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Re: 1974 CB550. Monoshock. Engine Build. "BLAC"
« Reply #625 on: February 06, 2017, 12:14:44 pm »
BLAC,
That Briggs engine scooter thing you created looks scary w/ that tiny little front wheel  :o
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Re: 1974 CB550. Monoshock. Engine Build. "BLAC"
« Reply #626 on: February 06, 2017, 12:16:52 pm »
BLAC,
That Briggs engine scooter thing you created looks scary w/ that tiny little front wheel  :o

It was pure treachery at speed.

V2 was much better (well, a little more comfortable at least)  8)
If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's an electrical problem... If it's an electrical problem, it's Cal's problem.

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*2014 BMW S1000RR (sold)
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Re: 1974 CB550. Monoshock. Engine Build. "BLAC"
« Reply #627 on: February 06, 2017, 12:25:04 pm »
 Here are a few Tank Mods I done that may help as an idea reference for you:
http://www.vinmoto.org/gallery/v/VinMoto-Garage/album03/Godfferys-Garage-123/Parts+and+service/Fuel+Tank+Mods/

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Re: 1974 CB550. Monoshock. Engine Build. "BLAC"
« Reply #628 on: February 06, 2017, 12:29:04 pm »
That first tank in the picture is sexy Godffrey!!! ;D ;D

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Re: 1974 CB550. Monoshock. Engine Build. "BLAC"
« Reply #629 on: February 06, 2017, 12:35:38 pm »
Here are a few Tank Mods I done that may help as an idea reference for you:
http://www.vinmoto.org/gallery/v/VinMoto-Garage/album03/Godfferys-Garage-123/Parts+and+service/Fuel+Tank+Mods/

thanks for sending that! lots of great inspiration!
If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's an electrical problem... If it's an electrical problem, it's Cal's problem.

*2005 Yamaha R6 (sold)
*2014 Ducati Streetfighter 848 (sold)
*2014 BMW S1000RR (sold)
*2010 Ducati Streetfighter S
*1978 CB550 Restomod Build
*1974 CB550 Monoshock build
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Re: 1974 CB550. Monoshock. Engine Build. "BLAC"
« Reply #630 on: February 06, 2017, 01:08:33 pm »
BLAC,
That Briggs engine scooter thing you created looks scary w/ that tiny little front wheel  :o

It was pure treachery at speed.

V2 was much better (well, a little more comfortable at least)  8)


Damn.  Nice Briggs and Stratton motor shoved in there.  Lawnmower??
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Re: 1974 CB550. Monoshock. Engine Build. "BLAC"
« Reply #631 on: February 06, 2017, 01:12:57 pm »
1975 CB550K1 "Blue" Stockish Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=135005.0)
1975 CB550F1 frame/CB650 engine hybrid "The Hot Mess" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,150220.0.html)
2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
2015 Yamaha FZ-09 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,186861.0.html)

"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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Re: 1974 CB550. Monoshock. Engine Build. "BLAC"
« Reply #632 on: February 06, 2017, 01:14:54 pm »

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Damn.  Nice Briggs and Stratton motor shoved in there.  Lawnmower??

we bought it new.  (cant miss the K04 turbo  8)
If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's an electrical problem... If it's an electrical problem, it's Cal's problem.

*2005 Yamaha R6 (sold)
*2014 Ducati Streetfighter 848 (sold)
*2014 BMW S1000RR (sold)
*2010 Ducati Streetfighter S
*1978 CB550 Restomod Build
*1974 CB550 Monoshock build
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,154614.0.html

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Re: 1974 CB550. Monoshock. Engine Build. "BLAC"
« Reply #633 on: February 06, 2017, 01:28:47 pm »

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Damn.  Nice Briggs and Stratton motor shoved in there.  Lawnmower??

we bought it new.  (cant miss the K04 turbo  8)

Quite honestly, I thought that was bolted on as a (visual) joke.  So the bike went from having pedal-assist to desperately needing brake upgrades.
1975 CB550K1 "Blue" Stockish Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=135005.0)
1975 CB550F1 frame/CB650 engine hybrid "The Hot Mess" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,150220.0.html)
2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
2015 Yamaha FZ-09 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,186861.0.html)

