Author Topic: CB550 Cafe Interceptor - Gentleman's Roadster (Read 345658 times)

FunJimmy · « **Reply #225 on:** April 02, 2011, 06:00:45 PM »

A bit of extra clearance is needed because the plug will be the inside of the storage compartment and the finished part will be slightly larger due to the carbon fiber and Kevlar cloths are applied over the plug.

Syscrush · « **Reply #226 on:** April 02, 2011, 07:53:36 PM »

Wow. You've managed to actually get me excited about storage.

Greggo · « **Reply #227 on:** April 02, 2011, 10:37:41 PM »

Cool solution there Jimmy.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #228 on:** April 04, 2011, 10:20:47 AM »

Thanks Dave

I used Kevlar in the cafe seat and total agree about the difficulty cutting the stuff. If it can stop bullets, you know it’s gonna be murder to work with, but I only use it in areas there mounting hardware will be secured.

Cheeers
Jimmy

FunJimmy · « **Reply #229 on:** April 11, 2011, 05:36:49 PM »

I’ve been a bit slow getting things done on the bike, but the storage compartment is finally finished.
It conveniently slips right in and fastens to the stock air filter housing hardware.
You’ll also notice I put the idle screw there too.

joeyputt · « **Reply #230 on:** April 11, 2011, 06:03:18 PM »

Brother FunJimmy I love your ideas and craftsmanship, you do beautiful work!

FunJimmy · « **Reply #231 on:** April 12, 2011, 08:26:29 AM »

Brother Joey

Thank you very much; it’s an honor coming from the King of Creativity.
My ideas are quite simple but I try to execute them the best I can.

joeyputt · « **Reply #232 on:** April 12, 2011, 11:18:17 AM »

I am not the King of Creativity! Hahahaha! I am a simple builder just like everyone else man.

You do not give yourself enough credit Brother FunJimmy, I read in one of your posts that you work with basic tools that most people have, which is the same way I build. The parts that you build show without question your dedication to handcrafted quality, and in my opinion that means something.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #233 on:** April 12, 2011, 07:48:22 PM »

Thanks Brother Joey.

Your complements mean a lot to me.

I do take pride in building the best parts and the best bike that I can, and they continue to get better each time.
I’d love to have more elaborate tools and machines, but the fact of the matter is I just don’t have space for them.
Here's a pic of FunJimmy's Lab.

fastbroshi · « **Reply #234 on:** April 12, 2011, 08:24:32 PM »

Being in a small space really makes you appreciate the benefits of being organized, eh Jimmy? My last one was basically that small as my roommate insisted on having her car in the garage, so I got the other half for my stuff.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #235 on:** April 12, 2011, 08:32:03 PM »

Quote from: fastbroshi on April 12, 2011, 08:24:32 PM

Being in a small space really makes you appreciate the benefits of being organized, eh Jimmy? My last one was basically that small as my roommate insisted on having her car in the garage, so I got the other half for my stuff.

Ya. I'm normally not too bugged by the space, or lack thereof, unless I accidentally prang something along the way. We’ve talked about knocking it down and building a double, but that would just lead to more bikes……….wait a minute?

Cheers

FJ

hesselfuzz · « **Reply #236 on:** April 12, 2011, 08:47:54 PM »

Being a home builder, I noticed your house. Looks pretty interesting, quite different than the neighbors. Jusst what I would expect from you.

Cheers

Syscrush · « **Reply #237 on:** April 13, 2011, 04:30:21 AM »

Quote from: fastbroshi on April 12, 2011, 08:24:32 PM

Being in a small space really makes you appreciate the benefits of being organized, eh Jimmy?

Yeah, it's not the size, it's how you use it!!!

MRieck · « **Reply #238 on:** April 13, 2011, 05:09:13 AM »

How often do you have to mow the shop roof?

joeyputt · « **Reply #239 on:** April 13, 2011, 07:31:27 AM »

We should have known that Brother FunJimmy being the good guy that he is was eco friendly!

