Author Topic: CB550 Cafe Interceptor - Gentleman's Roadster (Read 345695 times)

calj737 · « **Reply #625 on:** October 30, 2015, 06:16:06 AM »

Check out Trad's build. He hand "buffed" up his 4:1 stainless pipe using ScothBrites. It's not a high polish, but it sure does look magnificent. He said it took just a few hours to do the entire system.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #626 on:** November 06, 2015, 03:43:46 PM »

A little droolery for ya!

HondaMan · « **Reply #627 on:** November 06, 2015, 03:52:31 PM »

Wow, bike porn!

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #628 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 #629 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 #630 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 #631 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 #632 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 #633 on:** November 16, 2015, 12:30:31 PM »

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

FunJimmy · « **Reply #634 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 #635 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 #636 on:** November 30, 2015, 04:38:35 PM »

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

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #637 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 #638 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 #639 on:** December 03, 2015, 07:16:44 PM »

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

FunJimmy · « **Reply #640 on:** December 29, 2015, 09:12:58 PM »

Killing the winter blues with a little tinkering in the lab.

I found this cool Lucas style headlight which will provide a bit more room for wiring but needs longer fork ears. Will have to make some nice aluminum parts this week.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #641 on:** December 30, 2015, 12:55:00 PM »

Nothing says "Committed" like cutting welded headlight mounts.
The weld penetration is amazing.
Not a single void even after milling one side flush.
These are going to be excellent mount tabs.

akabek · « **Reply #642 on:** December 30, 2015, 01:03:32 PM »

Is there more going on than you are letting on? One pic shows no engine and a different front end compared to the second pic??

FunJimmy · « **Reply #643 on:** December 30, 2015, 01:53:49 PM »

Quote from: akabek on December 30, 2015, 01:03:32 PM

Is there more going on than you are letting on? One pic shows no engine and a different front end compared to the second pic??

No, just an old photo of the mounts prior to cutting.
Same triples (pre-anodize) and clip-ons too.

Designing new (bolt on) headlight ears.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #644 on:** January 01, 2016, 10:39:04 PM »

Found these amazingly small but super bright (200+ lumen) flush mount LED signals.
Going to mount them on the top side of the fork ears. Half way between the headlight and forks.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #645 on:** January 01, 2016, 10:49:48 PM »

Quote from: FunJimmy on January 01, 2016, 10:39:04 PM

Found these amazingly small but super bright (200+ lumen) flush mount LED signals.
Going to mount them on the top side of the fork ears. Half way between the headlight and forks.

those look sweet...where did you get 'em?

FunJimmy · « **Reply #646 on:** January 02, 2016, 08:41:02 PM »

Plucking away!
Waiting on the signals to arrive.

HondaMan · « **Reply #647 on:** January 02, 2016, 10:11:49 PM »

Quote from: FunJimmy on January 02, 2016, 08:41:02 PM

Plucking away!
Waiting on the signals to arrive.

Such beautiful work!

Do I see an opportunity? Those long, blank sides of the headlight ears seem to be asking for something...like maybe engraving? Holes? Starship ID logo? Anti-traffic mortar mounts?

tweakin · « **Reply #648 on:** January 03, 2016, 06:21:42 AM »

looks great Jim. Look forward to the finished product.

Stev-o · « **Reply #649 on:** January 03, 2016, 09:35:57 AM »

Quote from: HondaMan on January 02, 2016, 10:11:49 PM

Quote from: FunJimmy on January 02, 2016, 08:41:02 PM
Plucking away!
Waiting on the signals to arrive.

Those long, blank sides of the headlight ears seem to be asking for something...like maybe engraving?

Isnt that where the winkers will go?

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Author Topic: CB550 Cafe Interceptor - Gentleman's Roadster (Read 345695 times)