Author Topic: CB550 Cafe - My First bike build : Day... lost track (Read 55810 times)

lucky · « **Reply #150 on:** February 05, 2012, 02:02:55 AM »

7,783 views and only 149 replies?

I think your build looks very good and I like the choice of frame color and I like the black engine with sanded fins .
150 replies.

IRISHCBRACER · « **Reply #151 on:** February 05, 2012, 04:17:22 PM »

Looking good!

q2418130103p · « **Reply #152 on:** February 05, 2012, 05:53:15 PM »

I snapped a pic wit the tank and seat for fun

maduncle · « **Reply #153 on:** February 05, 2012, 11:37:49 PM »

Oh yeah!

That paint job does show off the BCR body lines, I love it.

wedoo2 · « **Reply #154 on:** February 06, 2012, 04:18:37 AM »

Quote from: lucky on February 05, 2012, 02:02:55 AM

7,783 views and only 149 replies?

I think your build looks very good and I like the choice of frame color and I like the black engine with sanded fins .
150 replies.

It's funny about which builds generate a lot of responses. There seems to be a lot when someone is rebuilding a motor and posts a lot of pictures; it tends to get the blood flowing. I get very few on mine. I posted a thread this weekend on how I am building my bump seat using the stock unit and an old gas tank, and figured that it would see some feedback. But it didn't. I do it more for me and posterity. Q's build is great and there are good pictures.

Yours, Lucky, has a lot of hits with relatively few responses. Maybe that means that people think you know what you're doing??? I think we are just living vicariously through others projects. I am also on another forum because of my V-Star and they do not have a project area, but then very few of those guys take their bike to the frame. Not even a tenth of the activity either.

Maybe people get tired of saying "nice job man".

Tews19 · « **Reply #155 on:** February 06, 2012, 07:33:09 AM »

Quote from: wedoo2 on February 06, 2012, 04:18:37 AM

Quote from: lucky on February 05, 2012, 02:02:55 AM
7,783 views and only 149 replies?

I think your build looks very good and I like the choice of frame color and I like the black engine with sanded fins .
150 replies.

It's funny about which builds generate a lot of responses. There seems to be a lot when someone is rebuilding a motor and posts a lot of pictures; it tends to get the blood flowing. I get very few on mine. I posted a thread this weekend on how I am building my bump seat using the stock unit and an old gas tank, and figured that it would see some feedback. But it didn't. I do it more for me and posterity. Q's build is great and there are good pictures.

Yours, Lucky, has a lot of hits with relatively few responses. Maybe that means that people think you know what you're doing??? I think we are just living vicariously through others projects. I am also on another forum because of my V-Star and they do not have a project area, but then very few of those guys take their bike to the frame. Not even a tenth of the activity either
Maybe people get tired of saying "nice job man".

Wedoo, I feel like you are holding me at knife point!!! I give, I give, Nice build

wedoo2 · « **Reply #156 on:** February 06, 2012, 02:35:16 PM »

You forgot the "man". Nice build, man.

Tews19 · « **Reply #157 on:** February 06, 2012, 02:42:52 PM »

Nice build bud.

q2418130103p · « **Reply #158 on:** February 06, 2012, 03:18:20 PM »

lol, thanks guys, but I think I just got a bunch of pity replies.

So you know, I just looked through my old posts and noticed I really didnt post many engine pics. I posted pics of the engine disassembled, but I never posted the pictures of the engine half built, like pistons sticking out and such. I dont think I even took the pictures. I didnt even take pictures of the pistons.. which were really cool. I didn't think anyone cared since there really isnt a lot of stuff in these engines.

In case anyone cares, I used the dynoman/je pistons

Tews19 · « **Reply #159 on:** February 06, 2012, 08:34:42 PM »

How long before we see a fire up video?

q2418130103p · « **Reply #160 on:** February 07, 2012, 03:24:42 AM »

uhg, probably awhile. I would be happy if it ran by fall.

Besides millions of small pieces that still have to be purchased/made, it also needs a wire harness made, the engine assembly needs to be completed (which includes trying to find a 1977 rocker cover), engine needs to be timed (slotted cam gear which I dont know how to do), I havent touched the carbs at all...

