Author Topic: New project for a first timer CB550 build - Slowly getting back to it! (Read 141258 times)

bambuhiphop · « **Reply #475 on:** March 15, 2018, 12:42:19 PM »

Quote from: calj737 on March 15, 2018, 04:22:05 AM

Glad you didn't pilfer them from the R in the background

Ha, no. Only problem with that bike is it isn't ridden enough!

bambuhiphop · « **Reply #476 on:** March 15, 2018, 12:44:46 PM »

Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on March 15, 2018, 11:41:02 AM

Indeed, the Sachs S1000RR front forks are a common upgrade for the RNineT -- for those who don't want to spring for the Ohlins replacements!

Ya, I looked at those for a hot minute until I saw the $2,500 price tag! Don't get me wrong, I've spent some quality money on this bike but that was just a little to much right now. Found these for a much more respectable number.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #477 on:** March 15, 2018, 04:05:18 PM »

Quote from: bambuhiphop on March 15, 2018, 12:44:46 PM

Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on March 15, 2018, 11:41:02 AM
Indeed, the Sachs S1000RR front forks are a common upgrade for the RNineT -- for those who don't want to spring for the Ohlins replacements!
Ya, I looked at those for a hot minute until I saw the $2,500 price tag! Don't get me wrong, I've spent some quality money on this bike but that was just a little to much right now. Found these for a much more respectable number.

The Sach adjustable forks are quality units. If you try them out and feel like you need "something more," you can always opt for the Ohlins cartridge kits, which will essentially convert the internals of the forks to the Ohlins units.

Scramps · « **Reply #478 on:** March 15, 2018, 08:16:11 PM »

I thought I was pretty meticulous with my first-timer engine refurbishing job, but WHOA.

I love the color scheme you've got going here, too, especially the color on the tank.

All in all, very nice work

bambuhiphop · « **Reply #479 on:** March 15, 2018, 09:15:56 PM »

Quote from: Scramps on March 15, 2018, 08:16:11 PM

I thought I was pretty meticulous with my first-timer engine refurbishing job, but WHOA.

I love the color scheme you've got going here, too, especially the color on the tank.

All in all, very nice work

Very kind. Thanks!

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #480 on:** March 20, 2018, 02:13:50 PM »

Just finished going through the entire thread. Outstanding work on this bike. Definite BOTM material when you get this beauty finished.

bambuhiphop · « **Reply #481 on:** March 20, 2018, 02:24:00 PM »

Quote from: Restoration Fan on March 20, 2018, 02:13:50 PM

Just finished going through the entire thread. Outstanding work on this book. Definite BOTM material when you get this beauty finished.

Thank you kindly. It's been a long process with a bit left to go but it has been an awesome learning experience.

Godffery · « **Reply #482 on:** March 20, 2018, 02:50:28 PM »

Quote from: Restoration Fan on March 20, 2018, 02:13:50 PM

Just finished going through the entire thread. Outstanding work on this book. Definite BOTM material when you get this beauty finished.

I'd say BOTY me thinks!

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #483 on:** March 20, 2018, 04:42:49 PM »

Yeah, this bike is pretty damn outstanding. I'm looking forward to seeing it completed along with a ride report.

bambuhiphop · « **Reply #484 on:** March 20, 2018, 10:25:53 PM »

Geez guys. You sure do know how to make a girl blush.

Few little updates. Getting the front back together and getting the wiring back to where I had it. I was able to get about 80% of the 12v wiring back together and rough test some of the new pieces. Needed to get a few more little odds and ends before I button the electrical up though so those are in the mail.

I also repainted my bucket to match the frame a little better and found I nice sized grommet to fit the hole decently so the loom is protected a little better.

And still working out the heights and positions of everything. I will tighten everything down once the bike is back on the ground.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #485 on:** March 21, 2018, 09:05:02 AM »

That motoscope is nice! I opted for the Chronoclassic for a more vintage look and because I tend to ride more in daylight (since LEDs can sometimes be harder to read with sunlight glare), but this looks really clean.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #486 on:** March 21, 2018, 10:30:28 AM »

A "budget" hydraulic clutch set up. No mods to the cover. Approximately $110.

bambuhiphop · « **Reply #487 on:** March 21, 2018, 10:38:19 AM »

Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on March 21, 2018, 10:30:28 AM

A "budget" hydraulic clutch set up. No mods to the cover. Approximately $110.

That's pretty darn nifty. Is that yours?

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #488 on:** March 21, 2018, 11:11:25 AM »

Quote from: bambuhiphop on March 21, 2018, 10:38:19 AM

Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on March 21, 2018, 10:30:28 AM
A "budget" hydraulic clutch set up. No mods to the cover. Approximately $110.

That's pretty darn nifty. Is that yours?

No. Dave Hargreaves at Cerberus in San Diego. The bike is called the Devil #$%*. http://www.inazumacafe.com/2013/04/daves-devil-#$%*.html

The bike is supposed to make approximately 100 hp.

bambuhiphop · « **Reply #489 on:** March 21, 2018, 11:28:40 AM »

100hp! Great googly. Great looking bike.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #490 on:** March 21, 2018, 02:08:09 PM »

Quote from: bambuhiphop on March 21, 2018, 11:28:40 AM

100hp! Great googly. Great looking bike.

