Author Topic: The 740 cc"Nazgul "cafe , its awakening (Read 59123 times)

Frame and parts of to powdercoat , seat of to upholstery , frontend being fabed in Michigan ( will pick that up in late january along with the rearsets) , tank and cauling just need finishing before paint , so all in all its moving according to plan .
I think i will start putting stuff back together in the beginning of February, as I'm of for a vacation in last half of January .
To be honest I'm not entirely sure if i will go with the 915 or settle for a 836 kit , i have a 836 on hand for cheap , but ...........

Emokid · « **Reply #108 on:** December 27, 2011, 06:51:36 AM »

The day ziplockbags became my best friends

Syscrush · « **Reply #109 on:** December 27, 2011, 09:13:37 AM »

I'm very excited to see what happens with the motor build. Are you planning to do anything to help keep that bigger engine cool? Maybe add an oil cooler or something?

Emokid · « **Reply #110 on:** December 28, 2011, 06:12:25 AM »

Its at that point !!!!!!!!
The point where from here on its building it back togheter , it cant be dissasembeled anymore

So i guess now i can start building a bike , oh joy

A mix of 550, 650 and 750 parts that will be put back togheter as one engine :

Emokid · « **Reply #111 on:** January 06, 2012, 09:07:31 AM »

In primer , first paintcolour tomorrow , there will be stripes

Grey on grey

shinneh · « **Reply #112 on:** January 06, 2012, 04:52:36 PM »

Tank game out reaall nice man, look forward to scrutinizing your paint job =P

Emokid · « **Reply #113 on:** January 07, 2012, 05:01:49 AM »

Now in really dark grey , with and without flash :

Emokid · « **Reply #114 on:** January 07, 2012, 05:41:39 AM »

Quote from: Syscrush on December 27, 2011, 09:13:37 AM

I'm very excited to see what happens with the motor build. Are you planning to do anything to help keep that bigger engine cool? Maybe add an oil cooler or something?

Ok , so the status on the motor is like this :
Top half of the case , cylinders and liners are at my machine guy , he will do the work ( i hope ) while I'm on vacation in LA for a few weeks

I got the pistons , decided to be chicken after all , it will only be a 740 cc , i had to put up another 600 usd to get the 915 kit , and its just not there right now

that means 65 mm bore for now .
Ordered the custom head gasket from cometic ( 50usd) and a gasket set of ebay .
The rest of the engine is apart and cleaned , debating if it should be powdercoated or just painted , i will beadblast it next week anyway , so well see .
Oilcooler , hmmm im thinking about it , to my benefit is my location , its not like we usually hit 80 , its more like in the 70s in summer , but i have not decided yet , whats your thoughts on this guys ?

Tews19 · « **Reply #115 on:** January 07, 2012, 02:41:24 PM »

One of the threads I check right away once I get the email update. This is awesome. What do you do again for a career?

Blackandsilver · « **Reply #116 on:** January 07, 2012, 03:23:46 PM »

I'd plan on using an oil cooler. Maybe you could run an inline thermostat if you are worried about over cooling. Itd just suck to melt a motor with that much work gone into it.

Win some lose some, it's all the same to me.

shinneh · « **Reply #117 on:** January 07, 2012, 03:30:01 PM »

I'm with Blackandsilver. It's best to play it safe on a pricey build.

However, I'd suggest forgoing the oil cooler and then in the off chance you melt the motor-it's time for the 915 kit!

Serious note though, go for the cooler route. Sure it doesn't get that hot, but it only takes one day at one slow traffic line because of one big ass wreck or something during a heat wave from nowhere. Just get a small one and throw it above your rear tire or something =D

Godffery · « **Reply #118 on:** January 07, 2012, 05:19:57 PM »

Just an FYI; If you decide to go with an oil cooler, you can modify one from a 650 to fit and it makes for a nice clean look.
http://www.vinmoto.org/gallery/v/VinMoto-Garage/album03/Godfferys-Garage-123/Mild+Cafe+CB+550+Four/Oil_Cooler_1.jpg.html

Emokid · « **Reply #119 on:** January 08, 2012, 03:55:21 AM »

Quote from: Godffery on January 07, 2012, 05:19:57 PM

Just an FYI; If you decide to go with an oil cooler, you can modify one from a 650 to fit and it makes for a nice clean look.
http://www.vinmoto.org/gallery/v/VinMoto-Garage/album03/Godfferys-Garage-123/Mild+Cafe+CB+550+Four/Oil_Cooler_1.jpg.html

Awesome, that looks great godffery , is that a stock unit from the 650 or is it aftermarket/custom ?
And where can i get one

Looks like the wote is all for cooler , then cooler it will be , thanks guys

Emokid · « **Reply #120 on:** January 08, 2012, 04:03:21 AM »

Striped and ready for second colour

Emokid · « **Reply #121 on:** January 08, 2012, 04:15:44 AM »

Quote from: Tews19 on January 07, 2012, 02:41:24 PM

One of the threads I check right away once I get the email update. This is awesome. What do you do again for a career?

Thanks , i just build houses , that it

Godffery · « **Reply #122 on:** January 08, 2012, 09:21:48 AM »

Quote from: Emokid on January 08, 2012, 03:55:21 AM

Quote from: Godffery on January 07, 2012, 05:19:57 PM
Just an FYI; If you decide to go with an oil cooler, you can modify one from a 650 to fit and it makes for a nice clean look.
http://www.vinmoto.org/gallery/v/VinMoto-Garage/album03/Godfferys-Garage-123/Mild+Cafe+CB+550+Four/Oil_Cooler_1.jpg.html
Awesome, that looks great godffery , is that a stock unit from the 650 or is it aftermarket/custom ?
And where can i get one
Looks like the wote is all for cooler , then cooler it will be , thanks guys

Yup, stock early 80's 650.
you could put out a WTB post on the parts section of this forum, Evil-Bay or salvage yard.

onepieceatatime · « **Reply #123 on:** January 08, 2012, 09:32:44 AM »

'83-'85 cb650 had those. I have read that the adapter plate would not work on the '79-'82 650s though because of the part on the case where the oil bolt threads in being made differently. I'm not sure if you could just bolt it on to a 550 engine or if it could be modified to work properly.

Godffery · « **Reply #124 on:** January 08, 2012, 10:06:49 AM »

The mods required were actually to the motor; I needed to cut about 12mm off the large threaded boss sticking out of the oil filter mount, as well as some creative trimming of the fins on the case for clearance of the oil tubes.

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