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Re: Build Thread - The Aphid, 75 cb550F Super Sport
« Reply #25 on: March 29, 2010, 10:24:19 AM »
Commence with the pictures....







That is all.  8)
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Re: Build Thread - The Aphid, 75 cb550F Super Sport
« Reply #26 on: March 29, 2010, 01:48:21 PM »
  Elaborate on the carb rack bar.  I just took mine apart and got to thinking...EVERY bike I've seen has a carb rack whose bar is corroded somewhat.  I'm of the mind that rust is bad on rotating parts, especially those with such a close interferece(?) fit.  Thinking about going to the machinist and having this remade from stainless. 
 
  Shouldn't be too difficult/expensive, no?  It's fairly small and only has the two flats, two keyways(correct term?) in it.  If it's cost prohibitive I'll just wait until down the road when I get a lathe.  Would you guys maybe be interested in one if it's not too pricey? 
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Re: Build Thread - The Aphid, 75 cb550F Super Sport
« Reply #27 on: March 29, 2010, 02:52:25 PM »
Quote from: fastbroshi on March 29, 2010, 01:48:21 PM
  Elaborate on the carb rack bar.  I just took mine apart and got to thinking...EVERY bike I've seen has a carb rack whose bar is corroded somewhat.  I'm of the mind that rust is bad on rotating parts, especially those with such a close interferece(?) fit.  Thinking about going to the machinist and having this remade from stainless. 
 
  Shouldn't be too difficult/expensive, no?  It's fairly small and only has the two flats, two keyways(correct term?) in it.  If it's cost prohibitive I'll just wait until down the road when I get a lathe.  Would you guys maybe be interested in one if it's not too pricey? 

I would certainly be interested.
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Re: Build Thread - The Aphid, 75 cb550F Super Sport
« Reply #28 on: March 29, 2010, 02:56:35 PM »
so the bar itself is broken? not just a tab offof it?

I'm confused.

I have a lathe. I could make one if you sent me the original.
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Re: Build Thread - The Aphid, 75 cb550F Super Sport
« Reply #29 on: March 29, 2010, 03:06:19 PM »
Quote from: HavocTurbo on March 29, 2010, 02:56:35 PM
so the bar itself is broken? not just a tab offof it?

I'm confused.

I have a lathe. I could make one if you sent me the original.

No the bar is good, there is a little crappy aluminum piece that sits in that black frame for the carbs that i put a picture of and that little piece broke off and now is powder coated in place lol, I can drill it out no problem but I don't know if I can find just the piece or if I need the whole bar...

Gotta go to class now, will post pictures afterwards.
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Re: Build Thread - The Aphid, 75 cb550F Super Sport
« Reply #30 on: March 29, 2010, 03:43:28 PM »
  Dammit Havoc, I wish I'd known that.  But I didn't want to hijack the thread and start asking for favors from members I don't really know personally.  Either way, I just dropped mine off at the machinist's and asked them to get me a quote for a batch of 1 & 10.  Should know in a couple of days.  I really want a lathe.
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Re: Build Thread - The Aphid, 75 cb550F Super Sport
« Reply #31 on: March 29, 2010, 10:49:13 PM »
Quote from: fastbroshi on March 29, 2010, 03:43:28 PM
  Dammit Havoc, I wish I'd known that.  But I didn't want to hijack the thread and start asking for favors from members I don't really know personally.  Either way, I just dropped mine off at the machinist's and asked them to get me a quote for a batch of 1 & 10.  Should know in a couple of days.  I really want a lathe.

If it is reasonable let me know sir, I'll go in on it with you.
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Re: Build Thread - The Aphid, 75 cb550F Super Sport
« Reply #32 on: March 29, 2010, 11:56:11 PM »
Okay noted.  Now show us some pics.  No really, right now I'm serious.  See my face?  This is my serious face  :-*
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Re: Build Thread - The Aphid, 75 cb550F Super Sport
« Reply #33 on: March 30, 2010, 11:45:04 AM »
  Hey guys I just heard back from the machinist, they said it would be $45 a pop if we end up getting 10.  HavocTurbo what do you think?  I'll make a post specifically about this on the main page. 
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Re: Build Thread - The Aphid, 75 cb550F Super Sport
« Reply #34 on: March 30, 2010, 03:56:32 PM »
Quote from: fastbroshi on March 30, 2010, 11:45:04 AM
  Hey guys I just heard back from the machinist, they said it would be $45 a pop if we end up getting 10.  HavocTurbo what do you think?  I'll make a post specifically about this on the main page. 