Correction. Dyno read 98 hp at the wheel. That sounds like a LOT, but the owner has some skills (he was part of the 1st iteration of Confederate Motorcycles when they built the Hellcat and Wraith.

zeffcat · « **Reply #491 on:** March 23, 2018, 11:29:43 PM »

Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on March 21, 2018, 10:30:28 AM

A "budget" hydraulic clutch set up. No mods to the cover. Approximately $110.

Do you have any more info on the parts required for this? I'm interested for my K8 750. Thanks!

Godffery · « **Reply #492 on:** March 24, 2018, 07:02:45 AM »

Quote from: zeffcat on March 23, 2018, 11:29:43 PM

Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on March 21, 2018, 10:30:28 AM
A "budget" hydraulic clutch set up. No mods to the cover. Approximately $110.

Do you have any more info on the parts required for this? I'm interested for my K8 750. Thanks!

That looks like a Magura, but they are intended for modern motocross clutches so I'm not sure how they would hold up on a larger vintage street bike?
Here is a link:
http://www.cross-center.com/en/magura/slave-cylinder/

zeffcat · « **Reply #493 on:** March 24, 2018, 08:01:28 PM »

Quote from: Godffery on March 24, 2018, 07:02:45 AM

Quote from: zeffcat on March 23, 2018, 11:29:43 PM
Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on March 21, 2018, 10:30:28 AM
A "budget" hydraulic clutch set up. No mods to the cover. Approximately $110.

Do you have any more info on the parts required for this? I'm interested for my K8 750. Thanks!
That looks like a Magura, but they are intended for modern motocross clutches so I'm not sure how they would hold up on a larger vintage street bike?
Here is a link:
http://www.cross-center.com/en/magura/slave-cylinder/

Oh okay, probably better just play it safe (and cheaper) and stick to my cables.

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boaf · « **Reply #494 on:** March 24, 2018, 08:44:46 PM »

Motoscope looks great. What’s your plan for the speed sensor?

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #495 on:** March 26, 2018, 08:06:24 AM »

Quote from: zeffcat on March 23, 2018, 11:29:43 PM

Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on March 21, 2018, 10:30:28 AM
A "budget" hydraulic clutch set up. No mods to the cover. Approximately $110.

Do you have any more info on the parts required for this? I'm interested for my K8 750. Thanks!

No, I don't. The guy who built it built Hellcats and Wraiths for Confederate. It's not nearly as sophisticated a solution as Goddfery's but he says it's reliable. He's running a 1000cc Russ Collins motor.

Godffery · « **Reply #496 on:** March 26, 2018, 09:50:15 AM »

Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on March 26, 2018, 08:06:24 AM

Quote from: zeffcat on March 23, 2018, 11:29:43 PM
Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on March 21, 2018, 10:30:28 AM
A "budget" hydraulic clutch set up. No mods to the cover. Approximately $110.

Do you have any more info on the parts required for this? I'm interested for my K8 750. Thanks!

No, I don't. The guy who built it built Hellcats and Wraiths for Confederate. It's not nearly as sophisticated a solution as Goddfery's but he says it's reliable. He's running a 1000cc Russ Collins motor.

Zeffcat, I could make you a slave kit for the 750. Making and installing an adapter plate for those are not as complex as the 550's are.
If your on a tight budget, I could design it to use a stock slave cylinder from another model Honda. They are not nearly as sexy or warranted for life like the Oberon but can be had pretty cheep.

zeffcat · « **Reply #497 on:** March 26, 2018, 10:08:24 AM »

Quote from: Godffery on March 26, 2018, 09:50:15 AM

Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on March 26, 2018, 08:06:24 AM
Quote from: zeffcat on March 23, 2018, 11:29:43 PM
Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on March 21, 2018, 10:30:28 AM
A "budget" hydraulic clutch set up. No mods to the cover. Approximately $110.

Do you have any more info on the parts required for this? I'm interested for my K8 750. Thanks!

No, I don't. The guy who built it built Hellcats and Wraiths for Confederate. It's not nearly as sophisticated a solution as Goddfery's but he says it's reliable. He's running a 1000cc Russ Collins motor.
Zeffcat, I could make you a slave kit for the 750. Making and installing an adapter plate for those are not as complex as the 550's are.
If your on a tight budget, I could design it to use a stock slave cylinder from another model Honda. They are not nearly as sexy or warranted for life like the Oberon but can be had pretty cheep.

Got an estimate of what cost I'd be looking at?

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SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #498 on:** March 26, 2018, 03:57:02 PM »

Jeff's hydraulic clutch unit is the business. I will have to find some kidneys to sell!

bambuhiphop · « **Reply #499 on:** March 26, 2018, 11:00:31 PM »

Quote from: boaf on March 24, 2018, 08:44:46 PM

Motoscope looks great. What’s your plan for the speed sensor?

I’ve got something in mind. Having a part made at the moment and will have an update as soon as it’s back.

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Author Topic: New project for a first timer CB550 build - Slowly getting back to it! (Read 141258 times)