"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

Sold/Emeritus
1973 CB750K2 "Bionic Mongrel" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132734.0) - Sold
1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: 1974 CB550. Monoshock. Engine Build. "BLAC"
« Reply #634 on: February 06, 2017, 01:55:23 pm »
It was functional in the sense that it was mounded to a manifold, it spooled and blew air at the carb.. we didn't know what the hell to do as far as tuning was concerned.. it sounded really sweet though  :P
« Last Edit: February 06, 2017, 03:20:05 pm by BLAC »
If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's an electrical problem... If it's an electrical problem, it's Cal's problem.

*2005 Yamaha R6 (sold)
*2014 Ducati Streetfighter 848 (sold)
*2014 BMW S1000RR (sold)
*2010 Ducati Streetfighter S
*1978 CB550 Restomod Build
*1974 CB550 Monoshock build
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,154614.0.html

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Re: 1974 CB550. Monoshock. Engine Build. "BLAC"
« Reply #635 on: February 06, 2017, 04:57:49 pm »
Not great in german, but I just kept clicking until I was $400 poorer.

Motoscope Pro and the Breakout Box on the way!

« Last Edit: February 06, 2017, 05:01:43 pm by BLAC »
If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's an electrical problem... If it's an electrical problem, it's Cal's problem.

*2005 Yamaha R6 (sold)
*2014 Ducati Streetfighter 848 (sold)
*2014 BMW S1000RR (sold)
*2010 Ducati Streetfighter S
*1978 CB550 Restomod Build
*1974 CB550 Monoshock build
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,154614.0.html

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Re: 1974 CB550. Monoshock. Engine Build. "BLAC"
« Reply #636 on: February 06, 2017, 06:00:29 pm »
Motogadget is German? .. Nevervthought about it, just assumed they were USA Based..
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Re: 1974 CB550. Monoshock. Engine Build. "BLAC"
« Reply #637 on: February 06, 2017, 08:25:58 pm »
Motogadget is German? .. Nevervthought about it, just assumed they were USA Based..

I certainly home so.. because I have been wiring money to Berlin for my parts  :P
« Last Edit: February 06, 2017, 08:27:59 pm by BLAC »
If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's an electrical problem... If it's an electrical problem, it's Cal's problem.

*2005 Yamaha R6 (sold)
*2014 Ducati Streetfighter 848 (sold)
*2014 BMW S1000RR (sold)
*2010 Ducati Streetfighter S
*1978 CB550 Restomod Build
*1974 CB550 Monoshock build
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Re: 1974 CB550. Monoshock. Engine Build. "BLAC"
« Reply #638 on: February 06, 2017, 09:42:38 pm »
Motogadget is German? .. Nevervthought about it, just assumed they were USA Based..

I certainly home so.. because I have been wiring money to Berlin for my parts  :P

I assume you've done some price comparison.  The more affordable vendors I've found are state-side.
1975 CB550K1 "Blue" Stockish Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=135005.0)
1975 CB550F1 frame/CB650 engine hybrid "The Hot Mess" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,150220.0.html)
2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
2015 Yamaha FZ-09 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,186861.0.html)

"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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1973 CB750K2 "Bionic Mongrel" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132734.0) - Sold
1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
2016+ Triumph Thruxton 1200 R (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,170198.0.html) - Sold

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Re: 1974 CB550. Monoshock. Engine Build. "BLAC"
« Reply #639 on: February 06, 2017, 09:49:10 pm »
That first tank in the picture is sexy Godffrey!!! ;D ;D
Camrector, Still waiting to get a pic of that one painted!  :D

I hear your brother!! Need to pick a color scheme. Probably dark grey or flat black with some pop.

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Re: 1974 CB550. Monoshock. Engine Build. "BLAC"
« Reply #640 on: February 06, 2017, 11:46:33 pm »

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I assume you've done some price comparison.  The more affordable vendors I've found are state-side.

