CBRRRT's Shed. (Index on page 1.)

[CBRRRT]

Ha Ha, thanks lads, but there are a lot more blokes on here with far more talent than me, theres the German guy Surt that put a Honda Civic engine in a bike then made a turbo and stuck it on its nose, now that guy has talent! He's nuts, but talented.

Anyway, last night I was chating with my mate Dave about my paint job and he has agreed to do it for me. This guy is the business and I'm luckey to get him to find time to do my bike for me.

I revisited my seat and decided to go over it again to get it as good as I could to save Dave as much of his time as I could. I knocked it back with 120 grit first, then went over the whole thing with filler again, then sanded it back with a sanding block that rode over the high spots and flattened them down to the low areas to get them level.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01067-20110901-2017.jpg

The seat base is level, not that it matters to much as its going to have foam on it.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01068-20110901-2017.jpg

Then I took it in the house and flattened it off with 400 wet and dry under the running tap.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01069-20110901-2020.jpg

Poppet wasnt to happy about doing it in the sink, and I had to sign a sworn statement I wouldnt leave a speck of dirt on the sink, counter tops, floor, well you know the score, I'm sure you get the same stuff where ever you are.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01070-20110901-2026.jpg

I think its not a million miles away now, so Dave should be able to crack on. Mind you, saying that he'll take one look at it and start again. Oh well I tried.

[FIGHTERMC]

good stuff jon
keep up the good work.

[ALBI]

fark if i did that id be looking for my tombstone!!
i love the seat base

[CBRRRT]

Well I got my frame back from powdercoat, but unfortunatly I hurt my back and have spent the last three days flat on my back. Today enough was enough and no matter what I was getting off my back and if need be crawl my arse down to the shed.

My son Nick placed the frame over the enging for me, and I told him what bolts went where. I'll go round and tighten everything up when I feel a bit better, but for now my best buddy has made an awesome job for me.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01086-20110910-1730.jpg

I thought the powdercoating Impact coatings did was flawless and I couldnt have been more pleased with the frame.

The Ducati fan sits in there really nice

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01085-20110910-1730.jpg

Future builds, I wouldnt even consider painting the frame.
The told me after it was blasted, they zink coated it before powdercoat.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01084-20110910-1729.jpg

I got my hybred cbr/cx pegs on as well as the coolant res

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01096-20110910-1905.jpg

They are quite cool and work great. Not rear sets but no biggy

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01095-20110910-1904.jpg

Everything from the engin brackets to the battery box looks fantastic

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01083-20110910-1728.jpg

Yep, I'm really pleased the the finish and proud of my Nick for doing his dad a solid.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01094-20110910-1904.jpg

[BANDITROD]

Looks good Jon well done mate

[Harry]

Looks wheelie nice jon, another top job . . . . . . Keen ta see the body work sittin on it;)

[CBRRRT]

This morning I got the battery mounts cut to size and fitted it, I also fitted the drive shaft and the swing arm

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01104-20110911-1138.jpg

An absolute must was on of my mate Damion's death or glory fighters stickers, as if it hadnt gone on theere would have been a stewards enquary.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01100-20110911-1053.jpg

Anyway, I like it and have one on my blade so its all good

I think I might need a bit of a hand to get it off the bench as its starting to get a bit heavy now.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01102-20110911-1056.jpg

[LKC73]

Nice job mate, and it sure is a great looking finish on your frame. I also think its a good way to get ya young bloke involved and starting early. So when can we expect a build thread of he's own???? ;)

[CBRRRT]

He's a great bloke mate and always ready to help his old fella, but hes more into xbox mate.

I attached the wiring loom this afternoon, it wasnt a big deal because I marked everything up when I reconditioned it

I guess the only bit that took a bit of thought was wiring the stator generator, but even that was a doddle because it came with a drawing

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01105-20110911-1701-1.jpg

going quite well now, and I dont think it will be to long before its back on its wheels

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01106-20110911-1739.jpg

[BANDITROD]

That's looking fucking great Jon

[CBRRRT]

Cheers Rod, my mate Dave phoned me yesterday and told me my paint is done and rekons its the best paint job he's ever done. To say I'm excited is a bit of an understatement, but he wont let me see it or get my hands on it untill its been colour sanded.

[xa-mont]

what colour are you going with man?

