Ideas for new stuff, what to make for our CB-F's ?

Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 6:25 pm

The guys at the shop asked me what I would like to see made for the bike since it's sitting there for the exhaust stuff.

Can't do things like tach needles, or cams, gears etc. More metal fabrication stuff and new ideas.
http://www.cb1100f.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=74377&highlight=made

General list (will update as the thread grows):

1) 1100F /JP style front fork signal brackets. The ones you can take apart with screwdriver. ( http://i.imgur.com/SZ7NtMF.png ) <- I really want this
2) Crankcase exhaust condensation canister (and frame hanger) with drain valve (for those that have removed the stock airbox)
3) Slim Rear Brake Stay (for wider tires) with holders for the brake line
4) Pre-load shims for front fork springs in different lengths w/ external adjustment + easy to remove fork cap
5) Slimmed down chain guard that shows the chain but still protects the foot
6) Slotted front sprocket case cover
7) Chain Adjuster Blocks for stock 1100F Swing Arm
Cool

Converter for clevis rear shock mount to standard eye type shocks (would open up a variety of available shocks and lengths)
9) Rear light mounting bracket to move the light further in, and a document or tools tray.
10) Frame mounted seat hinges and lock system to allow the seat to be lifted without having to take the bodywork off (so that you can get to that document or tools tray).
11) Oil cooler brackets specifically designed to use the standard frame fittings for after market coolers.
12) 520 sprockets. Primaries.

My personal to do list, if anyone is interested:

1) Aluminum Horn Cover - I plan to learn autocad and this was the perfect small project to start with to get familiar.

2) Triple tree conversion to use JP/Euro fuse box w/ US spec speedometer. For those who want to use Honda clip ons w/ longer forks.
(I already figured out how, just need some time to get started)

3) Front fender bracket to lower the fender (1/2'' clearance from tire to fender) possibly using the reflector holes on my 900 forks.

4) Doubled threaded swingarm bolt, so you can access the rearsets on both sides without pulling the whole bolt out.

5) Aluminum box to hold all the wires on the left side cover (flasher, solenoid, harness. I am using OMP rectifier and it uses different length bolts/spacers so I can't use the webike system plate ( I think), plus I wanted to make an enclosed box to make it look nice. More cosmetic than anything.

Anyways, post cool things you'd like to see. Less OEM reproductions for unobtanium parts, as the other thread has that covered. This thread will be looking at new or unique things to make.

Not 100% guarenteed that any of this will come to fruition but he asked me and I could only answer with the stuff I wanted.

Chris

Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 6:45 pm

Probably already available somewhere, but how about some fork cap nuts that don't require special tool to remove?

Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 7:29 pm

520 sprockets. Primaries.

Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 7:38 pm

A crankcase exhaust condensation canister (and frame hanger) with drain valve (for those that have removed the stock airbox)
Slim Rear Brake Stay (for wider tires) with holders for the brake line
Pre-load shims for front fork springs in different lengths
Slimmed down chain guard that shows the chain but still protects the foot
A slotted front sprocket case cover
Chain Adjuster Blocks for stock 1100F Swing Arm
Converter for clevis rear shock mount to standard eye type shocks (would open up a variety of available shocks and lengths)

Dave

Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 9:03 pm

Rear light mounting bracket to move the light further in, and a document or tools tray.
Frame mounted seat hinges and lock system to allow the seat to be lifted without having to take the bodywork off (so that you can get to that document or tools tray).
+1 on fork top nuts, but with external adjustment (lots around for later bikes, but not our thread size ...).
Oil cooler brackets specifically designed to use the standard frame fittings for after market coolers.

Regards,

Max

Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 11:19 pm

Z3RO wrote:

The guys at the shop asked me what I would like to see made for the bike since it's sitting there for the exhaust stuff.

