Author Topic: Green Hornet CB 550/650 # Some pics of my trip to Scotland with SOHC4 Honda (Read 80248 times)

Oette · « **Reply #100 on:** July 09, 2012, 11:41:11 am »

Had some time today to regrind the frame's rear end. After finishing it to my satisfaction I welded and shaped it.

Have a look at the results: In my opinion the first impression is not as bad as I thought first.

Edit: Just recognized that I uploaded the wrong pic. Welded ends just have the same shape. If someone is interested, I'll post a pic later.

tortelvis · « **Reply #101 on:** July 10, 2012, 08:19:18 am »

Quote from: ffJMoore on July 07, 2012, 09:46:36 am

Pro:
They look cool

Con:
Suck dirt and particles into your motor
Designed to run wide open on race motors not at idle.

Thats my main points.

Maybe so, but I ran an XS1100 for over 5 years with homemade velocity stacks and as far as I know the guy that bought it is still running with them.

Syscrush · « **Reply #102 on:** July 10, 2012, 01:23:41 pm »

Quote from: Oette on July 07, 2012, 07:54:45 am

Saw a CB 750 today with a nice set of velocity stacks. After a quick search on that topic it says, that these would go along well with some porting work.

Have you looked at TinTop's stack/filter combo?

I would never run a motor with no air filter. Even if it's someone else paying for motor rebuilds, modern filters are so efficient, why accept the risk?

Oette · « **Reply #103 on:** July 14, 2012, 07:28:50 am »

Hi guys,

need you help with some thoughts.

I'm stuck with the popular problem, the kickstarter lever vs rearsets clearance.
Read many threads about this problem here in the forum and finally had 2 ideas concerning that.

First, the CB 550 F kickstarter offers a bit more space to work with. I thought of treating it with some heat to bend it about a half inch more away from the frame (if necessary).

Second, someone talked about using a CB 750 kickstart lever. Does it work?

Regards,

Oette

Tews19 · « **Reply #104 on:** July 14, 2012, 08:51:38 am »

Check this build out. You can see how he modified the lever.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=97338.0

Oette · « **Reply #105 on:** July 14, 2012, 03:56:23 pm »

Quote from: Tews19 on July 14, 2012, 08:51:38 am

Check this build out. You can see how he modified the lever.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=97338.0

The problem is, my rearsets are not foldable... And I am using the passengers footpegs, too, so there is no option to mount them on the passenger footpeg's brackets.

Oette · « **Reply #106 on:** July 14, 2012, 04:08:52 pm »

From another forum there was another suggestion: Use a kickstarter from a CB 450 K which should be shorter... Does anyone have information if it fits the 550?

Oette · « **Reply #107 on:** July 18, 2012, 12:43:57 pm »

Some progress over here

-drilled the frame to fit the electronic's box

-finished the seat's screw joint, it's now fastened with 3 knurled screw

Front:

Rear:

-Got alloy rims

Mcwilliams570 · « **Reply #108 on:** July 18, 2012, 12:52:46 pm »

Looking good so far. What type of rims are those.

Matt

Oette · « **Reply #109 on:** July 18, 2012, 12:58:27 pm »

Quote from: Mcwilliams570 on July 18, 2012, 12:52:46 pm

Looking good so far. What type of rims are those.

Matt

I'm sorry, but what exactly do you mean with the type?

Size? Width?

Mcwilliams570 · « **Reply #110 on:** July 18, 2012, 01:16:30 pm »

Sorry what brand is it..

Matt

Oette · « **Reply #111 on:** July 18, 2012, 01:19:59 pm »

No problem. It's made in Germany, brand is Behr Industries.
It's primary business field are motocross rims.
You can find it here (english version)

http://www.saxess-crossthelimits.com/index.php?id=51&L=1

turboguzzi · « **Reply #112 on:** July 18, 2012, 02:31:18 pm »

Quote from: Oette on July 18, 2012, 01:19:59 pm

No problem. It's made in Germany, brand is Behr Industries.
It's primary business field are motocross rims.
You can find it here (english version)

http://www.saxess-crossthelimits.com/index.php?id=51&L=1

nice.... but couldnt see any type of online catalog... do they sell direct or only through dealers?

