Author Topic: CB550 Cafe...DONE! (Pictures and now video) (Read 17125 times)

mick7504 · « **Reply #25 on:** November 01, 2009, 01:11:31 AM »

That's a TOP JOB
Really like it.

Alan F. · « **Reply #26 on:** November 01, 2009, 06:32:34 AM »

Quote from: gorms on October 31, 2009, 09:36:31 PM

Quote from: checkflag on October 31, 2009, 09:28:52 PM
I second that BOM nomination.. that's a winner there.

Thats awesome guys I am honored. What is the procedure for nominating bikes?

Here ya go:
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=8929.0

lordwhimsey · « **Reply #27 on:** November 01, 2009, 07:28:08 AM »

It's beautiful, well done!!!

Now tell me about those rearsets.

Gorms · « **Reply #28 on:** November 01, 2009, 07:47:54 AM »

Quote from: lordwhimsey on November 01, 2009, 07:28:08 AM

It's beautiful, well done!!!

Now tell me about those rearsets.

Rearsets are from an '05 GSXR held on by 3-piece 1" frame clamps. I shaved all the brackets and heel plates because to get the pegs to have the knurling in the right spot and hinge correctly upward, I had to switch the brackets to opposite sides and flip them upside down. I made the linkages from small ball joints and metal rods which I threaded with a die.

lordwhimsey · « **Reply #29 on:** November 01, 2009, 07:52:53 AM »

Quote from: gorms on November 01, 2009, 07:47:54 AM

Quote from: lordwhimsey on November 01, 2009, 07:28:08 AM
It's beautiful, well done!!!

Now tell me about those rearsets.
Rearsets are from an '05 GSXR held on by 3-piece 1" frame clamps. I shaved all the brackets and heel plates because to get the pegs to have the knurling in the right spot and hinge correctly upward, I had to switch the brackets to opposite sides and flip them upside down. I made the linkages from small ball joints and metal rods which I threaded with a die.

Brilliant! I think I'll do the same; have you got any close up photos and did you have any problems with clearing the rear footrest hangers?

ekpent · « **Reply #30 on:** November 01, 2009, 08:33:45 AM »

Like everybody else says---Nice Job ! Just for fun post a couple pics of the before if you have any to give the guys a little more inspiration

750 next

??

Gorms · « **Reply #31 on:** November 01, 2009, 08:50:31 AM »

Sure. This is what I started out with about 6 months ago:

CBJoe · « **Reply #32 on:** November 01, 2009, 11:00:51 AM »

Very Nice... Definitely and inspiration for winter projects.

Cheers, Joe

ekpent · « **Reply #33 on:** November 01, 2009, 11:07:02 AM »

As Mr. Carpy would say "That was a real SNOTTER",nice to see you brought that heap make to a very nice machine--------- Eric

Joel · « **Reply #34 on:** November 01, 2009, 12:53:11 PM »

Are those warning lights in the stock bar clamp?

Gorms · « **Reply #35 on:** November 01, 2009, 02:53:34 PM »

Quote from: Joel C on November 01, 2009, 12:53:11 PM

Are those warning lights in the stock bar clamp?

Yes they are. LED's

Spikeybike · « **Reply #36 on:** November 01, 2009, 02:59:07 PM »

so do you not need a tag light in Vermont?

or am i just not seeing it

Gorms · « **Reply #37 on:** November 01, 2009, 03:01:21 PM »

Do they come with them stock? It passed inspection so for now it staying off I guess.

Spikeybike · « **Reply #38 on:** November 01, 2009, 03:33:54 PM »

guess that answers that

edit: yes, they come stock ... the tag sits under the tail light , witch has a clear panel on the bottom to light the tag up

Gorms · « **Reply #39 on:** November 01, 2009, 03:48:50 PM »

Ah yes. The tail light thats on there had a clear plastic part under it but it stuck out a bit and made getting the light into that hole tough. Since the fame underneath the tail is closed off, its useless anway.

Salmonser · « **Reply #40 on:** November 01, 2009, 03:52:27 PM »

Killer Scoot man.

BigBoi · « **Reply #41 on:** November 01, 2009, 04:02:59 PM »

Dude, that thing is incredible. Love the scheme, love the style. Very well done.

blackhog02 · « **Reply #42 on:** November 01, 2009, 04:11:24 PM »

Wow thats a very impressive job. I'm sure you have many many hours in that build. excellent job! Gives me a warm fuzzy to see one brought back from the dead like that!!!!

snarferer · « **Reply #43 on:** November 01, 2009, 04:28:43 PM »

Really clean nice build, man.
The **edit** license plate guard deal is a really nice touch. This goes without saying, but your bike is exactly what I want when I get around to cafeing an sohc.

Speed King · « **Reply #44 on:** November 01, 2009, 08:42:55 PM »

Congrats Buddy, that thing is suhweet.

B.O.X.N.I.F.E. · « **Reply #45 on:** November 02, 2009, 12:17:15 AM »

awesome job!

JS550 · « **Reply #46 on:** November 02, 2009, 10:45:32 AM »

very nice...

gregk · « **Reply #47 on:** November 02, 2009, 12:35:38 PM »

GORMS

That is one fine bike!

What are you going to do as a follow up??

greg

Gorms · « **Reply #48 on:** November 02, 2009, 01:50:27 PM »

My first ever Youtube video:

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name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="

type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>[/youtube]

apoji187 · « **Reply #49 on:** November 02, 2009, 01:55:10 PM »

hubba hubba. Best cafe I've ever seen.

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Author Topic: CB550 Cafe...DONE! (Pictures and now video) (Read 17125 times)

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