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Bob3050 · « **Reply #8525 on:** September 30, 2012, 03:24:53 PM »

Quote from: Greggo on September 29, 2012, 06:52:36 PM

http://goodsparkgarage.com/meyerbuilt-metalworks-honda-cb550-cafe-racer/

I think that is a great looking machine. That thing looks like it's definitely got all the brakes you would ever want. I like the fenderless look but I'm not so sure about the practicality of it, if you like to ride a lot, and this bike would make me want to ride a lot.
Bob

crazypj · « **Reply #8526 on:** September 30, 2012, 04:54:10 PM »

Quote from: 754 on September 30, 2012, 08:48:19 AM

I would really like last bike better if tail were longer, and pipes came straight out of the head...just being vintage office chair critic...

Could be built for a short body person instead of 'normal' proportions?

754 · « **Reply #8527 on:** September 30, 2012, 06:27:00 PM »

I dont care who its built for..every piece I ever built, I stand back and look at it, and ask... does that fit? does it work with the rest? does it have flow?

Many builds are just parts piled on parts, and to an extent its OK.. but some bikes, you can look at for 1/2 hour and say.. Man, that all fits and works together..
This topic is why 8K bikes sometimes never win a show, its not about cubic money & shiny.. its about fit and flow..

veloracermike · « **Reply #8528 on:** September 30, 2012, 06:42:37 PM »

Like 754 I'm not fond of the 'stubby' tail look. However it's not my bike and the owner/builder looks at it and loves it. I'm mean the guy with the spikey hair, lowered civic with the giant wing walks out every morning and says. Thats bad ass

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crazypj · « **Reply #8529 on:** October 01, 2012, 06:56:16 AM »

Personally, I absolutely hate the chopped off back end on any of the new 'Cafe Racer' fad bikes.
To me, it always looks like something is missing
I prefer the look of the ACU and 'old' FIM regs, minimum of 30 degrees from a vertical line through axle

mono · « **Reply #8530 on:** October 01, 2012, 09:16:54 AM »

Quote from: veloracermike on September 30, 2012, 06:42:37 PM

I'm mean the guy with the spikey hair, lowered civic with the giant wing walks out every morning and says. Thats bad ass

+1 LOL

Greggo · « **Reply #8531 on:** October 01, 2012, 11:57:46 AM »

That 'stubby look' ain't new...to me, the one I posted at least looks like the tails of the CR750's. I'd like it better with a slimmer, less bulbous tank, but, ya know, to each his own. What's that old saying...Haters gonna hate

Scott S · « **Reply #8532 on:** October 01, 2012, 12:51:30 PM »

I couldn't think of a better thread to post this in, so.....

Viktor.J · « **Reply #8533 on:** October 01, 2012, 01:07:03 PM »

Quote from: Scott S on October 01, 2012, 12:51:30 PM

I couldn't think of a better thread to post this in, so.....

One of the best pictures in here for sure

mono · « **Reply #8534 on:** October 01, 2012, 01:48:04 PM »

LOVE IT.

Flying J · « **Reply #8535 on:** October 01, 2012, 04:27:16 PM »

Brings a hole new meaning to the head on your beer.

HonderCB · « **Reply #8536 on:** October 01, 2012, 07:41:54 PM »

Quote from: Greggo on October 01, 2012, 11:57:46 AM

That 'stubby look' ain't new...to me, the one I posted at least looks like the tails of the CR750's. I'd like it better with a slimmer, less bulbous tank, but, ya know, to each his own. What's that old saying...Haters gonna hate

Man, what was honda thinking? lol

i think the great thing about that bike that is getting overlooked is the super sweet/clean monoshock setup... looks stock.

oh, and that beer tap is slick!

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #8537 on:** October 01, 2012, 09:23:41 PM »

The CR has a longer tank which balances out the bike....

xedge4lifex · « **Reply #8538 on:** October 02, 2012, 05:06:40 AM »

Quote from: Greggo on September 29, 2012, 06:52:36 PM

http://goodsparkgarage.com/meyerbuilt-metalworks-honda-cb550-cafe-racer/

Man its so stout, and in my opinion what a real cafe racer is, exposed welds, fabbed work from better bikes, or at least better parts (harley). would had been cool to see if he did anything besides pods, the 550 has so many options for boosting the power. love every inch of this thing.

Greggo · « **Reply #8539 on:** October 02, 2012, 06:51:51 AM »

Apparently, it was BOTM not too long ago...I didn't even realize it was a member's bike.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=106957.0

UPHOTO · « **Reply #8540 on:** October 02, 2012, 07:02:39 PM »

My bike now.....

Next project for me though is a BMW.

HonderCB · « **Reply #8541 on:** October 02, 2012, 07:54:21 PM »

UPHOTO put that thing in the calendar thread! sweet pic!

CaféElite · « **Reply #8542 on:** October 03, 2012, 07:12:05 PM »

754 · « **Reply #8543 on:** October 03, 2012, 07:21:58 PM »

Clean bike.. I really want to see the creation behind the front wheel of the black bike..looks like a Mel Bernstien bike

apetersonboy · « **Reply #8544 on:** October 03, 2012, 07:22:57 PM »

Love the pipes on that bobber!

volkswagendan · « **Reply #8545 on:** October 03, 2012, 07:39:20 PM »

i too want more info on that wtf bike in the background.
...and thant beer tap(s)is the sh!t.

CaféElite · « **Reply #8546 on:** October 03, 2012, 07:41:10 PM »

754 · « **Reply #8547 on:** October 03, 2012, 07:49:09 PM »

Lotsa pipes like that black shovel has around here.. 2 decades ago..

TheVolt · « **Reply #8548 on:** October 03, 2012, 10:52:49 PM »

My inspiration for my 1980 Cb650C. Does anybody have any imformation on this bike? I can only find this 1 photo on google. IMO this is the nicest CB650 I have seen yet.

cprice9 · « **Reply #8549 on:** October 04, 2012, 10:51:05 AM »

Quote from: TheVolt on October 03, 2012, 10:52:49 PM

My inspiration for my 1980 Cb650C. Does anybody have any imformation on this bike? I can only find this 1 photo on google. IMO this is the nicest CB650 I have seen yet.

Looks like Dirty Bird out of atlanta

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