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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #900 on: May 13, 2017, 10:23:02 AM »
Quote from: BLAC 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

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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"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. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #901 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
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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #902 on: May 13, 2017, 12:16:00 PM »
Quote from: BLAC 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

Of course, this may tempt you to swap to the Beringer system.  Keep Philippe's number handy!
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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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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #903 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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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #904 on: May 13, 2017, 04:59:09 PM »
Given the other options Bryan has, he'll likely be able to ward off that temptation.
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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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2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #905 on: May 13, 2017, 10:54:23 PM »
Quote from: Camrector on May 13, 2017, 04:57:25 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 #906 on: May 14, 2017, 08:37:25 AM »
Quote from: calj737 on May 14, 2017, 03:31:47 AM
Quote from: seanbarney41 on May 13, 2017, 10:54:23 PM
Quote from: Camrector on May 13, 2017, 04:57:25 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.
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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"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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2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #907 on: May 14, 2017, 10:41:13 AM »
Nice. Replace that really awful aftermarket cover and you will have a really sweet little rider.
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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #908 on: May 16, 2017, 03:22:06 PM »
Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on May 14, 2017, 08:37:25 AM
Quote from: calj737 on May 14, 2017, 03:31:47 AM
Quote from: seanbarney41 on May 13, 2017, 10:54:23 PM
Quote from: Camrector on May 13, 2017, 04:57:25 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.
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.

+1, but the stockers sure are comfy...

Congrats are joining the two-550 club.
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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #909 on: May 16, 2017, 03:27:52 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on May 16, 2017, 03:22:06 PM
+1, but the stockers sure are comfy...

Agreed.  I love my stocker/stockish 550. It runs like a sewing machine -- not drama, just a fun little scoot.
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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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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #910 on: May 23, 2017, 02:57:44 PM »
Got my 520 conversion sprockets in from Sprocket Specialists.

really happy with the parts and the prices were great! I went with the 'Titan' black anadized with the machined lightening holes.

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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #911 on: May 23, 2017, 03:24:09 PM »
Quote from: BLAC on May 23, 2017, 02:57:44 PM
Got my 520 conversion sprockets in from Sprocket Specialists.

really happy with the parts and the prices were great! I went with the 'Titan' black anadized with the machined lightening holes.



That rear sprocket is a beautiful piece.
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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
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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #912 on: May 23, 2017, 04:01:30 PM »
I've used their anodized alloy rears on my racebike for years and they are always top shelf.
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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #913 on: May 23, 2017, 04:07:55 PM »
Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on May 23, 2017, 03:24:09 PM
Quote from: BLAC on May 23, 2017, 02:57:44 PM
Got my 520 conversion sprockets in from Sprocket Specialists.

really happy with the parts and the prices were great! I went with the 'Titan' black anadized with the machined lightening holes.


That rear sprocket is a beautiful piece.

I was surprised how light it was also, especially compared to the stock anchor  :o
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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #914 on: June 09, 2017, 01:32:43 PM »
Back from Iceland and back to the build!

But first - Here is what my drone did while in iceland
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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #915 on: June 09, 2017, 01:42:42 PM »
This is cool AF.

P.S. OK that I shared this on FB?
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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #916 on: June 09, 2017, 01:47:01 PM »
thanks man!  its amazing whats possible with todays technology.  at one point I had this drone 3,200 ft away from me up in a sunset... and it folds up to fit in a coat pocket!

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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #917 on: June 09, 2017, 03:20:10 PM »
Quote from: BLAC on June 09, 2017, 01:32:43 PM
Back from Iceland and back to the build!

But first - Here is what my drone did while in iceland

Beautiful footage, B!  That rock formation on the black sand beach was amazing, as were the waterfalls.

I like the video of build, too.
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2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
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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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 #918 on: June 09, 2017, 04:18:22 PM »
Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on June 09, 2017, 03:20:10 PM
Quote from: BLAC on June 09, 2017, 01:32:43 PM
Back from Iceland and back to the build!

But first - Here is what my drone did while in iceland


Beautiful footage, B!  That rock formation on the black sand beach was amazing, as were the waterfalls.

I like the video of build, too.

Ha! thanks, that was for my girlfriends college project for videography.  I need to update it with a part 2
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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #919 on: June 12, 2017, 11:36:18 AM »
I am still working on getting all of my Iceland + Motorcycle museum photos post edited so I will come back to that, but first I wanted to share my thoughts on a new purchase I made at the good old Harbor Freight.

I picked up this list on sale (isnt it always) for $280.  The price was right and this thing is rock steady so far!  I highly suggest picking one up, this will be a huge back saver.



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*2005 Yamaha R6 (sold)
*2014 Ducati Streetfighter 848 (sold)
*2014 BMW S1000RR (sold)
*2010 Ducati Streetfighter S
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*1974 CB550 Monoshock build
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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #920 on: June 12, 2017, 11:39:19 AM »
I see you've moved to the tent! Is your girl's g'pa busy cooking up something in the main garage?
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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

Offline BLAC

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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #921 on: June 12, 2017, 11:46:36 AM »
No they only live in that house a few months a year and the roller good on that garage broke so they just closed it for the year.  I didn't want to build the bike in the shop and not be able to get it out  ;D
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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. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #922 on: June 12, 2017, 11:52:52 AM »
Where are you with the motor?  Buttoned up soon?
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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

Offline BLAC

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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #923 on: June 12, 2017, 12:01:17 PM »
Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on June 12, 2017, 11:52:52 AM
Where are you with the motor?  Buttoned up soon?

ugh... no sadly.

I still have to get the valve reliefs cut into the pistons, which means I need to buy the 126-20 cam, and then measure how deep the pistons need to be cut, which requires pulling the valves out of the intake side to mark the center onto the pistons...

Its a lot of "I have never done that" work using a lot of "I don't have those tools".

So basically feeling a little overwhelmed so I have focused on getting the new bike running healthy. I really dont want to screw up this motor  :o
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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

Offline NobleHops

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Re: 1974 CB550. Racetech Monoshock. JMR Head. Built Engine. "BLAC"
« Reply #924 on: June 12, 2017, 02:02:39 PM »
Bryan, If you are removing those valves, ease them super carefully through the seals, or consider not reusing them. Had to take my Z1 apart and replace those because they got damaged on a disassembly and reassembly.  :-\
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My build thread: NobleHops makes a 400F pretty for his wife: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=131210.0
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