Author Topic: '75 CB550K - "Le Mans Special" - muffler fell off at 80mph (Read 30645 times)

Ringo · « **Reply #75 on:** May 05, 2011, 11:12:05 AM »

Syscrush my friend, I just welded up the seams where it was stamped! I'll try and find some pics for ya.

Syscrush · « **Reply #76 on:** May 05, 2011, 11:27:16 AM »

Quote from: Ringo on May 05, 2011, 11:12:05 AM

Syscrush my friend, I just welded up the seams where it was stamped! I'll try and find some pics for ya.

I'm still in the planning stages, but I'm already spiraling out of control. You know how it goes with frame mods:

"I'd really like a braced swinger"
"If I'm going to do that, might as well convert to monoshock"
"If I'm reworking the rear suspension, might as well clean up that subframe"
"I've always wanted a cool old bike with a girder front end"
"I never liked the looks of those stamped sections around the lower rear frame - maybe I should have something CNC cut or a trellis made to replace them"
"It would be a shame to do all that work and have the stamped sections on the downtube still showing"

Next thing I know, I'm trying to talk myself back from just having a sexy frame custom built.

Ringo · « **Reply #77 on:** May 06, 2011, 09:40:46 AM »

Revved the piss out of her for a vid today. Enjoy.
1975 CB550 Gulf test run
You can hear the chain rubbing on the guard under the sprocket cover during engine braking. I might have to bend it down some.

I've had some requests for the full build, so rather than copy/pasting 70 pages, I'll just give you guys a link to DTT:
http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=19771.0

sangyo soichiro · « **Reply #78 on:** May 06, 2011, 11:11:43 AM »

Thanks for the vid. That's a really good looking bike!

Ecosse · « **Reply #79 on:** May 06, 2011, 11:28:59 AM »

Quote from: Syscrush on May 05, 2011, 11:27:16 AM

I'm still in the planning stages, but I'm already spiraling out of control. You know how it goes with frame mods:

"I'd really like a braced swinger"
"If I'm going to do that, might as well convert to monoshock"
"If I'm reworking the rear suspension, might as well clean up that subframe"
"I've always wanted a cool old bike with a girder front end"
"I never liked the looks of those stamped sections around the lower rear frame - maybe I should have something CNC cut or a trellis made to replace them"
"It would be a shame to do all that work and have the stamped sections on the downtube still showing"

Next thing I know, I'm trying to talk myself back from just having a sexy frame custom built.

or... just buying a modern bike and inserting a 35 year old engine.

Quote from: sangyo soichiro on May 06, 2011, 11:11:43 AM

Thanks for the vid. That's a really good looking bike!

and sounds awesome! thx for the link too.

Syscrush · « **Reply #80 on:** May 06, 2011, 12:24:32 PM »

Quote from: Ecosse on May 06, 2011, 11:28:59 AM

or... just buying a modern bike and inserting a 35 year old engine.

Well, that part I left out was "if I'm having a one-off framer built, then why use an SOHC4 motor?" That one brings me back from the brink.

Ecosse · « **Reply #81 on:** May 06, 2011, 12:50:43 PM »

Quote from: Syscrush on May 06, 2011, 12:24:32 PM

Quote from: Ecosse on May 06, 2011, 11:28:59 AM
or... just buying a modern bike and inserting a 35 year old engine.
Well, that part I left out was "if I'm having a one-off framer built, then why use an SOHC4 motor?" That one brings me back from the brink.

Syscrush · « **Reply #82 on:** May 06, 2011, 02:55:49 PM »

Quote from: Ringo on May 06, 2011, 09:40:46 AM

Revved the piss out of her for a vid today. Enjoy.

Wow.

That's some fine revving, sounds great.

GaJet · « **Reply #83 on:** May 06, 2011, 07:22:12 PM »

One of the most inspiring builds I have ever seen! You might name the bike the "Le Mans Special",as so many winners of the 24 hours wore the Gulf colors,and this bike is definitely a winner!
GaJet

FelixP · « **Reply #84 on:** May 06, 2011, 08:25:04 PM »

This is freaking amazing. Is that the stock master cylinder?

FunJimmy · « **Reply #85 on:** May 06, 2011, 08:39:10 PM »

Sounds really good Ringo.
+1 for the Le Mans Special too.

