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Offline Grumpol

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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #25 on: February 01, 2009, 10:52:53 PM »
The hardest part of extending the loom to reach would be getting the right colour coded wires if you were inclined to go that far.
Other than that i can see it being a relatively easy cut and shut job
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #26 on: February 01, 2009, 10:56:47 PM »
Quote from: Psychoblue23 on February 01, 2009, 10:48:59 PM
How do you plan on extending the wires to make it to the rear of the seat? Using a 2nd harness and chopping them up? I am curious, cuz I want to do the same thing. I love the hinge idea. great idea.

I did a full mock up before i stripped it all down for painting, so the wirings already done.I simply cut all wires and extended them ,soldering each joint and i went to the hassle of using the right coloured wires for each one.Them i wrapped them in black electrical tape like the factory does, you wouldnt even know its been extended.
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #27 on: February 15, 2009, 12:56:21 AM »
Some more photos, assembly is going a bit slower than i would have liked.But the Allballs bearing took awhile to arrive and are still waiting on parts to arrive from around the world.

It has the stock rims on at the moment just so i can move the old girl around a bit easier, cant wait to get the alloy rims back from the wheel builder.
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #28 on: February 15, 2009, 01:23:00 AM »
Hi Aussie, is there a site where i can view those cafe seats?...i want one for an F2 project.

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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #29 on: February 15, 2009, 01:32:13 AM »
Quote from: retro rocket on February 15, 2009, 01:23:00 AM
Hi Aussie, is there a site where i can view those cafe seats?...i want one for an F2 project.

Mick

Howdy Mick , i brought this one from brissie, a guy up ther makes them and sell them on ebay.His user name is (bron-moto) thats about all i know.
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #30 on: February 15, 2009, 01:42:21 AM »
G'Day Wayne, that looks great mate, well done! I had a look at the 550 bottom end to see how you'd go taking the starter motor off without stripping the engine, and sorry mate, but I don't like your chances.........  ;) ;D
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #31 on: February 15, 2009, 02:06:29 AM »
Thanks aussie.... ;)


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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #32 on: March 20, 2009, 11:23:43 PM »
Build is coming along slowly, with only the seat to made and the alloy mudcatcher rims to be laced up. Thought i would put some pictures up of the progress
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #33 on: March 21, 2009, 12:56:57 AM »
Looking good Aussie.

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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #34 on: March 21, 2009, 01:35:57 AM »
Very nice!  :)  What exhaust is that??
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #35 on: March 21, 2009, 02:13:57 AM »
Quote from: BARDAR on March 21, 2009, 01:35:57 AM
Very nice!  :)  What exhaust is that??

Aughhh that exhaust system is whats called ,homemade .Knocked it up myself ,fair bit of mucking around bending shaping but worth it in the end.
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #36 on: March 21, 2009, 07:24:56 AM »
Wayne

That is looking totally awesome.
I love the wicked pipes.
They really set the build off.

Cheers Mate
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #37 on: March 21, 2009, 11:03:03 AM »
Wow, Aussie,

That Paul Smart Honda looks sharp as a tack.  Can't wait to see it with the new wheels.  What wheels did you go with?  Excel?  Akront?  DID?  Powdercoated or polished?
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #38 on: March 21, 2009, 09:26:29 PM »
Quote from: FunJimmy on March 21, 2009, 07:24:56 AM
Wayne

That is looking totally awesome.
I love the wicked pipes.
They really set the build off.

Cheers Mate
FJ

Thanks Jimmy, be good to get it out of the shed and get some decent photos of it.
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #39 on: March 21, 2009, 09:29:37 PM »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on March 21, 2009, 11:03:03 AM
Wow, Aussie,

That Paul Smart Honda looks sharp as a tack.  Can't wait to see it with the new wheels.  What wheels did you go with?  Excel?  Akront?  DID?  Powdercoated or polished?

Well i seem to be getting a collection up, i was going with a set of Akront rims that i have but there smooth shoulders.Now i have also got my hands on a set of Mudcatcher alloy rims that i am awaiting delievery on, so these's will go on as soon as they arrive.
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #40 on: March 26, 2009, 10:07:56 PM »
Completly forgot to weld on a mounting plate on for the oil cooler, before i had the frame powder coated. So knocked up these mounts that clamp to the frame, perfect soulution for anybody who doesnt want to weld on anything to there frame.

Just have to wait now for some braided line and fittings.
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #41 on: March 27, 2009, 03:17:52 AM »
Hey that's a neat looking radiator Wayne, where'd you get dat ting? Cheers, Terry. ;D
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #42 on: April 12, 2009, 04:02:29 PM »
I have finally finished the seat, The Ally Akront mudcatcher rims should be back this week from the wheel builders. ??? ??? ::)
And hopefully should have the alloy tank finished this week and on the bike.( a word of warning, if your thinking about building your own alloy tank take my advise and just go out and buy one ;D.But its nearly finished, the amount of man hours is incredible and i can see now why there so dear to buy)

Then its of to to the dyno, and start enjoying the bike ;D
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #43 on: April 12, 2009, 05:31:29 PM »
   Hey you never said where the oil cooler came from.  Details?  And one detail I noticed about your seat - the lock mechanism isn't as out-of-sight-out-of-mind as I'd prefer, but then again you're probably not leaving it in the Wal-Mart parking lot.  Do they even have those down under?
   Great looking build so far, can't wait to see the wheels on there. Plus one on the pipes.  Maybe you can rustle up a Termigionni sticker to slap on there.  Wouldn't look out of place in my mind.
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #44 on: April 12, 2009, 05:44:17 PM »
I'm not sure how I missed this build, but I'm glad I found it!  Great Job, Keep us posted.

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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #45 on: April 12, 2009, 10:54:26 PM »
Here is the mock up cardboard tank, and the start of the alloy work.The tanks nearly fininshed now and will post up some more photos soon of the different stages
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #46 on: April 13, 2009, 02:15:58 AM »
dam M8, hurry the hell up and finish!!!!!!

great work love it...

cant wait to see the tank...

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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #47 on: April 15, 2009, 12:36:11 AM »
few more of the tank construction
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #48 on: April 15, 2009, 12:46:18 AM »
Getting there ;D
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #49 on: April 15, 2009, 07:20:17 AM »
Wow! That's a big job indead.

Awesome work Wayne.

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