Author Topic: CB550 Cafe Interceptor - Gentleman's Roadster (Read 350075 times)

bwaller · « **Reply #575 on:** May 10, 2015, 10:50:59 AM »

Those are Habs colours Frank. And that's a compliment!

Plus we need all the support we can get.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #576 on:** May 10, 2015, 10:57:31 AM »

Few in the sunshine

754 · « **Reply #577 on:** May 10, 2015, 11:09:22 AM »

Maybe it should be..FunJimmy,s I Am CANADIAN.....bike..

RAFster122s · « **Reply #578 on:** June 10, 2015, 10:06:04 PM »

Fender paint looks sweet Jimmy, I'm slow catching up as life has been crazy busy.

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RAFster122s · « **Reply #579 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:12:55 PM »

Jimmy, you know that you need to get some nice pics of the Canadian Cafe Interceptor before fall. So, we will expect you to post up some nice high resolution pics before Fall arrives.

Don't know if you took her on the trip to Idaho or one of the other bikes.

David

FunJimmy · « **Reply #580 on:** August 03, 2015, 09:45:46 PM »

Hi David,

Nice to hear from you. I didn't have the Interceptor in Idaho.
A bit too far so I rode the Triumph 1050 Tiger. Had a blast too.
Been riding the Interceptor a lot lately. Was out for a couple hours today actually.
Will post some 2015 pics soon.

How's your mom doing?

RAFster122s · « **Reply #581 on:** August 03, 2015, 10:22:28 PM »

Cool Jimmy! Glad you had a blast.

Mom's surgery went well and they were able to remove the tumor without disturbing the spine structure. So, that meant no screws & plates. Also, recovery will be faster. Pathology was able to tell the surgeons it was benign before they closed, so, that was an answered prayer. Pain is different as back surgery leaves you hurting and when it is at your tailbone, even moreso.
First week after surgery was rough but she bounced back quickly and is getting up and down without needing assistance and able to go to the bathroom. She's getting more mobile but still has to regain a lot of strength from the couple months that she was forced to be idle. She's getting cabin fever a bit and will get out of the house for a while this week.
She's chomping at the bit to be able to get back to work at my brother's office (receptionist and filing), as well as driving.
She's very independent and she's wanting the close supervision and support to be over, not be needed.

Thanks for asking.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #582 on:** August 04, 2015, 10:29:43 PM »

Time to pack up the tools and get some more riding in.

GV1390 · « **Reply #583 on:** October 08, 2015, 07:38:45 AM »

Do you have two CB's? I saw the one you ordered the 4:2:1 exhaust for, that's why I ask. Exhaust looks like a nice piece!

FunJimmy · « **Reply #584 on:** October 08, 2015, 09:05:11 AM »

Quote from: GV1390 on October 08, 2015, 07:38:45 AM

Do you have two CB's? I saw the one you ordered the 4:2:1 exhaust for, that's why I ask. Exhaust looks like a nice piece!

I used to have two but the garage is only so big and it had to go.
The Hindle exhaust I purchased from Ripple Rock Racers will soon be on the Interceptor

GV1390 · « **Reply #585 on:** October 08, 2015, 09:38:30 AM »

Please share more pics when you get it!

I am thinking about ditching my MotoGPWerks system for obvious reasons, I'd love to make the switch! -_-

FunJimmy · « **Reply #586 on:** October 22, 2015, 08:43:31 PM »

Was in Frank's neck of the woods for a couple of cold ones and look what I got.
Laser cut alloy tapper cover wrench. So cool.

Thanks Frank

RAFster122s · « **Reply #587 on:** October 22, 2015, 09:02:50 PM »

Very nice work Frank! Jimmy will have to lift a cold one to you every time he uses it.

Jimmy, be glad you aren't buying him a cold one every time you use it like a music licensing bit...

David

FunJimmy · « **Reply #588 on:** October 22, 2015, 09:05:26 PM »

Quote from: RAF122S on October 22, 2015, 09:02:50 PM

Very nice work Frank! Jimmy will have to lift a cold one to you every time he uses it.

Jimmy, be glad you aren't buying him a cold one every time you use it like a music licensing bit...