[CBRRRT]

I told my mate Dave I wanted burnt orange, with a metalic grey stripe, I also told him he had free hand to interperate that how ever he pleased, so even I dont know what to expect mate.

[xa-mont]

brave man. Sounds like a pretty good plan though.. Can't wait to see it.

[Jockney Rebel]

nice one lol and to think i used to destroy those daily..... riding the bollox out of em cant wait to see how this turns out

[CBRRRT]

quote:Originally posted by xa-mont

brave man. Sounds like a pretty good plan though.. Can't wait to see it.


I've found over the years that if someone is good at what they do, give them a design brief and let them have creative freedom to run with it, and 9 times out of 10 what they come up with will be far better than what you first thought of, and blow you away. Having seen Davs work before I'm sure he's come up with the goods.

[CBRRRT]

quote:Originally posted by Jockney Rebel

nice one lol and to think i used to destroy those daily..... riding the bollox out of em cant wait to see how this turns out


Lol, all I get from my mates is "But a CX500, WHY???"

I hope when its done they might understand. Its not just about balls out in a straight line its about having some fun around the twisty bits, but more than that, most of the fighters including mine are a money pit. I paid £2,300.00 for my blade and spent about the same again on it.

The CX500 cost me £400.00 and I think its going to come in at under £1,000.00. My point is, if you drool over Streetfighters mag every month and think you'll never be able to afford something like the bikes that grace the pages of the bible, then think again, with a few quid/bucks in your pocket, and a little vision the custom bike world is open to anyone and everyone.

When my CX is done I think by swaping the bars for flat or renthalls and changing the headlight it could go from cafe racer to cafe fighter, so dont be put off by the retro thing.

But I've got 4 kids is no longer an excuse not to live YOU'RE dreams, cut a few lawns and scrape together a few bucks, then get youreself a Magot and make it happen.

:D

[CBRRRT]

When I brought the CX it came with a really nasty front break set up. The res is a big boxy thing thats attached to the lever and doesnt leav much to make it look anything better than what it is.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01117-20110913-1352.jpg

I like the set up on my 96 blade because the res can be changed for a nice ally job, so I got this one off ebay.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01118-20110913-1353.jpg

I'll start cleaning and polishing the switch gear next.

[CBRRRT]

I took a look at my switch gear that came with the CX and to be honest it was a bit on the sorry side. Its ally, I hate polishing ally, so I got my dremel out and started the mind crushing job of flatening it off.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01120-20110913-1750.jpg

Even though its a bit grim in there I like to take reference photos because I just know I'll forget how it goes back together.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01121-20110913-1800.jpg

Once I got all the old paint off I flattened it with 120 grit paper

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01122-20110913-1900.jpg

Then 400 wet and dry

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01123-20110913-1914.jpg

Then went down to 600 wet and dry

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01124-20110913-1932.jpg

And lastly solvo autosol

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01125-20110913-1932.jpg

It will look better when the grips and bar ends I have on order are on but for now I'm happy with the results.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01127-20110913-2117.jpg

The other side will get the treatment tomorrow. The lever was a bit loose, up and down so I used a really thin washer just to shim it and it works fine now.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01129-20110913-2145.jpg

I was a bit worried about the bars and levers etc. but I'm a lot happier now and think they are going to be fine, and wont let down the rest of the bike.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01130-20110913-2145.jpg

[Fight_fan]

Thats awesome Jon! Im really diggin this project! Cant wait to see the paint...

[CBRRRT]

Me too Lance, my mate Dave lives about an hour and a half away and wont send me a photo of the finished jod, "Sadistic git" lol. I just know its going to be awesome though because he's a really fussy, but clever man that knows his stuff.

[BANDITROD]

Fuck this thread is awesome I can't be fucked taking pics of everything I do ...let alone writing about it all aswell ...fucking top notch Jon

[CBRRRT]

Thanks Rod, some of them help me remember how stuff went before I pulled it apart and some are to get the message over that sometimes things are not as hard to do as you may think, and hopfully inspire newcomers to our awesome world of modification to have a go. My thoughts are if a newby can do a simple little job and get it to look good, it might give them the nudge they need to push themselves a bit further. Thats exactly what I did, and I'm learning new stuff every day.

