650 Project - New Member

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Jcc1
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650 Project - New Member

Postby Jcc1 » Mon May 14, 2012 6:05 pm

I just found this forum and have been working on my 650 for about 2 months. I'd love your feedback and ideas.

1982 CB650

1979 Tank Stripped and Clear Coated w/Refurb Cap and Lock
Carbs Rebuilt Re-Jetted 125's
Custom Seat
New rear shocks
Progressive Front Shocks w/Preload Dampeners
New Master Cylinder Stainless lines ( Single Line Coming Soon)
New Front and Rear brakes
New Sprockets/Chain/Wheel Bearings/Bridgestone 11 Tires
Mac 4 into 1 w Cherry Bomb and DEI Glass Wrap
Custom Perforated Metal Side Panels
LED Indicator Lights between Gages
New Plugs and Wires
Headlight Grill
Fenders Cut
Airbox removed Uni Pods ( Stacks on the way! :D )

I love riding this bike!
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Tactical
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Re: 650 Project - New Member

Postby Tactical » Mon May 14, 2012 6:26 pm

Looks cool! Good work!

How are those handlebars? Are they comfortable? Do you have any pics of you on the bike in riding position? I'm considering bars like that but I'm nervous that they'll be uncomfortable...
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Jcc1
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Re: 650 Project - New Member

Postby Jcc1 » Mon May 14, 2012 6:35 pm

The bars are great, I put them on the first day I picked up the bike. My arms are not locked but close to extended, it more what I wanted. A street tracker/cafe racer...type bike.

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Volker_P
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Re: 650 Project - New Member

Postby Volker_P » Tue May 15, 2012 1:49 am

Welcome here! :D

nice project, good work!

Jcc1 wrote: New Master Cylinder Stainless lines ( Single Line Coming Soon)
That's exactly what I would have recommended. :wink:

There are two springs in the rear shocks?

These handlebars look not that tough for your wrists. They seem to come a good part back to the rider.
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Pinhead
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Re: 650 Project - New Member

Postby Pinhead » Tue May 15, 2012 12:12 pm

Yeah, Volker, the rear shock look to be the same ones that I have on my '79. Taller than stock but also quite a bit stiffer. They soften a bit after a while, though.

byronnnn
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Re: 650 Project - New Member

Postby byronnnn » Wed May 23, 2012 10:02 am

Just curious about that brake lever/master cylinder setup, is that a whole new lever? I have a 82 ' 650 and have been struggling finding a decent lever that works well with the stock caliper.

victorspecial
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Re: 650 Project - New Member

Postby victorspecial » Fri May 25, 2012 8:12 pm

Did you shave the stock seat and recover? Is there much padding for the passenger? The shape of the seat looks great but I have to haul my gal too and she loves the stock seat for comfort. I don't like the way it looks though. Thanks


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