Author Topic: 1975 CB550 Restoration (Read 770 times)

88BuckMeister · « **on:** March 10, 2024, 05:48:06 PM »

Finally far enough to start this thread. But I've procrastinated because I have like 300 pics and it won't let me post more than like 5 at a time. I'll do it in sections. HERE'S MY GOOD FRIEND BRUCE DOING THE PAINT FOR ME ON THE TANK AND SIDE COVERS

88BuckMeister · « **Reply #1 on:** March 10, 2024, 05:50:53 PM »

I've got 49 pics so stay put

88BuckMeister · « **Reply #2 on:** March 10, 2024, 06:22:02 PM »

Contd

88BuckMeister · « **Reply #3 on:** March 10, 2024, 06:24:00 PM »

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88BuckMeister · « **Reply #4 on:** March 10, 2024, 06:26:08 PM »

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88BuckMeister · « **Reply #5 on:** March 10, 2024, 06:28:18 PM »

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88BuckMeister · « **Reply #6 on:** March 10, 2024, 06:29:52 PM »

Paint job done!

Mark1976 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 10, 2024, 06:37:18 PM »

Looks outstanding...

88BuckMeister · « **Reply #8 on:** March 10, 2024, 06:46:39 PM »

Quote from: Mark1976 on March 10, 2024, 06:37:18 PM

Looks outstanding...

He charged me 600 for the whole thing, the 2 tone and the striping, albeit I had to provide the paint (candy jade green from VMR) and the striping kit (ordered from a seller on ebay who hand makes them), but he provided the black, primer, clear coat, etc. I also provided the helmet decal. I'll be putting the Honda and 550F emblems on when I get them back tomorrow.

CycleRanger · « **Reply #9 on:** March 10, 2024, 06:52:15 PM »

Quote from: 88BuckMeister on March 10, 2024, 06:46:39 PM

Quote from: Mark1976 on March 10, 2024, 06:37:18 PM
Looks outstanding...

He charged me 600 for the whole thing, the 2 tone and the striping, albeit I had to provide the paint (candy jade green from VMR) and the striping kit (ordered from a seller on ebay who hand makes them), but he provided the black, primer, clear coat, etc. I also provided the helmet decal. I'll be putting the Honda and 550F emblems on when I get them back tomorrow.

That's quite a nice paint job and quite a bargain.
Wish I had a painter friend!

denward17 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 10, 2024, 07:32:33 PM »

Wow, that looks really nice!

Those pics are awesome to show process.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 10, 2024, 08:01:25 PM »

MauiK3 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 11, 2024, 07:47:00 AM »

I love the green

willbird · « **Reply #13 on:** March 11, 2024, 07:50:44 AM »

Looks nice :-).

Mark1976 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 11, 2024, 08:15:07 AM »

Quote from: 88BuckMeister on March 10, 2024, 06:46:39 PM

Quote from: Mark1976 on March 10, 2024, 06:37:18 PM
Looks outstanding...

He charged me 600 for the whole thing, the 2 tone and the striping, albeit I had to provide the paint (candy jade green from VMR) and the striping kit (ordered from a seller on ebay who hand makes them), but he provided the black, primer, clear coat, etc. I also provided the helmet decal. I'll be putting the Honda and 550F emblems on when I get them back tomorrow.

In this day and age, that's a more than reasonable amount, painting ain't what it used to be, it's become a pricey proposition whether or not your in the know or not.

Captainkirk · « **Reply #15 on:** March 11, 2024, 05:24:59 PM »

I told you the green would be stunning.

88BuckMeister · « **Reply #16 on:** March 12, 2024, 09:47:38 AM »

(Almost) finished product.

For assembly, I replaced the pins which require a punch to install with ones that take C clips. I used an angled razor blade to cut the paint out of the emblem mounting holes, use a brass punch to insert the clips, push the honda emblem on using rtv silicone, and wrap a towel around a hammer to shape it to the tank after its in.

denward17 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 12, 2024, 10:53:35 AM »

Looks great.

Where did you find the fuel tank chrome trim?

grcamna2 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 12, 2024, 01:25:40 PM »

Some of the nicest work I've seen

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Author Topic: 1975 CB550 Restoration (Read 770 times)