[ALBI]

quote:Originally posted by CBRRRT

When I brought the CX it came with a really nasty front break set up. The res is a big boxy thing thats attached to the lever and doesnt leav much to make it look anything better than what it is.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01117-20110913-1352.jpg

I like the set up on my 96 blade because the res can be changed for a nice ally job, so I got this one off ebay.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01118-20110913-1353.jpg


i love the build and story mate but !! you are like me !! you have some bad spelling lolol "" BRAKE""
I'll start cleaning and polishing the switch gear next.

[CBRRRT]

Sorry mate but I have Dyslexia, I'm hoping the content of the thread might excuse my bad spelling [:I]

[CBRRRT]

My grips

[NoZ]

ooooooooooooooooooooooo purdy!

[CBRRRT]

My mate

[xa-mont]

it's all coming together! go and pick up the panels so we can see em!

[CBRRRT]

Ok, so I made the se

[Large]

That paint job looks beautiful.

[CBRRRT]

Thanks big man, I just cant stop looking at it

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01173-20110917-1644.jpg

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01174-20110917-1645.jpg

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01175-20110917-1645-1.jpg

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01176-20110917-1646.jpg

Feels like Christmas.

[Gitzy]

Marvellous work Jon. Looks stunning Mate.

[pav69]

im liking the look of this one the whole bike is looking very nice cant wait to see it finished well done

[CBRRRT]

Well, I spent most of the day just looking at my new paint job by Dave at www.trackbike-repairs.co.uk
(http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=12308&whichpage=8)

But today its back down to earth, throtle and choke cables went on.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01178-20110918-1224.jpg

Got them all buttoned up the relised something was wrong, to open the throtle it had to be rolled forward. I just had to swap the cables round on the carbs and all was good.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01177-20110918-1224.jpg

Now I've been putting off doing the wheels for a while because it means more aluminium polishing, and I would rather push hot needels up my finger nails than sit down and polish ally. But it cant be put off any longer because I need the bike up on its wheels the mount the exhaust.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/IMG01179-20110918-1225.jpg

I made a jig to refinish my Blade front wheel a while back, so I'll use it again to support the wheels while I rub them down and polish the rims.

[FIGHTERMC]

fook jon thats nice man.

[CBRRRT]

Thanks Frank, hows things your end buddy. Neily told me his good news the other day mate, I'm really pleased for him and Mary. Lets hope its a little Streetfighter dude mate.

[HueyonaBlade]

Holy crap you crazy git , I have been in the US for 3 weeks what an awesome surprise to open this thread mate , ITS THE DOGS BOLLOX ! Colour execution is A1!, everything is A1! So when the ETF?I want to see it done . Also great to hear the Vicar jumped in in a moment of need nice one;)

[HueyonaBlade]

Mate just 1 other Q. Are you going to put anything on the side of the tank ? Just looks like a big open area OMO !

[mr.zxr]

i love the paint mate. the non symetrical GT stripe really suits the retro build.

[CBRRRT]

Glad you approve Dave, and the Vicar is a top notch lad mate. When I was struck down by the hand of god, he rose up and was my salvation, plus I slipped him 10 quid mate, lol.

I got these bad boys on ebay for six quid mate and the colours go really well with the burnt matalic orange Dave-SP2 sprayed the tank with.

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/Cafe%20Racer%20%20CX500/KGrHqYOKo8E5VOmjBTBOY1nHuY260_12.jpg

I wanted Ford focus burnt orange, but Dave went with Suzuki Swift burnt orange as its a bit darker, and Im glad he did coz I luv it matey.

Hope you had a good time in the US of A mate, and brought back something nice for the Blade.

[CBRRRT]

quote:Originally posted by mr.zxr

i love the paint mate. the non symetrical GT stripe really suits the retro build.


Thanks mate, I like them too, but cant take any credit for them as apart from telling my painter what colours I liked, I had no idea what the finished product would end up looking like. I'm so pleased I gave him a free hand, because its far better than the vision I had in my head.

[Harry]

Shit hot jon,bet you had the lambs wool gloves and undies on when you picked that up. .looks beautiful dude, i'll give you a call on where to send the bike [:p]
Go to the top of the class mate !

[Fight_fan]

Beautiful! Absolutely top notch Jon! That paint is sooo sweet...

[CBRRRT]

You got two hopes Harry, Bob Hope and no hope, and Bob's dead mate, lol

Out in the sun Lance the paint really pop's mate. Dave added perl to the paint then went over it with G3 until it was like glass.

