Topic: New Guy From Northern AZ

[L5wolvesf]

Hi all, new guy here with a couple of CB bikes, kinda.

The kinda refers to a project I have which will be powered by a CB550 engine. I just bought 3 (more like 2.5 really) engines this last weekend – more on that later. The project, which I have wanted to do for quite a while now, is a Honda CB engine in a 1960s Montgomery Wards (a.k.a. Benelli) Mohave frame. Think Rickman-Metisse style frame like Steve McQueen rode.

I had not been ready to move forward with the project since I didn’t have an engine. Then about a month ago a Craigslist ad popped up for a bunch of CB550 engines/stuff for $75. Now I have 3 engine cases, 2 barrels, 2 heads and other items. I call it 2.5 because I don’t have a cam (I’ll be asking about them later) or carbs (I do have access to a set). I am figuring that along with the engine I will be using a lot of CB550 electric components.

FWIW, the Wards bikes I have are basically 3 different models that came to me via various trades/purchases. I’ve kept the 4 stroke models, I have 6 right now (long story) and sold off 1 rare 175cc (2-smoke) project and I have 1 more of those to sell off. That will fund the Wards CB550 project.

I already have a bunch of questions that I will be searching and posting questions about. My first will likely be about the parts I picked up so I can figure out the best way to utilize them.

This project may take a while since I am looking to run an IMCA Sport Compact once I find a good car. I’ve had the Wards bikes since 2004-ish, so I can be patient . . . kinda.

[scottly]

Welcome from Humboldt! Where in N AZ are you?

[MD]

Welcome from NE MN,

Keep posting so that we can see pictures of those frames.

-MD

[L5wolvesf]

Welcome from Humboldt! Where in N AZ are you?

Hi Scott, thanks, I'm in Cottonwood so we're pretty close.

[L5wolvesf]

Welcome from NE MN,

Keep posting so that we can see pictures of those frames.

-MD

Hi MD, thanks. I will and I'll get some pics up. I wasn't sure if anyone would be interested in non-CB bikes here.

[desertrefugee]

Welcome from another newbie here from Chandler… Just a little south of you!

I’ve always got a few projects in the pipeline, too, but I think we might move in slightly different directions.

[tool14]

welcome aboard.

[L5wolvesf]

Keep posting so that we can see pictures of those frames.

-MD

Here is the Wards / Rickman frame and one of the engines I got

[L5wolvesf]

Welcome from another newbie here from Chandler… Just a little south of you!

I’ve always got a few projects in the pipeline, too, but I think we might move in slightly different directions.

Thanks DF. I tend to move in a lot of directions when it comes to cars and bikes. Have fun with your projects.

[L5wolvesf]

welcome aboard.

Thank you t14

[MD]

Keep posting so that we can see pictures of those frames.

-MD

Here is the Wards / Rickman frame and one of the engines I got

Thanks

[JoeCooley]

Keep posting so that we can see pictures of those frames.

-MD

Here is the Wards / Rickman frame and one of the engines I got

How's the progress coming?

[L5wolvesf]

Hi, sorry for the delay, been busy with house related stuff.

No progress really, just more questions and gathering info and ideas. I really need to get the questions (electrics, instruments and motor mount hardware right now) posted so I can move forward a bit. I also would like to sell the third case I have to generate a bit of project cash.