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Offline SF

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Re: P38 Racer- 1974 CB550
« Reply #125 on: November 10, 2013, 04:27:18 PM »


A good angle that sums up the stance quite well.

If you have any particular questions about anything, fire away. I lost track of all the custom stuff I made.
Bike looks great, glad it was finished and do you plan on doing some Dyno runs? I'm curious what it can do since the back can brake loose!
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Re: P38 Racer- 1974 CB550
« Reply #126 on: November 10, 2013, 06:03:43 PM »


A good angle that sums up the stance quite well.

If you have any particular questions about anything, fire away. I lost track of all the custom stuff I made.
Bike looks great, glad it was finished and do you plan on doing some Dyno runs? I'm curious what it can do since the back can brake loose!
Thank you! No dyno run yet, just seat of the pants runs.

I only have 1306 on the clock, and I have already torn the mill apart 4 times. I just kept tweaking and prodding, and it has power that I never thought I could wring out of a 1974 engine. Had some exhaust leaks, and some bowl issues, and the AF needed some minute changes. My Dyna ignition has been 100% badass (truly impressive) and the pipes are incredible.

My cam and head setup is non-stock (of course!) but almost everything below is bone stock. The CR carbs and the exhaust are really what makes the difference. My bike is also super light by CB550 standards too.
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Re: P38 Racer- 1974 CB550
« Reply #127 on: November 11, 2013, 09:09:08 AM »


My bike on the PCH.
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Re: P38 Racer- 1974 CB550
« Reply #128 on: November 11, 2013, 02:44:06 PM »
Now you just need some classic WWII fighter plane art on the tank.
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Re: P38 Racer- 1974 CB550
« Reply #129 on: November 11, 2013, 05:39:32 PM »
Skills, you have skills! Beautiful machine.
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