Author Topic: CB550 Cafe Interceptor - Gentleman's Roadster (Read 349306 times)

Godffery · « **Reply #650 on:** January 10, 2016, 11:31:57 AM »

I've seen those turn signals in action; I suggest Not looking straight at them without welding goggles!

sbeckman7 · « **Reply #651 on:** February 08, 2016, 01:19:16 PM »

Jimmy, I just found this thread as a relatively new member. I am absolutely speechless!!! Your work ethic and craftsmanship are inspiring

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FunJimmy · « **Reply #652 on:** February 08, 2016, 01:20:33 PM »

Quote from: sbeckman7 on February 08, 2016, 01:19:16 PM

Jimmy, I just found this thread as a relatively new member. I am absolutely speechless!!! Your work ethic and craftsmanship are inspiring

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Thanks Spence. I'm glad you're enjoying it.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #653 on:** February 08, 2016, 01:24:53 PM »

Also sorted my Hindle muffler bracket with a little freehand milling.
Now off to the anodizer and it's a wrap.

MRieck · « **Reply #654 on:** February 08, 2016, 02:59:46 PM »

Nice and clean.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #655 on:** February 08, 2016, 03:09:16 PM »

That billet bracket is something. MUCH nicer than the early 550 passenger brackets!

I really like those signals. I am reconsidering the Motogadget bar end signals since they are less exposed, but these Watsen lights are actually more expensive than Motogadget units! I am wondering which will be more visible and bright.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #656 on:** February 08, 2016, 04:16:48 PM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on February 08, 2016, 03:09:16 PM

That billet bracket is something. MUCH nicer than the early 550 passenger brackets!

I really like those signals. I am reconsidering the Motogadget bar end signals since they are less exposed, but these Watsen lights are actually more expensive than Motogadget units! I am wondering which will be more visible and bright.

Although expensive, you know the prices are in Canadian dollars, right?
That's not much more than a couple of Starbucks coffees to you LA types.
The build quality is outstanding too. The LED's are bonded into machined billet aluminum housings and a crystal clear resin seals up the front.

I haven't seen the Motogadget signals in person but I know their build quality is top tier too. They also have the advantage of visibility from all angles including the rear.

I'll post up a video of the signals in action in a day or two Don.

bwaller · « **Reply #657 on:** February 08, 2016, 05:52:58 PM »

Ah Jimmy, you've ruined it.

How's the new pipe sound?

754 · « **Reply #658 on:** February 08, 2016, 06:23:19 PM »

Jimmy please round them corners of the bracket against the frame..

If you sandblast the milled out part, and polish the rest , it would look pretty cool..

tweakin · « **Reply #659 on:** February 08, 2016, 06:41:06 PM »

Everything looks great Jim!

Stev-o · « **Reply #660 on:** February 08, 2016, 09:22:27 PM »

Why no insurance?

FunJimmy · « **Reply #661 on:** February 08, 2016, 09:57:51 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on February 08, 2016, 09:22:27 PM

Why no insurance?

Vancouver winters are typically long and wet so ride days are few and far between.
Combined with sky high insurance premiums (approx. $100/month for basic converge) it just doesn't make sense to have it insured more than 7-8 months of the year.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #662 on:** February 09, 2016, 08:23:08 AM »

Quote from: calj737 on February 09, 2016, 03:02:40 AM

Jimmy does your Homeowners cover your bike if its in the "lab" while road uninsured? I only ask because my garage just collapsed due to snow, and here, Homeowners doesn't cover vehicles. I was wicked fortunate that 3 bikes survived, 1 completely unscathed, 2 gently bruised. As complete as the GR is, with all the handwork, I'd be as nervous as a cat on a porch of rocking chairs about Comprehensive coverage for your beauty.

Oh no, I'm really sorry to hear that Cal. How many bike where in the garage then the top dropped in?

Home owners insurance doesn't cover our bikes either. We have to purchase storage insurance from our auto insurer seperately.

akabek · « **Reply #663 on:** February 09, 2016, 08:31:06 AM »

Quote from: FunJimmy on February 08, 2016, 09:57:51 PM

Quote from: Stev-o on February 08, 2016, 09:22:27 PM
Why no insurance?