$45 dollars per piece? Are you joking? Dude we could get some hollow stock for ten bucks and cut it up then bore out the middle with a damn drill.
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Re: Build Thread - The Aphid, 75 cb550F Super Sport
« Reply #35 on: March 30, 2010, 05:40:57 PM »
  Sounds pretty easy, could you make one and show us how it turns out?  Shouldn't have to drill it, it's solid.
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Re: Build Thread - The Aphid, 75 cb550F Super Sport
« Reply #36 on: March 31, 2010, 10:16:18 AM »
Quote from: fastbroshi on March 30, 2010, 05:40:57 PM
  Sounds pretty easy, could you make one and show us how it turns out?  Shouldn't have to drill it, it's solid.

Oh you are talking about the bar, my bar is fine.

I am talking about the two pieces that go on the bar and inside the two holes on the carb 'rack'
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Re: Build Thread - The Aphid, 75 cb550F Super Sport
« Reply #37 on: March 31, 2010, 12:23:27 PM »
Got a picture?
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Re: Build Thread - The Aphid, 75 cb550F Super Sport
« Reply #38 on: March 31, 2010, 01:45:52 PM »
Quote from: fastbroshi on March 31, 2010, 12:23:27 PM
Got a picture?

mmmm no the otherside is missing too.
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Re: Build Thread - The Aphid, 75 cb550F Super Sport
« Reply #39 on: March 31, 2010, 07:57:29 PM »

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Re: Build Thread - The Aphid, 75 cb550F Super Sport
« Reply #40 on: April 01, 2010, 05:38:06 AM »
pics are such a nice thing
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Re: Build Thread - The Aphid, 75 cb550F Super Sport
« Reply #41 on: April 01, 2010, 06:38:03 AM »
I am working on it! Pesky real life keeps getting in the way.
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Re: Build Thread - The Aphid, 75 cb550F Super Sport
« Reply #42 on: April 01, 2010, 06:51:44 AM »
Okay here it is.



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Re: Build Thread - The Aphid, 75 cb550F Super Sport
« Reply #43 on: April 01, 2010, 07:54:28 AM »
Hoopla!!!

No ridges at the top?

Then hone those biatches and slap in some new rings.

As for the bars...

$45 is hardcore expensive.

Buy your stock, or tell me what you want, and I'll get you a price for stock material, and we can go from there.

fastbroshi- or anyone else reading this-

I have a full service machine shop at my disposal. Now while I personally have many of the machines, some of them aren't working.

So if you ever need anything.... don't hesistate to ask. Worst I can say is "Sorry man I don't do that right now."
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Re: Build Thread - The Aphid, 75 cb550F Super Sport
« Reply #44 on: April 01, 2010, 07:57:41 AM »
Quote from: HavocTurbo on April 01, 2010, 07:54:28 AM
Hoopla!!!

No ridges at the top?

Then hone those biatches and slap in some new rings.

As for the bars...

$45 is hardcore expensive.

Buy your stock, or tell me what you want, and I'll get you a price for stock material, and we can go from there.

fastbroshi- or anyone else reading this-

I have a full service machine shop at my disposal. Now while I personally have many of the machines, some of them aren't working.

So if you ever need anything.... don't hesistate to ask. Worst I can say is "Sorry man I don't do that right now."

Sounds good to me.

PM sent about other stuff too.
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Re: Build Thread - The Aphid, 75 cb550F Super Sport
« Reply #45 on: April 03, 2010, 07:42:42 AM »
I dug out my frame the other day and winter has taken it's tole. I will slap a picture up after I get out of this hellish auto cad class.

Time for an afternoon of rust busting.
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Re: Build Thread - The Aphid, 75 cb550F Super Sport
« Reply #46 on: April 03, 2010, 02:44:18 PM »
Okay here is the pictures of the rust.





The weapons in the war against terror, er rust.



Oh but hello, what's this?



I cannot tell if this is corrosion or if it's just in the casting. If it is corrosion, am I screwed or is there hope? Anyone have any advice?
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Re: Build Thread - The Aphid, 75 cb550F Super Sport
« Reply #47 on: April 03, 2010, 06:13:18 PM »
it looks fine, your frame tubing isn't cast. all that junk in the pics looks like surface rust.

just use a filler primer if it bothers you enough.
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Re: Build Thread - The Aphid, 75 cb550F Super Sport
« Reply #48 on: April 03, 2010, 06:16:21 PM »
Quote from: Industrial Cafe on April 03, 2010, 06:13:18 PM
it looks fine, your frame tubing isn't cast. all that junk in the pics looks like surface rust.

just use a filler primer if it bothers you enough.

Well ideally I would like it to not brake in half while I am riding it some day because it rusted through. Lol

I am going to send it to HT to have him powder coat it... after I finish busting the rust.
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Re: Build Thread - The Aphid, 75 cb550F Super Sport
« Reply #49 on: April 03, 2010, 06:19:06 PM »
the powdercoater SHOULD sandblast it prior to powder....so don't kill yourself cleaning the frame....just take it to him.

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