I agree, if it is not broke, do not fix it! I actually like the way it looks!

bwaller · « **Reply #240 on:** April 13, 2011, 08:23:38 AM »

Agreed Jim, don't touch it until it finally lets you down, cool looking as is.

If it gets out of hand just throw a good mountain goat up there.

Syscrush · « **Reply #241 on:** April 13, 2011, 09:19:25 AM »

Quote from: bwaller on April 13, 2011, 08:23:38 AM

If it gets out of hand just throw a good mountain goat up there.

I don't think you wanna do that - my guess is that whatever water resistance is left in that roof is due to the vegetation, not the shingles.

neverendingproject · « **Reply #242 on:** April 13, 2011, 10:03:08 AM »

This is surprising, I always pictured a couple CNC mills and 20-30 helpers turning out trick parts for your fleet of bikes

On another note have you had any trouble with the compound slide on your lathe? I have basically the same one and have trouble with it deflecting.

Oh and it might be a better idea to skin that goat and put it over any future leaks

FunJimmy · « **Reply #243 on:** April 13, 2011, 11:06:11 AM »

Quote from: bwaller on April 13, 2011, 08:23:38 AM

Agreed Jim, don't touch it until it finally lets you down, cool looking as is.

Brent, I’ve been counting my lucky stars for years now and it just keeps on going & growing. It made a bit more sense when the neighbors wickedly mutilated Maple tree over hung the garage, but now it just stands out as odd.

Quote from: neverendingproject on April 13, 2011, 10:03:08 AM

This is surprising, I always pictured a couple CNC mills and 20-30 helpers turning out trick parts for your fleet of bikes

Thanks! Sometimes it feels like my whole life is an allusion too.

Quote from: neverendingproject on April 13, 2011, 10:03:08 AM

On another note have you had any trouble with the compound slide on your lathe? I have basically the same one and have trouble with it deflecting.

For an inexpensive Lathe, it’s been great. I haven’t had much trouble with slide deflection, but I mostly turn aluminum and that doesn’t load it up much. I’ve had more trouble with the electronic controller though. It’s pooched again so no lathe projects at the moment.

mickey6 · « **Reply #244 on:** May 07, 2011, 12:34:13 AM »

dam nice work mate, subscribed.

hesselfuzz · « **Reply #245 on:** May 09, 2011, 03:30:11 PM »

Just catching up on your project. It's looking great. A few posts back you mention that you anodize your aluminum parts. Do you do it yourself? And if so, can you recommend any how to sites. I'm interested in giving it a try.
Keep up the good work,
Hesselfuzz

FunJimmy · « **Reply #246 on:** May 09, 2011, 03:52:15 PM »

Quote from: hesselfuzz on May 09, 2011, 03:30:11 PM

Just catching up on your project. It's looking great. A few posts back you mention that you anodize your aluminum parts. Do you do it yourself? And if so, can you recommend any how to sites. I'm interested in giving it a try.
Keep up the good work,
Hesselfuzz

Hesselfuzz

Thanks for tuning in.

No, I don’t do my own anodizing. There is a fella not far from me that will run them through with other jobs for a case of beer. My understanding is that all the chemicals required to anodize at home would be worse than the meth lab down the road and how do you dispose of the chemicals after you’re done?

Stop by a local anodizer with a part or two and chat about your hobby. You might be surprised how helpful they can be when it’s just a hobby project that you do for the pride of it.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #247 on:** May 10, 2011, 09:42:14 AM »

Well it looks like I’m down to the last couple of decisions before spending the summer racking up the miles.
I have a black Kerker megaphone and a chrome one and I think I have already made up my mind which one I like better, but I’d like your opinion too.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #248 on:** May 10, 2011, 09:43:12 AM »

Another angle.

MCRider · « **Reply #249 on:** May 10, 2011, 09:46:19 AM »

Kinda partial to the black, but I'm a chrome whore so could go either way. Primarily responding to thank you for my new background picture. The front on with the black.

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Author Topic: CB550 Cafe Interceptor - Gentleman's Roadster (Read 345658 times)