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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #1000 on: May 05, 2017, 09:01:58 am »
I looked quickly & I don't see any tensile rating for that big dollar offering!! Lower friction is a good thing. I use EK 520SR on my race bike. It's cheap and I replace every year. I also remove & clean and relube after every race. Always look for a good tensile rating, but modern 520's are more chain than we need for our piddly HP bikes.

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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #1001 on: May 05, 2017, 09:06:46 am »
It's rated at 9,400lb tensile.

Understand I am under no illusion that this chain will work miracles, or that there weren't better deals out there  :P I just really liked the look and how light it was.  No reason to start half assing things now haha
« Last Edit: May 05, 2017, 11:44:19 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.

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« Reply #1002 on: May 05, 2017, 11:42:59 am »
Wow that's quite a chain. Just imagine what the rating for a 530 chain back when the 750's were new! Then Honda used that giant 630 which still would have been much less than 9200. Lighter, less friction and higher tensile strength a bargain at twice the price!  ;D

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« Reply #1003 on: May 05, 2017, 11:45:16 am »
Wow that's quite a chain. Just imagine what the rating for a 530 chain back when the 750's were new! Then Honda used that giant 630 which still would have been much less than 9200. Lighter, less friction and higher tensile strength a bargain at twice the price!  ;D

Edit: 9,400 lbs tensile strength  8)

the 530 version is rated at 11,400!  :o
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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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #1004 on: May 08, 2017, 06:05:24 pm »
My search for rear sets has finally come to an end.  I didn't like how far out the Tarozzi levers flared out and the flat ones were basically impossible to track down, but I found these from TEC, they are inexpensive but look like they have a nice build quality.

I will update y'all once I get them bolted up, but so far so good for just over $100



« Last Edit: May 08, 2017, 06:07:37 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)
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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #1005 on: May 08, 2017, 07:10:29 pm »
My search for rear sets has finally come to an end.  I didn't like how far out the Tarozzi levers flared out and the flat ones were basically impossible to track down, but I found these from TEC, they are inexpensive but look like they have a nice build quality.

I will update y'all once I get them bolted up, but so far so good for just over $100





That's what I bought for my race bike. They seem like really good quality.
All you gotta do is do what you gotta do.

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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #1006 on: May 09, 2017, 06:04:28 am »
In the Bottom row, there are 4 flat verity's to choose from:
http://www.fastfromthepast.com/rearsets/universal

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My search for rear sets has finally come to an end.  I didn't like how far out the Tarozzi levers flared out




They look good.

The concern is that the toe peg is well inside from the heel peg knurl. This may require you to be "pigeon-toed" to shift. You may need to space out the toe peg so you can reliably catch it during spirited driving.

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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #1008 on: May 09, 2017, 07:39:25 am »
There's no law, or anything else, stopping a riders boot from being over the peg pivot! Then you could even shorten the pegs.

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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #1009 on: May 09, 2017, 10:00:18 am »
In the Bottom row, there are 4 flat verity's to choose from:
http://www.fastfromthepast.com/rearsets/universal

I was refering to how hard it is to find the Tarozzi brand flat ones.  I did see these listed but at more than 2x the cost I figured I would try the ones from TEC and see how they turn out. 
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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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #1010 on: May 09, 2017, 11:18:49 am »
In the Bottom row, there are 4 flat verity's to choose from:
http://www.fastfromthepast.com/rearsets/universal

I was refering to how hard it is to find the Tarozzi brand flat ones.  I did see these listed but at more than 2x the cost I figured I would try the ones from TEC and see how they turn out.
Woops, I missed the part where you said those other ones were only $100.  That's almost too good of a deal..?

 Just for reference, the lever Arm can be bought separately: http://www.fastfromthepast.com/99-0016-1
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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #1011 on: May 09, 2017, 11:30:59 am »
In the Bottom row, there are 4 flat verity's to choose from:
http://www.fastfromthepast.com/rearsets/universal

I was refering to how hard it is to find the Tarozzi brand flat ones.  I did see these listed but at more than 2x the cost I figured I would try the ones from TEC and see how they turn out.
Woops, I missed the part where you said those other ones were only $100.  That's almost too good of a deal..?

