Author Topic: Flying J CB550 Cafe Racer Magazine. (Read 182179 times)

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #300 on:** February 08, 2011, 02:10:28 PM »

Jimmy, look at shortening the early Gsxr750 or 1100 swingarms, thats what i have and they are cheap to buy....

This bike has an early GSXR swingarm shortened....

Mick

Flying J · « **Reply #301 on:** February 08, 2011, 02:17:50 PM »

2 questions, are they a direct bolt in and can i run the stock wheel?

I love that bike!

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #302 on:** February 08, 2011, 02:22:57 PM »

Yes and yes, i have the GSXR1100J {last of the early GSXR's1988} swingarm on my "F" build and it was a straight slip in fit....I had the mono shock section removed and twin shock mounts welded on, the 1100 swinger came out about 45mm {under 2 inches longer on the 750F so it would be only half an inch or so longer than the 550.....The 750 arm could be slightly shorter when cut down....You will have to make up spacers for your wheel but thats not too hard....

Mick

Flying J · « **Reply #303 on:** February 08, 2011, 03:43:02 PM »

Very Interesting....you have pictures?

Flying J · « **Reply #304 on:** February 08, 2011, 03:57:20 PM »

FrankenCrzy, i doubt that will slide right in, and will need to be modified. My aluminum welding skilz im sure are worse the yours so where does that leave us? Im going to stick to the slip fit stuff for now.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #305 on:** February 08, 2011, 04:07:35 PM »

Quote from: ffjmoore on February 08, 2011, 03:43:02 PM

Very Interesting....you have pictures?

Only an old one ...

Mick

Flying J · « **Reply #306 on:** February 08, 2011, 04:15:28 PM »

I think that will look real long on my 550.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #307 on:** February 08, 2011, 04:57:45 PM »

Its 45mm longer than the 750 arm which would be less noticeable on a 550 because they have a longer arm than the 750....I thgink the GSXR 750 arm is shorter again, that's what's on that 550 race bike....

Mick

Flying J · « **Reply #308 on:** February 08, 2011, 05:02:18 PM »

The f swing arm is longer then the k. Or is that just the F2?

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #309 on:** February 08, 2011, 06:29:58 PM »

Quote from: ffjmoore on February 08, 2011, 05:02:18 PM

The f swing arm is longer then the k. Or is that just the F2?

Sorry mate i should have been more specific, i took those measurements off my K2 swingarm....

Mick

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #310 on:** February 08, 2011, 06:52:05 PM »

It is a Ninja swing arm. (pardon)
Here is the guys thread. Check out the gay name of the project.

http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,42725.60.html

FrankenCRZY

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #311 on:** February 08, 2011, 07:06:17 PM »

You sure Frankie,

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BUT I got the Ninja swingarm mounted, have to figure out bushings for the pivot, spacers for the wheel, and machine the end for the honda axle.

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Don't forget.....I'll also be running 3 spoke SV650 wheels......Painted black....lol

SV650 is a Suzuki, Ninja is a Kawasaki....

Looks like he is running the Kawasaki arm with the Suzuki wheels....

Mick

Tintop · « **Reply #312 on:** February 08, 2011, 07:28:12 PM »

Sounds like the GSXR swap would be easier from were I sit. That swap needs a bunch a work still.

ivanhoew · « **Reply #313 on:** February 09, 2011, 12:04:00 AM »

Quote from: Retro Rocket on February 08, 2011, 02:10:28 PM

Jimmy, look at shortening the early Gsxr750 or 1100 swingarms, thats what i have and they are cheap to buy....

This bike has an early GSXR swingarm shortened....

Mick

thats a stonking looking bike mick ..what wheels are those ?

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #314 on:** February 09, 2011, 01:36:42 AM »

Thats a forum members bike mate {can't think of his handle} and they are early GSXR 750 wheels and modded swingarm.

http://www.suzukicycles.org/photos/GSX-R/GSX-R750/1985_GSX-R750_wb-side_520.jpg

Mick

Flying J · « **Reply #315 on:** February 12, 2011, 09:50:59 PM »

Ok, for now im going to stick with a stock swingarm. But now i have all kinds of ideas for my 750F. Chris said check back next friday on the exhaust. Did a little polishing on my second caliper.

Tintop · « **Reply #316 on:** February 13, 2011, 04:40:57 AM »

looks good ffj, bet that took more than a few minutes. Is that the helmet with bubble shield in the background you were telling me about?

Flying J · « **Reply #317 on:** February 13, 2011, 07:15:38 AM »

Yeah that's the one. Its just hanging around the garage.

CJK · « **Reply #318 on:** February 13, 2011, 11:01:43 AM »

Man this build sure if pretty. Also hows the exhaust coming along? Did Chris go 4-2 or 4-4?

Flying J · « **Reply #319 on:** February 13, 2011, 11:13:52 AM »

He is going to try a 4-4 first but is not sure if he can fit both megaphones under my rearset and not have them to low. So if that doesnt work then he will make it a 4-2.

Flying J · « **Reply #320 on:** February 16, 2011, 03:14:28 PM »

getting closer,

scroggins5000 · « **Reply #321 on:** February 16, 2011, 03:24:38 PM »

Quote from: ffjmoore on February 16, 2011, 03:14:28 PM

getting closer,

No dents! Looks much better.

Tintop · « **Reply #322 on:** February 16, 2011, 03:50:11 PM »

Looks good ffj. How are you planning on finishing it?

Syscrush · « **Reply #323 on:** February 16, 2011, 03:56:43 PM »

Quote from: ffjmoore on February 16, 2011, 03:14:28 PM

getting closer,

Wow.

You're getting closer, and I'm getting horny over here. Very nice!

Flying J · « **Reply #324 on:** February 19, 2011, 07:28:00 PM »

this is what i want my upholstery to look like.

Ill take it to my local guy and see what he can do, otherwise ill ship it off to the place that did that seat.

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