1976 CB550F1 (what have I let myself in for) Project

[eight0]

Interested in the down pipes. Could you put some pictures up ?

Sure Trigger, it will be a little while as my mate is away now and I don't have access to the garage.

[Trigger]

Interested in the down pipes. Could you put some pictures up ?

Sure Trigger, it will be a little while as my mate is away now and I don't have access to the garage.

No worries, i can wait a little while 

[eight0]

No worries, i can wait a little while 
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Here you go Trigger. Not in the best condition. No dents or holes but a few deeper grazes here and there.

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[eight0]

I also have a Tank in terrible condition. No idea why anyone might want it but you never know.

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[Trigger]

No worries, i can wait a little while 

Here you go Trigger. Not in the best condition. No dents or holes but a few deeper grazes here and there.

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Cheers for the pictures but, they look past the point of no return. I will keep looking

[eight0]

I am still working on the bike promise.

Cut out the hubs to send of for re-building with aluminium rims

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Made a new tab to fit the 500T tank and moved the front tank pegs

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Started making the seat

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and don't judge me on my welds.. I'm learning!

[eight0]

Slow slow progress. I've never fabricated with metal before so it's taking me twice as long and I only get to work on it max 2 days a month.

Made a tray to go under the seat hump and finished making the seat, it's got a bit rusty but I'm not worried about that for now.

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Also made a tray for the electrics.

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You may have seen in my forum post I had some trouble with the rear hub bearing retainer (or at least Hagon did) but thanks to Chris (Moorey) that's sorted and back being built.

Collected lots of shiny parts just like you all told me not to. Most recent is this lovely top clamp from Messner moto.

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[Moorey]

Fully weld up your seams on the seat and then use a flap disc to remove excess weld. You will end up with a much nicer finish in the long run even if you are having a padded finish and you will find it far more satisfying. Not the best way to learn to weld is on your workpiece, practice, practice, practice on bits of scrap and offcuts first.

[eight0]

Fully weld up your seams on the seat and then use a flap disc to remove excess weld. You will end up with a much nicer finish in the long run even if you are having a padded finish and you will find it far more satisfying. Not the best way to learn to weld is on your workpiece, practice, practice, practice on bits of scrap and offcuts first.

Thanks Chris, I was wondering if I should do that. I sent some pictures to the guy who's going to do the paint and he said to leave it.. but I think I'll take your advice and do that before giving it to him.

This is kind of what I'm going for if you hadn't gathered. Watching the few videos of dustin making these seats I wasn't sure if he welded the seams or not.

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[Moorey]

Fully weld up your seams on the seat and then use a flap disc to remove excess weld. You will end up with a much nicer finish in the long run even if you are having a padded finish and you will find it far more satisfying. Not the best way to learn to weld is on your workpiece, practice, practice, practice on bits of scrap and offcuts first.

Thanks Chris, I was wondering if I should do that. I sent some pictures to the guy who's going to do the paint and he said to leave it.. but I think I'll take your advice and do that before giving it to him.

This is kind of what I'm going for if you hadn't gathered. Watching the few videos of dustin making these seats I wasn't sure if he welded the seams or not.

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He must do for a paint finish. There is only about 15mins welding there with a mig for any decent welder as you have done the hard bit. Let him have it unless you want the personal satisfaction of knowing you have done it yourself, but it will take you far longer. Depends how you want to spend your time. 

[eight0]

Didn't spot this before but is the grabrail still available, need to see if it differs from what I have now and suspect it does.

Sorry it's gone to another forum member.

[eight0]

Wheels are back from Hagon and looking pretty

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Also received these from Cognito Moto

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Not much left to do before I can fully mock up. Just need to work out Exhaust mounting and electrics positioning.

[Moorey]

Pity about the weld marks on the retainer but that’s with them using dissimilar rods. At least you are up and running again.

[K2-K6]

Good result from joint efforts,  rims look good.

I was viewing the lower photo as fork yoke / triple tree items,  and couldn't work out what was going on there.  Now realised they are footrest hangers,  aren't they? 

[eight0]

I can always get another retainer at a later date if it really bothers me.

Yep, rearset brackets.  I was going to fabricate some but I actually want to ride the thing next year.