Syscrush · « **Reply #161 on:** February 09, 2012, 08:39:49 PM »

Looking really good. Keep it up, man!

q2418130103p · « **Reply #162 on:** February 15, 2012, 05:53:35 PM »

Thanks.

So I have come to the conclusion that I need to do something to make sure the chain doesn't slap the swing arm. When the shocks are fully extended, and chain fully taught, there is only around 3/8" clearance between chain and swing arm. I think I will need put some kind of nylon chain slider or something.

Syscrush · « **Reply #163 on:** February 16, 2012, 08:10:07 AM »

Quote from: q2418130103p on February 15, 2012, 05:53:35 PM

I think I will need put some kind of nylon chain slider or something.

If you don't have ready access to material to make your chain guard, you can cut a piece from a dollar store plastic cutting board - it apparently works quite well.

q2418130103p · « **Reply #164 on:** February 16, 2012, 03:47:37 PM »

Thats a good idea.

McMaster has a lot of nylon sheets/bars http://www.mcmaster.com/#nylon-sheets/=ga271m

The original chain gaurd mounts are still intact, so I figured I can probably make a mount for the nylon that attaches there.

There are also these dirt bike sliders: http://www.motosport.com/dirtbike/TM-DESIGNWORKS-BAJARALLY-ENDURANCE-2-STAGE-CHAIN-SLIDER-BLACK
Those could probably me modified too.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #165 on:** February 16, 2012, 04:39:17 PM »

Quote from: Syscrush on February 16, 2012, 08:10:07 AM

Quote from: q2418130103p on February 15, 2012, 05:53:35 PM
I think I will need put some kind of nylon chain slider or something.
If you don't have ready access to material to make your chain guard, you can cut a piece from a dollar store plastic cutting board - it apparently works quite well.

Teflon boards not plastic.....

Syscrush · « **Reply #166 on:** February 16, 2012, 05:45:09 PM »

Quote from: Retro Rocket on February 16, 2012, 04:39:17 PM

Teflon boards not plastic.....

Yes, sorry.

unitedguitar · « **Reply #167 on:** February 18, 2012, 06:46:27 AM »

Chopper guys have been using skateboard wheels to pick up the slack in their mile long chains for years. You could probably rig up something similar to keep it from slapping.

MRieck · « **Reply #168 on:** February 18, 2012, 08:43:21 AM »

Quote from: q2418130103p on February 16, 2012, 03:47:37 PM

Thats a good idea.

McMaster has a lot of nylon sheets/bars http://www.mcmaster.com/#nylon-sheets/=ga271m

The original chain gaurd mounts are still intact, so I figured I can probably make a mount for the nylon that attaches there.

There are also these dirt bike sliders: http://www.motosport.com/dirtbike/TM-DESIGNWORKS-BAJARALLY-ENDURANCE-2-STAGE-CHAIN-SLIDER-BLACK
Those could probably me modified too.

That looks like a good idea Jay. I'm keeping an eye out for a late model cam cover for you. have you posted a listing in the "Parts Wanted" section of the board?

Bluegreen · « **Reply #169 on:** February 18, 2012, 04:09:38 PM »

Real sharp!! Looking forward to seeing this one updated.

q2418130103p · « **Reply #170 on:** February 19, 2012, 03:49:37 AM »

@MRieck: Thanks a bunch. I forgot all about the parts wanted section. I'll post something there later today.

@Bluegreen: Thanks, I'll try to keep the posts coming.

Mcwilliams570 · « **Reply #171 on:** February 19, 2012, 03:59:56 AM »

Looks great man keep it up..

Matt

q2418130103p · « **Reply #172 on:** March 22, 2012, 06:21:43 PM »

I spent the last couple of nights working on the original carbs. They are awful, this will likely take me a very long time.

I think I need to find an alternative, it may be too much of a time investment to be worth restoring these. But I have no intention of buying a $750 set of CR29's...

Milkman666 · « **Reply #173 on:** March 22, 2012, 06:32:49 PM »

You may have changed my colour scheme altogether. Now I think I have to paint/powder my bodywork the same colour as my frame!

q2418130103p · « **Reply #174 on:** March 22, 2012, 06:44:08 PM »

Were you going to do a black frame before?

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