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Retro Rocket · « **Reply #2050 on:** June 20, 2009, 05:52:47 PM »

Hi 754, whats the specs on the green and white one Ecosse posted ...??

Mick

gvn2fly · « **Reply #2051 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:42:11 PM »

It was on eBay some time ago. I'm not crazy about the overall look but there are some nice bits on it.

Dan Larson
'77 CB400F cafe project
'98 Ducati M900
'08 Triumph Sprint ST

754 · « **Reply #2052 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:15:42 PM »

Retro, that was the Amen frame, it looks like
Girder is a bit hard to tell, but might be a CCW. California Cycle works, theirs had a slight kick forward over the last 6 inches above the axle hole.. almost all others were straight.

Tank might be santee , looks like Invader mags.

B.O.X.N.I.F.E. · « **Reply #2053 on:** June 21, 2009, 10:25:48 AM »

i like the paint

Industrial Rat400f Killer · « **Reply #2054 on:** June 21, 2009, 10:32:18 AM »

Quote from: boxnife on June 21, 2009, 10:25:48 AM

i like the paint

That's a local Honda mechanics bike and the pic doesn't do it justice.

I took these at Backfire the other night.
The owner is a member here but since he hasn't posted it I'll let him decide if he wants to let everybody know who he is.

754 · « **Reply #2055 on:** June 21, 2009, 10:40:58 AM »

Heyyy, I got a Backfire decal right under my monitor, look at it everyday..

Got it from one of you guys at the Tsawassen meet...

Ecosse · « **Reply #2056 on:** June 21, 2009, 11:18:23 AM »

hey boxnife, i wouldn't mind seeing another shot of that. white grips?

this race rep is verrry nice too. like that swing arm.

i think this is bill(440)'s avatar. any info?

Industrial Rat400f Killer · « **Reply #2057 on:** June 21, 2009, 11:24:36 AM »

Quote from: Ecosse on June 21, 2009, 11:18:23 AM

hey boxnife, i wouldn't mind seeing another shot of that. white grips?

this race rep is verrry nice too. like that swing arm.

i think this is bill(440)'s avatar. any info?

http://northcityvintagehonda.wordpress.com/the-stables/1974-cb550-green-pearl/

Ecosse · « **Reply #2058 on:** June 21, 2009, 11:47:45 AM »

thanks rat' for the link. it is a very nice bike; i love his choice of colors. the second image gives a better idea of what you mean by pictures not doing it justice. dig those grips too!

looks like 400f bars.

B.O.X.N.I.F.E. · « **Reply #2059 on:** June 21, 2009, 12:54:12 PM »

here ya go ecosse -

there's more on this blog:

http://northcityvintagehonda.wordpress.com/the-stables/1974-cb550-green-pearl/

Ecosse · « **Reply #2060 on:** June 21, 2009, 01:14:45 PM »

thanks a bunch boxnife! man, when i right click that picture on firefox it jumps to one hell of a big, and detailed, image! awesome.

Ecosse · « **Reply #2061 on:** June 21, 2009, 01:29:59 PM »

the first is a preamble to the second.

Spikeybike · « **Reply #2062 on:** June 21, 2009, 01:38:20 PM »

to Minor Threat no less ... nice

Ecosse · « **Reply #2063 on:** June 21, 2009, 02:21:13 PM »

ok, a little post happy today. but i thought some may appreciate this. the first pictured bike inspired the build of the second. link to build below.

Pink Taco

Alan F. · « **Reply #2064 on:** June 21, 2009, 05:13:22 PM »

Quote from: I Zombie on June 18, 2009, 08:38:07 AM

Not sure if anyones posted these already but i thought they were worthy.

I'm really digging that aluminum inner fender, think I'll do that on my 750K3.

Spikeybike · « **Reply #2065 on:** June 21, 2009, 05:35:40 PM »

754 · « **Reply #2066 on:** June 21, 2009, 06:53:34 PM »

Ecosse, looks like Nrss Frame & Forks..

I think that first bike has a finned Breather cover topping off the valvecover..

Hallcraft front wheel I am thinking in the lower pic..

I Zombie · « **Reply #2067 on:** June 21, 2009, 08:32:24 PM »

Quote from: Alan F. on June 21, 2009, 05:13:22 PM

Quote from: I Zombie on June 18, 2009, 08:38:07 AM
Not sure if anyones posted these already but i thought they were worthy.

I'm really digging that aluminum inner fender, think I'll do that on my 750K3.

was planning something similar on my K-8

MJL · « **Reply #2068 on:** June 21, 2009, 08:41:00 PM »

Quote from: Ecosse on June 14, 2009, 02:40:18 PM

update on the black & gold bike. i suspect i got it off of the sv650 forum. i'll keep looking.

Once again, inspiration has struck. I think I'll leave the spare 750 motor on the floor and use my brother's subaru motor for a powerplant in a bike build. It's a 1.8 liter motor that is small and light and makes90 hp and 100 ft-lbs torque, oh yeah.

Ecosse · « **Reply #2069 on:** June 21, 2009, 10:23:00 PM »

Quote from: 754 on June 21, 2009, 06:53:34 PM

Ecosse, looks like Nrss Frame & Forks..

I think that first bike has a finned Breather cover topping off the valvecover..

Hallcraft front wheel I am thinking in the lower pic..

thanks 754. so, what's the rear wheel on bike #2?

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #2070 on:** June 21, 2009, 10:52:43 PM »

Quote from: Ecosse on June 21, 2009, 10:23:00 PM

Quote from: 754 on June 21, 2009, 06:53:34 PM
Ecosse, looks like Nrss Frame & Forks..

I think that first bike has a finned Breather cover topping off the valvecover..

Hallcraft front wheel I am thinking in the lower pic..

thanks 754. so, what's the rear wheel on bike #2?

Looks like an older harley mag to me...

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #2071 on:** June 21, 2009, 10:57:40 PM »

754 · « **Reply #2072 on:** June 21, 2009, 11:15:14 PM »

Good call Havoc, I dont think I have seen those before, iIam not so good on the new stuff.. better on the old stuff.

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #2073 on:** June 21, 2009, 11:21:46 PM »

Quote from: 754 on June 21, 2009, 11:15:14 PM

Good call Havoc, I dont think I have seen those before, iIam not so good on the new stuff.. better on the old stuff.

Well they aren't OLD per se.... But in terms of structure and design they are. Last used in 01 maybe? They are making a stylized comeback obviously...

I personally think the old HD mags are ugly as sin no matter how you re-dress em. Plus they weigh 10x as much.

Anywhoo.... After checking out that website I'm getting ideas for my wheels for the CB.

Ecosse · « **Reply #2074 on:** June 22, 2009, 12:06:30 AM »

i like the wheel as it's on the pink taco. reminds me a bit of a halibrand from a drag or salt racer... car.

but, unsprung weight is the worst!

ahhh, the price one pays for good looks.

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