Author Topic: cb 919 tank on a cb550f (Read 16044 times)

grandelatte · « **Reply #50 on:** December 09, 2009, 11:06:42 AM »

that's freakin' awesome!

Pinhead · « **Reply #51 on:** December 09, 2009, 09:22:29 PM »

Man, I'm loving it!

Ryan 550k · « **Reply #52 on:** December 09, 2009, 10:31:16 PM »

Woe!

I just stumbled across this thread.
What an interesting project!

Swede · « **Reply #53 on:** December 10, 2009, 01:06:44 AM »

I love that tank and tail section. Put some taller shocks on there and it will really look the part.

Alan F. · « **Reply #54 on:** December 10, 2009, 02:52:11 PM »

Nice, lots of potential there.
-Alan

bill440cars · « **Reply #55 on:** December 10, 2009, 08:19:06 PM »

Have to say, a VERY unique build going on here!

Do I see a BOTM candidate coming out here?

Zaipai · « **Reply #56 on:** December 11, 2009, 05:47:25 AM »

Quote from: bill440cars on December 10, 2009, 08:19:06 PM

Have to say, a VERY unique build going on here! Do I see a BOTM candidate coming out here?

I would say quite possibly!

dickc · « **Reply #57 on:** January 17, 2011, 07:20:18 AM »

I have finally gotten back around to messing with this project.

I built a frame to hold the battery and support the new tail.

I settled on a cbr 600rr tail section and seat. They are small and fit with the tank. I had made a tail out of the old tank but it just did not look good having a rounded tail. I used some plastic to mount the non-functional passenger seat. I will probably replace the seat with a shell.

The seat pan fit very nice.

With a hole for the seat to clip and a few rubber knobs the seat is mounted.

I have moved all the electric under the tank. I have a tail light and blinkers ready to mount. I want to have the bike back on the road by spring so more updates should be coming.

Alan F. · « **Reply #58 on:** January 17, 2011, 06:59:00 PM »

Great to see you were able to get back to this bike, I'll keep an eye open for updates.
Alan

Anti-Johnny · « **Reply #59 on:** February 17, 2011, 10:49:01 PM »

Whoa, nice. I have been looking for alternate tanks and this looks great. I look forward to hearing how you made it work.

singedebile · « **Reply #60 on:** February 18, 2011, 04:05:50 AM »

im really impressed! the tank with that tail and old style skinny tires make for a really light and quick looking bike.

dickc · « **Reply #61 on:** April 04, 2011, 08:53:55 AM »

I laid the base down this weekend and popped the tank on the bike for a look see. Will be putting a clear on it soon.

I need to find some nice shocks to replace these. They are toast. I am thinking about moving the pegs too.

Radam · « **Reply #62 on:** April 04, 2011, 09:17:55 AM »

What the what?!!! That thing is rad!

jkminer · « **Reply #63 on:** April 04, 2011, 09:44:14 AM »

I Love it! This is not a bad idea for replacing my dented and scratched 500 tank. I wonder what other bikes tanks would fit....

Roach · « **Reply #64 on:** April 04, 2011, 10:21:54 AM »

you should stick a modern for on there and put some showa shocks on the rear from a cb900f

dickc · « **Reply #65 on:** April 04, 2011, 11:22:07 AM »

I have a r1 shock and cantilever I am just not sure how I would mount it.

James · « **Reply #66 on:** April 04, 2011, 11:28:13 AM »

CBX550 Tanks fit perfectly.

jkminer · « **Reply #67 on:** April 04, 2011, 11:34:33 AM »

Quote from: James on April 04, 2011, 11:28:13 AM

CBX550 Tanks fit perfectly.

Wow! Looks good, but Is there anything on that bike except the engine and carbs that is actually from a SOHC CB?

James · « **Reply #68 on:** April 04, 2011, 11:38:40 AM »

It started as a CB....Frame, engine, electrics, carbs, most of the other stuff is Honda.

dickc · « **Reply #69 on:** April 15, 2011, 09:14:26 AM »

I got some polish on the tank. I think I will have to shoot it one more time. The paint is a little thin along the bottom of the tank. I have not made up my mind on if I will clear coat it or not.

I modified a shock I had and mounted it.

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #70 on:** April 15, 2011, 10:07:15 AM »

Very cool. I wonder if painting the relief at the back of the tank that would have been covered by the stock seat black would make it blend nicely with the seat setup you have.

dickc · « **Reply #71 on:** April 15, 2011, 11:33:09 AM »

This has been a hot topic at the shop.

We have 2 camps one paint it black. The other camp make is for making a plastic backing to form a leather pad to fit over the relief.

We all agree if painted I should use a bed liner.

heffay · « **Reply #72 on:** September 21, 2011, 07:00:51 PM »

Looks cool.

I think paint the relief black no matter what, the tabs at the bottom are not supposed to be visible so they screw with the nice lines of the bike.

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Author Topic: cb 919 tank on a cb550f (Read 16044 times)

Ryan 550k