Author Topic: CB550 Cafe build - 1st bike build, but not 1st build (Read 197090 times)

Kong · « **Reply #450 on:** January 13, 2011, 05:44:26 AM »

TinTop,

I am contemplating further modifications to the frame on my 550 - a bad habit I have when it snows too much, leaving me with far too much spare time - and I'd like to ask you for a measurement off your bike. Specifically, in this picture:

Looking that the forward vertical frame tube, the one that accepts the rear motor mount bolts, can you tell me the distance from some fixed point, say the top of the upper motor mount bolt, to where it would intersect with the bottom and top of your air filter mount? In other words, I'm thinking about welding another tube onto that tube somewhere in that area, and I don't want it right in front of the filter system, once it finds it way to the bike. Actually I'd like to locate my tube to intersect that down-tube somewhere very close to, possibly just above, your airfilter system.

Tintop · « **Reply #451 on:** January 14, 2011, 03:42:47 PM »

Hey Kong, going to the shop tomorrow and will gets some measurements for you. I assume from your description you are planning on adding some frame stiffeners.

Tintop · « **Reply #452 on:** January 14, 2011, 03:59:41 PM »

So my planning for my trip to the Grand National Roadster Show is progressing. Tomorrow and Sunday are detail, clean and polish. As my sync tool has not returned, I am taking the bike to Peter Folk @ 109 Cycle to get it sync'd. Once that is done, only the tank & seat will need to be re-installed, and it's finished.

NedNut has been working on a Show Card for the bike. Think this is fantastic!

Now I just have to get the 'Judges Book' finished, and pack.

Kong · « **Reply #453 on:** January 14, 2011, 04:25:27 PM »

Quote from: Tintop on January 14, 2011, 03:42:47 PM

Hey Kong, going to the shop tomorrow and will gets some measurements for you. I assume from your description you are planning on adding some frame stiffeners.

Yep, I'm wantin' to stiffen up the tail end a bit and add some sort of splatter shield for the air cleaners too - I think I can accomplish both at once if I give it a little thought. As a guy who had the fortune (you decide if it was good or bad) to ride a good number of original H-1's I early on developed great respect for frames that do not flex. Of course that's more a problem of the neck than the tail, but a man does what he can.

In this part of the country, where the roads are some of the best to be found bike-wise, sometimes down in the hollows, particularly in the spring, the roads get wet with dew and the drip off from overhanging trees and never do dry up even on clear days. So the rear wheels tend to toss up a good bit of nasty. I'd just as soon protect the works from it.

Syscrush · « **Reply #454 on:** January 14, 2011, 06:34:27 PM »

Quote from: Tintop on January 14, 2011, 03:59:41 PM

Now I just have to get the 'Judges Book' finished, and pack.

And correct the spelling on "into".

And sneak a llama onto that card somewhere!

Tintop · « **Reply #455 on:** January 14, 2011, 07:31:28 PM »

Quote from: Syscrush on January 14, 2011, 06:34:27 PM

Quote from: Tintop on January 14, 2011, 03:59:41 PM
Now I just have to get the 'Judges Book' finished, and pack.
And correct the spelling on "into".

And sneak a llama onto that card somewhere!

I think the llamas were in charge of the proof reading.

jaguar · « **Reply #456 on:** January 14, 2011, 07:54:24 PM »

great build.
love the look and parts used

bwaller · « **Reply #457 on:** January 14, 2011, 08:07:17 PM »

Now Brian, did I hear Pomona, as in California? And you were going to sneak off without asking me to share the driving..........for shame.

Sounds like fun. Good Luck.

Zaipai · « **Reply #458 on:** January 14, 2011, 09:35:48 PM »

Quote from: Tintop on January 14, 2011, 03:59:41 PM

So my planning for my trip to the Grand National Roadster Show is progressing. Tomorrow and Sunday are detail, clean and polish. As my sync tool has not returned, I am taking the bike to Peter Folk @ 109 Cycle to get it sync'd. Once that is done, only the tank & seat will need to be re-installed, and it's finished.

NedNut has been working on a Show Card for the bike. Think this is fantastic!

Now I just have to get the 'Judges Book' finished, and pack.

Love the card, its awesome.. works well cause the bike is even more so!

.: Scott :.

Tintop · « **Reply #459 on:** January 15, 2011, 02:59:00 AM »

Quote from: bwaller on January 14, 2011, 08:07:17 PM

Now Brian, did I hear Pomona, as in California? And you were going to sneak off without asking me to share the driving..........for shame.

Sounds like fun. Good Luck.

2nd seat is still empty......

Flying J · « **Reply #460 on:** January 15, 2011, 08:24:58 AM »

Im in the same boat. Cant get anybody to go down with me.

