Author Topic: Flying J CB550 Cafe Racer Magazine. (Read 181816 times)

Flying J · « **Reply #600 on:** March 01, 2012, 08:46:45 PM »

ok, I think my electrical box is done.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #601 on:** March 01, 2012, 09:37:08 PM »

Quote from: ffJMoore on March 01, 2012, 08:46:45 PM

ok, I think my electrical box is done.

Splendid job ffj.
Nice and tidy.

brandEn · « **Reply #602 on:** March 01, 2012, 09:43:38 PM »

Looks real good man. Can you explain exactly what components you have got there? I can make out the battery, starter solonoid, and flasher.

Flying J · « **Reply #603 on:** March 01, 2012, 09:52:05 PM »

The silver box is a Honda man ignition and the black thing is a reg/rec from Oregon electric.

Tintop · « **Reply #604 on:** March 02, 2012, 05:28:07 AM »

+1, very tidy job ffj.

Raef · « **Reply #605 on:** March 02, 2012, 03:25:36 PM »

componets nicely mounted, I hate wiring

Flying J · « **Reply #606 on:** March 07, 2012, 06:52:53 PM »

Well, i had some plugs made up at the machine shop for the kicker hole. I had 2 covers so i had them make 2 plugs just in case i muffed one up.

Welded and milled. Attempt #1

Welded #2

Milled #2

It still has a few pin holes here and there but im sure it wont leak. Im not that great at welding aluminum yet.

Also according to BWALLER i need to make a plug for the case like this. Im a little scared to weld on the case.

After that im ready to start putting the motor back together. Crazy! I have been spending a little time on another bike as well. Its going to be a brat-ish bike....I think.

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Godffery · « **Reply #607 on:** March 07, 2012, 07:23:01 PM »

Did BWALLER say the inner plug was necessary?

Flying J · « **Reply #608 on:** March 07, 2012, 07:51:43 PM »

this is what he said.

Quote from: bwaller on May 22, 2011, 07:10:18 PM

I think it's wise to also tack the a similar piece of aluminum inside the lower case to blank off the hole. I just tacked it in four spots so it's easily removed if need be. Make it as thin as possible and bevel the edges so it clears all the gearbox parts.

Flying J · « **Reply #609 on:** March 08, 2012, 12:03:36 AM »

and it leaks. Dumped some alcohol inside and there was a small pin hole. I have a feeling this is going to be a pain.

tweakin · « **Reply #610 on:** March 08, 2012, 05:18:38 AM »

Looks really good, too bad about the pin hole.

Godffery · « **Reply #611 on:** March 08, 2012, 09:53:26 AM »

You can seal it with some POR-15 tank sealer.
I used some on a custom clutch cover I did and it worked beautifully.
http://www.vinmoto.org/gallery/v/VinMoto-Garage/album03/Godfferys-Garage-123/Cafe+Overkill/DSC+292.JPG.html

Flying J · « **Reply #612 on:** March 08, 2012, 10:14:49 AM »

Not a bad idea. I'm going to get some larger tungsten. I don't think my welds are penetrating very well. If that doesn't work I'll use the por 15

Greggo · « **Reply #613 on:** March 08, 2012, 11:34:35 AM »

Good on you for learning welding. It's useful in the job market, and on the home front!

Raef · « **Reply #614 on:** March 08, 2012, 02:18:55 PM »

ive been welding for ever, but aluminum just for the last year or so. it must be very clean, almost sterile, if you don't have any cleaner get some. sand or grind and then wash before you weld. don't use any thing to sand,file or grind with that has been used on steel and only use a stainless brush to clean with.

unless you already have been doing these things, in that case disreguard this post.

Flying J · « **Reply #615 on:** March 08, 2012, 04:17:57 PM »

Yeah i use a stainless brush before i weld and I use acetone to clean the area before that. Im either doing something wrong or I think this metal just doesnt weld well. But I got the clutch cover oil tight. It still has some little pin holes here and there but Im just going to have to live with it. I also welded the case. Not as nice as Bwaller but should do the trick just fine.

I guess i can start putting things back in....wow.

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Raef · « **Reply #616 on:** March 08, 2012, 04:37:31 PM »

I was using isopropyl alcohol and started using an acid based cleaner I got for the welding shop, it made a world of difference. The aluminum sheet stock I am using to build my parts has to be cleaned right before before its welded every time or it just makes a mess. I am doing all mine with a torch and when all is clean and right, it flows like water, when it's not, it looks like Swiss cheese.

High jack over, good luck

Mark

Flying J · « **Reply #617 on:** March 19, 2012, 06:41:01 PM »

Lower half assembled.

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Flying J · « **Reply #618 on:** April 24, 2012, 05:50:10 PM »

Just an update if you dont follow my motor build. The cases went together fine. Turns out the pistons are machined wrong as well as the cylinder head being of .005 from one side to the other. So I have to scrap the cylinders and the pistons. I still need a new cylinder but i bought a few things to make myself feel better about the whole mess.

dynoman piston next to the junk one. Still waiting on my camshaft from web.

Mtmooradian · « **Reply #619 on:** April 24, 2012, 06:06:12 PM »

A square wave tig with the wave balance turned more to the neg wave side. It will give less penetration but more cleaning action.

Flying J · « **Reply #620 on:** April 24, 2012, 06:48:45 PM »

If i had or could afford a square wave then that's what i would do.

SF · « **Reply #621 on:** April 25, 2012, 06:35:49 AM »

So glad those parts made you feel better

I'm going in the root you are and IMO having all new up to date parts in my motor is my #1 priority. Looks great man keep it going.

Flying J · « **Reply #622 on:** April 30, 2012, 09:20:01 PM »

Cam showed up today. Looks like it is coated in the same material as my rocker arms.

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Still tracking down a set of cylinders. Then i need to bore them out. Then i can move on.

Greggo · « **Reply #623 on:** April 30, 2012, 09:22:17 PM »

Those rockers look very nice indeed! A little different than the shiny, stock coating though.

TwoTired · « **Reply #624 on:** May 01, 2012, 12:33:12 AM »

Looks like the parts are parkerized.
It's a good thing, if you wondered.

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