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New to the forum so i guess i'll post my Brat

Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2015 9:51 pm
by stangkid1987
i am the second owner, bought her completely stock for $200 with 10k miles and didnt run for 20 years. after some hard work this is how it sits. (has mac exhaust now just have to paint the tank http://s300.photobucket.com/user/stangk ... 3.jpg.html

Re: New to the forum so i guess i'll post my Brat

Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 12:51 pm
by JorgenL
Very nice!

Did you turn the brake lever at the drum upside down?
I've seen cb650's with them up and some with the lever down.

Re: New to the forum so i guess i'll post my Brat

Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 5:31 pm
by stangkid1987
yes just looked cleaner to me!! Thanks by the way

Re: New to the forum so i guess i'll post my Brat

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2015 7:22 pm
by tidd650
Welcome, and thanks for sharing the pics!

cheers!
-t

Re: New to the forum so i guess i'll post my Brat

Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 10:46 pm
by WnRn
Yay BratStyle. Love it..

Re: New to the forum so i guess i'll post my Brat

Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 2:35 pm
by andycog
Dude this is spot on. Absolute inspiration for my project. Well done on a fantastic build, it's all looking really tight. Curious though -

Did you sandblast the engine? Also, Spoked wheels? The pictures on your photobucket show comstars, what did you do here? I'd love to spoke mine up but the only solution i can find is a chap called Jerry who makes awesome custom spoke plates. Was this a Jerry Job?

Thanks man, ride safe!

Andy

Re: New to the forum so i guess i'll post my Brat

Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 5:01 pm
by PEImatrix
Looks great!

Re: New to the forum so i guess i'll post my Brat

Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2015 3:13 am
by MiGhost
andycog wrote:Spoked wheels? The pictures on your photobucket show comstars, what did you do here? I'd love to spoke mine up but the only solution i can find is a chap called Jerry who makes awesome custom spoke plates. Was this a Jerry Job?

Thanks man, ride safe!

Andy

You can use the 80-82 650 standard single disc spoke wheels. They were also used on the DOHC 750. Fairly common on ebay.

Re: New to the forum so i guess i'll post my Brat

Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2015 2:14 pm
by andycog
Wow, Mighost, that's exciting! This would work for replacing the wheels of a '81 z model? Thanks!

Re: New to the forum so i guess i'll post my Brat

Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 8:56 pm
by MiGhost
andycog wrote:Wow, Mighost, that's exciting! This would work for replacing the wheels of a '81 z model? Thanks!

The interchange will only work for a single disc model. If the Z is a dual disc this will not work.

The only dual disc front hub/rotor/caliper combination that I am aware of that will work is a complete front fork replacement from 75-77 GL1000 goldwing, and even this requires modification of the triple tree stem. GL1000 front fork assy's are starting to get expensive

Re: New to the forum so i guess i'll post my Brat

Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 11:15 am
by stangkid1987
andycog wrote:Dude this is spot on. Absolute inspiration for my project. Well done on a fantastic build, it's all looking really tight. Curious though -

Did you sandblast the engine? Also, Spoked wheels? The pictures on your photobucket show comstars, what did you do here? I'd love to spoke mine up but the only solution i can find is a chap called Jerry who makes awesome custom spoke plates. Was this a Jerry Job?

Thanks man, ride safe!

Andy

sorry about the late post, been out for a while. I did not sandblast the engine. Just degreased and used red scuff pads then followed up with engine primer then paint. The rims are a Jerry job, he did a fantastic job and will deal with him again in the future. Thank you for the positive feed back. My future plans are cr specials. I have no problems at all with the stock pd carbs, but i spent the money and time on the bike, why not get some bad a$$ carbs. lol i will be posting a new pic shortly also

New to the forum so i guess i'll post my Brat

Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 11:20 am
by stangkid1987
Well as promised the bike is finished. (besides the cr specials i want) please give feed back. It is very much appreciated!!!
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Re: New to the forum so i guess i'll post my Brat

Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 11:23 am
by stangkid1987
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Re: New to the forum so i guess i'll post my Brat

Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 3:12 pm
by Folsoml
Looks nice!
PS: I merged this with your other thread. :wink:

Re: New to the forum so i guess i'll post my Brat

Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 6:00 am
by andycog
Please keep me updated with any news on the CR's :)
I'd love to know how you get on! Keep up the great work dude, ride safe!

P.S - Where's the previous thread?