Doms CB550F1 project

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

It's an old colour from the late 1960/early 1970'ss - have you looked at Goodwood Green Metalic Starmist iirc its a dark green almost black in poor light from Vauxhall back in the day?

Or something like this?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112665458713?chn=ps&_ul=GB&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1sWidqwJeSU24B67B0VzMbQ40&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=112665458713&targetid=1647205088520&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9046416&poi=1006674&campaignid=19926849521&mkgroupid=147378848803&rlsatarget=pla-1647205088520&abcId=9311021&merchantid=115207584&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2a6wBhCVARIsABPeH1twg4sNgWnItKn5mNc_wXiuivCS6xw6D4qAJfeBYcS9dSrZocQ7_6QaAhiAEALw_wcB


That said some here might remember I was going to paint my 500 frame in Nut Brown so best ignore me.lol

[DomP]

Oh yes! The nut brown frame😄  I was hoping to spray the tank etc myself but the best way of deciding on the right colour might be easier if I visit a local bodyshop to look at their colour swatches

[DomP]

Updates following Roo's request

[Laverdaroo]

Loving that Dom, really getting there now mate, top progress


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[Laverda Dave]

Looking good Dom. Nice to see something a bit radical 👍

[DomP]

Thanks chaps, it's surprising how much I've still got to do though.  I think all cables will need replacing or inventive routing, new multifunction gauge- possibly a Koso, replacement side covers, brake lines and a respray.  Oh and the leather seat project that I've got my mum involved in but sadly she is undergoing constant chemo so not much into the idea anymore.

Things I've learnt, I can't weld but I can melt two pieces of metal together and tidy it up with filler.  Fibreglassing is satisfying if a bit tricky at times.  Paint stripper is very flammable, don't set light to it while holding an item covered in it, you may just flap around like a loony trying to put it out and splash molten stripper on your otherwise immaculate Daytona 675.  This really did happen and I'm only just forgiving myself for it.

[Laverdaroo]

That’s crap maye, hope she’s see’s some improvement soon mate.

The job list is endless and there’s always something else to sort! I’ve some spare black coated brake lines lurking in the draw. They’re the ones from the solid section off the calliper to the splitter, not sure of the configuration you’re using but I bought them after getting sums wrong and ended up being a bit short. I had some remade so these are surplus.

I went for the single tachometer, digital speedo combo from Daytona. Looks pretty classic, small and has all you need on yer know…….possibility for you?
I run a digital connector from the OE speedo drive the same route as the cable would go up to the clocks. Fairly inconspicuous……


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[Laverdaroo]

Crap photo but during jogging mudguards. That’s the electric pick up on the drive there. It had a fettle after this for better clearance but works a treat and keeps a look………kinda


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[Laverdaroo]

Betterer look


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[DomP]

Oh, I misunderstood the speedo cable thing Roo, I assumed it plugged into the end of the standard cable which concerned me as it'll be hugely long by then.  Which cable was this and was it from Digital speedos?

[Laverdaroo]

Oh, I misunderstood the speedo cable thing Roo, I assumed it plugged into the end of the standard cable which concerned me as it'll be hugely long by then.  Which cable was this and was it from Digital speedos?

The tacho is from digital speedo’s and I think the cable connector is from Louis Moto,  I got it from there as DS’s didn’t have one in stock. If I get chance tmrw I’ll  dig the paperwork and get the deets for you

Yeah, the cable turns the original rotational, speedo drive into a pulse that the tacho can read. It has to be set up like everything which I haven’t got round to yet but the reviews are really good and it was perfect for what I was doing.


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[davidcumbria]

Good progress Dom I like the way your design really gives more emphasis to the engine/ exhaust than the stock bike. Shame about the Daytona ( I have a street triple ) but unless you never ride your bikes or do anything in the garage these minor damage issues seem to be an annoying fact of life for most of us.

[DomP]

Thanks David, it's been a bit of an evolving project really, it was meant to be a budget build!😄

It would be good if you could find the details Roo, ive just looked on Louis moto and there are a few different cables so I may give them a call to see which I need, they all appear identical.  One other question, have you blanked off the tacho drive on the cam cover?  I was looking at that very gauge too but now I'm thinking of a smaller 64mm koso

[Laverdaroo]

Yeah, bunged it up with a rubber grommet, I’ve plenty if you want one

I’ll have a look later on for you, just out wobbling around the mendips today with ‘The Long Haired General’ on the back.

(I’m on my best behaviour)


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[DomP]

Yeah, bunged it up with a rubber grommet, I’ve plenty if you want one

I’ll have a look later on for you, just out wobbling around the mendips today with ‘The Long Haired General’ on the back.

(I’m on my best behaviour)


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