Author Topic: CB550 Cafe Interceptor - Gentleman's Roadster (Read 339454 times)

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #200 on:** January 27, 2011, 05:43:57 pm »

Quote from: FunJimmy on January 27, 2011, 05:18:08 pm

Quote from: seanbarney41 on January 27, 2011, 05:01:41 pm
i am curious if you have researched how the added intake tract length will affect torque/hp curves.

Actually the intake tract is approx. 20mm shorter than the stock intake tract using this setup, and I think that moves the power up the RPM range slightly. Moving the carbs a bit closer to the engine will also provide that little bit of extra pod clearance in #1 & #4 too.

Will let you know soon enough.

FJ

really? to me it looks like the spacer plate is adding it's thickness to the length of the intake tract or are the 550 intakes that much longer than the kz? sorry, I'm not familiar with the 550...

FunJimmy · « **Reply #201 on:** January 28, 2011, 01:03:35 am »

Billet manifold and Kawasaki KZ carb boots.

fastbroshi · « **Reply #202 on:** January 28, 2011, 01:21:13 am »

Sweet Jimmy. Good to see you burning the midnight oil.

bwaller · « **Reply #203 on:** January 28, 2011, 05:03:49 am »

Looks good Jimmy. What are you planning for filters?

OOops, don't answer that.

The_Crippler · « **Reply #204 on:** January 28, 2011, 07:47:21 am »

*sigh* Nothing makes me realize how lazy I've been then logging in here and seeing that FJ has been spending the winter kicking ass.

Looking great, man, and continuing to evolve in wonderful ways. I've had a picture of your ride on my phone for a few years now explicitly for when people ask, "Well...what's a 'cafe racer,' anyway?"

Kemp · « **Reply #205 on:** January 28, 2011, 07:06:21 pm »

FJ - you planning on putting a nasty cam in that 550? I'm waiting for my motowerks exh as well, should really wake up these motors. Your intake manifold/spacer looks like an elegant solution for a straight in intake runner. Did you derive a specific intake length for performance?

FunJimmy · « **Reply #206 on:** January 28, 2011, 07:48:06 pm »

Quote from: Kemp on January 28, 2011, 07:06:21 pm

FJ - you planning on putting a nasty cam in that 550? I'm waiting for my motowerks exh as well, should really wake up these motors. Your intake manifold/spacer looks like an elegant solution for a straight in intake runner. Did you derive a specific intake length for performance?

Hey Kemp

Nice to hear from you again. I've got a WebCam sitting here waiting to go in, so hopfully the combination will work well together. Didn't factor in anything on the intake tract except providing a bit more room for the pods. If it sucks then I'll consider adding more runner length.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #207 on:** January 30, 2011, 07:56:24 pm »

Quote from: gsnorcal on January 30, 2011, 08:03:47 am

Quote from: FunJimmy on January 17, 2011, 12:15:06 pm
That Brembo is a 13mm and with the single R6 caliper I find it a bit firm for my liking. I prefer a more progressive (softer) feel at the lever, so I’ve ordered an 11mm Brembo that should be here soon.

Jimmy, did you ever get that 11mm master? Which do you prefer? My goal is to use a used OE part from another bike.

Thanks,
Dave

Hey Dave

The 11mm Brembo master cylinder came in about a week ago and it feels fantastic.
I haven’t had the bike out for a ride, but it passes the garage squeeze test hands down over the 13mm.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #208 on:** January 31, 2011, 10:01:44 am »

I think this is gonna work!
The CR26 rack slipped in perfectly.
Can't wait to get them on the actual bike.

Syscrush · « **Reply #209 on:** January 31, 2011, 10:28:08 am »

F'n sick, man.

Love it. That mod is almost worth doing for looks alone!

Greggo · « **Reply #210 on:** January 31, 2011, 11:07:55 am »

Awesome looking mods you've done there.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #211 on:** February 02, 2011, 12:01:35 pm »

Just when you think you’ve got it all sorted out, you find another obstacle.
What to do when your fuel petcock is in constant contact with the carb?
Motion Pro sells an inline fuel tap. This will solve the interference issue but there's no reserve so pay attention to fuel levels.

gsnorcal · « **Reply #212 on:** February 02, 2011, 12:22:14 pm »

I think I've hitched my build to the wrong wagon. I can't keep up with this!!!