David

Got that right David. I'd much rather tip a cold one to (me) every time I use it.
Gotta go, time to check the valves.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #589 on:** October 23, 2015, 04:20:11 PM »

Better not have the Canadian strength brews if you are counting each tappet cover as a use.
.that would make for no memory of the event after having one for each on and off as a use...16 x 12-16 ounces would be between 192-256 ounces of beverage. Might have to empty the bladder a few times and have an incredible headache the next day.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #590 on:** October 23, 2015, 11:58:19 PM »

I've always liked my NOS Kerker header on this bike, but chrome plated steel is susceptible to bluing, it's heavy and eventually rusts so stainless steel is a great way to go. Until the recent introduction of Hindle Exhaust Systems there have only been a couple of infrequent producers of stainless exhausts for CB550's and 750's. Hindle Exhaust Systems is a worldwide leader in aftermarket exhaust systems and now offers performance exhausts for CB550's, 650's, and 750's.

I got home from an out of town business trip to find that my package from Ripple Rock Racers had arrived! Say hello to my NEW stainless steel Hindle 4-2-1 exhaust system. It's sure amazing to see and feel the flawless build quality a true dedicated performance exhaust manufacturer delivers.

Gonna look purdy all polished and shiny.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #591 on:** October 24, 2015, 12:45:38 AM »

Looks pretty awesome. Fitment looks superb.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #592 on:** October 24, 2015, 07:55:46 AM »

Quote from: calj737 on October 24, 2015, 03:02:41 AM

It sure does look nice. But you should realize that stainless with also discolor with heat cycles Jimmy. Plated steel is not the only metal to succumb to heat.

Stainless is a great metal choice for motorcycle exhaust because of its corrosion resistance, but it is more brittle and will suffer from the heat cycles more than a mild steel. Ultimately, it will crack sooner than mild steel, but mild steel will corrode much sooner than stainless. I understand the Hindle system uses a much thinner walled tubing than others, so its durability will be interesting to note. Not suggesting for a moment thats its not a First Class product, just making an observation.

I'm fortunate that all my 5xxs use a perfectly fitting, top class stainless 4:1 from another so my need to explore the Hindle isn't there. But for 650 guys, it looks to be the cats pajamas.

I've had and still own motorcycles with full stainless systems so I know about the expected discolouration. Stainless doesn't get the harsh bluing you see on chrome but goes a soft gold colour. It looks really nice and the pipes are super easy to clean if the tubes are polished first.

I'm not sure I'd worry about durability though. Hindle has been in the performance aftermarket exhaust business for a very long time. They manufacture systems for street and off-road bikes that see extreme conditions and stresses. The tubing might be thinner wall than others but the entire system fits stress free and spring loaded. I also like that it supplies with a model specific muffler hanger.

Something else worth mentioning. The pipe routing provides considerably more ground clearance than my Kerker or the Yosh replica pipes while providing unobstructed access to the oil filter and drain plug!

tweakin · « **Reply #593 on:** October 24, 2015, 08:29:51 AM »

Looks great Jim. nothing better than stainless, IMO.

bwaller · « **Reply #594 on:** October 24, 2015, 10:03:50 AM »

Looks good Jim. It's a full spring mount? As you said if it fits really well and is spring mounted, then thin is good. I'd like to ask Lang why the larger primary OD for the 550 though.

flatlander · « **Reply #595 on:** October 24, 2015, 02:05:32 PM »

those pipes do look good. if i get fed up with my stock ones i need to put them on the x-mas list.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #596 on:** October 24, 2015, 03:53:17 PM »

Quote from: flatlander on October 24, 2015, 02:05:32 PM

those pipes do look good. if i get fed up with my stock ones i need to put them on the x-mas list.

Flatlander: If you get "fed up" with your stock pipes, I'll take them!

scunny · « **Reply #597 on:** October 24, 2015, 04:47:34 PM »

Quote from: bwaller on October 24, 2015, 10:03:50 AM

Looks good Jim. It's a full spring mount? As you said if it fits really well and is spring mounted, then thin is good. I'd like to ask Lang why the larger primary OD for the 550 though.

They do look big.
Nice looking setup

FunJimmy · « **Reply #598 on:** October 24, 2015, 06:24:05 PM »

Quote from: bwaller on October 24, 2015, 10:03:50 AM

Looks good Jim. It's a full spring mount?
As you said if it fits really well and is spring mounted, then thin is good.

Yup. Full slip fit with springs. Spigots at the head.

Quote from: bwaller on October 24, 2015, 10:03:50 AM

I'd like to ask Lang why the larger primary OD for the 550 though.

So that it works well with Mrieck stage III heads!

FunJimmy · « **Reply #599 on:** October 24, 2015, 06:27:00 PM »

Couple more pics before I pull it and get polishing.

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