Author Topic: Project Frankenstuffs bike - ANTI CAFE BASTARD BUILD PARTS FOR SALE (Read 64352 times)

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #100 on:** November 01, 2010, 08:26:42 pm »

just a little wetsanding will take it out right?

Stev-o · « **Reply #101 on:** November 01, 2010, 08:37:50 pm »

I'm sure of it!

HedNut · « **Reply #102 on:** November 02, 2010, 04:59:53 am »

oh NO..... the seat has a boo-boo... Sorry to hear (and see) that man! Well...no such thing as a mistake...only Invaluable Lessons! (famous mommy line)

Now you get to learn the best way to fix 1/2 holes in aluminum! All around...I think it was a good day.....?....

Cheers!

wannabridin · « **Reply #103 on:** November 02, 2010, 08:16:25 am »

frank, everything looks amazing! i knew when i first saw your side covers that you had an amazing talent just waiting to be tapped! looks like this 550 is the perfect canvas for you!!! can you shed some more light on your casting setup??

Little_Horse · « **Reply #104 on:** November 02, 2010, 08:49:30 am »

Hey Frankenstuff so the only for you to fix the cowl at this point is to jb weld a small patch to the underside of the hole then sand and use filler to smooth it all out. It would of course mean that in the end you would have to paint the cowl though.

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #105 on:** November 02, 2010, 06:53:10 pm »

I found a shop that says they can fix it. Made it sound easy......fingers crossed.

Carlson1038 · « **Reply #106 on:** November 03, 2010, 10:02:13 pm »

If you are still dealing with LED turn signals, I ordered an electronic flasher from this place:
http://www.superbrightleds.com
They shipped it fast and it works great. The difference is that a standard flasher is current based. LEDs do not draw enough current. An elctronic flasher doesn't care how much current is going through it. Good explanations on the site. The flasher change is easier and cheaper than resistors.
Worked great on my bike.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #107 on:** November 04, 2010, 02:28:48 pm »

Come on Franken, where's all the pics...? Anyone would think you are busy making side covers or something......

Mick

Stev-o · « **Reply #108 on:** November 04, 2010, 06:49:45 pm »

Or worried about getting sued by Honda & eBay!?!

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #109 on:** November 04, 2010, 07:44:07 pm »

yeah....my bike is actually under a pile of boxes. I spend more time sanding plastic than turning wrenches. It all works out though.

rippy154 · « **Reply #110 on:** November 06, 2010, 05:29:10 pm »

Quote from: cornandp on October 31, 2010, 04:47:07 pm

I can always fix it if you need. By the way, no "easy" way of welding aluminum. You need the material to be perfectly clean then you need a tig welding machine that has an AC setting and a "balance" knob. The balance needs to be set at 6 and the Amps need to be set at less the 80 for the thickness of the cowl. Just as a warning the cowl I built for you was very hard for me to weld... so you might want to consider that in some of the decision making from here. If you need me to fix it I will do it for free you would just have to cover shipping it both ways. Sorry about the misfortune.

Andrew

Not sure of what kind of aluminum you used or the thickness but I would assume you used 3003 h-14 probally in the .060 range?

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As long as you are joining similar thickness you can oxy/acyt weld with a special flux and you can get pure aluminum rod and you would also need a special lens for whatever you wear for eye protection and as you said the metal must be very clean. It provides a very nice weld that is not as brittle as a tig weld

However if you are using different thickness materials through out your cowl than tig is the only way

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #111 on:** November 06, 2010, 09:29:13 pm »

Steve, yeah it was a disaster. i got some of those "low heat" aluminum brazing rods and thought I could blend. It looked better before I touched it. getting fixed right now.
I am going to need your help with some tig work though. My front wheel needs some discs tig welded. Still messing with the front tire.

Little_Horse · « **Reply #112 on:** November 07, 2010, 08:07:34 am »

It is also partially my fault I built the cowl for paint

I didn't think he was wanting it raw so the finish is not precise enough for polishing without more work.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #113 on:** November 07, 2010, 09:14:32 am »

Quote from: retro rocket on November 04, 2010, 02:28:48 pm

Come on Franken, where's all the pics...? Anyone would think you are busy making side covers or something......

Mick

+1

We need bike porn!

