Author Topic: CB550 Cafe Interceptor - Gentleman's Roadster (Read 349324 times)

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #600 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 #601 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 #602 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 #603 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 #604 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 #605 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 #606 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 #607 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 #608 on:** October 29, 2015, 08:57:49 AM »

Kemp surely is THE man.

Nice system!

brandEn · « **Reply #609 on:** October 29, 2015, 05:03:45 PM »

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

FunJimmy · « **Reply #610 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.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #611 on:** November 06, 2015, 03:43:46 PM »

A little droolery for ya!

HondaMan · « **Reply #612 on:** November 06, 2015, 03:52:31 PM »

Wow, bike porn!

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #613 on:** November 06, 2015, 07:51:16 PM »

Quote from: FunJimmy on November 06, 2015, 03:43:46 PM

A little droolery for ya!

Wow the Hindle sure does polish up nicely. What is your polishing prescription, Jim?

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #614 on:** November 06, 2015, 10:36:17 PM »

dang thats nice, really wonder what those short primaries are gonna do...funjimmy, you like shifting at 11 grand?

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #615 on:** November 07, 2015, 11:16:13 AM »

cool...traditional thought is that short, big diam. primaries build peak high rpm horsepower and the 4-2-1 arrangement brings back the mid range?...but in reality I feel like there are so many complex systems at play that 4 stroke pipe design is really just experience of what works and sheer luck. I am guessing Hindle has as good a handle on the voodoo involved as anybody.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #616 on:** November 07, 2015, 11:47:42 AM »

Quote from: seanbarney41 on November 07, 2015, 11:16:13 AM

cool...traditional thought is that short, big diam. primaries build peak high rpm horsepower and the 4-2-1 arrangement brings back the mid range?...but in reality I feel like there are so many complex systems at play that 4 stroke pipe design is really just experience of what works and sheer luck. I am guessing Hindle has as good a handle on the voodoo involved as anybody.

I'm hoping you're right Sean. As it is (Yosh Daytona cam, CR26 carbs with straight shot intake manifold and MRieck stage III head work) this thing like to rev but midrange is vital on a street bike. Hindle has been in the exhaust game for a long long time so fingers crossed. We'll know come spring, I guess.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #617 on:** November 16, 2015, 12:22:13 PM »

Jim,

I cannot remember if you ended up buying the Ripple Rock frame brace, too. If so, have you had a chance to install it? I picked one up (for my 550/650 project), and I'm going to (instead) install it on my stockish 550. Flatlander had asked what I thought of it, but I have not used it, yet. Have you?

Don

flatlander · « **Reply #618 on:** November 16, 2015, 12:30:31 PM »

yes please! would be great to hear what difference it makes.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #619 on:** November 16, 2015, 03:09:41 PM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on November 16, 2015, 12:22:13 PM

Jim,

I cannot remember if you ended up buying the Ripple Rock frame brace, too. If so, have you had a chance to install it? I picked one up (for my 550/650 project), and I'm going to (instead) install it on my stockish 550. Flatlander had asked what I thought of it, but I have not used it, yet. Have you?

Don

Yes, I purchased the frame brace too. Haven't installed it yet because I want to anodize it black first.
I will make a new aluminum support arm once the muffler is installed and then anodize the few items I have.
Winter is setting in fast so I'm bummed to say that test results will be a while yet. The brace looks cool though.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #620 on:** November 30, 2015, 05:44:43 AM »

You know Jimmy, you could be the first person to provide Kemp a sound clip of a CB550 snorting and belching fire out the exhaust to be available to tickle the cochlear hairs of potential customers!

I think that there's also a line forming of people that want to know what it sounds like...

So, does that inspire you to action; with a mere 25 days before Christmas?

David

Pan1cReaper · « **Reply #621 on:** November 30, 2015, 04:38:35 PM »

Just wanted to say, this thing looks awesome. Good work man.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #622 on:** November 30, 2015, 07:13:32 PM »

Jim,

I think you must get people stumbling upon this thread often and having their mind blown.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #623 on:** November 30, 2015, 10:18:11 PM »

Quote from: RAF122S on November 30, 2015, 05:44:43 AM

You know Jimmy, you could be the first person to provide Kemp a sound clip of a CB550 snorting and belching fire out the exhaust to be available to tickle the cochlear hairs of potential customers!

I think that there's also a line forming of people that want to know what it sounds like...
So, does that inspire you to action; with a mere 25 days before Christmas?

Thanks for the nudge David. It does help to get me motivated but the sub-freezing weather has me thinking otherwise. If I can get a teaser together I certainly will.

Cheers

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on November 30, 2015, 07:13:32 PM

Jim,

I think you must get people stumbling upon this thread often and having their mind blown.

Thanks Don,

There sure have been a lot of visitors over the years and I hope they find something to take away. I appreciate every one of them.

Best regards
Jimmy

riverfever · « **Reply #624 on:** December 03, 2015, 07:16:44 PM »

Yeah I know I'm guilty of bothering him about some things. Thanks Jimmy.

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