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Ricky_Racer · « **Reply #1200 on:** March 19, 2009, 03:17:48 PM »

No, Ecosse, it looks just like the CB500/550K frame in the attached pic.

Also, you asked for more shots of this beauty - yeah, I don't have a 550 but this bike makes me want to get one - so here ya go. The pics were taken by our own Nippon at a Euro meet last year. Enjoy.

RR

Ricky_Racer · « **Reply #1201 on:** March 19, 2009, 03:20:37 PM »

Good call, Vox. You really know your stuff! I'd love to meet you one day.

RR

Ecosse · « **Reply #1202 on:** March 19, 2009, 03:27:06 PM »

God that's a sight! Is that a fork brace or part of the Brooklyn Bridge?! How do those race drums compare to a period disk?

It seems a 500/550 frame is too heavy as is and way too much if braced; if I ever crawl outta debt I'd love to see about doing a frame for the mid-sized SOHC's.

Whether that would be before or after a 400f based and twin based racer... or the super model girlfriend, is open to speculation.

Ricky_Racer · « **Reply #1203 on:** March 19, 2009, 03:36:17 PM »

Vox would know more about the forks. I believe they're in the Egli style and may be Egli forks.

The 230mm Grimeca is a relatively inexpensive brake compared with Menani, Ceriani or Fontana reproductions but it weighs a ton. Still, very impressive looks especially with the owner-added rear cooling screens.

I have both 750 and 500/550 frames sitting side by side. I am surprised at just how much shorter and lighter the CB500 frame is from the CB750.

Super model GF? C'mon, what kind of biker are you? Next thing you'll want is a BMW bagger.

RR

Ecosse · « **Reply #1204 on:** March 19, 2009, 03:51:18 PM »

Quote from: Ricky_Racer on March 19, 2009, 03:36:17 PM

Vox would know more about the forks. I believe they're in the Egli style and may be Egli forks.

The 230mm Grimeca is a relatively inexpensive brake compared with Menani, Ceriani or Fontana reproductions but it weighs a ton. Still, very impressive looks especially with the owner-added rear cooling screens.

I have both 750 and 500/550 frames sitting side by side. I am surprised at just how much shorter and lighter the CB500 frame is from the CB750.

Super model GF? C'mon, what kind of biker are you? Next thing you'll want is a BMW bagger. RR

Aren't some of those drums magne$ium? I've been on some of these sites and the vintage parts are bar none the most pelvic stirring things I've seen in a long while. The tank on the one above is clearly different from the factory racers, what gives?

As for the heft of the 500/550 frame, that's why I like the idea of going 650 for my 550 for a better power/weight ratio than a stock 750. Or, something like that.

Super model? Not really, they have the figure of a 12 yr old boy. No curves! And bikers like curves... hubba, hubba.

BTW: I appreciate the education from those in the know!

This is neat.

billybobobrain · « **Reply #1205 on:** March 19, 2009, 04:28:13 PM »

I have always wanted to try a 900 snow machine motor, coupled with a Harley 6 speed tranny, and see how well that would go.

Ecosse · « **Reply #1206 on:** March 19, 2009, 04:46:09 PM »

Quote from: billybobobrain on March 19, 2009, 04:28:13 PM

I have always wanted to try a 900 snow machine motor, coupled with a Harley 6 speed tranny, and see how well that would go.

I like it! Reminds me of the Konig racers.

78CB750CAFE · « **Reply #1207 on:** March 19, 2009, 05:47:30 PM »

Jesus built my hotrod, but he rides a chopper.

bwaller · « **Reply #1208 on:** March 19, 2009, 06:22:31 PM »

That's a VERY cool 500 race bike, does anyone know what fairing that is?

Ecosse · « **Reply #1209 on:** March 19, 2009, 06:32:55 PM »

Quote from: 78CB750CAFE on March 19, 2009, 05:47:30 PM

Jesus built my hotrod, but he rides a chopper.

So, I suppose we can expect a long wait for the second coming?

Yeah, I didn't look closely enough at that fairing and assumed it a Dunstall. What is that?

Ecosse · « **Reply #1210 on:** March 19, 2009, 07:24:43 PM »

For the life of me I can't remember who, but someone on this forum is building a SOHC with similar pipes.

alltherightpills · « **Reply #1211 on:** March 19, 2009, 07:39:36 PM »

Quote from: Ecosse on March 19, 2009, 07:24:43 PM

For the life of me I can't remember who, but someone on this forum is building a SOHC with similar pipes.

