Author Topic: CB550 Cafe Interceptor - Gentleman's Roadster (Read 346927 times)

RAFster122s · « **Reply #475 on:** January 05, 2015, 10:16:51 PM »

That an old photo of the lab exterior? Has the roof held up or has it's eco-greenery caused it to leak?
You don't show the small lathe and drill press with the sliding or is it a rotary table?

Cafe Interceptor, Duc 998, and I forgot, what is the 3rd bike?
If you could convince/con/cojole your attractive better half into riding her own you could double the size of your lab. Expanding its footprint to a longer rectangle along the fenceline. You would loose that lovely green roof but, the bikes could languish in larger spaces as well as accommodating additional steeds for you both.

So, you gonna sell me you old Yamaha caliper since you're moving to bigger and better with the Brembo?
I am using a 19" wheel instead of the 18" but, I would still need to trim the caliper for spoke clearance

FunJimmy · « **Reply #476 on:** January 06, 2015, 01:52:53 PM »

Quote from: RAF122S on January 05, 2015, 10:16:51 PM

That an old photo of the lab exterior? Has the roof held up or has it's eco-greenery caused it to leak?
You don't show the small lathe and drill press with the sliding or is it a rotary table?

Cafe Interceptor, Duc 998, and I forgot, what is the 3rd bike?
If you could convince/con/cojole your attractive better half into riding her own you could double the size of your lab. Expanding its footprint to a longer rectangle along the fenceline. You would loose that lovely green roof but, the bikes could languish in larger spaces as well as accommodating additional steeds for you both.

The better half has been incredibly supportive. She often suggests that I should build a bigger garage but you gotta know your strengths as well as your weaknesses and you've already eluded to one of them. Bigger garages lead to more bikes, more expenses and less time to enjoy them. Physical limits are what keep me from spreading out of control.

Current crop includes the Café Interceptor, Ducati 999R and Triumph 1050 Tiger. Each one offers something the others don't. No duplicates!

RAFster122s · « **Reply #477 on:** January 06, 2015, 02:23:48 PM »

All true Jimmy!
Like Eastwood said, "A man's gotta know his limitations!"
He's also said, "...anything more than two shakes and your playing with yourself."

998, 999R, peas and potatoes, but oh what peas and potatoes...those Italian women are hot blooded, having worked with a few pure bloods when working on a Italian joint venture back when I worked for AT&T... Concertina was stunning but married...a real head turner and very smart. I was married and not looking, merely admiring. Funny thing was her nickname was "Titi". (Tee Tee)
The women I saw around Rome when there was amazing, they were quite attractive. I imagine there are a lot of beautiful women running around Vancouver with all the film related work going on there. But, you need to look no further than across the dinner table for one example... right?!
She's not been messing up any knees or other joints lately, has she?

Modify that door a bit and it can look a little more like from the shire...
Looks like the neighbor behind you has a green roof too on his garage.
Forgot about it eating car parking space in the alleyway. That would be a negative.

pn2501 · « **Reply #478 on:** January 22, 2015, 07:47:46 PM »

Quote from: fastbroshi on January 05, 2015, 08:39:55 PM

As much as I like this bike, I'm surprised you're still working on it FJ. Just when I think it can't get any better it does. I have to get popcorn ready before I read any of your posts.

I'm with fastbroshi, just finished reading the entire thread (thanks Cal for putting me onto it), your fabrication skills are amazing.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #479 on:** January 23, 2015, 05:34:52 PM »

Jimmy,
Did you win it?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OUTSTANDING-1979-Honda-CB650-Custom-Motor-Engine-4300-original-miles-Complete-/261742227527

FunJimmy · « **Reply #480 on:** January 23, 2015, 08:22:23 PM »

Quote from: RAF122S on January 23, 2015, 05:34:52 PM

Jimmy,
Did you win it?

