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Offline Goldbug

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CB550 Before and After
« on: August 09, 2012, 09:12:15 AM »
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Re: CB550 Before and After
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2012, 09:14:52 AM »
I take it those are the "BEFORE" shots.
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Re: CB550 Before and After
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2012, 09:17:22 AM »
Bingo.

As of last night...
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Re: CB550 Before and After
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2012, 09:18:30 AM »
A few more...
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Re: CB550 Before and After
« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2012, 09:21:59 AM »
Still to do:

1) Muffler, got one of the reverse cones on the way
2) Stock airbox
3) Rebuild front forks and in the process...
4) Ditch the OEM headlight ears and signal mounts
5) Add fork gaiters

I think that's about it for now!
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Re: CB550 Before and After
« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2012, 07:22:06 PM »
The bike looks great! I was wondering where did you source that speedometer?
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Re: CB550 Before and After
« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2012, 07:30:06 PM »
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Re: CB550 Before and After
« Reply #7 on: August 09, 2012, 08:13:03 PM »
Yes, that's it.
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Re: CB550 Before and After
« Reply #8 on: August 10, 2012, 02:37:35 AM »
Great thanks for the info.  Just wondering if they have a metric version. 

Once again I really dig the bike.  I love the simplicity.  Currently working on getting a 78 550K up and running.  Then it will be time to add the custom charm.  Hope it will capture a similar feel.
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Re: CB550 Before and After
« Reply #9 on: August 10, 2012, 06:00:18 AM »
There is a metric version:
http://www.mikesxs.net/product/03-0746.html

Unfortunately that's the wrong ratio for our bikes. But they are out there.
« Last Edit: August 10, 2012, 06:05:49 AM by Goldbug »
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Re: CB550 Before and After
« Reply #10 on: August 10, 2012, 05:09:18 PM »
that is a very good looking result, sweet!
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