[Harry]

In australia the saying is you've got two chance's, Buckley's and Fuck all Jon, just for your future referance mate ;)

[CBRRRT]

Lol, roger that Harry

[BANDITROD]

Fuck yeah that looks shit hot Jon your painter has done a beautiful job mate

[Gix11]

I concur with everything said here!

[FIGHTERMC]

quote:Originally posted by CBRRRT

Thanks Frank, hows things your end buddy. Neily told me his good news the other day mate, I'm really pleased for him and Mary. Lets hope its a little Streetfighter dude mate.

i'm good jon,decided to brake the 7/12
and have most of it sold.going back to a blade again.
great news for neil and mary i'm sure if its a boy he'll be in to the fighter scene.

[CBRRRT]

Going back to a Blade! you know it makes sence Frank, ha ha.

[CBRRRT]

Ok, to g

[BANDITROD]

Looking good Jon

[CBRRRT]

Thanks mate, now I need to crack on with the wheels as the rear break lever needs to go on so I can position the break light switch, get my zorst back on etc. There are lots of little jobs I can't do until they are on, and I've put it off long enough.

More pix tonight.

[CBRRRT]

Well, no suppri

[fazers1]

Stop slackin john get them wheels done lol

[CBRRRT]

I've made up my mind, I'm doing them tonight while her indoors is at work I'm gonna put a dust sheet on the floor in the lounge and do em while I'm watching the telly.

[xa-mont]

looking great man. so makes me want to smash the little XS back together.

[CBRRRT]

Thanks mate, perhaps the XS can be your next winter project.

[xa-mont]

i think it will have to be.

[CBRRRT]

Get yourself a really big tub of hand cleaner mate, because if its anything like this CX was its covered in oil and dirt, and you are gonna get very grubby for the first few weeks, lol.

I took mine apart and labeled everything, then stuck everything in a box, as I cleaned restored and painted a part I put them in a safe place. As time goes on the to do box get smaller and the done parts get bigger. Soon you'll get to a point where you are just bolting on clean and new parts, and you stop getting dirty.

Thats when you know youre getting somewhere.

[xa-mont]

mine was a non running junker when i got it... so a lot of parts missing. I did label everything that i pulled off it though. it's all in bits now. just need motivation/money/time for it.

[CBRRRT]

I've been doing

[Surt]

awesome seat and colours pattern Jon so u gunna ride bareback? btw ur already havin a copycat in namin his thread lol

[CBRRRT]

Thanks mate, I'm going to fit a foam seat on it Surt, but need to do a bit more research before I do it.

[BANDITROD]

Looking good Jon I like your style mate

[CBRRRT]

Thanks Rod, it might be just a small and very inexpencive detail, but I think sometimes they have a big impact and are worth the effort. The best part is I've never done anything like that before and it was fun to do, and a confidence builder to have a go at something a bit more challenging next time.

[ozzy1100]

fuck i like the smiple way you got a winning look on something that is norm not that great to look at and with fuck all effort
top job

[Surt]

quote:Originally posted by CBRRRT

Thanks mate, I'm going to fit a foam seat on it Surt, but need to do a bit more research before I do it.


if ur lucky to find foam 30-40mm thick gimme a shout mate i need it badly
wtf is the jew son roll lol?

[CBRRRT]

I will mate. Are you looking for any particular foam and how big do you want it?

Jewson is a company that sells construction materials, and the roll is sticky plastic to protect flooring.

[pav69]

looking great but will u hurry up and get it on the ground its going to be a bloody nice bike

[xa-mont]

just a little tip with the taping up for things like that cap. buy the best quality tape you can, and you will get less of those little bleeds.

[CBRRRT]

Roger that xa-mont.

We're not far from wheels on pav69, soon mate, very soon.

[Surt]

quote:Originally posted by CBRRRT

I will mate. Are you looking for any particular foam and how big do you want it?

