Author Topic: CB175 , Now SL175 Brat bike. (Read 29197 times)

grcamna2 · « **Reply #25 on:** February 26, 2012, 03:29:37 PM »

That sounds like it'll be a nice project w/ a good solid frame

...;how is it registering "old bikes" (Vintage

in CA...is it difficult with Titles,etc. ??

Flying J · « **Reply #26 on:** February 26, 2012, 03:55:05 PM »

as long as it has been out of the system for more then 5 years its a piece of cake. Just have to verify it is not stolen with the CHP and then the DMV will issue a new title.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #27 on:** February 26, 2012, 05:35:42 PM »

That makes a lot more sense than PA.

Flying J · « **Reply #28 on:** March 04, 2012, 06:59:25 PM »

Pulled the SL out and im getting ready to chop all the tabs off and shorten the frame.

I did a little photoshopping to figure out how much i need to cut off the frame and to help give me direction on the build. I want to run high pipes but they will be on the other side. We shall see what happens because i will have to build those myself.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #29 on:** March 04, 2012, 08:27:35 PM »

I love that double cradle SL frame;How much do you want to shorten it ?

Flying J · « **Reply #30 on:** March 04, 2012, 09:19:56 PM »

Its about 4 inches. Just the rear of the frame. You can see the difference from picture 1 and picture 2.

Flying J · « **Reply #31 on:** March 05, 2012, 09:40:46 PM »

The frame is pretty narrow up by the tank so i think im going to cut the frame up and widen it out.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #32 on:** March 12, 2012, 08:50:06 PM »

ff,
Where will you make you're cuts ?

Flying J · « **Reply #33 on:** March 12, 2012, 09:07:12 PM »

I think im going to buy a 7/8 die so i can bend up a new piece from the tank all the way to the loop. Somebody i know has a 1" die but i think i will keep it at 7/8.

I ordered the headlight, handle bars, levers, perches and spokes for the bike. I also bought a cb360 wheel so i can lace a 1.85 rim to the front. I may buy a 2.15 rim and see if it will fit. I want to have big fat chunky tires on this bike.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #34 on:** March 13, 2012, 01:51:16 PM »

Nice Custom project bike ff

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Flying J · « **Reply #35 on:** March 13, 2012, 03:10:51 PM »

Obviously! This thread is basically been a conversation between you and me. Not sure if anybody else is watching.
LOL. I think im going to do a all black bike with white rims and white stripe on the tank to tie it together. Your thoughts?

Really? · « **Reply #36 on:** March 13, 2012, 03:32:57 PM »

I've been lurking. Watching and learning.

Cheffish · « **Reply #37 on:** March 13, 2012, 03:58:35 PM »

I always watch your builds. I like it so far

grcamna2 · « **Reply #38 on:** March 13, 2012, 04:09:52 PM »

Quote from: ffJMoore on March 13, 2012, 03:10:51 PM

Obviously! This thread is basically been a conversation between you and me. Not sure if anybody else is watching.
LOL. I think im going to do a all black bike with white rims and white stripe on the tank to tie it together. Your thoughts?

That is the color scheme you're wife wants..correct ? I love that SL frame and I'm trying to imagine what you have planned for the bends in the frame.

Flying J · « **Reply #39 on:** March 13, 2012, 10:00:59 PM »

I dont know what color she wants, really the only input i have taken from her is that she doesnt want low cafe bars. The rest im just going to run with. Basically all my bikes start out for my wife. As for bends in the frame, My goal is to have a nice flat line from front to back. We shall see.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #40 on:** March 14, 2012, 06:52:34 AM »

ff,
Are you hoping this one will be a "Keeper" for her ?

Flying J · « **Reply #41 on:** April 06, 2012, 02:41:10 PM »

I will most likely be keeping this one just due to the fact that i dont think i will ever be able to get the money out that im going to sink in.

No progress on the frame as of yet. It is nice to have a coker tire company in the same city. Dropped off the 1.85 front rim ,spokes, nipples, hub and brake plate to the Powder coater today. We will see what the damage on that was. I took the hub to an auto machine shop and asked if they could turn my drum. He looked at funny and said he had never done one like that before but he would give it a try. 10 minutes and 10 dollars later it had a fresh braking surface for the shoes.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #42 on:** April 06, 2012, 07:17:43 PM »

Did the auto machine shop man tell you if he used a standard automotive brake turning lathe ? I have one needs turning slightly & I may try to inquire in my area.

Flying J · « **Reply #43 on:** April 19, 2012, 03:13:57 PM »

It looked like a standard brake lathe to me. But im no expert.

WHEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeels!!!!

I think lacing wheels is one of my favorite parts of a build. Especially when they are super cool ones. I may hate myself for doing white but I think its going to look real good. at least for for a little while till the chain grease sticks to it. Here are the parts back from the PCer.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #44 on:** April 19, 2012, 05:04:12 PM »

What hub & rim are you using ? That powder coated hub & spokes look excellent !

Flying J · « **Reply #45 on:** April 19, 2012, 05:39:24 PM »

Hub is the stock one. Rim is a CB360 rear i think. 1.85x18. I could have used the rear rim on the front but was not sure if i was going to use it or not on the back. I think im going to run a 2.15 rear rim so i can use the 400 firestone tire. I think i could fit a 450 but the difference from front to back would look funny. The front wont fit a 400.

Flying J · « **Reply #46 on:** May 25, 2012, 09:05:00 PM »

Not much progress. Started cutting the frame and mocking up the new tubes.
Also got my gutted motor in the frame.

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Flying J · « **Reply #47 on:** May 29, 2012, 09:47:28 PM »

Front wheel is put together and has new treads on it. Also hit some of the bike with a little rattle can to give me an idea of what its going to look like.

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Flying J · « **Reply #48 on:** June 06, 2012, 10:24:37 PM »

Rear wheel is out to the powder coater today. THe side rails are welded in. Still trying to decide on the rear hoop. It all hinges on the rear wheel. Once i have that i can pick the fender and then i can set the hoop. I think my bigest problem is going to be finding a set of SL175 pipes to run untill i can build my own. I think this is the paint scheme im going to go with.

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I decided to work on the front end tonight. Goal was to make and weld on a bracket to mount the headlight. When i took the triple and covers off this is what i found

No worries. Thats why i have a spare parts bike. So I went and took the front end off that bike. This is what i found on that one.

So between the 2 bikes i think i will be able to make up one decent set of forks to run.

knowsnothing · « **Reply #49 on:** June 08, 2012, 06:34:32 AM »

yeah it looks like you might need to start doing some mixing and matching. I can't wait the see this thing when you are done. I hear these little bikes are a blast to ride around.

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Author Topic: CB175 , Now SL175 Brat bike. (Read 29197 times)