Author Topic: CB550 Cafe Interceptor - Gentleman's Roadster (Read 346939 times)

FunJimmy · « **Reply #250 on:** May 10, 2011, 09:48:56 AM »

Quote from: MCRider on May 10, 2011, 09:46:19 AM

Kinda partial to the black, but I'm a chrome whore so could go either way. Primarily responding to thank you for my new background picture. The front on with the black.

Thanks Ron.
I appreciate it.

Cheers
Jim

JustinLonghorn · « **Reply #251 on:** May 10, 2011, 09:55:26 AM »

I dig the black one, sir.

TwoTired · « **Reply #252 on:** May 10, 2011, 10:20:19 AM »

I like the chrome one better. I like shiny.

Oh, and I support you bashing ('til eternity) any vendor that does you wrong without recompense or remorse. There's no statute of limitations on "he only screwed me that one time, and ran away". IMO

But then, I'm just a lowly engineer...

Cheers,

Greggo · « **Reply #253 on:** May 10, 2011, 10:55:41 AM »

+1 on the shiny...I like shiny.

Syscrush · « **Reply #254 on:** May 10, 2011, 11:47:51 AM »

Chrome all the way. With the rest of the header being shiny, and the rims being shiny, the flat black looks out of place IMO.

neverendingproject · « **Reply #255 on:** May 10, 2011, 11:55:51 AM »

One more for the chrome but the black is nice too, just not as nice

TwoTired · « **Reply #256 on:** May 10, 2011, 04:20:07 PM »

Quote from: FunJimmy on May 10, 2011, 11:52:14 AM

Quote from: TwoTired on May 10, 2011, 10:20:19 AM
But then, I'm just a lowly engineer...

TT, I was rolling on the ground for that, my friend, and thanks for your support on the other issue.

Cheers.

fastbroshi · « **Reply #257 on:** May 10, 2011, 05:38:24 PM »

They both look nice but I think the chrome looks better on there.

Kemp · « **Reply #258 on:** May 10, 2011, 05:58:12 PM »

I like the flat black with the bold KERKER in white. I think the proportions of Honda, 550, Kerker scripts work well and the black mega breaks up the chrome and brightness and flows with the black fender. It's a bit more aggressive.

How are the new carbs and intake manifold working out?

FunJimmy · « **Reply #259 on:** May 10, 2011, 08:05:28 PM »

Great feedback from everyone.

Thank you for all your comments and design insight.

It’s clear that either one would look great, but between the two sites that offered feed back, popular opinion is that chrome is the winner.
That makes it easy cause I already have the muffler hanger.

But the question about plaques still remains uncertain.

754 · « **Reply #260 on:** May 10, 2011, 08:39:49 PM »

Silvery Ceramic coat.. is the today..finish...

Off to previous page to see what you are talking about..?

Flying J · « **Reply #261 on:** May 10, 2011, 09:01:57 PM »

Chrome, DUH!

FunJimmy · « **Reply #262 on:** May 10, 2011, 09:46:04 PM »

Quote from: 754 on May 10, 2011, 08:39:49 PM

Silvery Ceramic coat.. is the today..finish...

Frank,

I was thinking silver ceramic, if and when the chrome starts to look aged/blue.

Godffery · « **Reply #263 on:** May 15, 2011, 06:39:21 PM »

Hey Jimmy,
I've been meaning to ask you; How's that manifold performing? What jetting & needle setting worked best for that setup? I haven't been able to get time on the list lately and I'm not sure if I missed the tuning process.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #264 on:** May 15, 2011, 08:51:56 PM »

Quote from: Godffery on May 15, 2011, 06:39:21 PM

Hey Jimmy,
I've been meaning to ask you; How's that manifold performing? What jetting & needle setting worked best for that setup? I haven't been able to get time on the list lately and I'm not sure if I missed the tuning process.

Hey Jeff

Thanks for checkin in.
BTW, I really appreciate the Power-Barn recomendation.
Mike was great to deal with and had that "Can Do" attitude that made it all possible.

The manifold is working excellent, but our weather isn't.
I've only been out twice and need some dyno time before I can confirm jets.
At present I have #60 pilots, 105 mains and the needle in the location delivered.
Air jet is #220 if memory serves me, and it probably doesn't.

Love the carbs though.
Bike fires faster, idles nicer, looks better and blips like a Ferrari.
What else do I need?

Cheers
Jimmy

Godffery · « **Reply #265 on:** May 16, 2011, 05:17:46 AM »

You bet man; He's got a good dude attitude!

Awesome to here the manifolds are working well; that would have been a serious bummer if all that nice maching ended up on the shelf.
Sounds like the jetting is pretty much as they came straight out of the box (if MY memory serves) that's allways a good sign in my book.

the-wu · « **Reply #266 on:** September 05, 2011, 12:14:45 AM »

absolutely inspiring.. thank you for sharing!

jayb2664 · « **Reply #267 on:** September 07, 2011, 01:27:38 PM »

Nothing that hasn't been said before, but again, you are an inspiration. Amazing bike. But more amazing is the documentation of the build. Fantastic info. Thank for sharing.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #268 on:** September 07, 2011, 02:13:29 PM »

Thanks for all the kind words.
I’m glad the build thread has been helpful and inspirational you.

Cheers
FJ

fiolola · « **Reply #269 on:** September 07, 2011, 07:45:42 PM »

Jimmy,Simply AMAZING. Maybe you should move to the east coast.That way I'll drop my 550 at your garage.

seven · « **Reply #270 on:** September 17, 2011, 02:23:04 AM »

Really Jim,

Making us choose between a chrome or black muffler on your machine is like a choosing between a silver or black shoulder back on Megan Fox........I wouldn't kick it out of bed with either one.

Cheers

brandEn · « **Reply #271 on:** September 17, 2011, 09:09:38 AM »

I just read your whole thread again. I think you have inspired me to buy a lathe and a mill and teach myself how to use them. I used a lathe once or twice in woodshop in the eight grade. Haha!

FunJimmy · « **Reply #272 on:** September 17, 2011, 09:24:51 AM »

Quote from: brandEn on September 17, 2011, 09:09:38 AM

I just read your whole thread again. I think you have inspired me to buy a lathe and a mill and teach myself how to use them. I used a lathe once or twice in woodshop in the eight grade. Haha!

I haven’t purchased a mill yet, but the lathe has been invaluable and great for my mental health.
You can pickup some good machines from Grizzly Industrial (http://www.grizzley.com) in Bellingham WA.

Greggo · « **Reply #273 on:** September 17, 2011, 10:02:23 AM »

Great pic there Jimmy. How's the bike been running?

brandEn · « **Reply #274 on:** September 17, 2011, 10:19:57 AM »

Fun weekend for sure!

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