Topic: 1975 cb550f

[Stev-o]

... but I just like the look of gaiters.

Agreed, it just a classic look.   

When I was doing a project that I didnt want to stall, I found doing just 1 thing everyday, no matter how small, seemed to help keep progress.

[Fezzler]

... but I just like the look of gaiters.

Agreed, it just a classic look.   

When I was doing a project that I didnt want to stall, I found doing just 1 thing everyday, no matter how small, seemed to help keep progress.

Wise.  Yes.  Even if it is cleaning, finding bolts/washers, or thinking ahead. 

[Fezzler]

SOHC/4 mentor gave me great idea to salvage a stock brace off unusable front fender to rivet a new one on.  I will fill holes (JB Weld?), add hole for speedo grommet, and paint.  On second thought, the holes are uniformly spaces and small, two in front and two in back.  I may just drop a rivet in them.  Once painted, it will look fine.
 

[Fezzler]

Also thinking about rear fender and lighting.  Bullets definitely upfront.  I have a matching set for rear that I am thinking about pairing with a thin light under the fender.  I believe I need to have a license plate light in North Carolina.  The round ones below have that.  Hmmm.

[Fezzler]

I wish previous owner did not remove the clips for the plastic part of the rear fender.  Even with the shorty fender, seems good to install to lessen road grime on engine.  May have to think about alternative, safe, stable, effective way to mount.

Oh, looking below, the farthest crossbar was added by previous owner to attach a racer-style cafe seat and shell.  I added the closest one to attach my seat.  I figured having both would be good for making the frame solid and provide options for attaching the rear fender and something unanticipated. 

[RAFster122s]

Nice work. Are you referring to plastic clip for the plastic liner or metal tabs the clips attach to? Rubber well nuts might be good mounting solution if they trimmed the plastic fender for so.e reason. I haven't had my 550 apart in this area, so forgive me if my assumptions are wrong here.

[Fezzler]

Now I don't know if I would use it or how it would look.  But yes, I am talking about the black inner plastic fender / liner. 

See picture.  On the down tube there are three tabs or clips that secure it in place on both sides.  It wedges in there.  The previous owner removed these.  I have not addressed yet, but will be thinking about if there is an effective way to use without welding on the powder coated frame.   

[Fezzler]

Cheap shorty front fender mounted on factory bracket and getting multiple coats of rattle can semi-gloss black and some clear.  Done.