Show Posts

1

CB500/550 / Re: Honda CB550 F2 1977 Supersport Cafe Racer Build

« on: July 24, 2014, 05:58:02 PM »

Engine in today.

2

CB500/550 / Re: Honda CB550 F2 1977 Supersport Cafe Racer Build

« on: July 23, 2014, 09:28:28 PM »

3

CB500/550 / Re: Honda CB550 F2 1977 Supersport Cafe Racer Build

« on: July 23, 2014, 04:53:56 PM »

4

CB500/550 / I'm back!

« on: July 23, 2014, 01:48:23 PM »

http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php?topic=4592.msg38797.msg#38797

5

CB500/550 / Re: Honda CB550 F2 1977 Supersport Cafe Racer Build

« on: July 23, 2014, 01:36:34 PM »

Wow, didn't realise it's been so long...

here's a quick update as i have mainly been using the Facebook Page (purely because its easier to post on the fly)

I have since last time had the frame, chopped, welded and powder coated, wheels rebuilt, front fork rebuilt and now about to install the brake caliper, hoses and refurb the brake reservoir.

Engine is nearly ready to go in the frame, as I am limited on space at the moment i have decided to rebuild the engine in the frame!!

Hopefully that will be going in this week ish. Seat is on order, rear light and indicators ordered, bates style headlight arrived and loads of other goodies. Every single nut and bolt has been stripped from this bike!!!! I hope this long 2 years will be worth it in the end!!!

6

New Member Introductions / Re: First time CB550 Cafe Racer builder - Bournemouth

« on: February 04, 2013, 09:11:29 PM »

Cheers mate.

Sorry not been very active, had a mc accident

Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

7

CB500/550 / Re: Honda CB550 F2 1977 Supersport Cafe Racer Build

« on: February 04, 2013, 07:24:58 PM »

Sorry, motorbike accident put a hold on things. Will be resuming very soon. Stay tuned!!

Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

8

CB500/550 / Re: Honda CB550 F2 1977 Supersport Cafe Racer Build

« on: October 25, 2012, 05:46:01 PM »

Getting there slowly

Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

9

Tricks & Tips / Painting wheel rims

« on: October 04, 2012, 03:44:23 PM »

I had them acid dipped and then powder coated based on the powder coaters guidance. He was happy to PC with the nickel / Chrome plating on but said it would likely fail 6 months down the road as moisture would get between the layers.

What do I know?!! :-)

Sent from my iPhone 4 using Tapatalk!

10

CB500/550 / Honda CB550 F2 1977 Supersport Cafe Racer Build

« on: September 21, 2012, 08:35:10 PM »

Quote from: Ewan 500 K on September 17, 2012, 05:17:49 PM

hey slow doon, yer overtakin me

Lol

Wheels dropped off to PC's. £60 all in, including a light bead blast.

Turnaround time 1 week :-0

Been told frame is all ready for pick up (Monday now)

Just need to assemble the wheels and do a loose assemble for the rolling chassis to check rear wheel clearance
All being well the frame can be PC'd and then the fun starts....

Sent from my iPhone 4 using Tapatalk!

11

Tricks & Tips / Painting wheel rims

« on: September 19, 2012, 11:02:41 AM »

Hi, I need some advice please.

I have 2 chrome rims off my CB550 (hubs and spikes removed)
One is original (lightly sanded rust off) the other is a new rim purchased off David Silver Spares (alternative make)
Having spoken to a spray shop they advised the rims need to be dipped in acid before powder coating to remove the chrome or it when bond.

Can I not simply get some etching primer and rattle cans and do it myself (or take it to a spray booth and have them 2 pack'd) or will it not stick/bind to the rim?

Sent from my iPhone 4 using Tapatalk!

Sent from my iPhone 4 using Tapatalk!

12