Author Topic: Post pictures of your CB550 rearsets, please (Read 13906 times)

EBCB · « **on:** October 19, 2006, 07:29:29 am »

I'm going to be making some rearsets for my CB5500 ( I have CNC mill, knee mill, lathes,welders, etc at my home shop) and would like to see some pictures of designs that other have used. I'm not looking to copy what others have done, just get soem ideas.

The style that utilize the Dennis Kirk clamp around the frame tube doesn't appeal to me. I have been leaning more towards welding mount tabs to the frame and going from there.

If anyone can help with some pics, I'd really appreciate it!

Eric

Chris Liston · « **Reply #1 on:** October 19, 2006, 09:55:58 am »

don't have any pics, but I plan on using CBR rear sets in the future with the dennis kirk type brackets for now. You should use that type setup but just weld brackets to the frame. be a nice clean look with modern parts.

Tim. · « **Reply #2 on:** October 19, 2006, 10:33:48 am »

Google or search here for RAASK CB550 and I'm sure something will pop up - they made/make custom brackets that bolt onto the 550 - nothing around the frame - just using existing engine mounts etc.

cafe75-550 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 19, 2006, 02:04:32 pm »

I bought these off of ebay awhile back, they've got "John Tickle" imprinted on the rubber. They came with some godawful mounting plates, but I just used my rear passenger peg mounts (75 cb550k). Doesn't look like they'd be all that hard to fabricate...

rt · « **Reply #4 on:** October 20, 2006, 07:10:26 am »

As tintin said - Raask sets are simple bolt-on jobs. See pics below.

Hope that helps.

Tim. · « **Reply #5 on:** October 20, 2006, 07:18:52 am »

Quote from: cafe75-550 on October 19, 2006, 02:04:32 pm

I bought these off of ebay awhile back, they've got "John Tickle" imprinted on the rubber. They came with some godawful mounting plates, but I just used my rear passenger peg mounts (75 cb550k). Doesn't look like they'd be all that hard to fabricate...

Were the 'godawful mounting plates' specifc to the 550? If you have them, and want to make a few bucks from them, I'd be interested in buying them. I have Tarozzi rearset pegs etc. but no mounting brackets. The 550F's rear footpegs are a little too far back and high for my tastes as a mounting position.

cafe75-550 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 20, 2006, 09:51:54 am »

The mounting plates were 550 specific, I ran them for awhile before I figured out the diameter of the stock pegs was the same as the bolts for the rearsets. Only problem I see is that they might be specific to early K models, the later F's have different rear peg mounts...I think the far rear hole is for a passenger peg mount, not sure...

Chris Liston · « **Reply #7 on:** October 20, 2006, 10:44:42 am »

That mount is god awful. What were they thinking. Mounting on the rear passenger mount is definetly a good idea aside form that mount.

cafe75-550 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 20, 2006, 11:10:18 am »

Exactly what I thought, which is why I went to the rear passenger mount. plus, with adjustable clip ons you can pretty much set up a modern sport bike position...But if anyone still wants them, I'd be willing to part with 'em. They're just taking up space currently.

nickjtc · « **Reply #9 on:** October 20, 2006, 11:28:55 am »

Assuming a solid set of mounting plates and reusing the footpegs, does anyone know where you can get just the adjustable linkages, and replacement levers for a set of rear sets....??

Tim. · « **Reply #10 on:** October 20, 2006, 01:46:58 pm »

What is the finish on your frame by the way? Kind of looks chromed, but not 100% sure.

cafe75-550 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 20, 2006, 04:42:49 pm »

Its polished actually.

. Only took a few weeks. Then clearcoated to avoid rust. The clear was a little tricky to keep on the frame, but it works well enough combined with the oil leakage...

EBCB · « **Reply #12 on:** October 20, 2006, 07:40:02 pm »

Quote from: nickjtc on October 20, 2006, 11:28:55 am

Assuming a solid set of mounting plates and reusing the footpegs, does anyone know where you can get just the adjustable linkages, and replacement levers for a set of rear sets....??
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I can easily make the adjustable linkages in any length you might want - just let me know what you need. Same for the levers themselves, very easy to make.

scout18 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 21, 2006, 07:41:53 pm »

I just bought a hunk of aluminum to make rearset mounts for my 750 f. If you look for cbr style rear sets on ebay don't type rearset in the search box, type in cbr shifter or cbr brake pedal. much less expensive auctions.

hymodyne · « **Reply #14 on:** October 22, 2006, 06:11:16 am »

I'm making mounting pieces out of six-inch lengths of 3/4 inch squared steel tubing, which a local welding shop will attach to my frame in the area where the passenger footpeg mounting bracket went (I ground them off), and using nighthawk rearsets. with the exception of changing the length of brake and shifter linkage rods, everything else is set to go.

hym

Nate · « **Reply #15 on:** October 22, 2006, 08:14:07 am »

Is it just me or do cafe 75-550's rear sets look alot like the headlight ear mounts??? Not that i'm saying they are, just thinking maybe you could adapt a set to work for mounts.

