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Offline Tia813

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First CB build
« on: October 06, 2015, 09:02:03 PM »
Hello all. I just picked up my winter project. 1975 CB550f that my buddy started to cafe but lost interest. All it took was a straight trade for my '79 KZ750. Not fond of some things that he did so I'm going to change things up and simplify the wiring.
2006 Yamaha 1700 Road Star
1992 Suzuki GS500
1981 Yamaha XS650 Cafe'd
Recently joined my garage
1977 Honda CB550f

Offline Stev-o

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Re: First CB build
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2015, 04:24:52 AM »
Welcome from Texas...
'74 "Big Bang" Honda 750K [836].....'76 Honda 550F.....K3 Park Racer!......and a Bomber!............plus plus plus.........

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Re: First CB build
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2015, 11:34:59 AM »
Hello all. I just picked up my winter project. 1975 CB550f that my buddy started to cafe but lost interest. All it took was a straight trade for my '79 KZ750. Not fond of some things that he did so I'm going to change things up and simplify the wiring.

Welcome to the fray. What don't you like about the bike and what are you thinking about doing?
You never see a motorcycle parked outside of a psychiatrist's office!

CB550 Cafe Interceptor a Gentlemans Roadster
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Re: First CB build
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2015, 11:51:19 AM »
Welcome!
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Offline springer

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Re: First CB build
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2015, 12:17:24 PM »
Welcome to the forum tons of help here a lot of information the guys are all great on the forum Jim
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Offline Tia813

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Re: First CB build
« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2015, 05:12:07 PM »
Thanks everyone! My dad only rode old Hondas back in the day so when he saw that there was a CB in my yamaha dominated garage he was pretty excited. Yeah for sure I'll learn a lot about this bike through here. I'll have plenty of Qs I'm sure
Ok so what I don't like about the bike so far?? The PO, a good friend of mine, went a little nutty on the burnt orange paint.... I can tolerate the frame, swing arm and tripple clamps BUT the intake runners, caliper, rear sets, linkages, headlight trim ring and side mirrors will all be painted black. Lol
Tonight the clubman bars will be removed and clip ons will be installed. Next will be updating the charging system along with a pamco ignition, re-routing/hiding wires and making the brake/shifter linkages. All in all I like how the bike looks.
2006 Yamaha 1700 Road Star
1992 Suzuki GS500
1981 Yamaha XS650 Cafe'd
Recently joined my garage
1977 Honda CB550f