Author Topic: New project for a first timer CB550 build - Slowly getting back to it! (Read 141530 times)

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #125 on:** September 03, 2013, 02:53:14 PM »

It looks right to me.

bambuhiphop · « **Reply #126 on:** September 03, 2013, 02:56:23 PM »

Quote from: Bankerdanny on September 03, 2013, 02:53:14 PM

It looks right to me.

Cool, thanks!

bambuhiphop · « **Reply #127 on:** September 03, 2013, 10:48:49 PM »

Rear Hub all test fitted together. Turned out good I think. All set to be installed after some loctite.

MoMo · « **Reply #128 on:** September 04, 2013, 04:50:29 AM »

Quote from: bambuhiphop on September 03, 2013, 10:48:49 PM

Rear Hub all test fitted together. Turned out good I think. All set to be installed after some loctite.

You forgot the spokes

bambuhiphop · « **Reply #129 on:** September 04, 2013, 07:27:03 AM »

Spokes are overrated. I'm going to go with paper mache

No. Spokes are sitting on the shelf. Just waiting to get the rims from Buchanan and then they will be whole.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #130 on:** September 04, 2013, 10:42:57 AM »

I think it would be easier to assemble spoke the hub with sprocket off and then install sprocket and carrier after the wheel is built up.

bambuhiphop · « **Reply #131 on:** September 04, 2013, 10:48:36 AM »

Oh, I know. It will be coming off before I lace and true. I wanted to dry fit everything after stuff got powdered and ensure fit was correct before I got to far into the wheel.

bambuhiphop · « **Reply #132 on:** October 10, 2013, 09:25:07 AM »

Hello Again

Haven't posted in a bit cause I haven't been able to much on the bike this last month. Had some other time and money commitments that had to come first. My time is opening back up and the bike budget should be following suit shortly.

In the meantime I was able to do a few smaller items:

- I re-threaded one of my fork lowers
- I did get a keyless ignition system
- Working on a new wiring setup and diagram
- Installed the battery so I can test my wiring when I start running it.
- Installed some new bolts
- Prepped my brake arm for install
- Worked on the bars and controls. I drilled out the left side of the bars and in the center. Modified my left hand switch so wires would route better. Pulled wires through the bars. Mounted everything on the left and then the throttle on the right. Decided to remove the Stop/Run switch on the right side. So no drilling on the right!! Going with a different push start mounted elsewhere.

That is about it for now. Just needed to post something. Helps it feel like the project is moving forward

jude0007 · « **Reply #133 on:** October 10, 2013, 02:07:58 PM »

Sorry if you mentioned this in a previous post but what is that LH handle bar control? Or where did you pick it up? I like it a lot.

FastCB550 · « **Reply #134 on:** October 10, 2013, 03:03:30 PM »

Nice progress and build. Thanks for taking the time to share the updates with us!

bambuhiphop · « **Reply #135 on:** October 10, 2013, 03:25:58 PM »

Thanks for the kind words guys

@jude0007 -- It is a K&S 12-0040 switch that I got from Dime City Cycles

http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-electronic-handlebar-parts-black-headlight-blinker-control-killswitch-12-0041.html

bambuhiphop · « **Reply #136 on:** November 11, 2013, 11:11:07 AM »

Man, haven't had time to work on the bike this past month let alone post anything. Budget opened up a little but no new major part purchases. I did track down a new headlight bucket. Decided to not mount the right hand controls. Going to eliminate it. Planning on mounting a Start/Stop switch under the tank.

I finally got out into he garage to work though. Man it was nice!! Decided to work on getting the case split. Finally got the last seized screw out. Had to order a stud removal tool from APE cause heat, PB Blaster, and vice grips on go two of the studs out. Unfortunately it wasn't all puppies and kittens. Two studs sheared off so I will be taking the top half to a machine shop to have them removed.

Also a not so good thing was a piece of the bottom part of the block broke out by the point mount. So the bottom half will be joining the top to the machine shop for some welding.

So while I had some hiccups I did get the case split

So next step is to remove the primary shaft and then I start the cleaning!

bambuhiphop · « **Reply #137 on:** January 29, 2014, 07:50:26 PM »

Was able to pick up a few parts amidst the house projects that I have had to work on. Hopefully the house will behave for a little bit now.

After awhile at the platers I got my headlight bucket ears, rear axle, and rear adjusters back. I had them finished in a brushed chrome. I really like the way they turned out. Went ahead and got the pieces dry fitted on the frame.

Started playing with height ideas on for the headlight. Also put the lower fork caps on.

Also, got the front hub dry fitted:

Received a very cool custom piece for my rear taillight that will fit under the seat cowl. Didn't have the "flex" as the plastic piece so I made some cuts. Going to weld up some panels to it aped probably have it powder coated. Then I can work on the rear piece of the seat for the finished look.

