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CB500/550 / Honda CB550 F2 1977 Supersport Cafe Racer Build
« on: September 07, 2012, 07:45:17 PM »
Very nervous today. Dropped off the frame / swing arm and rear loop to my mate (professional welder)

Won't be for a couple of weeks before its back.

Made the decision to cut the pillion brackets off to give a more naked look. Rear seat mount and mudguard mount being chopped and "U" piece being welded in its place.
Cutting the extra bits off such as, seat lock, seat hinge, centre stand brackets and some cable tidies.

When it's back it will be sanded etc prior to being Powder Coated. Want to make sure I'm 100% happy with the surface prep first.

I also ordered a new oil filter bolt, oil filter, front rim, front spoke set, front sprocket and some other little bits and bobs from David Silver Spares

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CB500/550 / Honda CB550 F2 1977 Supersport Cafe Racer Build
« on: September 06, 2012, 09:20:03 PM »
nearly finished polishing hubs




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CB500/550 / Honda CB550 F2 1977 Supersport Cafe Racer Build
« on: September 05, 2012, 08:03:53 AM »
The rear of the frame is rotten. You may be able to see it in this
It's was coming off anyway for the new horseshoe bar that's going on to take the new seat.


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CB500/550 / Honda CB550 F2 1977 Supersport Cafe Racer Build
« on: September 04, 2012, 04:05:07 PM »
Quick update

Oil filter off (looks like the first time as well!!) and oil strainer cleaned. Was a right bitch as the oil filter bolt was solid! Heat, hammer, headache and chisels and finally it came free!

Oil strainer - before...


And after...


Internals look good. Very little if any wear (good 'ol Honda!)


Frame returned back from the blasters



All the rusty bits are being cut off. Haven't decided whether or not to chop off the rear footrest hangers which were going to be used for the rear sets & Exhaust hanger. I think I'll just go with standard pegs and chop them off, one is badly rusted anyway? Rear seat/mudguard mount being chopped off and this will be welded on instead...

Thankfully I have a friend who's a pro welder :-)

Cylinder Head cleaned, soda blasted and painted...


And that's it for now...

Watch this space! :-)


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CB500/550 / Honda CB550 F2 1977 Supersport Cafe Racer Build
« on: September 03, 2012, 08:54:36 PM »
Thanks for the advice guys. Sorted :-)






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CB500/550 / Honda CB550 F2 1977 Supersport Cafe Racer Build
« on: September 03, 2012, 04:46:56 PM »
P.s. managed to grind the head of the bolt but when doing so I had a moment! And thought I'd give it another tap with the cold chisel. Would you believe it, it freed up!


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CB500/550 / Honda CB550 F2 1977 Supersport Cafe Racer Build
« on: September 03, 2012, 04:41:24 PM »
Best way to clean an oil strainer guys???




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CB500/550 / CB550 First Build - Hondvarna?
« on: September 01, 2012, 09:05:20 AM »
Subscribed. I'm looking forward to seeing the progress on this. :-)


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CB500/550 / Honda CB550 F2 1977 Supersport Cafe Racer Build
« on: August 23, 2012, 12:52:50 PM »
Having major trouble getting the oil filter off. PO cut a slot in the head of the bolt which I have tried using an impact screwdriver on but still not moving. Tried grip pliers etc.
The thread I believe is at the end of the shaft. Is there any suggestions how to get this off??




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CB500/550 / Couple of updated pictures and new video clip of my CB550 Cafe.
« on: August 15, 2012, 04:47:05 PM »
Looks familiar



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CB500/550 / Re: Honda CB550 F2 1977 Supersport Cafe Racer Build
« on: August 08, 2012, 05:03:58 PM »
Good point  :)


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CB500/550 / Couple of updated pictures and new video clip of my CB550 Cafe.
« on: August 08, 2012, 02:31:14 PM »
Stunning!!

Can I ask how you mounted your rear sets. And are they tarrozzi's full kit? Do they clear the kick start?

Cheers
Chris


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CB500/550 / Honda CB550 F2 1977 Supersport Cafe Racer Build
« on: August 08, 2012, 02:00:04 PM »
I'm nearing the time when I have to take the plunge and start cutting pieces of the frame (CB550 restorers look away ;-)
I have bought a piece for the tail from fleabay (simply because it was easier and the welder I know hasn't got the facility to bend pipe)
I'm not sure where I need to make the cut (other than obviously the rear of the shock mounting points!)
So I fabricate/buy a seat unit first and line everything up?
Also, can't decide whether or not to chop the rear pillion footrests off as I'm undecided about rear sets or keep standard rider rests.


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CB500/550 / Honda CB550 F2 1977 Supersport Cafe Racer Build
« on: August 08, 2012, 01:54:49 PM »
Quote from: kendo57 on August 06, 2012, 08:34:11 PM
I always use Plusgas and as said heat.
You could drill a small hole into the tube and fill with fluid also, it would be easy to
weld up afterwards or fit a grease nipple.

I ended up buying new rims as well, i wanted tp powdercoat the originals but the powdercoater
said they were too rusty to get a decent finnish.

Soaked in Plus gas overnight and I have about 10-15 degrease of movement when tapping with a hammer but it still won't budge.
Will soak longer and apply some heat in a day or two.



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CB500/550 / Honda CB550 F2 1977 Supersport Cafe Racer Build
« on: August 07, 2012, 05:35:04 PM »
Quote from: Ewan 500 K on August 07, 2012, 05:27:11 PM
wow, conidering the amount of rust on the frame and all your seized component problems it seems amazing that the stanchions have survived so well. Looking good on the front end !  ..... did that speedo drive arrive with you okay ?
It did indeed mate. I meant to send you a message but forgot :-(
Thanks again buddy. It's just what I needed.


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