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Offline bradweingartner

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*teaser* R6 Forks on CB550
« on: September 09, 2008, 10:04:45 PM »
Despite what the naysayers have said, I finally got a chance to play with my new frame and forks.

74 CB550.

Don't have pictures or measurements exactly, but eye-ballin it up, everything is going to essentially bolt right up with the right bearings (which I have and will also list).

So it's exciting.

However, if the 750 steering stem is longer than the 550 then I don't see it working out quite as nicely. Without having a 750 handy I can't confirm nor deny that.

Pics tomorrow!
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Re: *teaser* R6 Forks on CB550
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2008, 05:25:05 AM »
Anxiously awaiting pics!!
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Re: *teaser* R6 Forks on CB550
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2008, 07:45:17 AM »
How does a 750 stem have any influence on installing a Yamaha R6 front end on a CB550 frame?
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Re: *teaser* R6 Forks on CB550
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2008, 10:16:25 AM »
I do believe he was reffering to people wanting to try it out on their 750's....
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Re: *teaser* R6 Forks on CB550
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2008, 12:46:08 PM »
Quote from: A Grove on September 10, 2008, 10:16:25 AM
I do believe he was reffering to people wanting to try it out on their 750's....

Thanks! I was a little sleepy when reading the first post.
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Re: *teaser* R6 Forks on CB550
« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2008, 04:08:27 PM »
Quote from: FunJimmy on September 10, 2008, 12:46:08 PM
Quote from: A Grove on September 10, 2008, 10:16:25 AM
I do believe he was reffering to people wanting to try it out on their 750's....

Thanks! I was a little sleepy when reading the first post.

Excuses Excuses  ;)

I didn't have a chance to work on it at all today, and might not before I'm sent out to work again  >:(

It has also been confirmed that the GSX-R rear swingarm is narrow enough to fit the frame after I machine up some bushings (and cut off the footpegs at the very least). And it looks like the R6 rear wheel is going to work with the GSX-R swingarm as well. Of course my only concern at this point (but it's a big one) is the chain. With the 180 series tire in the rear I'm going to be offset quite a bit on the chain. I'm hoping an offset front sprocket will be enough to make it work... and I hope I don't have to go so far as to trim the side-cover and or frame.

I'll have pics soon. I promise!
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Re: *teaser* R6 Forks on CB550
« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2008, 05:01:32 PM »
I take it that you are going to be running stock r6 rims?  If so, you may want to check out this 400 and ask the guy a few questions.  Very similar setup to where you are headed except it looks like he kept a stock rear swingarm.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-CB-400-Honda-CB400F-CBR600F-Cafe-Bike-Show-Stopper-Mint_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ39Q3a1Q7c66Q3a4Q7c65Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem170261361323QQitemZ170261361323

« Last Edit: September 12, 2008, 07:34:28 AM by squirley »
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Re: *teaser* R6 Forks on CB550
« Reply #7 on: September 12, 2008, 07:26:10 AM »
Looks like your link is bad.

Yes I'm using stock R6 wheels front and rear. The only custom fab that will need to be done is on the rear end making the GSXR swingarm work as nature intended with the monoshock. The front end bolts right up like it belongs there.
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Re: *teaser* R6 Forks on CB550
« Reply #8 on: September 12, 2008, 07:37:55 AM »
fixed it.
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Re: *teaser* R6 Forks on CB550
« Reply #9 on: September 15, 2008, 02:45:45 PM »
Wow that bike really has been making the rounds on this site.

My setup won't be sharing much in common except in concept. I've been busy as hell with other things and getting ready to ship back out of town for work in less than a week so I don't know when I'll have pictures  >:(

I need to order up some aluminum stock for the bushings/spacers I need and make room in the shop to put the whole rig up on a table so I don't have to bend over to work on it. My back will thank me later I'm sure.
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Re: *teaser* R6 Forks on CB550
« Reply #10 on: September 16, 2008, 07:15:37 AM »
cant wait for some pics ;D
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Re: *teaser* R6 Forks on CB550
« Reply #11 on: September 28, 2008, 11:59:57 PM »


           
         Always like to see these projects with some "mixing up" going on. Give others info and ideas that they might want to give a try. ;)


                                      Take care, Bill ;)
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Re: *teaser* R6 Forks on CB550
« Reply #12 on: September 29, 2008, 08:58:52 AM »
Where are these pics?!  I'm dying to see it!
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Re: *teaser* R6 Forks on CB550
« Reply #13 on: October 13, 2008, 09:29:30 AM »
Any updates??
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Re: *teaser* R6 Forks on CB550
« Reply #14 on: October 14, 2008, 09:38:39 AM »
I am interested in how you work the whole chain setup. I have the NT650 single sided arm on mine but I don't have the wheel or sporcket carrier yet. I don't know if the offset is good but it looks close. WHere in northern michigan? I am in lower michigan. I would love to see it when you get it done.
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Re: *teaser* R6 Forks on CB550
« Reply #15 on: October 29, 2008, 08:06:02 PM »
pics pics pics pics pics  ;D
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