Author Topic: my CB550 build thread....finally back to work on it (Read 29770 times)

forwheeldrift · « **Reply #75 on:** January 24, 2008, 10:46:47 AM »

sweet ride

greenjeans · « **Reply #76 on:** February 12, 2008, 05:34:58 PM »

Man...... you nailed that color. Looks awesome.
I really like the look of the seat pan, how's it feel ? Comfortable ?

rlarkin70 · « **Reply #77 on:** February 12, 2008, 09:31:00 PM »

That thing is so sweet, it just doesn't look right sitting still...

-Ron

rachet · « **Reply #78 on:** March 13, 2008, 12:06:30 PM »

Now that we have a "Project Shop" board I rediscovered this build and would love an update and some pics~ I know you were moving so have you had a chance to get back to it?

anyways, Great Build! one of my favorites!

Rachet~

DarkRider · « **Reply #79 on:** March 13, 2008, 10:58:42 PM »

i must say i like the way you did the rearsets...any chance you could build a couple more of those mounts? Or at least send me a diagram of the measurements?

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #80 on:** March 13, 2008, 11:14:52 PM »

It's time we had an update 91, yavent posted since January

Sam.

fixahonda · « **Reply #81 on:** March 16, 2008, 10:32:05 AM »

That is an excellent looking bike there. I'm not all that big on the cafe look but I love the way that is turning out. It was said above, but some things just look right and yours is definitely one of those.

c91x · « **Reply #82 on:** March 18, 2008, 11:02:45 AM »

I wish i had an update for you guys and myself but the cb has been put on the back burner till i get settled in and buy a house or at least rent one... I have to go to oklahoma for some FAA school for a month and then when i get back to phoenix i'll start in on it again. it probably needs another 5hrs of work to be close to finished but i needed to finish my other truck before i left so it got the attention

once again thanks for all the compliments on the bike

squirley · « **Reply #83 on:** March 18, 2008, 10:07:26 PM »

Maybe I missed it in the thread, but where did you get your hands on that rear brake light?

c91x · « **Reply #84 on:** March 19, 2008, 02:14:20 AM »

5 bucks at walmart... it's a trailer light

darkrider i sent you a pm

A Grove · « **Reply #85 on:** July 02, 2008, 08:14:55 PM »

I know this thing is old... But do you have any more pics of this beast?! She's absolutely gorgeous!!

SSCR · « **Reply #86 on:** July 03, 2008, 07:54:19 AM »

Just saw this thread great work! Any more info you can spare on where you got that awesome tank?

j-conn · « **Reply #87 on:** November 13, 2009, 01:33:14 PM »

looks awesome!!!

c91x · « **Reply #88 on:** November 13, 2009, 03:36:01 PM »

it's sad to say but this bike hasn't been touched in over a year. i got it going took it in for emissions and it failed and i lost interest and time and started new projects.
in the last year a dirtbike rim fell on the tank leaving a dent, my nephew dropped the seat and put a chip in it, the front caliper started leaking, and hmm what else. i started lurking on the site again and i've got it up and going again.. finished my shorty exhaust and extended the center stand so it actually holds the rear tire off the ground... the stator gets really hot if i turn the ignition on even without the bike running. i've checked the wiring twice and its fine and no wires are getting hot just the stator cover. The idle is sporadic and i figure maybe an air leak somewhere but i never did get the jetting figured out before so that might be some of it

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #89 on:** November 13, 2009, 03:47:46 PM »

Surely they don't expect a 40 year old bike to meet modern emission standards, if this were the case there would be nothing over 10 years old on the road.

Mick

c91x · « **Reply #90 on:** November 19, 2009, 04:09:51 PM »

lookin for anybodies two cents

Ok so my problem is i've been messing around with jetting and finally got the right main jet in but when i went from a 105 to a 115 something happened with my idle. When i give it gas it takes forever to come down from 3000 rpms to idle and the idle is sporatic and needs adjustment sometimes . if i turn the idle screw down it will drop off revs like normal and drop back to 1000rpm before it dies after a few seconds sound crisp and clean when i do this. the bike idled fine before but was running lean. No air leaks from the test i've done. i'm thinkin i need to drop a notch on the needle jet. pleas help !!!!!

c91x · « **Reply #91 on:** November 19, 2009, 06:34:43 PM »

bmarshall · « **Reply #92 on:** November 21, 2009, 04:32:12 AM »

From what I understand an idle hang-up can be caused by a lean condition, if your bike has been sitting for a while the pilot jets may be clogged causing this.

Flying J · « **Reply #93 on:** November 22, 2009, 10:36:12 PM »

What carbs are you running? Where did you get your v-stacks?

c91x · « **Reply #94 on:** November 23, 2009, 04:47:44 PM »

Quote from: bmarshall on November 21, 2009, 04:32:12 AM

From what I understand an idle hang-up can be caused by a lean condition, if your bike has been sitting for a while the pilot jets may be clogged causing this.

I'm with ya but it doesnt' make sence that when i turn the idle screw way down it drops off rpms quick and crisp... i'm gonna take them apart and give htem a once over.. also make sure the needle jet is seating properly on the main jets

c91x · « **Reply #95 on:** November 23, 2009, 04:48:31 PM »

Quote from: ffjmoore on November 22, 2009, 10:36:12 PM

What carbs are you running? Where did you get your v-stacks?

stock carbs! velocity stacks i got off ebay over a year ago.. pretty sure same guy sells them still

chronic_rider_550 · « **Reply #96 on:** March 22, 2010, 01:12:10 PM »

Quote from: c91x 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

Not sure if you have figured out where you license plate should go but you should check out my build and look at the license plate. It is half hidden but you can still see it and it doubles up as a rear fender. Just an idea.

Raef · « **Reply #97 on:** May 24, 2010, 09:12:03 AM »

I have had similar problems with my custom exhaust and pods the latest dilemma is getting the engine to take gas mid to low rpm,it runs like a race bike on top end just not road friendly. one of the conclusions I have came to is that the stock carbs need more than just air flow they need some vacuum or negative pressure to draw fuel from the bowl.

When I regain enough energy to try it again I think I will be looking for a later model carb set up with a accelerator pump and possibly a fuel pump

c91x · « **Reply #98 on:** November 07, 2010, 08:27:32 AM »

i have to many hobbies! I can't believe it's been another year since i've worked on it... well i finally ordered some new main jets and i'm gonna move the needle down one clip. i've got a new voltage regulator and rectifier i need to put in. then sync the carbs get emissions on it and ride it.

CB550CAFE · « **Reply #99 on:** November 07, 2010, 09:55:40 AM »

Just read through your thread 91, this CB is smokin' nice! I love the tank and seat. Look forward to the updates!

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Author Topic: my CB550 build thread....finally back to work on it (Read 29770 times)

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