Author Topic: documenting my cb550 build (Read 48485 times)

grumburg · « **Reply #100 on:** February 24, 2006, 06:07:07 PM »

Just spent the day cleaning what must be the grimiest engine ever. Grease, cinders, tar, muddauber's nests. Used Prep-All, toothbrushes, Scotch-Brite, and Q-Tips. Not glamorous , but is now ready to paint and will leave a nice finish. But now I have to brush my teeth with my finger.

Chris Liston · « **Reply #101 on:** March 21, 2006, 09:08:19 PM »

Wow, I just found this thread and its exactly what I've been looking for. Any new progress on the bike? What exhaust are you planning on using. I see you have the stock header.

Looking good

paulages · « **Reply #102 on:** March 21, 2006, 10:12:10 PM »

i've done a lot of work since the last photos, but haven't had my camera handy. my deadline is my 30th birthday on april 16th. we'll see if i make it...

i'm considering using one of steve carpenter's yoshi copy glasspacks, but he wanted a month heads up, and that would be pushing my deadline. i'll post some more photos soon. spent hours mudding and sanding the tank and seatpan. almost there...

bill440cars · « **Reply #103 on:** March 22, 2006, 05:46:04 AM »

paulages,

You do what you've gotta do and we'll be waiting to see more photos, as you can provide
them. I hope this the posts and photos, on this build, will be around for some time to reference.

Keep up the good work and we'll catch you, Later on, Bill

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #104 on:** March 22, 2006, 05:59:39 AM »

We all def. need some updated pics on this great build !

PAULAGES---->
You need to make yourself a gallery and keep it updated !
Thats the ticket.....

mlinder · « **Reply #105 on:** March 22, 2006, 09:31:09 AM »

Hey Paulages,
I'm in Portland, about to start work on my newly aquired 69 750. Would love to take a look at yours in person for some ideas.

mlinder · « **Reply #106 on:** March 22, 2006, 03:20:36 PM »

Just saw Pauls 550 in person, looks freakin awesome, beautiful work.

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #107 on:** March 22, 2006, 03:22:32 PM »

Quote from: mlinder on March 22, 2006, 03:20:36 PM

Just saw Pauls 550 in person, looks freakin awesome, beautiful work.

I can only imagine - get him to post some pics !!

78_SaltLick · « **Reply #108 on:** March 22, 2006, 03:30:28 PM »

hey im in portland oregon too, where is that shot taken that has all the vintage bikes in the background? man id love to see that thing in person. We have a club here in portland for vintage bikes, particulary hondas and cafe racers. I started it last year, we have about 15 guys in the club now, we get together and do rides, swap parts ect. We have a website, please feel free to join the group. Here is the web address: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pooma/

paulages · « **Reply #109 on:** March 22, 2006, 09:50:27 PM »

that shot is at the DOOMTOWN RIDERS PRMC headquarters (a bunch of punk rockers with vintage japanese bikes) in n. portland. i just requested a join at your website. ride on.

southbound · « **Reply #110 on:** March 26, 2006, 11:10:12 AM »

Salt lick- just requested to join the group.

Paulages- deadline, brother, deadline!!!!

paulages · « **Reply #111 on:** March 27, 2006, 11:37:40 AM »

okay, i got a few more shots. i got the rear brakes set up and functional (had to custom bend the brake stay to fit around the fatter rear tire), the tank and seatpan ready for priming, polished the top halves of the control housings and left the bottom halves anodized black, put the grips on, polished the clutch cover and fitted it with a new gasket...i don't wanna keep listing here, but i've been busy and my fingers hurt. still gotta sort out what muffler i'm gonna use...i'm looking for a universal slip on glasspack that sounds nice but isn't too ridiculously loud. got new intake rubbers and exhaust gaskets from honda. i'm polishing the carbs now. i hope to paint the tank this week, and hopefully fire it up as soon as i get the cables and get the carbs on. oh yeah...wiring.

the front edge of the knee insert is looking much better.

bill440cars · « **Reply #112 on:** March 27, 2006, 11:59:01 AM »

Man,

You are creating 1 FanTasTic machine!! Everytime I see it, something else just jumps out
at you. This time it seems to be the exhaust and that gas tank! Especially the tank! The way
you shaped the knee inserts and then created that fine edge around them. I mean, looking
good. Sure would be nice to have the finished product in the gallery along with photos of the
build in progress and details of what went into it. I know what you mean about the muffler
situation. I like a good sound just as much as the next guy but, it can be too loud. Good luck.
Later on, Bill

cbjunkie · « **Reply #113 on:** March 27, 2006, 12:33:39 PM »

the hemi-circle looks good with that tank. neat work, man, looking good.

