Author Topic: Cafenated 1974 CB550 Project : ) (Read 22230 times)

bhppy101 · « **Reply #25 on:** January 21, 2008, 02:01:12 AM »

I welded some flat steel across the frame to mount my seat......re-taped the finished seat to make my seat pan......layed down 3 layers of fiberglass matt.
Once the glass cures...I'll pull it off...cut it....than glue my foam and upholstry to it and bolt the pan to the seat:

CBGBs · « **Reply #26 on:** January 21, 2008, 03:11:05 AM »

Yeah dude! WOW

dagersh · « **Reply #27 on:** January 21, 2008, 12:55:05 PM »

Awesome work!!!! I really dig how you do your seats, deceptively easy (the sign of a master!).

Your paint work on the tank is magnificent. It has a real Guzzi Ambo/Eldo feel to the pattern.

Keep us posted!!!!

Gersh

bhppy101 · « **Reply #28 on:** January 21, 2008, 09:21:15 PM »

THANKS!!! for all your compliments!!

I cut the seat pan .....fiberglassed some bolts in the pan to mount to the seat....I too some high density seat foam and glued it down to my pan with 3M contact adhesive.... I shaped the foam with a disc sander....to be about 1 1/2" thick.......I sprayed contact glue on the back of the perimeter of the pan and on my vinyl....stretched the vinyl over and voila....I'm done with the seat.

78CB750CAFE · « **Reply #29 on:** January 21, 2008, 09:25:20 PM »

(drooooling...)
NICE work!

Drew

Jeff · « **Reply #30 on:** January 21, 2008, 09:34:34 PM »

Do you realize how bad you're making slackers like me look? You're just unbelievable. That seat looks awesome.

Jeff

bhppy101 · « **Reply #31 on:** January 21, 2008, 09:52:24 PM »

Quote from: Jeff on January 21, 2008, 09:34:34 PM

Do you realize how bad you're making slackers like me look? You're just unbelievable. That seat looks awesome.

Jeff

LOL...you guys are just too kind!

Just mounted my Lucas tail light.

KB02 · « **Reply #32 on:** January 22, 2008, 05:45:06 AM »

That's just kick ass work, man. Do you hire out?

One question, though: At the front of the seat, you see a little bit of the un-striped paint. Is that going to get a touch up, or are you going to leave it as is?

Incredible work. I plan on doing, roughly, the same thing with my K8 project. I'll be marking this post for tips on the process.

bhppy101 · « **Reply #33 on:** January 22, 2008, 06:01:32 AM »

Thanks KB02!

I was originally going to pad the front of the seat...thats why I didnt stripe the area.....but after putting that much foam on made the seat pad too thick....I'll probably leave it as is

bhppy101 · « **Reply #34 on:** January 22, 2008, 08:59:29 PM »

I scored these Magura solid forged aluminum race clipons for my CB.....whoo hoo!! They should polish up nicely!

Short Round · « **Reply #35 on:** January 23, 2008, 05:54:51 AM »

Project is looking good. I also have a 74 550 in the works but it has been put on hold while I catch my bank roll up after christmas spending. The seat you made looks great and is the same technique I intend on using. It really came out nice. Keep the pics coming and I should have some updated on my project in a few weeks. Right now we are putting the finishing touches on our new shop then we have to move out tools and equipment in, after that I should be making some headway. Keep up the good work and I'm glad to see that you made your seat and didnt buy one..........Chris

c91x · « **Reply #36 on:** January 23, 2008, 07:35:46 AM »

Quote from: Jeff on January 21, 2008, 09:34:34 PM

Do you realize how bad you're making slackers like me look? You're just unbelievable. That seat looks awesome.

Jeff

i second this comment

bhppy101 · « **Reply #37 on:** January 23, 2008, 07:07:27 PM »

Quote from: c91x on January 23, 2008, 07:35:46 AM

Quote from: Jeff on January 21, 2008, 09:34:34 PM
Do you realize how bad you're making slackers like me look? You're just unbelievable. That seat looks awesome.

