Topic: 1975 cb550f

[Fezzler]

That little snap ring was a slight challenge to remove.  Funny, some parts not there.

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You're kinder than I am about those snap rings... 

50% blind stupidity of a first-timer; 50% luck.

[Scott S]

SHINKO Super Classic 270 front; Classic 240 rear.

These tires may be OK on a motorcycle with a sidecar, in other words a bike that doesn't lean.  They will make a regular motorcycle handle terribly.

Thanks.  I will be sure to assemble an irregular motorcycle. 

 Best response ever.

[RAFster122s]

Just like some people trade trendy style over elegance, others trade function over form.

[Fezzler]

Bits and pieces.

[Stev-o]

Bits and pieces.

Looks good.  Paint or powder?

[Fezzler]

Bits and pieces.

Looks good.  Paint or powder?

Semi-gloss powder.  Rattle can would have been fine too.  I just felt like going this route.  This frame will last another 50 years.
And as a reminder, this bike came to me as a chopped and in boxes abandoned project. I like original aesthetics by far.  Just trying something different for fun.

[Fezzler]

Well, I lost motivation for reasons unknown but not vision and commitment to end project.

Repo tag riveted on and upper lower bearings and races new - tapered All Ball.

Committed to doing it right to the best of my ability as, in a way, to show respect to those here who have helped me with the '78 and '71.

[Fezzler]

Not perfection - just a slight refresh.  A little too silver for me but auto store was out of the VHT color I like.  It'll be fine once all together. 

[Fezzler]

Not sure what I'll do with these.  Real rough to start with.  Cleaned up best I could, primed, coated with exhaust paint.  I may see how they sound.  If okay, I have tan wrap that matches seat and grips.  I know many don't like wrap and say it accelerates decay of exhaust but I'm not starting with gems here anyway.  If that's a bust, I'll get some new ones.  We'll see.

[Stev-o]

Looking good Fezz...

[MauiK3]

coming along nicely.
good to see one come back from the brink

[Scott S]

 Leave the exhaust in black ...looks good and the header looks to be a genuine 550F header (with a cone welded on), so it has some value in itself.

[Fezzler]

Leave the exhaust in black ...looks good and the header looks to be a genuine 550F header (with a cone welded on), so it has some value in itself.

Good counsel. 

[Fezzler]

Well, unknown source of lack of sense of urgency to complete continues as does commitment to do it right to the best of my abilities.  Forks and wheels are done and many parts on hand, so progress certainly has the means to accelerate.  Reminder, salvaging someone else's abandoned project.

[Fezzler]

Better late than never?

[Little_Phil]

Step by step and each one looks good.

[RAFster122s]

TrueDisk can surface your disc so it is flat and both sides are parallel. They also offer drilling services for better wet weather brake performance.

https://truedisk.net/

Fwiw

[Fezzler]

TrueDisk can surface your disc so it is flat and both sides are parallel. They also offer drilling services for better wet weather brake performance.

https://truedisk.net/

Fwiw

Good to know!  A++

[Stev-o]

Better late than never?

Absolutely!  And looks great, nice job...

[Fezzler]

Better late than never?

Absolutely!  And looks great, nice job...

Means a lot coming from you.  I procured the bike.  It took me a long time to find someone to weld the hoop on the frame.  I did order parts and got much elbow grease work done but I lost motivation to get on it.  Motivated now.

[Fezzler]

... onward. D-shaped washer time.  Find. Buy.  Or make.

[Fezzler]

I knew I had an extra set somewhere around here.  Bow to the stash!

[RAFster122s]

Make is tough given the thickness, std washers are too thick
Thankfully a member came to rescue having proper thickness washers made up...

[Fezzler]

Make is tough given the thickness, std washers are too thick
Thankfully a member came to rescue having proper thickness washers made up...

Indeed!  Johnnie on the spot!

[Fezzler]

Trying to maintain newly found momentum.  I was going to install more modern, minimalist headlamp brackets but I just like the look of gaiters.