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Offline nickandkristy02

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Re: newbies cb550 streetfighterish build
« Reply #100 on: January 21, 2011, 05:29:13 PM »
 great guys i used them on my cb750 i done last year :)
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Re: newbies cb550 streetfighterish build
« Reply #101 on: January 22, 2011, 01:59:42 AM »
you mentioned a comment left on your build about your exhaust on my build, and questioned the pipes I am building....

The main difference I can see is the cylinder pipes that are paired up, in your pics you have 1 and 2, 3 and 4 dumping into the same collector where I have 1 and 3, 2 and 4 mated. I did this for two reasons it looks really cool, but the main reason was the spacing would be even alternating sides with each plug firing. it seems to empty the cylinder well and it sounds wicked.

on yours you would have them firing back to back  and dumping back to back, seem busy to me but if the motor is mostly stock I don't see a big problem
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Re: newbies cb550 streetfighterish build
« Reply #102 on: January 22, 2011, 04:54:03 AM »
Quote from: raef on January 22, 2011, 01:59:42 AM
you mentioned a comment left on your build about your exhaust on my build, and questioned the pipes I am building....
Those pipes do look great, raef.
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Re: newbies cb550 streetfighterish build
« Reply #103 on: January 22, 2011, 05:01:14 AM »
Quote from: raef on January 22, 2011, 01:59:42 AM
the main reason was the spacing would be even alternating sides with each plug firing.
Are you sure?  The firing order is 1-2-4-3.  So, the exhaust pulses will go like this:

1: LEFT
2: RIGHT
4: RIGHT
3: LEFT

Looks like you've got a left, left, right, right, left, left, right, right, etc. setup.  If you want left, right, left, right, it should be 1&4 paired up and 2&3 paired up - that's how the plug wires are paired up with the coils, right?
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Re: newbies cb550 streetfighterish build
« Reply #104 on: January 22, 2011, 06:02:22 AM »
Quote from: Syscrush on January 22, 2011, 05:01:14 AM
Quote from: raef on January 22, 2011, 01:59:42 AM
the main reason was the spacing would be even alternating sides with each plug firing.
Are you sure?  The firing order is 1-2-4-3.  So, the exhaust pulses will go like this:

1: LEFT
2: RIGHT
4: RIGHT
3: LEFT

Looks like you've got a left, left, right, right, left, left, right, right, etc. setup.  If you want left, right, left, right, it should be 1&4 paired up and 2&3 paired up - that's how the plug wires are paired up with the coils, right?
now that would be some wicked lookin pipes!!
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Re: newbies cb550 streetfighterish build
« Reply #105 on: January 22, 2011, 08:31:07 AM »
Quote from: Syscrush on January 22, 2011, 05:01:14 AM
Quote from: raef on January 22, 2011, 01:59:42 AM
the main reason was the spacing would be even alternating sides with each plug firing.
Are you sure?  The firing order is 1-2-4-3.  So, the exhaust pulses will go like this:

1: LEFT
2: RIGHT
4: RIGHT
3: LEFT

Looks like you've got a left, left, right, right, left, left, right, right, etc. setup.  If you want left, right, left, right, it should be 1&4 paired up and 2&3 paired up - that's how the plug wires are paired up with the coils, right?
I stand corrected, I was thinking the firing ordr was 1234
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Re: newbies cb550 streetfighterish build
« Reply #106 on: January 22, 2011, 08:47:08 AM »
Quote from: raef on January 22, 2011, 08:31:07 AM
Quote from: Syscrush on January 22, 2011, 05:01:14 AM
Quote from: raef on January 22, 2011, 01:59:42 AM
the main reason was the spacing would be even alternating sides with each plug firing.
Are you sure?  The firing order is 1-2-4-3.  So, the exhaust pulses will go like this:

1: LEFT
2: RIGHT
4: RIGHT
3: LEFT

Looks like you've got a left, left, right, right, left, left, right, right, etc. setup.  If you want left, right, left, right, it should be 1&4 paired up and 2&3 paired up - that's how the plug wires are paired up with the coils, right?
I stand corrected, I was thinking the firing ordr was 1234
its ok it hapens
got a seperate set of pipes laying around ;D
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Re: newbies cb550 streetfighterish build
« Reply #107 on: January 22, 2011, 08:54:37 AM »
Quote from: raef on January 22, 2011, 08:31:07 AM
I stand corrected, I was thinking the firing ordr was 1234
It still looks better than the 1&2, 3&4 pipes, and will work every bit as well.  I wouldn't stress too much about the pulse tuning or the primary length.  Sure those things matter for performance applications but these builds are usually more about style than performance.

