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Re: '71 cb500k basket case to road legal ( cafe ) conversion
« Reply #15 on: August 24, 2013, 05:09:13 PM »
It was member stidds last post with pics august 2012.
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Re: '71 cb500k basket case to road legal ( cafe ) conversion
« Reply #16 on: August 25, 2013, 06:14:13 PM »
I had to just check it was still in the garage...but can safely say that it isnt mine!! nice to know that they are still original though. I'm interested to know if your tank is playing a part in your 550/550 mongrel

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Got the tank for when the time comes to do my other 500 (The Basket Case)... will either take the stock tank off the cafe and put the 500T on it , so I have the standard 500 tank to use on The Basket or use the 500T tank on The Basket ... 500/four tank prices are just way too dear so made a cheeky offer on the 500T tank and won it ;).or .. may sell the 500T tank later once I know what I'm doing with The Basket Case
« Last Edit: August 25, 2013, 06:16:59 PM by Ewan 500 K »
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Re: '71 cb500k basket case to road legal ( cafe ) conversion
« Reply #17 on: August 25, 2013, 10:32:47 PM »
I have looked back over Stidds 550 cafe build using a 500t fuel tank and the finishing pics convinces me that this tank will give my build the lines I'm hoping for. Thanks for the reference.

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Re: '71 cb500k basket case to road legal ( cafe ) conversion
« Reply #18 on: August 26, 2013, 11:54:01 PM »
:))

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Re: '71 cb500k basket case to road legal ( cafe ) conversion
« Reply #19 on: November 17, 2014, 08:42:41 PM »
Here's a picture update on how the tank is looking. The bike is almost there pics showing the progress to follow.



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Re: '71 cb500k basket case to road legal ( cafe ) conversion
« Reply #20 on: November 17, 2014, 08:45:16 PM »
Also..


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Re: '71 cb500k basket case to road legal ( cafe ) conversion
« Reply #21 on: November 17, 2014, 08:49:20 PM »
The end result on the tank and seat panel.


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Re: '71 cb500k basket case to road legal ( cafe ) conversion
« Reply #22 on: November 17, 2014, 08:57:23 PM »
Very nice
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Re: '71 cb500k basket case to road legal ( cafe ) conversion
« Reply #23 on: November 18, 2014, 10:50:31 AM »
Getting the right length and look for the seat loop is the first and in my opinion was the biggest decision on the build ( second to the paint ) as it was to determine the overall lines and longer length to the frame. I had to cut 30mm out of the loop to lessen the arc as I wanted it to sit exposed but to follow the shape of the seat pan.


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Re: '71 cb500k basket case to road legal ( cafe ) conversion
« Reply #24 on: November 18, 2014, 11:16:02 AM »
All brackets and other useful additions have been hand made and fabricated out of 3 mm 6k grade aluminiun, which is strong but workable under a little heat, corrosive resistant qualities and can be polished to give a chrome like appearance.


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Re: '71 cb500k basket case to road legal ( cafe ) conversion
« Reply #25 on: November 18, 2014, 11:24:34 AM »
More of the same.


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Re: '71 cb500k basket case to road legal ( cafe ) conversion
« Reply #26 on: November 19, 2014, 11:29:51 AM »
Frame painted


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Re: '71 cb500k basket case to road legal ( cafe ) conversion
« Reply #27 on: November 19, 2014, 12:00:13 PM »
Aluminium base plate with ally welded battery pod with strap and rubber mount for the starter solenoid and space for winker unit.


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Re: '71 cb500k basket case to road legal ( cafe ) conversion
« Reply #28 on: November 21, 2014, 09:06:41 PM »
hi simostah.....  is that longer rear shocks you've put on the baack ?, if so what length and what's the plans for the front end ?
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500K1/550K3 mongrel cafe racer project for now at http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,4120.0.html

500K1 basket case for later

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Re: '71 cb500k basket case to road legal ( cafe ) conversion
« Reply #29 on: November 22, 2014, 03:05:12 PM »
360 centres on the new rear shocks. I've tried to compensate the forks by placing a 1inch collar/ spacer to reduce the spring sag and 160cc of sae 20 as per the book. I may need to tinker with the levels after my first run out tho. I know messing with the geometry can bugger the handling but I'm willing to compromise a little to keep the rear end lifted that extra inch or so. I would welcome any thoughts gods or bad!


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