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #114 on:** March 27, 2006, 01:53:30 PM »

Paul ,

You wanna make some side cash and get my tank to look like yours ?
I will send it to ya asap...

paulages · « **Reply #115 on:** March 27, 2006, 08:11:49 PM »

i actually thought about banging out a couple extra tanks and ebaying them, but i'm not sure the effort and $$$ expendatures would make it worth it. makes it well worth it to do it yourself, that's for sure. we'll see how it looks painted, anyway. i'm not so sure how perfect i got the curves inside the inserts.

bill440cars · « **Reply #116 on:** March 27, 2006, 08:17:34 PM »

All I can say is that"That Gas Tank Is Something To Be Proud Of!!"

Later on, Bill

DammitDan · « **Reply #117 on:** March 27, 2006, 08:45:55 PM »

Seriously Paul, your bike is inspiring me to start a CB cafe project.

I have a 1982 CB650SC frame sitting in the basement right now... I'm just wondering what I can do with it... Maybe weld it into a hardtail, put some nice fat wheels on there, and work from there!

Then again, I already have one bike that's not-quite-running-yet. The dream shall have to wait.

That is gonna be one HOT bike when you're done with it!

- Dan-0

fotoguy79 · « **Reply #118 on:** March 27, 2006, 09:50:59 PM »

Quote from: paulages on March 27, 2006, 11:37:40 AM

okay, i got a few more shots. i got the rear brakes set up and functional (had to custom bend the brake stay to fit around the fatter rear tire), the tank and seatpan ready for priming, polished the top halves of the control housings and left the bottom halves anodized black, put the grips on, polished the clutch cover and fitted it with a new gasket...i don't wanna keep listing here, but i've been busy and my fingers hurt. still gotta sort out what muffler i'm gonna use...i'm looking for a universal slip on glasspack that sounds nice but isn't too ridiculously loud. got new intake rubbers and exhaust gaskets from honda. i'm polishing the carbs now. i hope to paint the tank this week, and hopefully fire it up as soon as i get the cables and get the carbs on. oh yeah...wiring.

the front edge of the knee insert is looking much better.

I just wanted to say that this is a sweet looking bike!

paulages · « **Reply #119 on:** April 16, 2006, 02:46:39 AM »

FIRED IT UP TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

to meet my 30th birthday deadline. oh yeah, it sounds good. i made a silencer out of a 9" slip in glass pack baffle, with a chromed tip welded around it. it sounds great, but not too ridicuously loud. i even rode it around the block with no helmet, no headlight, and no license plate. but the headlight bucket, seat, and tank are primed and ready to topcoat tomorrow.

putnaja1 · « **Reply #120 on:** April 16, 2006, 05:45:11 AM »

Quote from: paulages on December 26, 2005, 03:08:10 PM

-rear shocks polished, but will probably be replaced
-front tire: pirelli speed demon 100/90/19
-rear tire: pirelli speed demon 130/90/16
-knee inserts pounded into fuel tank, much more work to come...

Hi Paulages.. Your bike looks incredible- I can't wait to see pictures of the current setup!

I have a question for you- With the smaller diameter wheel on the rear, but a bigger tire, is the ride height the same? Or is the rear lower/higher than stock?

Jason

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #121 on:** April 16, 2006, 07:09:49 AM »

PUTNAJA1--------------->
I would think (not sure) that it might be the same height.
What you are taking away in wheel diameter, you are making back up in the added rubber of the tire.
I am sure Paul will chime in...

PAULAGES---->
Happy Early/Late B-Day brother, Bike's looking great...

bill440cars · « **Reply #122 on:** April 16, 2006, 08:27:40 AM »

Somehow I think the bike wasn't the only thing that's fired up. And you've got every right
to be "Fired Up" Paulages. We feel like we've been there with you on this build because of the
photos and we want to see it out to the end (of the build, that is). I, for one, hope that when
you feel you've reached the end, you'll put it in the gallery with all the photos and details. Buddy,
you and a lot of the others are the inspiration that is prompting me to go with my projects. I want
to get my plans together before I start the work. Good Work and you're building an awesome
bike. Thanks for sharing it with us and Happy Birthday. Later on, Bill

paulages · « **Reply #123 on:** April 24, 2006, 07:26:35 PM »

got the tank and seatpan painted, buffed and mounted. all i'm waiting for is honda to get my stupid clutch cover gasket in (3-5 days has been 7) and i should be on the road. i'll post some finished pics if and when that happens.

putnaja1 · « **Reply #124 on:** April 24, 2006, 07:42:21 PM »

Dude, you're torturing us! We wanna see the bike!!!

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