Danke

TG

Oette · « **Reply #113 on:** July 18, 2012, 09:53:26 pm »

I got my rims via their outlet store. Unfortunately they sell through dealers, but maybe you can find some ?

Oette · « **Reply #114 on:** July 23, 2012, 12:32:43 pm »

I'm in a great depression. Tried to work on the seat and everything seems to look like rubbish. Bothering myself about dents and mock-welds... Wondering if its possible to powdercoat it. Sometimes I'm just about to throw the whole bike into the next bush. Know, that this will be a heavy throw

Syscrush · « **Reply #115 on:** July 23, 2012, 12:52:39 pm »

Quote from: Oette on July 23, 2012, 12:32:43 pm

I'm in a great depression. Tried to work on the seat and everything seems to look like rubbish. Bothering myself about dents and mock-welds... Wondering if its possible to powdercoat it. Sometimes I'm just about to throw the whole bike into the next bush. Know, that this will be a heavy throw

Take a couple of days away from it. Have a friend help you out the next time you're gonna go at it. It'll help keep you focused on the positive.

sinister902 · « **Reply #116 on:** July 23, 2012, 12:53:51 pm »

I feel your pain Oette......my build has been a 6yr up-hill battle of trying to get it a little closer to where I want it each year yet still be able to have it rideable for the season.....just found that I may have burnt up the piston rings after spending 2 months re-wiring the whole bike and fixing dents/paintwork..... bullocks.

keep at it. those days when the bike rides and looks the way you wanted are super worth it.

Oette · « **Reply #117 on:** July 26, 2012, 06:23:59 am »

Hey guys,

need some experiences here.

Yesterday I started to cut my plastic front fender into the right shape. It's not finished yet, but I'll go on when I'm finished with its mounting brackets.

Since it wasn't a Honda fender, the original bracket did not fit into my fork. I made some aluminium brackets which still need to be cutted and filed into the right form. Moreover, the fender is not mounted as high as on the pics, the brackets still need to be bend, so the result is a height about 20mm over the tire.

But the point is: Do I need some connection between the brackets under or over the fender (bail?), or will it work just to rivet each bracket directly to the fender?

Pics:

sinister902 · « **Reply #118 on:** July 26, 2012, 06:29:53 am »

the original fender's mount went underneathe the fender and acted as a fork brace while simultaneously mounting the fender. I would reccomend doing something similar to aid in making the front end stable.

Oette · « **Reply #119 on:** July 26, 2012, 06:35:27 am »

Does it have that much influence? These mounts are also just out of 2,5mm steel and easy bendable with one hand.

strynboen · « **Reply #120 on:** July 26, 2012, 07:30:16 am »

think you need a stabilisator between the legs..my cbx have one..its a must...and then the fender can be bolted on up in it..but think not that orginal fender holds so mutch..

Oette · « **Reply #121 on:** July 28, 2012, 10:06:01 am »

Got a tidbit today,

New forged alloy handlebars. Light as hell, very well manufactured.

Syscrush · « **Reply #122 on:** July 29, 2012, 05:46:13 pm »

Quote from: Oette on July 28, 2012, 10:06:01 am

Got a tidbit today,

New forged alloy handlebars. Light as hell, very well manufactured.

Very nice! Is that renewing your interest in the project?

Oette · « **Reply #123 on:** August 05, 2012, 07:27:07 am »

Quote from: Syscrush on July 29, 2012, 05:46:13 pm

Quote from: Oette on July 28, 2012, 10:06:01 am
Got a tidbit today,

New forged alloy handlebars. Light as hell, very well manufactured.
Very nice! Is that renewing your interest in the project?

Definetly. Had my summer holidays last week and tons of ideas while laying at the beach.

Syscrush · « **Reply #124 on:** August 05, 2012, 07:42:47 am »

Quote from: Oette on August 05, 2012, 07:27:07 am

Definetly. Had my summer holidays last week and tons of ideas while laying at the beach.

Glad to hear it!

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Author Topic: Green Hornet CB 550/650 # Some pics of my trip to Scotland with SOHC4 Honda (Read 80248 times)