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Offline SPRBYKRYDR

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Re: CB550 CAFE this bike hates me
« Reply #25 on: March 17, 2013, 03:23:15 PM »
Quote from: Greggo on March 17, 2013, 09:06:55 AM
I may have a motor for you in Cotati...

Greggo, you would be a savior. I'm in Sr, so nice and close. Let me know, i would like to get this thing back on the road asap, such a blast to ride.
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Re: CB550 CAFE Done Again with new pics
« Reply #26 on: April 12, 2013, 07:34:46 AM »
After sourcing a good motor from a very nice guy in Monterey, and rebuilding it, my bike is back together. The motor runs killer, and I am extremely happy with it. I made a new seat pan and re upholstered it, and am very please with the end product, fits the bike very well. Also instead of powdercoating, I just shot some gloss black on the wheels, ad couldn't be happier with the way they turned out. Let me know what you guys think.
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Re: CB550 CAFE Done Again with new pics
« Reply #27 on: April 12, 2013, 08:22:43 AM »
Looks sharp.
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Re: CB550 CAFE Done Again with new pics
« Reply #28 on: April 12, 2013, 08:30:13 AM »
Holy hell did that piston ever get beat!

Sharp lookin bike though. The twin rear shock setup is pretty unique and cool. I'm glad she's runnin again.

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