Ringo · « **Reply #86 on:** May 06, 2011, 09:18:37 PM »

GaJet, you nailed it man. That's just the name I've been looking for. "Le Mans Special" it is! Fitting, I have a replica Steve McQueen Le Mans jacket...

FelixP, no sir. It's an aftermarket 14mm MC.

Syscrush · « **Reply #87 on:** May 07, 2011, 04:45:25 AM »

Quote from: GaJet on May 06, 2011, 07:22:12 PM

One of the most inspiring builds I have ever seen! You might name the bike the "Le Mans Special",as so many winners of the 24 hours wore the Gulf colors,and this bike is definitely a winner!
GaJet

Also, the lines in the tank and seat are a bit reminiscent of the 917 long tail, too. Or maybe I just need my morning caffeine.

Tintop · « **Reply #88 on:** May 07, 2011, 05:15:07 AM »

excellent build, the 'glas work is inspiring.

Ecosse · « **Reply #89 on:** May 10, 2011, 02:50:07 PM »

hey ya made the big time! http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2011/5/10/1975-honda-cb550k-le-mans-special.html

Ringo · « **Reply #90 on:** May 10, 2011, 04:53:01 PM »

Sure enough!

Syscrush · « **Reply #91 on:** May 11, 2011, 04:45:23 AM »

Some well-deserved recognition.

bambuhiphop · « **Reply #92 on:** May 11, 2011, 11:41:20 AM »

Hey Ringo, what Ikon's are those rear shocks?

Also, have any detail on how you mounted the taillight?

Ringo · « **Reply #93 on:** May 11, 2011, 12:13:42 PM »

Hey bambu, the shocks are Hagons. They're fairly inexpensive, and actually pretty darn good...just not rebuildable.
http://www.davequinnmotorcycles.com/cgi-bin/webc.cgi/HAGON_TWIN_SHOCKS.html

The tail light is a flush-mount LED job. The fixture was epoxied into the tail, then the lens was epoxied into the fixture. I also had to sand down the lens and polish it...as you can see in the pic, it has a bumpy/prismatic surface and I wanted it smooth.

bambuhiphop · « **Reply #94 on:** May 11, 2011, 12:49:37 PM »

Ringo, apparently I need to learn to read, hahaha. Could of sworn those shocks said Ikon.

Thanks for the info. I have been looking for a solution to my tail light woes and I think this may be the ticket. Great bike btw.

Ringo · « **Reply #95 on:** May 11, 2011, 02:00:13 PM »

Hey thanks man. Just be forewarned, I got a bit of sticker shock when I went to order it.

http://customdynamics.com/led_flush_mount_kits.htm

But the plug and play nature of them might be worth it to you if you're LED-retarded like me.

bambuhiphop · « **Reply #96 on:** May 11, 2011, 03:19:00 PM »

Ya, I saw the prices but you get what you pay for in my opinion. If it is a quality product then I don't mind spending within reason

And these look quality and plug n' play is always a good thing when you can find it. I already have enough "custom" projects on my bike in the works as it is.

And heck I just got some new Buchanan spokes and nipples. Not cheap but so worth it!

Tintop · « **Reply #97 on:** May 11, 2011, 03:27:44 PM »

Quote from: Ringo on May 11, 2011, 02:00:13 PM

Hey thanks man. Just be forewarned, I got a bit of sticker shock when I went to order it.

http://customdynamics.com/led_flush_mount_kits.htm

But the plug and play nature of them might be worth it to you if you're LED-retarded like me.

I used an Custom Dynamics tail light on my build. Great support, to go along with the product.

bikerbart · « **Reply #98 on:** May 11, 2011, 04:18:53 PM »

Wow!This is one of the coolest bikes I have ever seen.Insirational to say the least.You should be proud.

fastbroshi · « **Reply #99 on:** May 11, 2011, 06:14:36 PM »

Quote from: fastbroshi on April 28, 2011, 07:00:53 PM

Nice thing about it is the fact that the ends don't fray after you cut it; no need to melt the braid. It came in different diameters. I put some around the main harness as well as the points wires where they snake down underneath the clutch cover.

http://www.wirecare.com/products.asp?prodline=FG

Sorry I took so long to post this, I'd forgotten but they just sent me an email ad of sorts. Probably overkill, but after my harness roasted once I'd had nightmares of the bike bursting into flames in the garage.

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