Ya, I was nervous but watched lots of youtube reviews and read lots of forum posts about them and only heard good things, so worth a shot!  They are a British company, and their priced on their euro site are even cheaper (but they don't ship to the US from there)
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)
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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #1012 on: May 12, 2017, 04:43:02 pm »
Well, today's lunch break got a little out of hand... I bought this and pick it up tonight.

« Last Edit: May 12, 2017, 05:20:24 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
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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #1013 on: May 12, 2017, 09:59:15 pm »
It's good to have spares!  ;)
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« Reply #1014 on: May 13, 2017, 12:31:58 am »

It's all stock with 10k miles with the only aftermarket addition being a full Kerker system complete with original baffle


Getting acquainted with her disfigured sister  :o
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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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #1015 on: May 13, 2017, 06:07:07 am »
For the price, not a bad bike to keep as your "vintage" until the custom is complete.  You should not lose a dime when you sell it.
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"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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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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« Reply #1016 on: May 13, 2017, 10:17:31 am »
Yep I'm going to rebuild the carbs, and put some elbow grease into it and should be able to ride it for 6 months and make $500 on it.  It was a good find.

We agreed on a price then another guy called him offering him more but the seller gave me yesterday to buy it then it was the other buyers.  So already could make money on it  :P
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 Ducati Streetfighter 848 (sold)
*2014 BMW S1000RR (sold)
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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #1017 on: May 13, 2017, 10:23:02 am »
Yep I'm going to rebuild the carbs, and put some elbow grease into it and should be able to ride it for 6 months and make $500 on it.  It was a good find.

We agreed on a price then another guy called him offering him more but the seller gave me yesterday to buy it then it was the other buyers.  So already could make money on it  :P

That's the best kind of deal! Congrats. It'll also give you appreciation for all of the upgrades your putting into the project build.
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2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
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"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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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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« Reply #1018 on: May 13, 2017, 10:58:20 am »
Thanks and ya, that is something I am looking forward to. I want to feel the difference from where I started to what it became.  I only roadie my first 550 once so I don't really have any reference
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)
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« Reply #1019 on: May 13, 2017, 12:16:00 pm »
Thanks and ya, that is something I am looking forward to. I want to feel the difference from where I started to what it became.  I only roadie my first 550 once so I don't really have any reference

Of course, this may tempt you to swap to the Beringer system.  Keep Philippe's number handy!
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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. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #1020 on: May 13, 2017, 04:57:25 pm »
Then you'll ride it for a few weeks and want to build it! ;D

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« Reply #1021 on: May 13, 2017, 04:59:09 pm »
Given the other options Bryan has, he'll likely be able to ward off that temptation.
1975 CB550K1 "Blue" Stockish Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=135005.0)
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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. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #1022 on: May 13, 2017, 10:54:23 pm »
Then you'll ride it for a few weeks and want to build it! ;D
bet you will secretly enjoy the stocker more.  It's ok.  You don't have to admit it here.
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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #1023 on: May 14, 2017, 03:31:47 am »
Then you'll ride it for a few weeks and want to build it! ;D
bet you will secretly enjoy the stocker more.  It's ok.
I'll take that bet! I am sure you will appreciate the stocker, but with the work in your 550 and the mule in your stable, you'll happily move that stocker along to a purist while you blaze on your custom and warp time on your RR.
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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #1024 on: May 14, 2017, 08:37:25 am »
Then you'll ride it for a few weeks and want to build it! ;D
bet you will secretly enjoy the stocker more.  It's ok.
I'll take that bet! I am sure you will appreciate the stocker, but with the work in your 550 and the mule in your stable, you'll happily move that stocker along to a purist while you blaze on your custom and warp time on your RR.

Speaking from experience, I love my stocker for putting around, but am acutely aware of all of its weaknesses.
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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