Author Topic: Irish CB Racer 76' CB550 Build (Final build pictures, see page 6) (Read 37430 times)

CJK · « **Reply #50 on:** February 21, 2012, 08:08:18 PM »

Hey just stumbled upon this build thread. We're local boys! Where in San Jose are you? How's the build going?

IRISHCBRACER · « **Reply #51 on:** February 21, 2012, 08:37:50 PM »

It's going, slowly but surely. I live near Santana Row area/Santa Clara border. Are working on a Cafe project?

Paul

darius_tii · « **Reply #52 on:** February 21, 2012, 11:54:53 PM »

Nice to hear of more local guys in San Jose with these bikes.
Hope to see it riding around sometime soon.

CJK · « **Reply #53 on:** February 22, 2012, 06:23:30 PM »

Yeah I've got a 75 CB550 that I'm slowly working on. I'm down in South San Jose near where 101 and 85 meet. PM those details about that guy that did the swingarm for you. Someday when we get these babies running, we all need to cruise around together. I've got a thread going too but progress is much behind yours. Between college and work, I just dont have much time.

Chris

Bluegreen · « **Reply #54 on:** February 22, 2012, 11:16:10 PM »

Quote from: Blackandsilver on January 13, 2012, 09:24:35 PM

Nice work! I wish I had a bike to measure off handy when I did my swingarm. It's tight!!

Win some lose some, it's all the same to me.

You did! Mine!

IRISHCBRACER · « **Reply #55 on:** July 15, 2012, 09:37:41 PM »

Working away on the Cafe build

Tore the motor down and cleaned the cases.

IRISHCBRACER · « **Reply #56 on:** July 15, 2012, 09:41:17 PM »

Added a little Irish touch

IRISHCBRACER · « **Reply #57 on:** July 15, 2012, 09:43:14 PM »

New rear sets, well worth the wait for these bad boys!

IRISHCBRACER · « **Reply #58 on:** July 15, 2012, 09:47:30 PM »

Just installed the new races today and did a fit check with the GSXR front end triple clamps, new shroud cap drafted up to be machined this week.

IRISHCBRACER · « **Reply #59 on:** July 15, 2012, 09:54:42 PM »

I think I finally am finished with designing the license plate and light combo bracket, all the LED lights came in

jiggliemon · « **Reply #60 on:** July 16, 2012, 12:26:37 AM »

Would you be persuaded two chuck up another top clamp? I just got my forks but still need to get the top clamp.

IRISHCBRACER · « **Reply #61 on:** July 16, 2012, 07:41:33 AM »

Quote from: jiggliemon on July 16, 2012, 12:26:37 AM

Would you be persuaded two chuck up another top clamp? I host got my forks but still need to get the top clamp.

Send me a private message with your name and phone number so we can discuss the details of this part.

jiggliemon · « **Reply #62 on:** July 19, 2012, 03:07:20 AM »

Did you have to put a spacer below the bottom bearing to push into the bottom race?

IRISHCBRACER · « **Reply #63 on:** July 19, 2012, 07:58:49 AM »

Yes, I had to use a spacer or else the lower tripe will rub on the lower neck. I first measured the depth the step in the neck and then measured the race/bearing and washer as a stack before I pressed anything in. The top race doesn't need a spacer.

stuartni · « **Reply #64 on:** September 22, 2012, 02:18:42 AM »

nice build some really nice parts going on this bike

fisdan · « **Reply #65 on:** September 22, 2012, 10:57:50 AM »

Hey

Super nice project, cant wait too se it finish.
Where has you purchased the stearing bearing? Allballs.com could not get it for 2 months ago :-(

IRISHCBRACER · « **Reply #66 on:** October 13, 2012, 10:33:20 PM »

Still chipping away at the project, work is hectic.

Completed the steering cap, license plate and new steering stop is done for the GSXR triple clamps

IRISHCBRACER · « **Reply #67 on:** October 13, 2012, 10:34:37 PM »

Steering stop pics

IRISHCBRACER · « **Reply #68 on:** October 13, 2012, 10:35:54 PM »

License plate pics

IRISHCBRACER · « **Reply #69 on:** October 13, 2012, 10:37:15 PM »

Designed and made some engine stand brackets

IRISHCBRACER · « **Reply #70 on:** October 13, 2012, 10:42:39 PM »

Some mock up pics with the forks, tank and tail............

IRISHCBRACER · « **Reply #71 on:** October 13, 2012, 10:54:58 PM »

Steering damper for this bike

Bluegreen · « **Reply #72 on:** October 13, 2012, 11:15:16 PM »

Quote from: IRISHCBRACER on October 13, 2012, 10:42:39 PM

Some mock up pics with the forks, tank and tail............

You are winning

jiggliemon · « **Reply #73 on:** February 28, 2013, 01:29:33 PM »

Sell me some of those engine brackets.

please.

pretty please.

iron_worker · « **Reply #74 on:** February 28, 2013, 01:42:33 PM »

New age CNC machining techniques used on an old school bike is a win-win for me!

IW

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Author Topic: Irish CB Racer 76' CB550 Build (Final build pictures, see page 6) (Read 37430 times)