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Re: 1977 CB550 K cafe racer build
« Reply #475 on: April 06, 2010, 05:41:15 AM »
Joe,
Did you score some cool mags?

Did anyone ever figure out if a 750 rear wheel fits the 550?

Don't leave us hanging!!

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Re: 1977 CB550 K cafe racer build
« Reply #476 on: April 06, 2010, 06:00:05 AM »
Well the 750 spoke hub fit mine so well I was not aware it was from a 750 until I went looking..

Hope that helps? Just don't know if Lesters are the same.

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Re: 1977 CB550 K cafe racer build
« Reply #477 on: April 06, 2010, 07:10:43 AM »
Might have some Lesters.....not sure


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« Reply #478 on: April 06, 2010, 08:11:16 AM »
The wheels are for a CB750......closest you can find.  Hope like hell the spacing is the same.  From the pics, it looks like my brake plate would work.  Hell, it could be a 550 wheel, and the seller dosen't know.  Not sure if it will be mine, as another bidder seems to really want them.  I want them, but there are limits to which I am willing to spend.

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Re: 1977 CB550 K cafe racer build
« Reply #479 on: April 06, 2010, 06:26:32 PM »
My lester's and my hayashi'sboth use the stock CB750K brake backing plate. So If you fit a 750 hub in a 550 swingarm then all should be well! So 50s use 19/17" wheels? My Lester's are 16 rear and 19 front. My hayashi's are stock 750 F and R.

I hope you get them!

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Re: 1977 CB550 K cafe racer build
« Reply #480 on: April 06, 2010, 06:57:08 PM »
550's use a 19" front and an 18" rear wheel.

The Lester is an 18" rear....and the pics with the brake plate....it "looks" like a 550 plate.

Again.....they're not mine yet.

Hyashi rim????  How rare is that!

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Re: 1977 CB550 K cafe racer build
« Reply #481 on: April 06, 2010, 08:05:15 PM »
I bought a whole bike to get the Hayashi's...lol. Iam not sure the S/O has seen the humor in that investment yet...
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Re: 1977 CB550 K cafe racer build
« Reply #482 on: April 06, 2010, 08:27:59 PM »
they'll fit...





everything fits.

EDIT: BLEEEYAAAAHAHAHA-HAAAAAAAAAAA
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Re: 1977 CB550 K cafe racer build
« Reply #483 on: April 06, 2010, 08:30:07 PM »
Quote from: Industrial Cafe on April 06, 2010, 08:27:59 PM
they'll fit...





everything fits.

Yup.. with duct tape and a sledge hammer you can make anything fit..  ;)
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Re: 1977 CB550 K cafe racer build
« Reply #484 on: April 06, 2010, 11:20:26 PM »
Quote from: fasturd on April 06, 2010, 08:05:15 PM
I bought a whole bike to get the Hayashi's...lol. Iam not sure the S/O has seen the humor in that investment yet...

Damn you Turd and your unobtainium parts!!
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Re: 1977 CB550 K cafe racer build
« Reply #485 on: April 07, 2010, 09:45:19 AM »
yeah, some of this stuff was probably hard to find even when it was new.

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Re: 1977 CB550 K cafe racer build
« Reply #486 on: April 07, 2010, 05:19:35 PM »
Ok......

I have some Lester mags now.  The rear is an 18" with a 550 hub.  All the ones I normally see are 16" with the 750 hub.  So, basically I believe this is a VERY rare wheel to find.  Think about it.  These wheels were so expensive when new, and most who bought a 550 bought it, because it was cheaper than a 750....so who is going to buy a 550 and then drop all that money on wheels, when you could just buy a 750??

The front wheel is a 19".  Yes, they cost a fortune, and NO, I don't want to talk about it. :'(

The Tank, Seat, and Wheels have cost a ton, but had to be done, so that I could really have the bike I wanted.

I am VERY happy and pleased that I finally found the set I had been lusting after!

Here are some pics of the wheels.















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Re: 1977 CB550 K cafe racer build
« Reply #487 on: April 07, 2010, 05:31:20 PM »
ALRIGHT!! virtual high five man!

will you'll need to change out that sprocket? if I remember correctly the 550 sprocket is much smaller.
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Re: 1977 CB550 K cafe racer build
« Reply #488 on: April 07, 2010, 05:53:30 PM »
good job was watching those wheels but after the price DOUBLED in the last 5 min just had to let you have them enjoy your 1000 dollar wheels....
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Re: 1977 CB550 K cafe racer build
« Reply #489 on: April 07, 2010, 05:53:58 PM »
Nice find, dude.  The suspense was killing me.
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Re: 1977 CB550 K cafe racer build
« Reply #490 on: April 07, 2010, 05:54:31 PM »
Quote from: wildcatmahone on April 07, 2010, 05:53:30 PM
good job was watching those wheels but after the price DOUBLED in the last 5 min just had to let you have them enjoy your 1000 dollar wheels....

So much for not talking about it...
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Re: 1977 CB550 K cafe racer build
« Reply #491 on: April 07, 2010, 06:04:11 PM »
Quote from: wildcatmahone on April 07, 2010, 05:53:30 PM
good job was watching those wheels but after the price DOUBLED in the last 5 min just had to let you have them enjoy your 1000 dollar wheels....
somebody's a sore loser. :D :D :D 8)
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Re: 1977 CB550 K cafe racer build
« Reply #492 on: April 07, 2010, 06:14:23 PM »
Nice job on the Lesters!  Now I don't feel so bad about blowing out my budget!
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« Reply #493 on: April 07, 2010, 06:20:59 PM »
It's alright.

If enough people give me crap about it....I'll just leave.

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Re: 1977 CB550 K cafe racer build
« Reply #494 on: April 07, 2010, 06:28:28 PM »
HAHAHAHA! awesome
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Re: 1977 CB550 K cafe racer build
« Reply #495 on: April 07, 2010, 06:52:53 PM »
Nice wheels Joe, don't sweat the few.. Any chance you want to sell your rear axle? Turns out mine is too small for my bike, never noticed it before.. I knew the rear was a bit sloppy but figured it was the bearings or the bushings on the swing arm..

Any way its going to look awesome at any cost.

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« Reply #496 on: April 07, 2010, 07:00:06 PM »
once I get it sorted out....i'll just give it to you.....but you would have to wait.

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Re: 1977 CB550 K cafe racer build
« Reply #497 on: April 07, 2010, 07:01:13 PM »
Thanks, IC may have one for me if not I would be happy to wait because I know it would be the correct one.. and I would want to give you some thing for it.. I will let you know.
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Re: 1977 CB550 K cafe racer build
« Reply #498 on: April 07, 2010, 07:02:12 PM »
Quote from: traveler on April 07, 2010, 06:20:59 PM
It's alright.
If enough people give me crap about it....I'll just leave.

Not sure if that was as awesomely subtle as I think it was...
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Re: 1977 CB550 K cafe racer build
« Reply #499 on: April 07, 2010, 07:06:26 PM »
Who cares what you paid for those wheels, i have 10K in my bike and its still in boxes. I am building what i want and will spend what i want to complete it... Nice wheels Traveler..

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