Author Topic: "INSPIRATION GALLERY " (Read 2231126 times)

Ricky_Racer · « **Reply #3475 on:** November 09, 2009, 04:33:24 pm »

Yeah, I keep hearing more and more about Fuller Hot Rods. Nice skill set over there. It'll be interesting to see what happens in a high-buck shop with an interest in old SOHC iron.

I don't see any provision for a rear suspension on that 500/550. Is it a rigid? RR

wannabridin · « **Reply #3476 on:** November 09, 2009, 04:36:41 pm »

Quote from: Staggerlee on November 09, 2009, 02:57:55 pm

Quote from: Ecosse on November 09, 2009, 01:06:29 pm
Quote from: Staggerlee on November 09, 2009, 12:40:49 pm
Saw this at SEMA last week; unfinished, but I found it to be pretty inspirational:

wow o wow that thing is sick! i want to know some more info about the frame. what kind of motor is that? looks like a 3 cylinder??? or are my eyes deceiving me?? NICE bike tho, love the wheel setup

paulages · « **Reply #3477 on:** November 09, 2009, 04:53:49 pm »

Quote from: wannabridin on November 09, 2009, 04:36:41 pm

wow o wow that thing is sick! i want to know some more info about the frame. what kind of motor is that? looks like a 3 cylinder??? or are my eyes deceiving me?? NICE bike tho, love the wheel setup

yes, your eyes are deceiving you.. it's a cb550 engine. the frame looks like a featherbed knockoff.

the technological J · « **Reply #3478 on:** November 09, 2009, 05:20:14 pm »

where is the rear suspension for that thing? i dont see any

Gorms · « **Reply #3479 on:** November 09, 2009, 07:08:38 pm »

Doesnt look like they got there yet. Frame is held up by the bottom and the wheel/swingarm is just hanging it seems.

Staggerlee · « **Reply #3480 on:** November 09, 2009, 07:22:55 pm »

It will be a mono shock setup, but they just had a steel rod in place to hold the swingarm up. You can just make it out through that void in the engine mount bracket.

The headtube is factory Honda, but everything else on the frame was jigged up from scratch. It was definitely top-notch work.

B.O.X.N.I.F.E. · « **Reply #3481 on:** November 09, 2009, 07:49:23 pm »

They should build and sell those frames. I guess titling would be a nightmare.

754 · « **Reply #3482 on:** November 09, 2009, 08:58:33 pm »

Not with a stock headtube...

Staggerlee · « **Reply #3483 on:** November 09, 2009, 10:19:11 pm »

Quote from: 754 on November 09, 2009, 08:58:33 pm

Not with a stock headtube...

*ding

j-conn · « **Reply #3484 on:** November 10, 2009, 08:18:06 am »

just got this off craigs for 50 bucks.
"I have a 1976 honda cb frame and almost complete engine both in great condition"

1976 cb 550 #2 on the way!

i feel inspired!

Spikeybike · « **Reply #3485 on:** November 11, 2009, 10:29:15 am »

Quote from: paulages on November 09, 2009, 04:53:49 pm

it's a cb550 engine. the frame looks like a featherbed knockoff.

i really dig the featherbed style ... with the exhaust kinda turned in at the headers, gives it that Triton look .... very nice i think

wannabridin · « **Reply #3486 on:** November 11, 2009, 01:04:23 pm »

just saw this walking into the computer lab on campus. i HAD to post it! it's pretty inspirational, i wish i could find the guy and talk to him more.

he's using a tiny little gas tank from who knows what, and he has a battery pack full of AA's. i can't believe the dang thing is inspected and registered!!

inspirational to say the least of what you can do with a little imagination!

j-conn · « **Reply #3487 on:** November 11, 2009, 01:40:51 pm »

im pretty sure you can buy these as kits...

still cool.
ive wanted to put one of those badass hi hp lawnmower motors on a bike like that.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #3488 on:** November 11, 2009, 06:44:20 pm »

