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1976 CB550F1 (what have I let myself in for) Project
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:
--- Quote from: Moorey on September 30, 2019, 12:53:51 PM ---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.
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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:
--- Quote from: eight0 on September 30, 2019, 12:59:07 PM ---
--- Quote from: Moorey on September 30, 2019, 12:53:51 PM ---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.
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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. ;)
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