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Offline MRieck

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A stunning CB550 build
« on: April 11, 2013, 09:04:59 AM »
I usually do not use the word "stunning" but I think this bike deserves it. Beautiful work and I'm proud to have had a small part in the build.
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Re: A stunning CB550 build
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2013, 09:07:29 AM »
Agreed! See "Inspiration Gallery." RR
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Re: A stunning CB550 build
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2013, 09:12:41 AM »
hot stuff...but that rear/svingarm are just to long..and front too big   ..the frame and engine seem small in all that "big" stuff..

but all  ekstrem fine work..
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« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2013, 09:13:11 AM »
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Re: A stunning CB550 build
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2013, 09:14:02 AM »
Wow. I love that he chose to make it fast but also the suspension and brake parts to support that.

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Re: A stunning CB550 build
« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2013, 09:15:34 AM »
Is that 550cafe ,s bike ?..nice..
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Re: A stunning CB550 build
« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2013, 09:24:42 AM »
Quote from: strynboen on April 11, 2013, 09:12:41 AM
hot stuff...but that rear/svingarm are just to long..and front too big   ..the frame and engine seem small in all that "big" stuff..

but all  ekstrem fine work..

Its really not that long. The seat is short and the tank is short. Its 2" longer than my stock CB550. The front end is really not that much wider. Its mostly camera angle.

I plan to ride fast and without modern supension, brakes and tires that just doesn't work very well.
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Re: A stunning CB550 build
« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2013, 09:28:07 AM »
I hope you ride it to Rice O Rama this fall Kevin.....got to see it in person. ;) ;D
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Re: A stunning CB550 build
« Reply #8 on: April 11, 2013, 09:31:50 AM »
think it looks fine i real world..i run 170 kmt with no problems stock 550 k3... but a bit scarey.think this machine can do 185..in a  good comfort ..and stopp qwik...
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Re: A stunning CB550 build
« Reply #9 on: April 11, 2013, 01:46:43 PM »
Great job!

I'm interested in how you chose the front end and what it took to make it work.
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Re: A stunning CB550 build
« Reply #10 on: April 11, 2013, 03:37:33 PM »
Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin on April 11, 2013, 01:46:43 PM
Great job!

I'm interested in how you chose the front end and what it took to make it work.

It was an easy choice. I used the fork conversion chart on allballz website. I saw that all the CBR 900, 929, 954 all fit the CB550 with the same exact bearings. The best part is no body buys the front ends off ebay. So I scored a beautiful complete front end for $300 shipped. The front end is adjustable for preload, compression and rebound. Best of all its Honda and no mods were required to fit the bike.
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Re: A stunning CB550 build
« Reply #11 on: April 11, 2013, 05:12:15 PM »
Wow. Love the swing arm and wheels.
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Re: A stunning CB550 build
« Reply #12 on: April 11, 2013, 06:15:07 PM »
Thanks, the front is a Marchesini, it weighs like one pound.
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