Author Topic: CB650 coming together now. (Read 2862 times)

pae · « **on:** April 08, 2007, 09:42:39 AM »

Rebuild underway now, a selection of shots to show what's going on. See sig for link to full story and stacks of pics.

Where we started...

c_kyle · « **Reply #1 on:** April 09, 2007, 07:16:19 AM »

It's nice to see 650Z's getting some love.

Soos · « **Reply #2 on:** April 09, 2007, 08:06:00 AM »

Nice.

I'm beginning to like the look of the Z frame.
My pegs for the rear rider are welded on(US version). I like the look of those removable ones on your frame.

l8r

physician · « **Reply #3 on:** April 09, 2007, 01:10:37 PM »

Started looking great!

What size is the rear wheel on your z? i just purchase an 83 650 sc and i want a bigger rear that the 16 it have...

pae · « **Reply #4 on:** April 14, 2007, 12:56:39 PM »

Hi physician, sorry it's taken a while to reply, bit busy lately. Anyway, rim size is 2.15 x 18

regards, Phil

bill440cars · « **Reply #5 on:** April 14, 2007, 01:53:22 PM »

Not much else to say, that hasn't already been said.

All I can say is, GREAT JOB and keep us posted.

Later on, Bill

physician · « **Reply #6 on:** April 14, 2007, 05:39:39 PM »

thank you! and now i know from which bike my tank came from!

does it have a lot of space between the front of the tank and the steering neck?

pae · « **Reply #7 on:** May 05, 2007, 02:48:43 PM »

Quote from: physician on April 14, 2007, 05:39:39 PM

thank you! and now i know from which bike my tank came from!

does it have a lot of space between the front of the tank and the steering neck?

Again, sorry for lack of response, real busy at the moment. I'd say there is quite a gap, does this picture help?

Oh and not too busy to stop me from getting this far today.... well pleased so far.

Pinhead · « **Reply #8 on:** May 05, 2007, 03:36:05 PM »

It's amazing what little cleaning can do for the look of a bike. I may do a frame-off one of these days...

pae · « **Reply #9 on:** May 06, 2007, 01:16:53 AM »

Leaving most of the engine alone. Had a head gasket leak so that's why the heads off, and I'll re-grind the valves whilst it's apart. Makes life so easy to refit the engine whilst the heads off, I'll tell you.

As for the rest, frames been blasted and powdercoated, I've polished up most of the ali, engine was treated to Simonize 'Wheel Silver' as recommended elsewhere on the forum.
Tank being de-badged and prepped for primer, side panels and tail primed. Still need front mudguard, seat. Otherwise the rest of it is just waiting to be cleaned and re-assembled.

regards, Phil

pae · « **Reply #10 on:** June 16, 2007, 11:02:46 AM »

Finished a few cosmetics now, back to the cylinder head...

Slapguts · « **Reply #11 on:** June 16, 2007, 01:17:04 PM »

I really like the paint. I'm usually of the "All motorcycles should be black" ilk, but that looks really nice.

Might have to rethink my upcoming paint job.

cleveland · « **Reply #12 on:** June 16, 2007, 01:50:50 PM »

Very nice!

pae · « **Reply #13 on:** June 16, 2007, 02:22:23 PM »

Thanks guys, a couple more...

c_kyle · « **Reply #14 on:** June 16, 2007, 02:46:24 PM »

Very nice! I can't wait to see this when it's done.

pae · « **Reply #15 on:** September 08, 2007, 11:56:59 AM »

Hi all, been busy today, all my little 'tidy-up' jobs which never seem to look much at the time are being fitted now - which is always satisfying. Here we are now...

Soos · « **Reply #16 on:** September 08, 2007, 01:01:37 PM »

Looking nice soo far!

Hopefuly you will get to ride before weather gets too bad!

That motor looks NICELY clean! Did you do any motor work?

l8r

pae · « **Reply #17 on:** September 10, 2007, 07:38:11 AM »

I had the heads off and re-ground the valves, replaced all seals in the top-end, otherwise just cleaned and painted it, or polished as appropriate.

regards, phil

c_kyle · « **Reply #18 on:** September 10, 2007, 01:28:05 PM »

I can't wait to see this bike finished. She looks great so far.

Irishguy · « **Reply #19 on:** September 10, 2007, 03:41:31 PM »

I second and third everyone. You are doing a great job. Keep up the good work.

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