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Offline Phil550

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1976 CB 550 Basket case
« on: January 24, 2019, 07:01:08 AM »
Hi all
Here is my project for the next few winters.
Bought for £50....frame ,engine, wheels, tank and front forks.
Someone has already started on the cafe racer theme but Iam going with a street tracker project.
Engine stripped, heads and barrels away to be reconditioned and repaired hopefully, frame and tank primed.
No carbs, exhaust, electrics etc
I have done a Yam xj600 before and have two V1000 Guzzis to maintain.
Busy days now retired !






Offline calj737

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Re: 1976 CB 550 Basket case
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2019, 08:51:48 AM »
That rear hoop needs to be cut off and upswept to clear the tire under suspension compression.
'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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