Dam and with a description like this, "Completely restored freshly buffed and painted. This motor is in outstanding condition and the nicest 650 custom motor you will ever see. It's ready to mount. You won't find one nicer" I really feel like I missed out. Thanks for rubbing it in.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #481 on:** January 23, 2015, 10:04:35 PM »

I think you would have to put the caliper with the blue caps back on to balance the red.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #482 on:** February 12, 2015, 03:18:51 PM »

You know Jimmy that lovely piece of motorcycle machinery showed back up on ebay again.... I forgot to see if you won it that time around. Seeing how you were not howling at the moon about your victory I am guessing you didn't notice it was back. I figured Syscrush would like your bike with that motor. Where is he anyway? Anyone rattled his cage lately?

<Modified Saturday afternoon 2/14>
Breaking update from your action news reporter on the scene...
(extra points if you recognize that opening line...)

The motor referenced above re-listing ended with...drumroll please...

This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #483 on:** March 14, 2015, 06:27:59 PM »

Ok, I've gotta come clean. I've been keeping secrets and it's time to fess up.
When I originally cut down the front fender (page 14) I totally screwed the paint.
Every picture I've posted since has been of the right side. The good side.

Thought it was a good idea to tape the entire fender with masking tape, draw my new shape, cut and peel.
Note to self......always peel the tape from the centre down to the edge. Never peel in the opposite direction, unless you want to re-paint.

Starting over offered an opertunity to tidy up a few deficiencies.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #484 on:** March 14, 2015, 06:36:31 PM »

While I'm at it I figured I'd do both fenders in the same carbon weave.
This time I used crystal clear surfboard resin. Surfboard resin also has a UV inhibitor.
Don't worry about the cloth seams on the front fender.
That will be painted leaving only the mount spars clear to carbon.

tweakin · « **Reply #485 on:** March 14, 2015, 06:36:39 PM »

Nice work Jim!

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #486 on:** March 14, 2015, 10:07:31 PM »

Outstanding.

calj737 · « **Reply #487 on:** March 15, 2015, 04:14:56 AM »

Proof of a silver lining in every cloud

FunJimmy · « **Reply #488 on:** March 15, 2015, 10:24:45 AM »

Quote from: calj737 on March 15, 2015, 04:14:56 AM

Proof of a silver lining in every cloud

Thanks Cal, but my clouds have a graphite lining.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #489 on:** March 16, 2015, 10:06:40 PM »

Front & Rear

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #490 on:** March 16, 2015, 10:42:32 PM »

The carbon fiber reveal from that mask will be a subtle but outstanding feature. I loves me some carbon fiber!

riverfever · « **Reply #491 on:** March 17, 2015, 07:24:24 PM »

That looks so nice Jimmy.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #492 on:** March 25, 2015, 10:18:46 PM »

Jim,

I like the red and gold double pin lines.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #493 on:** March 25, 2015, 11:01:23 PM »

A very special Thank You goes out to greenjeans for sending me the vector graphic to recreate his awesome emblem on the Cafe Interceptor front fender.
Here's one of the paint masks that my painter will be working with. The clarity is second to none. Can't wait to see how it comes together.

jtran000 · « **Reply #494 on:** March 26, 2015, 12:05:55 AM »

mad skills

calj737 · « **Reply #495 on:** March 26, 2015, 04:24:32 AM »

Brilliant!

bwaller · « **Reply #496 on:** March 26, 2015, 04:33:23 AM »

Nice touch.

akabek · « **Reply #497 on:** March 26, 2015, 06:57:42 AM »

Looking good Jimmy.

fastbroshi · « **Reply #498 on:** March 26, 2015, 07:14:58 AM »

Oh Lord I would've crapped myself if I'd damaged such a beautiful paint job like that!! In any case the new carbon will look great painted.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #499 on:** April 04, 2015, 03:32:18 PM »

I really like how well the small and intense Eagle Eye LED signals on the front work that I ordered some more for the rear and made special housings.

Eagle Eye LED has the same OD as the housing and slip over and index on the sleeve.

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Author Topic: CB550 Cafe Interceptor - Gentleman's Roadster (Read 346927 times)