Totally scored on a new cam. Picked up a Yoshi B grind cam this weekend. It's gonna rock when the engine is all said and done.

And lastly couldn't help but snap a pick of its current state. Still a ways to go but it is kind of starting to look like a bike again

calj737 · « **Reply #138 on:** January 30, 2014, 05:06:58 AM »

Looks like it's coming along very nicely.

One word of advice through, not sure that wire hangar is rated for the HP the new Yoshi cam will deliver. Might want to double-check your structural design there. Just saying...

bambuhiphop · « **Reply #139 on:** January 30, 2014, 08:03:14 AM »

Quote from: calj737 on January 30, 2014, 05:06:58 AM

One word of advice through, not sure that wire hangar is rated for the HP the new Yoshi cam will deliver. Might want to double-check your structural design there. Just saying...

What? You don't like my super high tech copper romex shocks?? They are rated to a million horsepower each!!! But have zero rebound

redrider736 · « **Reply #140 on:** January 30, 2014, 06:10:48 PM »

Quote from: bambuhiphop on August 28, 2013, 09:42:45 PM

Got two parts in the mail today. That's about all I have to share. Been super busy at work...

LED turn signal flasher

Great Build thread !!!! Can I get a bit of info on this ^

bambuhiphop · « **Reply #141 on:** January 31, 2014, 10:11:55 AM »

Quote from: redrider736 on January 30, 2014, 06:10:48 PM

Great Build thread !!!! Can I get a bit of info on this ^

Thanks. That is a LED flasher I got from SuperBrightLEDs. I am running all LED's for signals and taillight and didn't want to run load resistors so I picked this guy up. I used a different model flasher before in my old FJ60. Worked just fine. Here is the link.

http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/motorcycle-accessories/lf1-s-flat-universal-motorcycle-electronic-flasher/787/842/

redrider736 · « **Reply #142 on:** January 31, 2014, 10:45:56 AM »

Thanks for the info and link.... much needed

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minimo · « **Reply #143 on:** January 31, 2014, 01:17:35 PM »

Bambuhiphop, all looking clean. Nice progress. Your 550 is looking more like a bike than mine.

bambuhiphop · « **Reply #144 on:** February 01, 2014, 10:01:51 PM »

Quote from: minimo on January 31, 2014, 01:17:35 PM

Bambuhiphop, all looking clean. Nice progress. Your 550 is looking more like a bike than mine.

Thanks man. Going slower than I would like (really want to ride this thing) but it will be done when it's done.

bambuhiphop · « **Reply #145 on:** February 01, 2014, 10:10:23 PM »

Was able to get the engine disassembly finished. Got the remaining gears, bearings, and shift drum out. Now just need to do a little machine work to remove two broken studs an reweld the piece that broke off.

Did have two questions hoping some folks can chime in on for me.

One. I saw these little "cracks" on the underside of the top case by the cylinder holes. On 1 and 4. Anything to be concerned about or research further?

And Two, any suggestions for prep work on the case with it being split for media blasting? Tape anything off or just blast everything?

calj737 · « **Reply #146 on:** February 02, 2014, 02:36:08 AM »

Have it soda blasted, not glass/sand blasted. Soda will clean it as clean as a whistle with no abrasion. Plastic beads works well too.

It's difficult to tape things off, but if you do go with glass/sand (I'd strongly recommend not sand) then protect all the bearing surfaces and mating surfaces. Pre-clean the case with a degreaser to save you or the blaster from contaminating the blast cabinet with grease. Soda blasting is done outside and the media is spray-lost so that grease doesn't matter.

If soda, then a good soap/water rinse after to neutralize the soda (else paint or powder coat will not adhere) then I rinse everything with Denatured Alcohol to remove any moisture. A good powder coater or painter will then heat the cases to prep them for coating. This drives any residual impregnated grease out. Once heated, only handle with latex gloves.

All the above is based upon "you" doing the work. If a pro is doing it, they should already know these prep steps, but you can soda blast it yourself if you have a compressor. Buy true soda blast media. It's easy, very effective, and environmentally safe.

WhyNot2 · « **Reply #147 on:** February 02, 2014, 07:22:01 AM »

I'm following, I loves 550s.

Wish I could find a basket case.

You are doing a great job on this one.

bambuhiphop · « **Reply #148 on:** February 02, 2014, 08:29:29 AM »

thanks calj737.

I am familiar with soda blasting. Just haven't ever had it done because no one local to me does it. I will look into doing myself. Don't know why I hadn't thought about it. Thanks for the idea!

Luckily I do have a powder coater local to me that will let me use there oven for high temp paint so I just need to decide if I am going to high temp paint or powder coat next.

jtran000 · « **Reply #149 on:** February 02, 2014, 10:34:19 AM »

lovely work sofar! what gasket kit are you getting for the motor?

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Author Topic: New project for a first timer CB550 build - Slowly getting back to it! (Read 141530 times)