Can't do things like tach needles, or cams, gears etc. More metal fabrication stuff and new ideas.
http://www.cb1100f.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=74377&highlight=made

General list (will update as the thread grows):

1) 1100F /JP style front fork signal brackets. The ones you can take apart with screwdriver. ( http://i.imgur.com/SZ7NtMF.png ) <- I really want this
2) Crankcase exhaust condensation canister (and frame hanger) with drain valve (for those that have removed the stock airbox)
3) Slim Rear Brake Stay (for wider tires) with holders for the brake line
4) Pre-load shims for front fork springs in different lengths w/ external adjustment + easy to remove fork cap
5) Slimmed down chain guard that shows the chain but still protects the foot
6) Slotted front sprocket case cover
7) Chain Adjuster Blocks for stock 1100F Swing Arm
Cool

Converter for clevis rear shock mount to standard eye type shocks (would open up a variety of available shocks and lengths)
9) Rear light mounting bracket to move the light further in, and a document or tools tray.
10) Frame mounted seat hinges and lock system to allow the seat to be lifted without having to take the bodywork off (so that you can get to that document or tools tray).
11) Oil cooler brackets specifically designed to use the standard frame fittings for after market coolers.
12) 520 sprockets. Primaries.

My personal to do list, if anyone is interested:

1) Aluminum Horn Cover - I plan to learn autocad and this was the perfect small project to start with to get familiar.

2) Triple tree conversion to use JP/Euro fuse box w/ US spec speedometer. For those who want to use Honda clip ons w/ longer forks.
(I already figured out how, just need some time to get started)

3) Front fender bracket to lower the fender (1/2'' clearance from tire to fender) possibly using the reflector holes on my 900 forks.

4) Doubled threaded swingarm bolt, so you can access the rearsets on both sides without pulling the whole bolt out.

5) Aluminum box to hold all the wires on the left side cover (flasher, solenoid, harness. I am using OMP rectifier and it uses different length bolts/spacers so I can't use the webike system plate ( I think), plus I wanted to make an enclosed box to make it look nice. More cosmetic than anything.

Anyways, post cool things you'd like to see. Less OEM reproductions for unobtanium parts, as the other thread has that covered. This thread will be looking at new or unique things to make.

Not 100% guarenteed that any of this will come to fruition but he asked me and I could only answer with the stuff I wanted.

Chris

AlaskaGriz wrote:

A crankcase exhaust condensation canister (and frame hanger) with drain valve (for those that have removed the stock airbox)
Slim Rear Brake Stay (for wider tires) with holders for the brake line
Pre-load shims for front fork springs in different lengths
Slimmed down chain guard that shows the chain but still protects the foot
A slotted front sprocket case cover
Chain Adjuster Blocks for stock 1100F Swing Arm
Converter for clevis rear shock mount to standard eye type shocks (would open up a variety of available shocks and lengths)

Dave

I see at least a few candidates on the list for CNC machining. I think the chain adjuster blocks wouldn't be a big deal to make and the shock mount converters probably aren't bad either. Same goes for the oil cooler mounts. Send me a drawing or two of what you have in mind. Dimensions will be important, but a fancy engineering drawing isn't necessary.

The 520 primary sprocket is already available from Kruger & Junginger. They provided the 10mm offset sprocket that I needed. They aren't cheap, but they can make you what you need.

The CNC guy that I just started working with told me, "Bring me something difficult to make." I doubt that some of these parts will be difficult for him, but they're different from the normal stuff he does, so he'll have fun making them.

Tom

Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 11:56 pm

Great to hear, let me know what your guy is willing to do, and I'll take it off this list. Was going to show the guys at the shop this thread, and don't want to waste resources by doubling up on the items.

Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2016 10:33 am

tomk1960 wrote:

The CNC guy that I just started working with told me, "Bring me something difficult to make." I doubt that some of these parts will be difficult for him, but they're different from the normal stuff he does, so he'll have fun making them.
Tom

Show him the cams ...

Regards,

Max

Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2016 1:53 pm

Maybe this part isn't visible or "cool" but certainly necessary.

After months of design work, failed molds, trials and testing, I kicked off production for the rear wheel dampers.

These dampers will fit stock wheels on ALL 6 cylinder CBX's and ALL F bikes (along with a few more). Identical to the NLA original Honda pieces. They go in between the sprocket carrier and the wheel hub.

I'll have them "in stock" soon and sell for $75 for a set of 5.

To check your bike to see if you need them, with the bike on the ground, grab the rear sprocket (with a shop rag or gloves) and try to rotate it back and forth. If there's movement more than just a tiny bit, you're due.

I'll make a big announcement with I have my first run in hand.

Stay tuned.

Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2016 6:11 pm

Might seem kinda quirky why I mentioned the 1100F Swingarm adjuster blocks. Sebastian lost one while he was here in Alaska and we fabricated one in my garage. They are not easily found but having a couple of spares would be nice.

Dave