With that said, I think it's a mistake to blow off or mock the stuff that RR has said - sounds like he has some relevant experience and knowledge of results and pitfalls.
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Re: newbies cb550 streetfighterish build
« Reply #108 on: January 22, 2011, 09:00:43 AM »
the set on the bobber is set #2 that I have build just like that, the first set was on a cafe project, it tuned well and ran very strong with 1.5 inch tube there is plenty of room to breath. it did run better with baffles than it did with out. It is a tuning process.

this is the bike the first set was on

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Re: newbies cb550 streetfighterish build
« Reply #109 on: January 22, 2011, 02:01:25 PM »
finally got a better side shot of the to be seat cowl......like it, its ugly,.....this guy needs to stop!! whats your opinon?

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Re: newbies cb550 streetfighterish build
« Reply #110 on: January 22, 2011, 02:12:35 PM »
Actually I'm a big fan of the shape. It's a bit different and it should flow with the exhaust really well.
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Re: newbies cb550 streetfighterish build
« Reply #111 on: January 22, 2011, 09:31:15 PM »
I like it! It's not just another generic cafe build. like mine
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Re: newbies cb550 streetfighterish build
« Reply #112 on: January 22, 2011, 10:22:35 PM »
Interesting build man, I can't wait to see the finished product.

I like the seat also!
Have you thought of painting the tail the color of the Honda logo on the tank, if you upholster the seat in black it would be kind of cool looking IMO.
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Re: newbies cb550 streetfighterish build
« Reply #113 on: January 23, 2011, 06:14:56 AM »
never thought of that,the honda decal is coming off because when i put them on i put it level with the tank now it is goin up hill :o so im replacing them with my avatar witch is my logo ;D
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Re: newbies cb550 streetfighterish build
« Reply #114 on: January 23, 2011, 07:55:17 AM »
May want to get rid of "suzuki"!
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Re: newbies cb550 streetfighterish build
« Reply #115 on: January 23, 2011, 08:01:23 AM »
Quote from: Stev-o on January 23, 2011, 07:55:17 AM
May want to get rid of "suzuki"!
lol
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Re: newbies cb550 streetfighterish build
« Reply #116 on: January 23, 2011, 09:34:08 AM »
Quote from: Stev-o on January 23, 2011, 07:55:17 AM
May want to get rid of "suzuki"!

Well its really a, Hondauzuki   ;D
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Re: newbies cb550 streetfighterish build
« Reply #117 on: January 23, 2011, 09:37:16 AM »
Quote from: Brian77cb750 on January 23, 2011, 09:34:08 AM
Quote from: Stev-o on January 23, 2011, 07:55:17 AM
May want to get rid of "suzuki"!

Well its really a, Hondauzuki   ;D


Honuki!
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Re: newbies cb550 streetfighterish build
« Reply #118 on: January 23, 2011, 11:09:47 AM »
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Re: newbies cb550 streetfighterish build
« Reply #119 on: January 23, 2011, 02:29:48 PM »
since i have to put the fork brace back on should i put thi fender on too???


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Re: newbies cb550 streetfighterish build
« Reply #120 on: January 23, 2011, 03:05:18 PM »
Quote from: nickandkristy02 on January 23, 2011, 02:29:48 PM
since i have to put the fork brace back on should i put thi fender on too???




I'd say leave the fender off. It would look better fenderless. Although you may need to clean the front of you bike more but I think it looks way sweeter with out the fender on. Sweet build either way.
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Re: newbies cb550 streetfighterish build
« Reply #121 on: January 23, 2011, 03:25:02 PM »
Quote from: chronic_rider_550 on January 23, 2011, 03:05:18 PM
Quote from: nickandkristy02 on January 23, 2011, 02:29:48 PM
since i have to put the fork brace back on should i put thi fender on too???



I'd say leave the fender off. It would look better fenderless. Although you may need to clean the front of you bike more but I think it looks way sweeter with out the fender on. Sweet build either way.
thanks for the input :)
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Re: newbies cb550 streetfighterish build
« Reply #122 on: January 23, 2011, 03:28:44 PM »
I'd fab up a brace and go without a fender. Looks better IMO.
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Re: newbies cb550 streetfighterish build
« Reply #123 on: January 23, 2011, 03:29:40 PM »
2-0 no fender.......
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Re: newbies cb550 streetfighterish build
« Reply #124 on: January 23, 2011, 06:14:10 PM »
3-0, no fender. Or at least not that one!
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