Well, you're not going crazy Bill, cause I remember seeing someone building those pipes, but I can't remember who it is either.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #1212 on:** March 19, 2009, 07:45:55 PM »

Quote from: Ecosse on March 19, 2009, 03:03:26 PM

There lurks around here a couple pix of an obscure works 500/550. This isn't it, right?

I know the pics you are reffering to Billy but don't remember where I saw them, it was way koooooollll.

Sam.

Ricky_Racer · « **Reply #1213 on:** March 19, 2009, 07:55:31 PM »

Is this the one? RR

754 · « **Reply #1214 on:** March 19, 2009, 09:28:56 PM »

Re, the Egli brace.
I have a similar design on mine, a bit less rigid.

I offered several times on here to walk people thru building one in a simplified form, 90% of it can be done with a hacksaw sander & drill press.. Yet, no takers ..

.. go figure!

Flying J · « **Reply #1215 on:** March 19, 2009, 09:35:04 PM »

Is this the exhaust?

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=15615.270

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #1216 on:** March 19, 2009, 09:45:02 PM »

Quote from: Ricky_Racer on March 19, 2009, 07:55:31 PM

Is this the one? RR

That's the one Ricky, I'd die for a ride on that.

Sam.

Ecosse · « **Reply #1217 on:** March 19, 2009, 09:47:18 PM »

Quote from: Ricky_Racer on March 19, 2009, 07:55:31 PM

Is this the one? RR

RR, you sir are a credit to your race! Ah, human race... right? I'm tired.

Thanks for the pix.

Ecosse · « **Reply #1218 on:** March 19, 2009, 09:50:09 PM »

Quote from: 754 on March 19, 2009, 09:28:56 PM

Re, the Egli brace.
I have a similar design on mine, a bit less rigid.

I offered several times on here to walk people thru building one in a simplified form, 90% of it can be done with a hacksaw sander & drill press.. Yet, no takers .. .. go figure!

How about post on the fabrication thread? I'm interested. Right now I want to keep my gaiters, gaters, squishy black thingys, but for future projects that tip would be a huge plus.

Ecosse · « **Reply #1219 on:** March 19, 2009, 09:51:48 PM »

Quote from: alltherightpills on March 19, 2009, 07:39:36 PM

Quote from: Ecosse on March 19, 2009, 07:24:43 PM
For the life of me I can't remember who, but someone on this forum is building a SOHC with similar pipes.

Well, you're not going crazy Bill, cause I remember seeing someone building those pipes, but I can't remember who it is either.

Thanks man, I need all the support I can get!

Ecosse · « **Reply #1220 on:** March 19, 2009, 09:54:11 PM »

I can't get enough of this thing. I feel like I'm cheating on my 550.

Sorry for the poor quality,

Ricky_Racer · « **Reply #1221 on:** March 19, 2009, 09:54:33 PM »

Me too, Sam. Me too, but probably not in my cards... {sigh}

Thanks, Ecosse. I have hundreds of megs of this stuff I've collected over the years. Keeping it all straight is the problem. $:-\$

Now it's time for this olphart to get to bed. I've got to get up early to continue unloading stuff on eGay. Oh the joys of the 2009 economy.

G'nite all... RR

bill440cars · « **Reply #1222 on:** March 19, 2009, 10:04:49 PM »

Quote from: Ecosse on March 19, 2009, 07:24:43 PM

For the life of me I can't remember who, but someone on this forum is building a SOHC with similar pipes.

I believe that you'd be talking about Tim (kghost).

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #1223 on:** March 19, 2009, 10:11:01 PM »

Quote from: Ricky_Racer on March 19, 2009, 09:54:33 PM

Me too, Sam. Me too, but probably not in my cards... {sigh}

Thanks, Ecosse. I have hundreds of megs of this stuff I've collected over the years. Keeping it all straight is the problem. $:-\$

Now it's time for this olphart to get to bed. I've got to get up early to continue unloading stuff on eGay. Oh the joys of the 2009 economy.

G'nite all... RR

Do you have any info on that bike Ricky ?

Sam.

Ecosse · « **Reply #1224 on:** March 19, 2009, 10:15:30 PM »

Quote from: bill440cars on March 19, 2009, 10:04:49 PM

Quote from: Ecosse on March 19, 2009, 07:24:43 PM
For the life of me I can't remember who, but someone on this forum is building a SOHC with similar pipes.

I believe that you'd be talking about Tim (kghost).

Thanks Bill! Wasn't it you who clued me in on his project in the first place?

I need a handler.

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