I like all the zip strips, the foot position makes it hard to jump over anything

MJL · « **Reply #3489 on:** November 11, 2009, 09:19:54 pm »

Schwinn Stingray

wannabridin · « **Reply #3490 on:** November 11, 2009, 11:07:48 pm »

i'm lovin the dirt bike tank trying to look bobber!! and is that a jockey shifter i see, or is it just for looks?? and i want to see one that still maintains the use of the stock pedals! God forbid you run out of gas .3 miles from your house, hah!!

noahspop · « **Reply #3491 on:** November 11, 2009, 11:47:10 pm »

I don't know much about it, other than my wife's uncle built it.

strynboen · « **Reply #3492 on:** November 12, 2009, 06:02:23 am »

my first home made,,,motor 150cc mz garelli katia frame,,,brakes vent gloving

Zaipai · « **Reply #3493 on:** November 12, 2009, 08:38:02 pm »

Quote from: wannabridin on November 09, 2009, 04:36:41 pm

Quote from: Staggerlee on November 09, 2009, 02:57:55 pm
Quote from: Ecosse on November 09, 2009, 01:06:29 pm
Quote from: Staggerlee on November 09, 2009, 12:40:49 pm
Saw this at SEMA last week; unfinished, but I found it to be pretty inspirational:

wow o wow that thing is sick! i want to know some more info about the frame. what kind of motor is that? looks like a 3 cylinder??? or are my eyes deceiving me?? NICE bike tho, love the wheel setup
It looks to me to be a CB500/CB550 four.. Although I could be wrong. Love that frame, the pipes are cool.. The rims are spectacular, giving me some ideas.. naw.. probably beyond my budget.. :-)

wannabridin · « **Reply #3494 on:** November 12, 2009, 08:43:02 pm »

i wonder about the headlight. i am diggin the VERY convex curvature of the thing!! anyone have any info on a headlight like this?? maybe this with a combination of a very thin wire rock cage to go on it?? or a visor around the top??

c91x · « **Reply #3495 on:** November 13, 2009, 11:46:05 am »

i'm a little biased but here's my inspiration

Flying J · « **Reply #3496 on:** November 16, 2009, 08:28:58 am »

Cafe Scooter Trike.

Aaron Richard · « **Reply #3497 on:** November 16, 2009, 09:50:40 am »

looks more like a beefed up hover round rascle scooter

gramma can fly though the grocery store now!

Quote from: ffjmoore on November 16, 2009, 08:28:58 am

Cafe Scooter Trike.

bathcollector · « **Reply #3498 on:** November 17, 2009, 10:35:32 am »

Quote from: wannabridin on November 12, 2009, 08:43:02 pm

i wonder about the headlight. i am diggin the VERY convex curvature of the thing!! anyone have any info on a headlight like this?? maybe this with a combination of a very thin wire rock cage to go on it?? or a visor around the top??

Looks like a 1936 Ford lense to me

greenjeans · « **Reply #3499 on:** November 17, 2009, 01:40:53 pm »

Quote from: Ecosse on November 09, 2009, 01:06:29 pm

Quote from: Staggerlee on November 09, 2009, 12:40:49 pm
Saw this at SEMA last week; unfinished, but I found it to be pretty inspirational:

they have good taste! who is the builder?

Yep that's my buddy Bryan Fuller out of Atlanta. Got hooked on those when he saw my 550 a while back.

He's deeming it the world's most expensive CB

You can't tell from the photo, but it is a mono shock and if you look closely
the forks are engraved and the finned exhaust collars are scratch-built from stainless steel. Truly ridiculous in the best way.
Frame is all hand built as is the tank and tail section. The black dot you see on the tank will be for a sight glass off a WWII airplane.
CNC for the hubs. Exhaust isn't final yet.

grips will be leather wrapped - by an authentic swordmaker in Japan.

He's a child of the junkyard and swapmeet. He's got all kinds of headlight and tail lamps etc collected over the years.

It will be something to behold when finished.

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