Jeff

i second this comment

I saw your project!.....Kick @ss bikes you got there!!

bhppy101 · « **Reply #38 on:** January 23, 2008, 07:09:46 PM »

I cut down the handlebar mounts and ground them down.... I sanded and stripped the upper triple tree to get it ready for poilshing.

bhppy101 · « **Reply #39 on:** January 23, 2008, 08:33:52 PM »

1'st polishing stage for upper triple tree and clip-ons

bhppy101 · « **Reply #40 on:** January 24, 2008, 05:36:28 PM »

Besides the rain....I got to snap a couple of pics outside before it got too dark. I still need to do some polishing and wiring...but its almost there!

FunJimmy · « **Reply #41 on:** January 24, 2008, 08:04:02 PM »

That tree branch reflection in picture 3 sure looked like broken fiberglass at first glance.
Glad to see it isn't. Looks great. Can I send you mine?

Cheers
Jimmy

Jeff · « **Reply #42 on:** January 24, 2008, 08:31:07 PM »

Quote from: bhppy101 on January 24, 2008, 05:36:28 PM

Besides the rain....I got to snap a couple of pics outside before it got too dark. I still need to do some polishing and wiring...but its almost there!

Dang... I've said before... it looks awesome! Anytime I see photos like this I think, "that's what mine could look like, if I had time, money and skill!"

Jeff

78CB750CAFE · « **Reply #43 on:** January 24, 2008, 08:43:37 PM »

That bike is coming along beautifully AND quickly, isn't it? Great work, I bet she will be a blast on the road too

Drew

flipprboi · « **Reply #44 on:** January 25, 2008, 05:05:26 AM »

well done bhppy101! Clean and the lines flow nicely. Love the color and the racing stripes. Dark and subtle, yet pulls you right in. And love the black patch on the side of the tank. First look i thought it was knee indents, second look i thought it had knee pads, then i zoomed in, it was painted. Very nice and very original. Keep up the good work!

-Benjie

** i like your other bike too.

bhppy101 · « **Reply #45 on:** January 25, 2008, 11:08:09 PM »

Quote from: flipprboi on January 25, 2008, 05:05:26 AM

well done bhppy101! Clean and the lines flow nicely. Love the color and the racing stripes. Dark and subtle, yet pulls you right in. And love the black patch on the side of the tank. First look i thought it was knee indents, second look i thought it had knee pads, then i zoomed in, it was painted. Very nice and very original. Keep up the good work!

-Benjie

** i like your other bike too.

Thanks Benjie!

I didnt know there were so many Pinoys that love cafe bikes!!

AOD · « **Reply #46 on:** January 26, 2008, 10:43:03 AM »

Dude, I'm gone for a few days and you're about done!

Looking sharp...very sharp! I started looking at how I can modify my rear fender and relocate the brake light, without cutting the seat yet. It may be possible...going to experiment.

I like your color choice, looks very clean. I'm on the fence about what to paint mine...though the red/black paint scheme is slowly growing on me. I was thinking 70's green of some sort...I want it to stand out.

~Adam

bhppy101 · « **Reply #47 on:** January 26, 2008, 03:14:55 PM »

Yup....just about done

. I fabbed up a bracket to mount just one gauge to keep it low and centered. I put the speedo on but I might swap it out for the tach...Thats all I really need!

I took it out for a ride today in the Malibu Canyon (Mullholland)...what a HOOT!!! I think I might have to stiffen the front springs and add some thick oil to the forks...but it handled great! Got a bunch of people asking questions evertime I stopped. I had a blast!

robscb350f · « **Reply #48 on:** January 26, 2008, 05:18:31 PM »

You did an awesome job on the bike! I like the color you picked for it.

Jeff · « **Reply #49 on:** January 26, 2008, 06:43:04 PM »

I predict a Bike of the Month award in your future.

Jeff

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