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Offline GardenGnome

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77 CB550F getting started
« on: June 11, 2017, 10:18:10 AM »
This is my first post in this sub. I've been posting mostly tech questions, so I'm excited to share some progress of my project. I went over to a friends house to have him weld the seat hoop in. While it may be small, it's the start of the vision I have for this bike since pulling all the bit out of the frame. Anyway, enjoy some pictures.









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Re: 77 CB550F getting started
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2017, 04:32:35 AM »
You will have a conflict between your new seat hoop/pan and rear tire  :-[

This "modification" is very popular, and so too is the issue. The factory hoop had that "offset" bridge to allow suspension travel and the tire to move vertically under compression and not touch the inner fender. You'd best stop now and confirm that either suspension changes you're making (longer shocks) or a smaller tire (probably need a 16") or both will accommodate the new hoop.
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Re: 77 CB550F getting started
« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2017, 09:04:22 AM »
This is one reason why the angled hoops are a popular option.  Not the good kind of friction.
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Re: 77 CB550F getting started
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2018, 12:46:34 AM »
Diagram for reference:
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Re: 77 CB550F getting started
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2018, 08:42:38 AM »
Grave digger! 
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That wiring diagram though... I like the way it looks visually.  Is that a one-off someone created or is there a website with a variety of wiring diagrams that are all similar visually? 
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