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Offline +eb0

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76 550F Cafe Build progress - Project YAC
« on: August 18, 2013, 12:30:46 AM »
Had a long delay in working on the build of my 76 550F SuperSport.

Tank is done and ready for paint:




Installed the rear hoop, DCC large hoop with upturn and used their frame slugs:




I started with this:


Next up is the seat pan, rear sets and wiring

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Offline henrikm

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Re: 76 550F Cafe Build progress - Project YAC
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2013, 12:58:05 AM »
Great looking indents!

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Re: 76 550F Cafe Build progress - Project YAC
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2013, 08:17:53 AM »
Nice work on the tank.  What clip-ons are you using?
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Re: 76 550F Cafe Build progress - Project YAC
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2013, 10:01:10 AM »
You never see a motorcycle parked outside of a psychiatrist's office!

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Re: 76 550F Cafe Build progress - Project YAC
« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2013, 10:10:12 AM »
Dig the tank!

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Re: 76 550F Cafe Build progress - Project YAC
« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2013, 10:35:06 PM »
@cb750 café race fan - IDK, got them off ebay back in march for mock up and to decide if I wanted to go that way or clubman, I think they are just cheap 35MM generic clip ons, only paid $40.

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