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Offline DANFROMOZ

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Re: ‘78 CB550 Cafe Racer Project
« Reply #25 on: February 25, 2019, 10:44:04 AM »
Quote from: jcop550 on February 14, 2019, 07:01:18 PM
Here’s an idea of what I’m going for with the seat and tank. I got a bit of work to do on the tank and I think I’m gonna keep it white. I think the white looks good with the saddle brown seat!

Also gonna have gold accents like the chain and emblems etc.

Let me know what you guys think!




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That colour combo is looking really nice.
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Re: ‘78 CB550 Cafe Racer Project
« Reply #26 on: February 25, 2019, 06:22:42 PM »
Love the tray!
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Re: ‘78 CB550 Cafe Racer Project
« Reply #27 on: February 25, 2019, 09:33:53 PM »
Quote from: Gurp on February 25, 2019, 06:22:42 PM
Love the tray!
Thanks Gurp!!


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Re: ‘78 CB550 Cafe Racer Project
« Reply #28 on: February 26, 2019, 08:02:03 PM »
I also like the tray. Are you going black on the frame or something else? My buddy with a Guzzi keeps trying to get me to paint the frame red.
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Re: ‘78 CB550 Cafe Racer Project
« Reply #29 on: February 27, 2019, 08:21:54 AM »
Quote from: Kelly E on February 26, 2019, 08:02:03 PM
I also like the tray. Are you going black on the frame or something else? My buddy with a Guzzi keeps trying to get me to paint the frame red.
Yeah I’m going black again


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Re: ‘78 CB550 Cafe Racer Project
« Reply #30 on: February 27, 2019, 08:46:29 AM »
Quote from: Kelly E on February 26, 2019, 08:02:03 PM
I also like the tray. Are you going black on the frame or something else? My buddy with a Guzzi keeps trying to get me to paint the frame red.

I rarely have seen this pulled off nicely. My opinion at least....

@jonsowa on instragram is the only bike I actually like that has done this. 

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Re: ‘78 CB550 Cafe Racer Project
« Reply #31 on: February 27, 2019, 10:17:40 AM »
Quote from: rocs on February 27, 2019, 08:46:29 AM
Quote from: Kelly E on February 26, 2019, 08:02:03 PM
I also like the tray. Are you going black on the frame or something else? My buddy with a Guzzi keeps trying to get me to paint the frame red.

I rarely have seen this pulled off nicely. My opinion at least....

@jonsowa on instragram is the only bike I actually like that has done this. 



Frames in strong colors can be hard to pull off. Not sure how white frames do.
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Re: ‘78 CB550 Cafe Racer Project
« Reply #32 on: February 27, 2019, 02:21:18 PM »
I do agree that white frames can be awkward, but they did work with Bimotas! 

I don't think the OP is contemplating one, either -- just rocs. 
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Re: ‘78 CB550 Cafe Racer Project
« Reply #33 on: March 14, 2019, 03:16:39 PM »
Finally got a nice and warm day where I could get outside and get my frame painted.

I also got my tank all finished with white paint and a clear coat. I will update with pics of the tank!




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« Reply #34 on: March 14, 2019, 06:42:31 PM »
Here’s an update on my tank which is finally complete! It took a lot of time and countless retries to get it perfect . Loving how it turned out
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« Reply #35 on: March 15, 2019, 06:06:05 AM »
She’s starting to come together. Slowly but surely. Love the way it’s starting to look!




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Re: ‘78 CB550 Cafe Racer Project
« Reply #36 on: March 15, 2019, 10:48:30 AM »
Did ypu sprey that tank or rattle can it?
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Re: ‘78 CB550 Cafe Racer Project
« Reply #37 on: March 15, 2019, 10:53:00 AM »
Quote from: Gurp on March 15, 2019, 10:48:30 AM
Did ypu sprey that tank or rattle can it?
Rattle can paint and primer then a high quality Eastwood clear coat


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Re: ‘78 CB550 Cafe Racer Project
« Reply #38 on: March 15, 2019, 11:37:52 AM »
Love that Eastwood Spray Max 2K clear coat. More professional look than what i would think Maaco would provide haha.

Those emblems would look great with letters gold and background black.
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Re: ‘78 CB550 Cafe Racer Project
« Reply #39 on: March 15, 2019, 12:57:37 PM »
Quote from: rocs on March 15, 2019, 11:37:52 AM
Love that Eastwood Spray Max 2K clear coat. More professional look than what i would think Maaco would provide haha.

Those emblems would look great with letters gold and background black.
Yeah, I agree. A black background would look nice and make the letters stand out. What type of paint would you recommend using for that?


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Re: ‘78 CB550 Cafe Racer Project
« Reply #40 on: March 18, 2019, 05:13:33 AM »
Put some time in on my bike last night. Started to assemble it. Time to work on the engine and get that ready!





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Re: ‘78 CB550 Cafe Racer Project
« Reply #41 on: March 18, 2019, 06:01:18 AM »
What seat is that?
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Re: ‘78 CB550 Cafe Racer Project
« Reply #42 on: March 18, 2019, 06:23:39 AM »
Quote from: Kelly E on February 26, 2019, 08:02:03 PM
I also like the tray. Are you going black on the frame or something else? My buddy with a Guzzi keeps trying to get me to paint the frame red.

I'm biased because this was mine, but it can look good....

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Re: ‘78 CB550 Cafe Racer Project
« Reply #43 on: March 18, 2019, 08:52:08 AM »
Quote from: WhyNot2 on March 18, 2019, 06:01:18 AM
What seat is that?

It was an inexpensive seat I bought on eBay. Just search “cafe racer seat” and it should show up


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Re: ‘78 CB550 Cafe Racer Project
« Reply #44 on: March 18, 2019, 02:14:33 PM »
Quote from: jcop550 on March 18, 2019, 08:52:08 AM
Quote from: WhyNot2 on March 18, 2019, 06:01:18 AM
What seat is that?

It was an inexpensive seat I bought on eBay. Just search “cafe racer seat” and it should show up


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Thanks
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Re: ‘78 CB550 Cafe Racer Project
« Reply #45 on: March 24, 2019, 05:30:30 PM »
Out with the old upper triple clamp, in with the new one!

Got this off of Cognito Moto: https://cognitomoto.com/products/billet-top-triple-clamp-cb500f-cb550f-k-cb750k-79-82


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Re: ‘78 CB550 Cafe Racer Project
« Reply #46 on: September 03, 2019, 08:50:54 PM »
Unfortunately I got locked out and lost access of my original SOHC/4 account :( anyways made a new one. Haven’t posted an update in a while but I’m back and continuing on my cafe project! Getting very close to finishing. Recently painted engine and polished engine covers. Got the engine all finished up and back In the bike. Also installed new hand controls and brake levers! Will post some pics below separately


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Re: ‘78 CB550 Cafe Racer Project
« Reply #47 on: September 03, 2019, 08:53:31 PM »
Here is my new hand controls and break/clutch levers. Obviously they aren’t stock. I wanted a new modern/updated look for my project




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‘78 CB550 Cafe Racer Project
« Reply #48 on: September 03, 2019, 08:56:15 PM »
Here’s some before and after pics of my engine prep and paint

BEFORE:
AFTER:




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Re: ‘78 CB550 Cafe Racer Project
« Reply #49 on: September 03, 2019, 08:59:43 PM »
Here is the build as it currently sits. Got a little more to do with the engine and a few more odds and ends around the whole bike. Rewired the whole entire bike (thanks to my brother Rocs) before I took it all apart so there’s a little more to do with that as well. Almost finished!




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