Pipes look fantastic!

Cammer Cory · « **Reply #213 on:** February 28, 2011, 03:44:30 pm »

Fun Jimmy,

Incredible 550F!!! I really enjoyed reading your build thread and seeing the amazing transformation on your 550 from start to finish! Beautiful machining/finish work on all of the custom bits and pieces!

I just joined SOHC/4 a month or so ago, and as I was reading through your thread and looking at the photos, for some reason I felt like I was having a case of Deja vu, and although I couldn't quite put my finger on it, it seemed like I had seen your 550 Interceptor before...

Well, it turns out I wasn't crazy (this time), and as I downloaded some photos today off my old cell-phone, it finally made sense:

Fun Jimmy himself?

Again, complements on the awesome, one of a kind, CB and I'm glad I found the SOHC 4 forums so I could finally learn about that awesome 550 I saw three years ago...

- Cory

FunJimmy · « **Reply #214 on:** February 28, 2011, 05:15:17 pm »

Hey Cory

That's really cool.
It must have been at the Isle of Vashon vintage bike meet.
I had such a great time there and have been back once or twice since.
Will be seeing you again in 2011 too.

Thanks for the complements and happy memories.

Cheers
FJ

thehammer · « **Reply #215 on:** March 14, 2011, 07:18:04 pm »

have seen this bike all over these forums, but just stumbled upon this thread. nice to take in all the details. a really fine machine.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #216 on:** March 15, 2011, 09:02:07 pm »

I love blingy billet aluminum parts, but in the real world they just don’t hold up all that well without constant care and attention, that’s one of the reasons I anodize my aluminum bits.
I also find that an anodized part looks finished and more subtle in the scheme of things. Intake manifolds finished.

Greggo · « **Reply #217 on:** March 15, 2011, 09:19:31 pm »

They look really clean, a perfect color match!

bwaller · « **Reply #218 on:** March 16, 2011, 04:31:00 am »

Looks good FJ. I'm waiting on a multi upgrade ride report!

tweakin · « **Reply #219 on:** March 16, 2011, 06:08:54 am »

Awesome work Jimmy. I would expect nothing less.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #220 on:** March 16, 2011, 06:33:14 am »

Very nice work Jimmy....

FunJimmy · « **Reply #221 on:** March 16, 2011, 03:50:43 pm »

I’ve been having reliability issues with cheap ebay LED signals so I decided to try a set of Harrison Specialties billet aluminum mini bullet signals on the rear.
They’re not cheap, but the LED clusters are easy to swap out and the clusters themselves are quite reasonable.

http://www.harrisonspecialties.com

FunJimmy · « **Reply #222 on:** March 16, 2011, 03:54:47 pm »

Because the rear signals are an integral part of the fender mounting system, I had to spin up some stalks and grommet inserts.
These LED’s are super bright and of excellent quality.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #223 on:** April 02, 2011, 05:56:11 pm »

So, when you switch from the factory airbox to pods, what do you do with all the space left vacant between the battery and the electrical components?
I know that many builders will relocate the electrical panel and battery into the bump of a café seat and open up the frame to create a minimal effect, but I firmly believe that the side covers define the Super Sport so they stay.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #224 on:** April 02, 2011, 05:58:51 pm »

If ever there was a complaint with these old bikes, it would have to be the lack of storage space, as there is hardly enough room to carry a small tool kit and insurance documents.
That vacant space will make a fine storage compartment suitably sized to carry tools, documents, the GPS when I’m off the bike, a rotor lock and a spare pair of gloves if needed.

This is the plug that will be used as a mold to fab up a carbon fiber glove box tucked neatly under the seat.
It required a tapered shape so it wouldn’t be seen protruding between the frame tubes or under the side covers.

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Author Topic: CB550 Cafe Interceptor - Gentleman's Roadster (Read 339454 times)

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