Author Topic: my CB550 build thread....finally back to work on it (Read 29874 times)

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #25 on:** August 15, 2007, 07:13:30 PM »

When it did run it was quite fast, it would pull to peak power revs in top gear as easy as in lower gears.
I think if it was geared higher it would still pull it.
On the stock gearing it would top 118mph on the clock and run in the low 13s over the quarter mile at around 108mph.
I thought of putting it in an RS125 GP frame, that would really make it fly, the old chassis is quite heavy.
The weight of the rod and piston in the rear upright cylinder is the same as the combined weight of the two forward facing rods and pistons.
The tuning of the rear cylinder is also different to the other two, this is to get the balance right and makes it sound like a twin.
There are tuning parts available for them in Japan and they make them really motor on.

Sam.

jpotc85 · « **Reply #26 on:** August 17, 2007, 03:39:58 AM »

how did them finger (palm) smudges get on it again? oh, oh I think i remember..haha sorry mate

greenjeans · « **Reply #27 on:** August 17, 2007, 06:09:17 AM »

mmmmmm....... velocity stacks.........

Lookin' good

c91x · « **Reply #28 on:** August 25, 2007, 09:35:46 PM »

rear brake linkage using stock brake rod ends i cut off and threaded and welded (can't be to safe on something that stops ya) so now i'm waiting on rear shocks (i didn't like the 12.5 and i need something around 14) and a jet kit so that i can start puttin it all together but the good thing is all my mounts for the tank and seat are done as well as the brake switch and the electrics are housed under the seat and the battery will be in the seat hump but i haven't bought one yet.

KB02 · « **Reply #29 on:** August 27, 2007, 04:52:14 AM »

Lookin' good, man. That brake rod looks sweet. No problems with bending when pressure is applied?

c91x · « **Reply #30 on:** August 27, 2007, 11:56:24 AM »

thanks for the compliment! The angle in the round bar is kinda severe but i'm running the same basic setup on another bike but with smaller round bar. i wouldn't say it's standed the test of time because i haven't logged to many miles on my CL but i've locked the brakes up a couple times and really cranked down on the lever and checked the angles because i had the same question as you

c91x · « **Reply #31 on:** August 27, 2007, 11:52:38 PM »

anybody got some ideas for paint scheme and color

?? . i've got a few ideas but nothing that i'm really into. also license plate location i really don't want to see this thing but i think i'll mount it under seat in front of the tire not to clearly visible but i don't want to ruin the look with the plate on the back

jevfro · « **Reply #32 on:** August 28, 2007, 04:51:19 PM »

That's looking pretty damn nice c91x! I'm happy to have contributed to your build, even if it was just a tappet cover

As far as paint it could go almost any direction... I've been liking all the silver and black I see on here lately. I wish I knew more about paint, I've got access to a small booth and I've only used it a couple of times. I've got a couple of guns, a binks 2001 and an old DeVilbiss, neither are HVLP but I don't think it would matter to much on a small job like a cycle. I would love to figure out how to get the really big metalflake like many of the customs from the 70's I think there's a few tricks to it, and I know the paint can be pricey. Are you thinking a pro job or DIY? It seems a shame to cover that alloy tank, you did say you'll leave the knee dents aluminum, right

? Anyway, I vote a dark smoke grey, dark green, red or black for the tank and seat. I know... thats a heap of help huh.

Anyway, keep posting the pics of the progress!

masonryman · « **Reply #33 on:** August 28, 2007, 07:07:10 PM »

Quote from: jevfro on August 28, 2007, 04:51:19 PM

That's looking pretty damn nice c91x! I'm happy to have contributed to your build, even if it was just a tappet cover

As far as paint it could go almost any direction... I've been liking all the silver and black I see on here lately. I wish I knew more about paint, I've got access to a small booth and I've only used it a couple of times. I've got a couple of guns, a binks 2001 and an old DeVilbiss, neither are HVLP but I don't think it would matter to much on a small job like a cycle. I would love to figure out how to get the really big metal flake like many of the customs from the 70's I think there's a few tricks to it, and I know the paint can be pricey. Are you thinking a pro job or DIY? It seems a shame to cover that alloy tank, you did say you'll leave the knee dents aluminum, right ? Anyway, I vote a dark smoke grey, dark green, red or black for the tank and seat. I know... thats a heap of help huh.