That's not what I have found. When buying direct from them you take off 20% of the list price (VAT tax) and they offer international shipping for about $30... so by paying for it in euro from the US I got the motoscope pro and the breakout box for $398 shipped to my door.  In the us the motoscope pro is $440 and the breakout box is $50 so it was a full $100 cheaper to buy direct.  (Unless you know vendors I don't)
If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's an electrical problem... If it's an electrical problem, it's Cal's problem.

*2005 Yamaha R6 (sold)
*2014 Ducati Streetfighter 848 (sold)
*2014 BMW S1000RR (sold)
*2010 Ducati Streetfighter S
*1978 CB550 Restomod Build
*1974 CB550 Monoshock build
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,154614.0.html

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Re: 1974 CB550. Monoshock. Engine Build. "BLAC"
« Reply #641 on: February 07, 2017, 03:15:51 am »
Motogadget is German? .. Nevervthought about it, just assumed they were USA Based..

I certainly home so.. because I have been wiring money to Berlin for my parts  :P

I assume you've done some price comparison.  The more affordable vendors I've found are state-side.
Revival Cycles and Cognito Moto are usually reasonably priced.


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Re: 1974 CB550. Monoshock. Engine Build. "BLAC"
« Reply #642 on: February 07, 2017, 03:21:11 am »
Cognito Moto are usually reasonably priced.
And my goods get hand delivered to the house. So shipping is free!

Case in point: my new rear hub came home to roost last night while I was watching the news.
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'73 500 Build http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132935.0

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Re: 1974 CB550. Monoshock. Engine Build. "BLAC"
« Reply #643 on: February 07, 2017, 04:19:10 am »
Cognito Moto are usually reasonably priced.
And my goods get hand delivered to the house. So shipping is free!

Case in point: my new rear hub came home to roost last night while I was watching the news.
TIL that I need to move in with cal!  What time is dinner tonight, old buddy, ole pal?
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« Reply #644 on: February 07, 2017, 04:36:02 am »
Dinner is noon. Supper is at 7:00. Southern style  ;)
'74 550 Build http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=126401.0
'73 500 Build http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132935.0

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Re: 1974 CB550. Monoshock. Engine Build. "BLAC"
« Reply #645 on: February 07, 2017, 06:30:40 am »
Cognito Moto are usually reasonably priced.

... my new rear hub came home to roost last night..

Pics or it didnt happen
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Re: 1974 CB550. Monoshock. Engine Build. "BLAC"
« Reply #646 on: February 07, 2017, 06:47:35 am »
I'll snap you some pics of it tonight at supper, Stev-o!  :D
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« Reply #647 on: February 07, 2017, 08:03:11 am »
Proof!
'74 550 Build http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=126401.0
'73 500 Build http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132935.0

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Re: 1974 CB550. Monoshock. Engine Build. "BLAC"
« Reply #648 on: February 07, 2017, 09:02:35 am »
Shazam!!

Mine's being shipped.  It expedites delivery if one of your kids works at the source.
1975 CB550K1 "Blue" Stockish Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=135005.0)
1975 CB550F1 frame/CB650 engine hybrid "The Hot Mess" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,150220.0.html)
2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
2015 Yamaha FZ-09 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,186861.0.html)

"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

Sold/Emeritus
1973 CB750K2 "Bionic Mongrel" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132734.0) - Sold
1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
2016+ Triumph Thruxton 1200 R (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,170198.0.html) - Sold

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Re: 1974 CB550. Monoshock. Engine Build. "BLAC"
« Reply #649 on: February 07, 2017, 10:03:02 am »
I just got a notification that a big box from Restocycle is on its way to my house... I cant wait for some more skittles!
« Last Edit: February 07, 2017, 10:19:30 am by BLAC »
If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's an electrical problem... If it's an electrical problem, it's Cal's problem.

*2005 Yamaha R6 (sold)
*2014 Ducati Streetfighter 848 (sold)
*2014 BMW S1000RR (sold)
*2010 Ducati Streetfighter S
*1978 CB550 Restomod Build
*1974 CB550 Monoshock build
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,154614.0.html