Vancouver winters are typically long and wet so ride days are few and far between.
Combined with sky high insurance premiums (approx. $100/month for basic converge) it just doesn't make sense to have it insured more than 7-8 months of the year.

I pay $550 per year for the CB550 in Ontario. The insurance companies here smartened up and apply 95% or the insurance amount to the 7 month riding season. If I cancelled my policy in Oct I may see $50.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #664 on:** February 09, 2016, 09:15:06 AM »

Quote from: FunJimmy on February 08, 2016, 04:16:48 PM

I'll post up a video of the signals in action in a day or two Don.

Thanks, Jim.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #665 on:** February 09, 2016, 09:18:10 AM »

All good things to note about re insurance. It's also good to re-assess coverage as you add value to your bike. A stated value amount may raise your premiums, but otherwise, the insurance companies use bluebook values which do not account for all of the work and parts put into a full build.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #666 on:** February 09, 2016, 10:50:05 AM »

Quote from: calj737 on February 09, 2016, 09:19:09 AM

And as I'm learning, receipts, receipts, receipts, receipts, receipts, and more receipts.

Built not bought!

Most of the work on the Interceptor involve one-off hand made parts and assemblies so a professional appraisal is essential to obtaining adaquate coverage. The trick is finding an appraser with experience in this arena.

Camrector · « **Reply #667 on:** February 09, 2016, 10:56:40 AM »

And as I'm learning, receipts, receipts, receipts, receipts, receipts, and more receipts.

Truth!

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #668 on:** February 09, 2016, 03:25:29 PM »

It will look like the stock passenger peg mount.

GV1390 · « **Reply #669 on:** February 10, 2016, 08:44:14 AM »

I love this thing.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #670 on:** February 16, 2016, 11:00:03 PM »

OUCH Cal...sorry to hear that awful news about the bikes and the roof collapse...
I have dropped everything but comprehensive coverage for cars while off the road for rebuilding motors or other long term projects that were going to take a couple months...
It is smart to do what Jimmy has done... Some folks in Buffalo and other lake effect snow areas where lots of salt is put down have winter beaters they use and the nice car is either kept in the garage or they have a storage unit to swap for the cars...then they can keep the nice car out of the elements and away from salt until it has washed off the roads and no snow is flying. They are able to extend the life of their cars and will not have to worry if snow and ice causes an accident.
David
David

Quote from: calj737 on February 09, 2016, 03:02:40 AM

Quote from: FunJimmy on February 08, 2016, 09:57:51 PM
Combined with sky high insurance premiums (approx. $100/month for basic converge) it just doesn't make sense to have it insured more than 7-8 months of the year.
Jimmy does your Homeowners cover your bike if its in the "lab" while road uninsured? I only ask because my garage just collapsed due to snow, and here, Homeowners doesn't cover vehicles. I was wicked fortunate that 3 bikes survived, 1 completely unscathed, 2 gently bruised. As complete as the GR is, with all the handwork, I'd be as nervous as a cat on a porch of rocking chairs about Comprehensive coverage for your beauty.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #671 on:** March 04, 2016, 10:48:14 PM »

Have a beer and eat a snickers bar jimmy, quick before you pass out!
You arent you...

Zappoteca

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #672 on:** March 05, 2016, 09:12:51 AM »

Quote from: calj737 on March 05, 2016, 03:45:10 AM

Quote from: FunJimmy on March 04, 2016, 09:52:00 PM
Bored and playing with Photoshop Express for iOS.
Now I know what my new bike project will look like!.
FTFY

There's great dignity in making another beautiful bike, Jimmy while leaving this magnificent ride be.

With all of the development work on the Cafe Interceptor, you'll move like a hot knife through butter in building a second bike!

Trad · « **Reply #673 on:** March 05, 2016, 11:16:16 AM »

That was a nice photoshop. I agree, that orange looks so good! Your bike looks as dialled as they come my man.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #674 on:** March 05, 2016, 02:14:15 PM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on March 05, 2016, 09:12:51 AM

With all of the development work on the Cafe Interceptor, you'll move like a hot knife through butter in building a second bike!

Thanks Don,

It's nbeen a culmination of cabin fever, OCD and Moto Therapy that got me this far.
Now I need sunshine.

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