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Offline T.Stanley

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78' CB550k - Project "Ipkiss" FINISHED **Updated Clip and MORE Pictures!!!!!**
« on: May 11, 2011, 12:14:57 PM »
Hey Fellas,

Since I was child I've always always been fond of automobiles. From my first car to my current one, they have always been modified in some way or another. I just can't seem to leave anything alone.

A month ago I decided to purchase a 1978 Honda CB550K. I wanted to take on a project and build a vintage bike to my personal taste with updated modern touches and technology. Some may label it a "Cafe Racer" but I prefer to call it my own.

After spending most of my free time on this board, I have learned more than I ever will... thanks to current/past contributing members of this forum. I wanted to document and share my build with you guys. Hopefully it'll come out as I'd hoped...


Day 1 -



























Sent some parts out for powdercoating and some polishing a couple weeks ago and finally back at home.











Will update soon...








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Offline bambuhiphop

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Re: 78' CB550K Project "???"
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2011, 12:53:25 PM »
Powder looks nice. What color is that?
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Re: 78' CB550K Project "???"
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2011, 04:04:23 PM »
Quote from: bambuhiphop on May 11, 2011, 12:53:25 PM
Powder looks nice. What color is that?

Textured Matte Black :)
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Re: 78' CB550K Project "???"
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2011, 04:11:42 PM »
I like the texture. I have been thinking Matte black for myself. What did that run you?
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Re: 78' CB550K Project "???"
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2011, 10:55:37 PM »
Quote from: bambuhiphop on May 11, 2011, 04:11:42 PM
I like the texture. I have been thinking Matte black for myself. What did that run you?

I had quite a few parts done. Frame, wheels, misc parts, and some welding/frame modifications for $375.

Americoat in Orange, CA. They are pretty damm good. They do some of Carpy's stuff.
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Re: Project "Ipkiss"
« Reply #5 on: May 13, 2011, 11:47:20 AM »
Day 2 -



Engine Painted, some polished bits, new All Balls Tapered Bearings etc...








Breaking down ft. brakes, drilling, refinish...









New Oregon Cycle Regulator and Rectifier, clean and refinish electrical tabs...







Some goodies came in ;)










More to come.....



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Re: Project "Ipkiss"
« Reply #6 on: May 13, 2011, 11:51:10 AM »


Stanley Ipkiss eh?  ;D

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Re: Project "Ipkiss"
« Reply #7 on: May 13, 2011, 11:52:55 AM »
I bet you just can't WAIT to sell those exhaust pipes.
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« Reply #8 on: May 13, 2011, 12:03:40 PM »
Quote from: IAmCitizenMe on May 13, 2011, 11:52:55 AM
I bet you just can't WAIT to sell those exhaust pipes.

I would like them out of my garage please.  :)

Are they worth anything? No dings, holes, etc.
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Re: Project "Ipkiss"
« Reply #9 on: May 13, 2011, 12:17:58 PM »
ya they are worth sumtin
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Re: Project "Ipkiss"
« Reply #10 on: May 13, 2011, 01:43:05 PM »
Yea, a little bit.
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Re: Project "Ipkiss"
« Reply #11 on: May 17, 2011, 11:42:55 AM »
Trusty EDC  ;) -





Dirty Carbs -





Fresh Carbs -







Forks, Horn, Turn Signals etc.









Clip-ons mocked/test fitted but do not fit OEM Brake Master. Will have to go back :(









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Re: Project "Ipkiss"
« Reply #12 on: May 17, 2011, 12:44:10 PM »
Really like that texture on the frame, it looks great.  That bike wasn't half bad to start.
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Re: Project "Ipkiss"
« Reply #13 on: May 17, 2011, 05:35:41 PM »

Modified Bracket and New Gauges -









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Re: Project "Ipkiss"
« Reply #14 on: June 02, 2011, 01:32:38 PM »
More stuff......


