Author Topic: CB550 Cafe Interceptor - Gentleman's Roadster (Read 345703 times)

RAFster122s · « **Reply #600 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 #601 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 #602 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 #603 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 #604 on:** October 24, 2015, 12:45:38 AM »

Looks pretty awesome. Fitment looks superb.

calj737 · « **Reply #605 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.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #606 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 #607 on:** October 24, 2015, 08:29:51 AM »

Looks great Jim. nothing better than stainless, IMO.

bwaller · « **Reply #608 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 #609 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 #610 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 #611 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 #612 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 #613 on:** October 24, 2015, 06:27:00 PM »

Couple more pics before I pull it and get polishing.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #614 on:** October 24, 2015, 06:51:26 PM »

Jim,

You may need some more red powdercoated bits (the exhaust springs or the nuts for the exhaust studs)!

That Hindle pipe looks damn good. I'm very happy with the construction on the one for my 650, too!

MRieck · « **Reply #615 on:** October 24, 2015, 06:56:40 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.

Cost probably Brent. I have a 4/2/1 for a 900RR custom made for 2 Brothers when Freddie Spencer raced for them (think I mentioned it somewhere else on this forum). the primary tubes start at about .75....it is an awesome pipe with 3 sections before the final primary size. I was told it was built by some fella that makes NASCAR headers. The first bike it was bolted to felt like a supercharger was installed. A great exhaust can make a huge difference

RAFster122s · « **Reply #616 on:** October 25, 2015, 12:07:38 AM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on October 24, 2015, 06:51:26 PM

Jim,

You may need some more red powdercoated bits (the exhaust springs or the nuts for the exhaust studs)!

That Hindle pipe looks damn good. I'm very happy with the construction on the one for my 650, too!

Not red, he needs more blue bits...
He's got the red valve/tappet covers and a few other tidbits red... The deletion of those blue calipers just leaves the bike out of balance with the fung shui.

flatlander · « **Reply #617 on:** October 25, 2015, 12:09:12 AM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on October 24, 2015, 03:53:17 PM

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

ha, not so fast! i'm quite attached to them. only now with the better flowing head i do keep running into a wall that the stock pipes create. i do like them but they're certainly not a performance piece.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #618 on:** October 27, 2015, 09:36:08 PM »

Jimmy, what's keeping you...doesn't your boss know you are dying to polish up that exhaust and get it tuned so you can take a nice long ride to enjoy the melody of your new Hindle system?
So, you had a teaser picture of a different 550 motor...was that yours or just teasing on the exhaust?

FunJimmy · « **Reply #619 on:** October 29, 2015, 12:32:22 AM »

The previous (Cone) muffler bracket won't fit the Hindle exhaust so back to the lab I go.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #620 on:** October 29, 2015, 01:11:53 AM »

Very cool Jimmy! Just busting your balls earlier....it isn't like you are slacking watching American baseball World series while buffing and polishing your pipes.
I am certifiable as I enjoy sanding and polishing.
Thank you for the eye candy, it is a nice birthday present.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #621 on:** October 29, 2015, 07:05:39 AM »

Nice bling. Videos never do pipes justice but you'll have to post one anyway when you get the new can from Kemp!

GV1390 · « **Reply #622 on:** October 29, 2015, 08:57:49 AM »

Kemp surely is THE man.

Nice system!

brandEn · « **Reply #623 on:** October 29, 2015, 05:03:45 PM »

Looks good Jim, are you polishing that while its installed?

FunJimmy · « **Reply #624 on:** October 29, 2015, 06:06:56 PM »

Quote from: brandEn on October 29, 2015, 05:03:45 PM

Looks good Jim, are you polishing that while its installed?

No. It's super quick & easy to remove. With the springs removed the exhaust spigots remain fixed to the head and the three piece header slips right off. I can't imagine how I'd polish a single piece header other than by hand and I don't have a lifetime to do that.

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