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Offline englishwheeler

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CB550 Cafe.....Done
« on: May 05, 2012, 06:14:56 PM »
Here are some nice pics of my bike finished. I suppose technically it's never "done", but all that I may have to do is spruce up some fasteners here and there. She rides really nice and I'm really glad I did the rear wheel conversion. Makes the bike look more appropriate than that rear drum brake in my eyes.
Hope you enjoy.







There are more pics at www.meyerbuiltmetalworks.com
Credit to The Wilkinson Bros for the photography and website....www.wilkinsonbrothers.com
« Last Edit: May 05, 2012, 06:19:31 PM by englishwheeler »
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Offline scunny

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Re: CB550 Cafe.....Done
« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2012, 06:20:25 PM »
nice
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Offline Toxic

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Re: CB550 Cafe.....Done
« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2012, 06:46:09 PM »
Stunning
I love the way you did the knee cut outs
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Offline FrankenFrankenstuff

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Re: CB550 Cafe.....Done
« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2012, 07:03:36 PM »
I want to see some process photos. Are the directionals your own design? Great build! I hope that you post us some down and dirty pics of your next build.
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Offline englishwheeler

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Re: CB550 Cafe.....Done
« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2012, 07:18:30 PM »
Thanks guys,
  Frankenstuff...The directionals are my design. I have progress pics on other posts here...problem is I'm so busy I just don't have the time to post all of it like I should. Between work, my shop and family there's just not enough light in the day. I am happy to answer questions and supply photos when I can though.

Thanks again!
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Offline FrankenFrankenstuff

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Re: CB550 Cafe.....Done
« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2012, 07:24:32 PM »
"My candle burns at both ends
It will not last the night;
But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends -
It gives a lovely light. "
   - Millay

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Offline fiolola

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Re: CB550 Cafe.....Done
« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2012, 10:01:06 PM »
Sweet
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Offline 754

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Re: CB550 Cafe.....Done
« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2012, 10:40:38 PM »
 Looks greast..nice stuff..
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Offline Stev-o

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Re: CB550 Cafe.....Done
« Reply #8 on: May 05, 2012, 10:46:58 PM »
Wow, nice!  Nominated for BOTM.....
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Offline Emokid

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CB550 Cafe.....Done
« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2012, 12:24:52 AM »
Totally awesome , great build  , any more details on the comopnents that make up this beauty ?

Botm seconded :)
« Last Edit: May 06, 2012, 01:16:27 AM by Emokid »
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-76 550f ,transforming into the 798 "Nazgul" cafe
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Offline VTEC

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Re: CB550 Cafe.....Done
« Reply #10 on: May 06, 2012, 12:25:31 AM »
i like... Tell us your set up of rear wheel, do you have more pictures of your rear wheel
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Offline englishwheeler

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Re: CB550 Cafe.....Done
« Reply #11 on: May 06, 2012, 12:44:09 AM »
Gee, thanks for the nominations!

Vtec, the wheel is from a Harley softail. Took some machining to make it work...as far as the axle goes.
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Offline Emokid

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Re: CB550 Cafe.....Done
« Reply #12 on: May 06, 2012, 01:41:33 AM »
What about the exhaust ?  Just getting ready to tackle mine and that looks sweet , also thinking about 4-2 .
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-76 550f ,transforming into the 798 "Nazgul" cafe
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Offline neevo

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CB550 Cafe.....Done
« Reply #13 on: May 06, 2012, 03:05:00 AM »
Got any pics of the upper shock mount?
« Last Edit: May 06, 2012, 04:09:09 AM by neevo »
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Offline kerryb

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Re: CB550 Cafe.....Done
« Reply #14 on: May 06, 2012, 06:27:40 AM »
WOW!...that is very special.  You should be very proud.
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