Polished Goodies, Clear Ceramic Coated -




Dyna coils -






Pods -




Hagons -




Hondaman Swingarm and Hagons installed -




Ft Bracket Clear Ceramic Coated, Ft Calipers Black Ceramic Coated, New Brake Hardpipe installed, EBC Pads -






SS Spokes and Laced by Buchanan's, Pirelli Speed Demons, ALL New Wheel Bearings, Painted inside Hubs, Black Ceramic Coated Rear Sproket/Guard, Stainless Steel Lines, All New OEM Cables, New Seals etc. -






Rolling chassis finally -





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Re: Project "Ipkiss" (Rolling Chassis)
« Reply #15 on: June 02, 2011, 02:17:23 PM »
loving it.. nice job. whats the plan for the tank,seat, sidecovers and the like?
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Re: Project "Ipkiss" (Rolling Chassis)
« Reply #16 on: June 02, 2011, 02:27:16 PM »
Looks great.
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Re: Project "Ipkiss" (Rolling Chassis)
« Reply #17 on: June 02, 2011, 03:51:36 PM »
very nice progress
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Re: Project "Ipkiss" (Rolling Chassis)
« Reply #18 on: June 02, 2011, 04:31:45 PM »
Nice bike mate, if you must use pods then use K&N those cheap ones are almost impossible to get running right, You will find out soon enough....
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Re: Project "Ipkiss" (Rolling Chassis)
« Reply #19 on: June 02, 2011, 04:48:51 PM »
Quote from: Bunicula on June 02, 2011, 02:17:23 PM
loving it.. nice job. whats the plan for the tank,seat, sidecovers and the like?


Some pinstriping and painting as we speak ;)

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Re: Project "Ipkiss" (Rolling Chassis)
« Reply #20 on: June 02, 2011, 04:51:05 PM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on June 02, 2011, 04:31:45 PM
Nice bike mate, if you must use pods then use K&N those cheap ones are almost impossible to get running right, You will find out soon enough....

Damm, really? It's been rejetted with 105's, 14mm float height, 2nd needle from the top. I'll look into K&N.
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Re: Project "Ipkiss" (Rolling Chassis)
« Reply #21 on: June 02, 2011, 05:01:08 PM »
Yep, these bikes have a velocity stack between the carbs and airbox and run extremely well in the stock format or a touch better with a K&N in the stock airbox. Most pods don't have a stack but the K&N do, its not the same dimensions as stock but its better than the cheap Emgo style pods. Even with the K&N's you will have to spend some time trying to get a good set up but pods allow rain and side wind to effect performance and will never tune as well as a stock airbox. Most common is low end "flutter" with pods. If you don't mind spending a little on a great filter, forum member Tintop has made what he calls an "antipod", it utilises the stock length stacks with a very efficient filter, here's a link.... ;)

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=79491.525

Check the thread out, it is very informative....
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Re: Project "Ipkiss" (Rolling Chassis)
« Reply #22 on: June 21, 2011, 01:48:09 PM »
I didn't like my previous gauge setup so changed a few things...

New speedo w/idiot lights
New fabricated bracket
Replaced the headlight ears with something sturdier
Top tree chopped and re-powdercoated
Left/Right Controls powdercoated, engravings refilled flat red





















 
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Re: Project "Ipkiss" (Rolling Chassis)
« Reply #23 on: June 21, 2011, 02:47:34 PM »
how is the fit and finish on the tank and seat? also did you go with metalr fiberglass? the reason I ask is there have been documented issues with some of Benjies tanks and seat and Im still deciding which way to go
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Re: Project "Ipkiss" (Rolling Chassis)
« Reply #24 on: June 21, 2011, 02:58:07 PM »
Quote from: hyde7278 on June 21, 2011, 02:47:34 PM
how is the fit and finish on the tank and seat? also did you go with metalr fiberglass? the reason I ask is there have been documented issues with some of Benjies tanks and seat and Im still deciding which way to go


The finish on the fiberglass tank and seat overall is good.  The tank lines and shaping need no extra prepping. The seat fitment however, needed a little massaging to sit properly.
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