EBCB · « **Reply #16 on:** October 22, 2006, 10:15:48 am »

Quote from: nickjtc on October 20, 2006, 11:28:55 am

Assuming a solid set of mounting plates and reusing the footpegs, does anyone know where you can get just the adjustable linkages, and replacement levers for a set of rear sets....??

Here's a set of rearsets that I made for a guy's R1. The shift linkage was made to go through the frame as per the OEM unit. Had to put a kink in the linkage to get it to route properly. I'm not a huge fan of solid poegs, but that's what he wanted. I used the OEM shift and brake levers for this one to keep costs down.

Another R1 using a replacement lever (woodcraft) that the guy already had..

Easiest rearsets ever to make, on my Ducati 996..

What I was looking for in this post was design ideas. I don't think a modern looking rearset would look too out of place on a vintage bike. Anyone agree / disagree?
I found this set on the 'net, but have no idea who makes them, etc. but I do kinda like the design...

phillip56 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 22, 2006, 04:42:21 pm »

I've got a question for Cafe75-550. How does using the rear foot pegs work for a riding position. I used them for my race bike project but I'm not to sure that it's going to work.
What's your opinion
Thanks

cafe75-550 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 22, 2006, 06:23:46 pm »

Actually, I think the riding position works out pretty well, very similar to a modern sportbike, just with less rake on the bike. I have adjustable telefix clip-ons though which allows me to set the riding position better. I have spent about 3 hours on the bike in one go without too many issues, but for the most part I don't do long rides. Below is a pic to show what I'm talking about, keep in mind I'm 5'8" too, so if you're 6'4" this may not work for you...

Roach Carver · « **Reply #19 on:** October 22, 2006, 07:16:03 pm »

ebcb, got no advice or pics for ya, but it looks like you are quite capable of turning out some fine work. I think you need to knock it out and then post some pics for us.

tsflstb · « **Reply #20 on:** October 23, 2006, 07:07:20 am »

ttr400 sometimes posts here...I'm not sure if he makes them, but he has rearsets for CB's on his website.
http://www.ttr400.com/photo2_1.html

What front rotors are you running on that 550? Looks nice.

forwheeldrift · « **Reply #21 on:** October 23, 2006, 07:31:50 am »

EBCB: those red rearsets are from ttr400.com

there for the 400

they bolt on, no welding

ohiocaferacer · « **Reply #22 on:** October 23, 2006, 07:38:24 am »

Quote from: EBCB on October 22, 2006, 10:15:48 am

I found this set on the 'net, but have no idea who makes them, etc. but I do kinda like the design...

Eric,

Those red rearsets are definately made by Kevin(ttr400) out of South Afirca..........he makes some great parts!! Check out his website.

By the way....have you started hammering out an alloy tank???

Later,
Greg

EBCB · « **Reply #23 on:** October 23, 2006, 01:33:20 pm »

Quote from: ohiocaferacer on October 23, 2006, 07:38:24 am

Quote from: EBCB on October 22, 2006, 10:15:48 am
I found this set on the 'net, but have no idea who makes them, etc. but I do kinda like the design...

Eric,

Those red rearsets are definately made by Kevin(ttr400) out of South Afirca..........he makes some great parts!! Check out his website.

By the way....have you started hammering out an alloy tank???

Later,
Greg

I PM'd you on Ton Up - I'm just gonna go with one of yours if you can make it fit the CB550. I can drop off the stock tank to you if you need it for tunnel diemnsions, etc. I just don't have the time to make one as I want to get this project done asap.

LEt me know!

Eric

scout18 · « **Reply #24 on:** November 14, 2006, 10:05:41 pm »

Here is the right side mounting barcket I made to mount cbr rearsets.

Ricisan · « **Reply #25 on:** November 24, 2006, 07:49:38 am »

My 78 550 has what I think are CB 400 rearsets. The pegs are moved back a few inches to where the pegs are directly under the swingare bolt. The shifter side fits fine. On the brake side the stk lever is too long. I don't want to shorten a stk lever. I was thinking of a flat plate w/splines cut in and a bolt of some kind toe to shift. I want something clean and functional. Any help?

Ricisan

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