Author Topic: Another one finally finished! (CB500 Cafe) (Read 25843 times)

Noel · « **Reply #50 on:** August 04, 2006, 07:26:07 PM »

FWIW, I pulled the head on my 500 (needed to do some helicoiling $:-\$ ) and with around 1500 miles of velocity stacks the bores still look utterly pristine. Which doesn't tell me anything about what they will look like 20,000 miles from now, but does make me a feel a bit more dismissive of the "direst" of the predictions...

Jeff · « **Reply #51 on:** August 04, 2006, 07:38:19 PM »

Quote from: StevieMac on August 01, 2006, 03:02:03 PM

I'm trying to get some bulk foam filter material from UNI to see if that might work.

Here you go:
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=301500&store=Main&catId=&productId=p301500&leafCatId=&mmyId=

Jeff

Jinxracing · « **Reply #52 on:** October 12, 2006, 12:33:51 PM »

Wow, super attention to detail Stevie!

If you're still checking this post I had a question about the rear brake lever: How did you cut the internal splines? Did you use a broach or maybe a shaper, or cut up a stock lever and start welding?

Thanks!

nickjtc · « **Reply #53 on:** October 12, 2006, 12:57:00 PM »

That's the kind of work that should be on Biker Build -off. True originality in working with an existing bike and making it into something even better.

ieism · « **Reply #54 on:** October 12, 2006, 01:06:29 PM »

I'm very impressed. This is done with so much attention to detail, and everything looks right on this bike. The best cafe i've seen EVER!

oconnor · « **Reply #55 on:** October 12, 2006, 09:10:48 PM »

Wow, that is cool. Best use of a Harley tank I've ever seen.

Brunow · « **Reply #56 on:** October 12, 2006, 11:38:23 PM »

Clean nice looking café racer!

Ernie · « **Reply #57 on:** October 13, 2006, 04:08:39 AM »

Quote from: Jinxracing on October 12, 2006, 12:33:51 PM

Wow, super attention to detail Stevie!

If you're still checking this post I had a question about the rear brake lever: How did you cut the internal splines? Did you use a broach or maybe a shaper, or cut up a stock lever and start welding?

Thanks!

yea good question id like to know that myself, awsome scoot steve ,great work!!!

siter81 · « **Reply #58 on:** October 13, 2006, 04:21:15 AM »

Very nice bike,very clean.You have done a great job on it.

Siter81

Ricisan · « **Reply #59 on:** November 24, 2006, 10:28:24 AM »

S Mac: I want your rear brake pedal/lever. I have a similar set up using what I think is a CB 400 slightly rearset shifter. That works fine. My brake side foot peg is mounted like yours. I need a shorter brake lever that will fit the splines of the brake actuation shaft. I can see problems getting a lever to fit the splines properly w/o stripping out. Does this make sense? Will you be making any more? Any thoughts? TIA

Ricisan

dt77 · « **Reply #60 on:** December 07, 2006, 09:26:53 PM »

AMAZING! Simply gorgeuos. I'm the the beginning stages of converting my '77 550 to a cafe. What brand of gel battery is that? I'm hoping to achieve the same look as yours (hidden battery and electrics). Hoping that is.

Rsnip988 · « **Reply #61 on:** December 07, 2006, 11:30:20 PM »

Simply beautiful

RKS

jalfonso · « **Reply #62 on:** December 09, 2006, 06:05:02 PM »

S Mac,

You're bike is truely an inspiration.

Ride Safe.

John

pae · « **Reply #63 on:** December 11, 2006, 09:32:33 AM »

And another one echoing the other comments. Really good looking bike. well done.

regards, Phil

scout18 · « **Reply #64 on:** December 14, 2006, 10:14:49 PM »

ok collectively all of youlook at that first photo and go

OOOO
AAAHHHH.

nicely done. I like your approach

red_haint · « **Reply #65 on:** December 15, 2006, 01:53:12 AM »

Wow that bike rocks. I like the pics and being able to see a setup for shifting is great since I need to kick my pegs to just fore of the pass pegs. Great looking work, I only hope mine turns out half as good.

drlarryw · « **Reply #66 on:** December 15, 2006, 07:37:46 AM »

GREAT job !!!! Real eye candy! Have you considered "lightening" up the front end with a shortie or Dunstal type fender?
Larry in Boston

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #67 on:** December 15, 2006, 08:48:50 AM »

Quote from: dt77 on December 07, 2006, 09:26:53 PM

What brand of gel battery is that?

I am also in need of a good sized (but smaller than stock) Gel battery.
Who makes it - where'ed you buy/order it from - etc ?

dt77 · « **Reply #68 on:** December 15, 2006, 05:00:54 PM »

ProTeal55,

I just bought a Gel Battery for my CB550 @ planetbattery.com. $33+shipping. 12V 12AH. 5.95L, 3.86W, 3.7H. Kudos on the 450. Danny bailed me out on my carbs the other night.

Cheers!

kruppy · « **Reply #69 on:** June 01, 2007, 01:00:41 PM »

sweet looking bike. did you make the parts or buy them, and where did you get them.

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