Author Topic: CB550 Cafe Interceptor - Gentleman's Roadster (Read 345649 times)

bwaller · « **Reply #150 on:** May 01, 2009, 06:30:49 PM »

Just as an aside Jimmy. Mike mentioned the 2" comp. baffle and I planned to go that route for my go-fast proj. but spoke to a guy who experimented way back & said the 2" didn't work well on the middleweights. He suggested shortening the original & removing the diffuser to get the best punch.

papp101 · « **Reply #151 on:** May 07, 2009, 06:25:45 AM »

FJ,

I have to confess. As that is the most beautiful paint I've ever seen, I'm trying to replicate it with rattle cans. Hope you don't mind, I'm just that impressed with it!

Thanks again,
PaPP

FunJimmy · « **Reply #152 on:** May 07, 2009, 08:37:52 AM »

The Interceptor was recently featured in "Do The Ton, Café Racer - Volume 1".
A big honour. Thank you!

Cheers
FJ

bwaller · « **Reply #153 on:** June 19, 2009, 08:10:37 AM »

+1 on the headlight relays, it's a good mod.

Just one more compliment Jimmy....nice bike. Good mix of old and new & imagination.

MCRider · « **Reply #154 on:** June 19, 2009, 09:10:45 AM »

Quote from: bwaller on June 19, 2009, 08:10:37 AM

+1 on the headlight relays, it's a good mod.

Just one more compliment Jimmy....nice bike. Good mix of old and new & imagination.

yes very nice bike! And relays are always good. For those of us who are wiring impaired, these kits and support are helpful: http://easternbeaver.com/ The Headlight H4/horn kits are the last hyperlink under "quick links" in the left hand column.

Ecosse · « **Reply #155 on:** June 19, 2009, 11:20:29 AM »

hope this is of some help. i got it from this forum but can't remember from whom.

edit: ok, i just posted the pdf... a little too slow it looks.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #156 on:** July 03, 2009, 12:46:44 AM »

Started putzing around the garage the other night and realized I still had an early VF750 electronic tach to fit.
Unfortunately the awesome aluminum housing from the VF just won’t fit with the Attack Racing triples and a tach only cluster.
With both gauges, it might have worked, but only one means a one-off billet housing and mount will have to do.

The tach is a bit smaller and the red line is 500rpm higher which should be perfect!

What do your think?

Cheers
FJ

Peters1983 · « **Reply #157 on:** July 17, 2009, 10:15:59 PM »

It has taken me 2 days to go through this whole thread and there are very few words that describe the thought that has been put in to this build( just a few awe inspiring and AWESOME). You are a very humble man with many indescribable talents. This is a thread that dreams are made of, including my own.

I have had a few thoughts of doing what you have accomplished here and thanks to my vast imagination and motivation from people like you, I can only hope that my bike will turn out half as sweet as yours.

You are the man and keep coming with the progress. you deserve a hats off and a bow. enough with the ass kissing and on with the show.

indyracer · « **Reply #158 on:** July 19, 2009, 05:46:27 PM »

Amazing bike. Thanks for the inspiration...

GoatBaSS · « **Reply #159 on:** August 07, 2009, 06:25:18 AM »

And I sit here still with my mouth agape

FLo · « **Reply #160 on:** August 21, 2009, 01:14:58 AM »

You should see this bike in person. It's even sexier. So clean and sharp. Jimmy's not bad either. Answered my endless questions and just a cool cat... just not really that sexy ...sorry Jimmy

Jimmy, let me know when you want to roll old school again.

Kemp · « **Reply #161 on:** August 21, 2009, 08:23:13 AM »

What I'd like to know is why Jimmy hasn't volunteered to come out to Toronto and help me with my project? Like his bike is finished and mine is...er...ready to get started. Jeez, I'd even give him a free chainguard.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #162 on:** August 22, 2009, 11:45:39 AM »

Quote from: Kemp on August 21, 2009, 08:23:13 AM

What I'd like to know is why Jimmy hasn't volunteered to come out to Toronto and help me with my project? Like his bike is finished and mine is...er...ready to get started. Jeez, I'd even give him a free chainguard.

Dam Kemp

I had forgotten about the chain guard. Now I've gotta get back at it and finish up.
BTW, are these projects really ever finished?
This winter, I'm planning on fabing up manifolds to fit KZ900 Mikunis

Cheers
FJ

turninwheels · « **Reply #163 on:** August 25, 2009, 11:34:48 AM »

Quote from: bzr on February 24, 2008, 05:05:21 PM

Personally, I don't think cafe humps should be taller than the seat, but that's my style. It looks more grotesque from the side.

The rest of the bike looks sweet! And thanks for answering my question as to how Kerkers look/fit on 550s.

I have to agree here, in my opinion the tail section should be level with the height of the tank and porportioned to size as well, just my 2 cents..the rest of the build looks great

Mediconi · « **Reply #164 on:** September 13, 2009, 09:13:39 AM »

Wow... I'm not done reading yet but I'm amazed. I wish I had the skills to do something like this.

masonryman · « **Reply #165 on:** September 13, 2009, 09:54:20 AM »

Very nicely done, way to stick with it. I seem to be on a detour once again.....

I am sitting here typing in my riding jacket, what a dumb ass, I'm going riding

Mark

squirley · « **Reply #166 on:** September 24, 2009, 06:11:20 PM »

I haven't been on the board for a while, but I am gettin back to it. I took another read through your build, and man... great work. The final product looks great and very professional, just like it should have come off the assembly line. Very nice Jimmy!

FunJimmy · « **Reply #167 on:** September 24, 2009, 07:15:49 PM »

Squirley

Thanks for your complements.
They mean a lot comming from a builder like you.
Love the bike. Get it finished.

Cheers
Jimmy

fastbroshi · « **Reply #168 on:** September 24, 2009, 08:25:07 PM »

Jimmy, I posted a link to your build on the VFR Discussion web page, your bike paying such a great homage to the early ones with your paint scheme and all.

http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=54868

Also, have you given any though to modifying or making a kickstart that will work with your rearsets?

FunJimmy · « **Reply #169 on:** December 16, 2009, 10:22:07 PM »

Thank you to all for your support and voting my bike as the 2009 BOTY Winner.
I'm honored to be the recipient of your award.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=61174.50

HedNut · « **Reply #170 on:** December 17, 2009, 07:06:40 AM »

WELL DESERVED MY MAN....WELL DESERVED!

bwaller · « **Reply #171 on:** December 17, 2009, 07:13:59 AM »

Congratulations Jimmy.

grandelatte · « **Reply #172 on:** December 17, 2009, 08:37:16 AM »

standing ovation from me

The_Crippler · « **Reply #173 on:** December 17, 2009, 05:45:43 PM »

Never doubted for a second you'd win - Others were really, really, really good, but none were in your class. Congrats.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #174 on:** December 18, 2009, 01:14:43 AM »

A fitting end to a great build thread, well done Jimmy.

Sam.

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