Godffery · « **Reply #461 on:** January 15, 2011, 11:23:13 AM »

I missed that part of the conversation, When is this? I might be up for a road trip.

Tintop · « **Reply #462 on:** January 16, 2011, 06:56:37 PM »

Quote from: Godffery on January 15, 2011, 11:23:13 AM

I missed that part of the conversation, When is this? I might be up for a road trip.

I leave Sunday. I'll be passing south of Chicago.

Raef · « **Reply #463 on:** January 16, 2011, 07:15:27 PM »

let us what time you'll be coming through and we can line the overpasses on the toll road and watch you drive through

you know like the space shuttle or a B1 or somthin, commin through

Mark

Zaipai · « **Reply #464 on:** January 16, 2011, 08:13:02 PM »

Quote from: Tintop on January 16, 2011, 06:56:37 PM

Quote from: Godffery on January 15, 2011, 11:23:13 AM
I missed that part of the conversation, When is this? I might be up for a road trip.

I leave Sunday. I'll be passing south of Chicago.

Aw man sooo close.. Well 2 hours away but still closer then normal...

Be safe man!

.: Scott :.

HedNut · « **Reply #465 on:** January 17, 2011, 05:01:25 AM »

Quote from: Tintop on January 14, 2011, 03:59:41 PM

NedNut has been working on a Show Card for the bike.

Oh so we're calling each other names now...eh! One spelling mistake on the show card...and you're making fun of me ....but i did my best..... I did my best...BinTop

Revised, manipulized and transectorized...back at you for version 2. I promise no mistakes this time.

PS. GOOD EYES Syscrush!

<--- that is an animation of how good your eyes are...breathtaking.

I wish I could go to California.... we're rootin for ya Binn'y! ahah

Syscrush · « **Reply #466 on:** January 17, 2011, 06:10:54 AM »

You're gonna turn a lotta f'n heads with that bike!

Have a blast and take many, many photos.

Godffery · « **Reply #467 on:** January 17, 2011, 08:05:37 AM »

Quote from: Tintop on January 16, 2011, 06:56:37 PM

Quote from: Godffery on January 15, 2011, 11:23:13 AM
I missed that part of the conversation, When is this? I might be up for a road trip.

I leave Sunday. I'll be passing south of Chicago.

Bummer, I didn't realize it was so soon; wouldn't be able to pull it together by then. I'm trying to finish a CB350F project. = /
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=81781.0

P_Camps · « **Reply #468 on:** January 18, 2011, 02:29:48 PM »

Brian you're gonna win for sure bro!!!

Syscrush · « **Reply #469 on:** January 21, 2011, 07:41:14 PM »

Have an awesome f'n time at the show!

Tintop · « **Reply #470 on:** January 21, 2011, 07:53:55 PM »

Thanks to everyone for all the support, it is very much appreciated.

I leave for the show tomorrow AM; packed, bike is loaded in the trailer, GPS is programed. And yes I do have my camera, and will post photos (the computer gods willing

).

One last shot, just before it was loaded.

Raef · « **Reply #471 on:** January 21, 2011, 08:10:40 PM »

Be safe, have fun

Zaipai · « **Reply #472 on:** January 22, 2011, 05:22:32 AM »

Quote from: Tintop on January 21, 2011, 07:53:55 PM

Thanks to everyone for all the support, it is very much appreciated.

I leave for the show tomorrow AM; packed, bike is loaded in the trailer, GPS is programed. And yes I do have my camera, and will post photos (the computer gods willing ).

One last shot, just before it was loaded.

Be safe man, and have a good time. When ever you get back we would love to see a video of the bike running.. She is a wonderful site.

.: Scott :.

Syscrush · « **Reply #473 on:** January 22, 2011, 06:10:31 AM »

Quote from: Tintop on January 21, 2011, 07:53:55 PM

One last shot, just before it was loaded.

I see you went back to the blue ignition cover. Since seeing the finished bodywork I've been wondering how it would look on there. It looks great, and the red anodized bits tie in well with the paint and the red brake lines.

Great work, man. Have fun at the show.

Tintop · « **Reply #474 on:** January 23, 2011, 08:13:16 PM »

Thanks Syscrush. 2/3rds of the way there (North Platte NE tonight). Tomorrow it's the Rookies, and into UT.

Going to be adding a blue back plate that Frankenstuff made when I get there. Also a petcock so I can finally put gas in the tank. All tuned up, and sounds fantastic, but very loud.

News:

Poll

what colour for my Swarbrick pipes?

Author Topic: CB550 Cafe build - 1st bike build, but not 1st build (Read 197090 times)