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #114 on:** November 07, 2010, 09:58:58 am »

Quote from: cornandp on November 07, 2010, 08:07:34 am

It is also partially my fault I built the cowl for paint I didn't think he was wanting it raw so the finish is not precise enough for polishing without more work.

Dude, I like it just the way it is. I was planning on painting but then......sandblasted, louvers....I liked seeing the welds. It all fits the theme of the bike. I actually just came up with a brake light setup that would have covered the hole I made...too late though.

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #115 on:** November 07, 2010, 10:01:58 am »

Quote from: FunJimmy on November 07, 2010, 09:14:32 am

Quote from: retro rocket on November 04, 2010, 02:28:48 pm
Come on Franken, where's all the pics...? Anyone would think you are busy making side covers or something......

Mick

+1

We need bike porn!

I will post some pics tonight. I also might be puching the Frankenbike to the side to get some work done on my S90. I work out of the basement and need to do all the welding outside (New England weather) getting cold son. The S90 is a cozy up to it with a beer and the toolbox kind of project. Maybe its own thread?

Stev-o · « **Reply #116 on:** November 07, 2010, 02:12:14 pm »

Quote from: Frankenstuff on November 07, 2010, 10:01:58 am

Quote from: FunJimmy on November 07, 2010, 09:14:32 am
Quote from: retro rocket on November 04, 2010, 02:28:48 pm
Come on Franken, where's all the pics...? Anyone would think you are busy making side covers or something......

Mick

+1

We need bike porn!

I will post some pics tonight. I also might be puching the Frankenbike to the side to get some work done on my S90. I work out of the basement and need to do all the welding outside (New England weather) getting cold son. The S90 is a cozy up to it with a beer and the toolbox kind of project. Maybe its own thread?

Frankenscooter?!!?

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #117 on:** November 07, 2010, 03:05:19 pm »

Hey now

The "S" in S90 is for SUPER!!!

Stev-o · « **Reply #118 on:** November 07, 2010, 03:06:53 pm »

FrankenSuperscooter!!

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #119 on:** November 07, 2010, 05:19:02 pm »

woot woot
Yeah, I am torn.Do I keep it stock or get one of those monster clone race engines. Found one on ebay $350 complete and 140cc. Ug. direct bolt in? I dont have time for another "build"

Stev-o · « **Reply #120 on:** November 07, 2010, 05:21:29 pm »

Is it in running cond? If yes, blow it up [or at least try] and then monster clone it!!!

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #121 on:** November 07, 2010, 05:34:57 pm »

you cant kill a Honda 90.

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #122 on:** November 09, 2010, 08:05:16 pm »

So I am getting another Cb550F. One thing that I have learned from building the "Frankenbike" is a respect for the stock form of the Cb550. It is like realizing that you have put so much time into a relationship with a hot trashy whore only to realise that your true love was simple and fresh.
I bought my first bike when I was 18; it was a 78 CB550, and it was bone stock. All I ever wanted was for it to look like a Triumph cafe racer. I tore it apart, did custom paint, bla bla bla.
Maybe I am older and wiser, maybe I am just trying to grab back that feeling of youth and excitement to ride a motorcycle. dont know.
I want to hear those old pipes again, to see the gauges with that pale green light. visceral experience. I am coming back to you after all of these years. I miss you.

HedNut · « **Reply #123 on:** November 10, 2010, 04:40:48 am »

Brought a tear to my eye......

well said....

rippy154 · « **Reply #124 on:** November 10, 2010, 05:32:42 am »

Quote from: Frankenstuff on November 09, 2010, 08:05:16 pm

So I am getting another Cb550F. One thing that I have learned from building the "Frankenbike" is a respect for the stock form of the Cb550. It is like realizing that you have put so much time into a relationship with a hot trashy whore only to realise that your true love was simple and fresh.
I bought my first bike when I was 18; it was a 78 CB550, and it was bone stock. All I ever wanted was for it to look like a Triumph cafe racer. I tore it apart, did custom paint, bla bla bla.
Maybe I am older and wiser, maybe I am just trying to grab back that feeling of youth and excitement to ride a motorcycle. dont know.
I want to hear those old pipes again, to see the gauges with that pale green light. visceral experience. I am coming back to you after all of these years. I miss you.

Sounds like the making of a country song or maybe an old blues song .......i got the 78 cb550 blues

Did you buy another one?

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