cb650 engine rebuild Step 4 of 4
The 650 rebuild is finished. It’s running pretty damn good. Going easy on it for the first few hundred miles.
Here’s what I did in the last step:
– Re-did my wiring, I cut out about half my wires. Props to Adam!
– Installed oil cooler
– Spot-painted frame
– Re-mounted gauges lower and tighter
– Installed new rings, assembled engine. Props to Nick!
– Original wiring
– Shit we cut out
– New wiring… streamlined!
– Ready for the engine to go back in
– All back together
– Gauges mounted lower and tighter
– Custom headlight switch, mounted in fork ear
– Oil cooler adapter plate which makes the entire cooler set-up work, purchased from:
Thanks to everyone who helped. Couldn’t have done it without you guys. Extra special thanks to Adam, for his intricate wiring knowledge, and Nick for his master engine expertise.
14 responses to “cb650 engine rebuild Step 4 of 4”
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.
Random
Blast
From Past
Published - May 25, 2016
The War Years
Before there were a bunch of assholes on DT’s tearing up the woods of reading, there were a bunch of dudes in green tearing up the woods of North Carolina on WLA Harleys. The footage is great. The music sucks. Recommend watching on mute. Apologies to those who frequent RideApart for the dupe content.
Fantastic!
I think you made the all right choices with the re-build and believe the oil cooler will alleviate any future charging issues!
thanks scott, I sure hope so!
-ed
Looks awesome man, can’t wait to see it.
looks great!! I’m inspired to rewire my kz 750 twin now!!
bike looks great i have a 1980 cb650c what main jets did you use i have the same set up as this pods and 4 to one header the bike iseems to run hot
just made a new post with all the info… hope it helps!
https://www.chinonthetank.com/2010/08/cb650-pod-filters/
Nice. How hard was the rebuild,and how hard was parts to get
Lots of good things here, thanks for your blog. I would like to add your feed to my website at bikerunity.com, do you have one available? I will come back later for your reply. Thanks!
[…] system is brand new – Different header/exhaust – Oil cooler – Rebuilt my entire wiring harness (check that out here) – Double checked every connection numerous […]
Inspiration for my next build!
I tried looking everywhere for a list of what wiring you removed, but I couldn’t find anything but the reference. Any help?
Wow bro that bike looks great. I’m dealing with charging shit and for fuck sake why so many wires. geeze! i’m hoping the guy working on my bike with have it going. I’m already 500 plus dollars invested in the labor on the charing system. I think i got fucked on that but what can you do.
What did you do for that seat?
This site is so great!I will definitely be using this site a lot. My fiance just bought me an ’81 CB650. Its in pretty rough shape. Not even sure if it even runs anymore, but its going to be a fun project! I have never been one to ease in to anything, go big or go home right?!