found better ones on revival's site and other forums. thanks.

[chesterburnet111]

1977 CB550F with Murray's Carbs.

This is my parts list:
M-Unit Blue
Mo.Unit ground distributor
Motoscope Pro with a pushbutton control
Motogadget 3 button left - 2 button right.
About 2006 Honda clutch and front brake controls with switches
Mo.lock NFC with Mo.Lock NFC wire harness
Oil pressure switch and rear brake switch
Rick's Rectifier
Charlie's Place electronic ignition
TST rear LED signals
Mo.Blase Pin front signals
mo.unit cable kit
Breakout Box
M Unit battery cable
Motogadget Speedo and air temperature units
LED headlight

Is there anyone else that might have a wiring diagram that they've done that is similar to my parts list?

[chesterburnet111]

I guess I'm left to my own devices.

[bassboy3313]

I guess I'm left to my own devices.

Best way to learn imo.

[chesterburnet111]

yeh right