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Offline aussie

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CB550 cafe in OZ
« on: January 30, 2009, 04:43:40 PM »
Howdy all thought it was time i posted some pictures of the rebuild, these photos are just at mock up stage and the rear bobtail isnt fitted properly yet.Been a lot of muching around to get to this stage, but been fun all the way along.

I think it will look like no other hopefully, stay tuned as i think the custom made exhaust/mufflers will blow a few away and will really set the bike off.

Rear sets are of a Hyabusa 1300 and sort of look at home on the old girl.

And good or bad feed back will be very much apreciated, Colour scheme is a copy of the Ducati 1000s paul smart replica and should look sweet with those nice Akront alloy rims

cheers wayne
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2009, 05:37:02 PM »
So, about them pictures...
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Offline aussie

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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2009, 05:44:01 PM »
pics have finally worked it out
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2009, 05:45:43 PM »
more
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2009, 05:47:25 PM »
motor getting ready to go in
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2009, 05:53:37 PM »
+1
Now that is a sweet looking start I cant wait to se the finished bike!
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2009, 06:00:01 PM »
NICE!
I like the frame, the colour is very different but it works well...
Cant wait to see the wheels and clip ons on it
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2009, 06:11:58 PM »
Lookin real sweet Wayne.
What forks did you decide to go with?

FJ
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #8 on: January 30, 2009, 06:17:44 PM »
Quote from: FunJimmy on January 30, 2009, 06:11:58 PM
Lookin real sweet Wayne.
What forks did you decide to go with?

FJ

Gidday mate, i am still tossing up options there, and measuring sets at the wreckers.I will have to chuck the old ones on untill i find something suitable.

P.S.......... hows my rear guard looking ;) ;D ;)
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« Reply #9 on: January 30, 2009, 06:52:50 PM »
Nice work. Way to do something different.
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Offline DollarBill

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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2009, 07:18:34 PM »
Ahhhhh....The Paul Smart Sport Classic 1000s!  It's my dream bike.....I will have one someday.  You have a great start going there and I can't wait to see it's evolution.
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #11 on: January 30, 2009, 07:32:37 PM »
Very nice, refreshingly different color combo too.
Looking forward to seeing it come together.

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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #12 on: January 30, 2009, 09:10:55 PM »
Wayne

Did you make your cafe seat? It looks very cool and original!

Quote from: aussie on January 30, 2009, 06:17:44 PM
P.S.......... hows my rear guard looking ;) ;D ;)

Been real busy getting the new carbon fiber front fender and cafe seat finished so the painter can have at it.
As soon as I've got a minute I'll give the rear fender a look. I'm considering making a shorty too.
Do you want the full length currently used on my bike?


FJ
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Offline mateo tomas

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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #13 on: January 30, 2009, 09:38:28 PM »
awesome color!! didn't ducati recently use a similar electric sea-foam hue??  keep it up
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #14 on: January 30, 2009, 10:06:07 PM »
Awesome.  I like the color combo of the Smart as well.  And you're right, the rearsets do look pretty cozy.  The design looks right with the rounded curves and slots instead of straight drilled holes.
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #15 on: January 31, 2009, 05:00:33 AM »
Quote from: FunJimmy on January 30, 2009, 09:10:55 PM
Wayne

Did you make your cafe seat? It looks very cool and original!

Quote from: aussie on January 30, 2009, 06:17:44 PM
P.S.......... hows my rear guard looking ;) ;D ;)

Been real busy getting the new carbon fiber front fender and cafe seat finished so the painter can have at it.
As soon as I've got a minute I'll give the rear fender a look. I'm considering making a shorty too.
Do you want the full length currently used on my bike?


FJ

Bloody outh mate, i would snap it up of you.

Would it be ok to shorten it, or would it ruin the carbon fibre ?
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #16 on: January 31, 2009, 06:57:29 AM »
I'd really like to hear some details on that seat... Having a hard time prying my eyes away from it. I'll have to follow this on.
Thanks for sharing.
-Luke
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #17 on: January 31, 2009, 09:02:09 AM »
Quote from: aussie on January 31, 2009, 05:00:33 AM
Would it be ok to shorten it, or would it ruin the carbon fibre ?

Wayne

Shortening the one I currently have would loose the edge bead.
That's why I'm going to make a new mold for a shorty.
I'll keep you posted when I get that sorted out.

FJ
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #18 on: January 31, 2009, 12:37:52 PM »
Quote from: syth82 on January 31, 2009, 06:57:29 AM
I'd really like to hear some details on that seat... Having a hard time prying my eyes away from it. I'll have to follow this on.
Thanks for sharing.
-Luke

Here you go, it is hinged using the origanol hinge and lock, makes it easy to get to wiring and battery
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #19 on: January 31, 2009, 12:45:06 PM »
Very nice. You make it yourself then? I love the shape.
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Offline aussie

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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #20 on: January 31, 2009, 04:45:30 PM »
Quote from: syth82 on January 31, 2009, 12:45:06 PM
Very nice. You make it yourself then? I love the shape.

No mate, i brought it from a bloke who makes them over here in OZ. Not made for this bike but it wasnt to bad making it fit.
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #21 on: February 01, 2009, 10:12:21 AM »
Nice looking project. Just curious, how do you cover the gap between the seat & the tank? Does the seat cushion cover that?
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #22 on: February 01, 2009, 02:50:31 PM »
Quote from: aussie on January 31, 2009, 12:37:52 PM
Quote from: syth82 on January 31, 2009, 06:57:29 AM
I'd really like to hear some details on that seat... Having a hard time prying my eyes away from it. I'll have to follow this on.
Thanks for sharing.
-Luke

Here you go, it is hinged using the origanol hinge and lock, makes it easy to get to wiring and battery
Good Stuff aussie,

Just what I've been looking for. A pic that shows how the original hinges and latch can be adapted to a glass seat. Hope you don't mind me pinching your pic as a reference for my seat.......

Sweet looking bike BTW.................

Cheers
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #23 on: February 01, 2009, 09:40:02 PM »
have been playing with these tank badges
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Re: CB550 cafe in OZ
« Reply #24 on: February 01, 2009, 10:48:59 PM »
How do you plan on extending the wires to make it to the rear of the seat? Using a 2nd harness and chopping them up? I am curious, cuz I want to do the same thing. I love the hinge idea. great idea.
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