Anyway, keep posting the pics of the progress!

The large metal flake can be bought as a powder added to the paint or to the clear. From kustom Kolors, maybe?

c91x · « **Reply #34 on:** August 28, 2007, 08:38:53 PM »

well i'm gonna leave the knee indents and the top of the tank bare aluminum and paint the sides. so far i'm thinking a dark grey metallic or a darker red pearl and then the seat be painted a silver (aluminum color) downt he middle and the same red on the sides. I plan on painting it myself as these smaller jobs are pretty easy to do all the prep work and if you mess up wetsanding doesn't take days only takes hours. i'll post pics of the two colors i'm lookin at so far

here's my xr75 i sold a few months ago but i still have enough of this "rubber gray metallic" to paint mine ...what do you think

c91x · « **Reply #35 on:** August 29, 2007, 11:38:56 AM »

and here's the red

http://images.tcpglobal.com/rsp/rsp2701.jpg

KB02 · « **Reply #36 on:** August 30, 2007, 05:14:13 AM »

I'd say find a way to use both. It can be tastefully done.

I LOVE that little dirtbike. Granted I used to have one myself, so I'm a little biased. It what I learned to rid one.

snyquist53 · « **Reply #37 on:** August 30, 2007, 05:31:22 AM »

the project looks awesome! keep up the awesome updates.

should almost be time for the final update shot WHEEELLLIES

jpotc85 · « **Reply #38 on:** September 07, 2007, 12:49:38 AM »

wheew.. dem speed holes in that hub look really nice, not too many, not too big and perfectly spaced. nice build so far the paint will def. seal the deal.

c91x · « **Reply #39 on:** September 13, 2007, 07:39:29 PM »

here's some new ones ...still lost on the paint but i'm thinkin along what kbo2 said about using both...
all the electrical is done although i know the starter solenoid is showing here(it mounts under the tank) .... check her out

forwheeldrift · « **Reply #40 on:** September 14, 2007, 05:13:32 AM »

she is looking tough! nice work

masonryman · « **Reply #41 on:** September 14, 2007, 12:32:58 PM »

I have never had the rear hub apart, that being said, I have seen several cafe style bikes with the rear break arm turned up. With the lever turned up dose it work with a pull or is there something to be done inside the hub ? or do you just file the shaft down to accept the lever upside down.

Mark

c91x · « **Reply #42 on:** September 14, 2007, 11:31:30 PM »

the brake will apply pressure either way push or pull. once you get it apart you'll see why. no filing needed

SEBNN · « **Reply #43 on:** September 15, 2007, 12:38:40 AM »

The brake shoes are spread by a cam that works in either direction (push or pull).

pae · « **Reply #44 on:** September 15, 2007, 12:44:45 PM »

Jeez, that's looking good. Keep at it and keep posting. Love it,

regards, Phil

c91x · « **Reply #45 on:** September 15, 2007, 11:06:26 PM »

hey thanks guys it's good to know i'm not the only one who likes the way the build is going

pae · « **Reply #46 on:** September 16, 2007, 01:25:18 AM »

Quote from: c91x on September 15, 2007, 11:06:26 PM

hey thanks guys it's good to know i'm not the only one who likes the way the build is going

Some things just look right, and this bike is definitely one.

regards, Phil

c91x · « **Reply #47 on:** September 19, 2007, 11:42:27 AM »

heres the gauges facei got put together yesterday.... it's not hard mounted yet but i couldn't help to see how it'll look

masonryman · « **Reply #48 on:** September 19, 2007, 01:21:11 PM »

That's cool, lets have some details

loan $hark · « **Reply #49 on:** September 19, 2007, 01:51:34 PM »

Quote from: masonryman on September 19, 2007, 01:21:11 PM

That's cool, lets have some details

Yeah I was wondering

-what tires/sizes are you running
-shock lengths (rear)
-did you need to extend any of the wires for the formerly under-seat electrics or did you take enough of the harness apart to have enough slack to completely hide them?

Project looks great so far

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