Jewson is a company that sells construction materials, and the roll is sticky plastic to protect flooring.


i thought twas a kosher bog paper for ur jewish arse abraham

i need self adhesive seat foam 30-40mm thick? naturally black to do without upholstery and i need it for 3 seats mate

[Surt]

today i tried tapering ur way Jonnie tbh it feels better i used to hold it with me right hand and jerked of with the left 1 but screwin and unscrewin r way much better i'l be damned! 'nother business i suspect i hold spanners wrong u no like chinks hold their food sticks could u show me the proper way /in pictures/

[CBRRRT]

Ok, so this week I've been working on my wheels

[LKC73]

Mate how awesome is this bike comming along! It looks outstanding!

[Fight_fan]

Awesome as always Jon!

[CBRRRT]

Thanks lads, its getting there now.
:D

[Surt]

awesome find r the bolts my fair lady-o! there u go Jonny!

[CBRRRT]

Lol, thanks Surt. Did you find the seat foam you were looking for. I googled it and there are loads of places in the UK to get it.

[BANDITROD]

Looking good Jon I'm hanging to see it finished

[Surt]

quote:Originally posted by CBRRRT

Lol, thanks Surt. Did you find the seat foam you were looking for. I googled it and there are loads of places in the UK to get it.


nope! if any of them sell on evil bay? thatd be real helpful piece of info matey
rubber looks like wwi's german condoms goona keep it Jon?

[ALBI]

come on man i want to see it finished looking good so far

[fimpBIKES]

nice work on the wheels


hey, with the bolts
i'd be a bit worried about getting cracking under the tapered heads
think it would work better with a buttonhead capscrew, shape the underside of the seat a tad to suit

got to love those lasertecs
cutting edge (in the 80s LOL)

[CBRRRT]

Thanks bud, they do come up nice as yo

[CBRRRT]

Well as I said, I would have the back wheel in by tod
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af77/CBRRRT/IMG01296-20111008-1430.jpg

[Hillsy]

Looks good matey but everyone I've spoken to says you should paint the headers first before you wrap them or else they will rust out in no time. Apparently the wrap holds moisture in and that's not good.

[fimpBIKES]

looks so good all together [:O]

[CBRRRT]

quote:Originally posted by Hillsy

Looks good matey but everyone I've spoken to says you should paint the headers first before you wrap them or else they will rust out in no time. Apparently the wrap holds moisture in and that's not good.


Now that I didnt know mate. I'm gonna have to make sure I run the bike for a few minutes when I clean it, not that it will ever get really dirty, ha ha. Thanks for the heads up mate.

[Tony Nitrous]

Lots of inspiration, entertainment and information
in the last 100 pages. Well done CBRRRT.

Tony.J.

[CBRRRT]

Thanks mate.

Most of the guys I knock around with have been out and brought old bikes to work on. Porky just brought an X7, Baz has an old GSX750 and Rob (crashtestdummy) wants me to fighter his Blade when this one is done. :D

[CBRRRT]

Evol

[DCRacing]

Damn Jon, they look bloody good!
I have absolutely loved reading the build on the bike, Good quality info and pics to boot.
Thanks for taking the time to document it so well, gives me a bit of inspiration to get on and do a couple of my bikes in the shed.............. oh crap i need time to do that, i wonder if i could setup part of the shed at work for that

[Harry]

Top work as always jon . .when do ya rego the big girl and go for a spin ?

[CBRRRT]

quote:Originally posted by DCRacing

Damn Jon, they look bloody good!
I have absolutely loved reading the build on the bike, Good quality info and pics to boot.
Thanks for taking the time to document it so well, gives me a bit of inspiration to get on and do a couple of my bikes in the shed.............. oh crap i need time to do that, i wonder if i could setup part of the shed at work for that


Thanks mate, it gives me something to do in the evenings while her indoors is at work. I'm glad you enjoyed the thread mate, although its starting to become a bit of an ebook. I wish now I had took Si's advice and started another thread. Still, looking at the view count everyone knows where to find my and my shed, lol :D

[CBRRRT]

quote:Originally posted by Harry

Top work as always jon . .when do ya rego the big girl and go for a spin ?


Both bikes will be ready for you to choose between to take to the Isle of man next year Harry ;)

[LKC73]

Mate you should be very proud of both your machines, they look outstanding and Im sure have been a pleasure to build. I know I have enjoyed the thread mate. Well done.

[CBRRRT]

Thanking you Sir, I'm glad you have enjoyed my thread but its not quite over yet, still jobs to do.

[Surt]

awesome turn over Jon! ur a livin inspiration and evidence that even a fuckwit can become a monster if stubborn enough!