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Offline Chris Liston

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Re: 1975 CB550 brat build... (new pics, new bars, new stuff)
« Reply #50 on: September 17, 2012, 07:33:55 pm »
very cool work.  Any chance you can do a how too on that kick starter?   
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Re: 1975 CB550 brat build... (new pics, new bars, new stuff)
« Reply #51 on: September 18, 2012, 05:49:49 am »
Quote from: Chris Liston on September 17, 2012, 07:33:55 pm
very cool work.  Any chance you can do a how too on that kick starter?

Sure!

1) get an old bmx pedal
2) weld it on to your kickstarter.

Done.

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Also, mocked the lights up last night...  not a fan.  They're too big and cartoony.  :(
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Offline xnewmanx

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Re: 1975 CB550 brat build... (new pics, new bars, new stuff)
« Reply #52 on: September 18, 2012, 06:19:46 am »
 It could be that the blue housing isn't black, but I just think they'd are too big and cartoony.  They'd be perfect on something like this, though:





Maybe I'll try and paint them black and revisit.  Sometimes when I look at these pics I think it's awesome.  Sometimes I think it looks just too weird...





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Re: 1975 CB550 brat build... (new pics, new bars, new stuff)
« Reply #53 on: September 18, 2012, 11:27:34 am »
New nick-name for the project -- WALL-E
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Offline mono

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Re: 1975 CB550 brat build... (new pics, new bars, new stuff)
« Reply #54 on: September 21, 2012, 07:41:05 am »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on September 18, 2012, 11:27:34 am
New nick-name for the project -- WALL-E

ha!  +1.

definitely paint them black - it'll make them look smaller.  honestly, it doesn't look disproportional compared to other 2-headlight rigs i've seen.  although i do wonder about power draw from 2x 12V headlamps?  my single headlight taxes my charging system as-is.
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Offline Boostisfordinnr

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Re: 1975 CB550 brat build... (new pics, new bars, new stuff)
« Reply #55 on: September 21, 2012, 01:53:26 pm »
Just noticed your build on r3v. Im bout to stalk your build, although I believe Ive seen the car before. You, my friend, are my fabrication hero.
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Re: 1975 CB550 brat build... (new pics, new bars, new stuff)
« Reply #56 on: September 21, 2012, 07:18:35 pm »
The lights would look great in Brass
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Re: 1975 CB550 brat build... (new pics, new bars, new stuff)
« Reply #57 on: September 21, 2012, 07:19:20 pm »
i personaly like the single.the 2 looks like a set of tits backwards.
good luck on the botm
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Re: 1975 CB550 brat build... (new pics, new bars, new stuff)
« Reply #58 on: September 22, 2012, 02:00:28 am »


Some inspiration.
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Offline Viktor.J

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Re: 1975 CB550 brat build... (new pics, new bars, new stuff)
« Reply #59 on: September 23, 2012, 04:53:40 am »
Normally i dont care that much for brat style..

But you mr. got me inspired on building one in the future. Love the look !
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Re: 1975 CB550 brat build... (new pics, new bars, new stuff)
« Reply #60 on: December 17, 2012, 12:55:01 am »
You and your bike made it on TheChive.



http://thechive.com/2012/12/16/life-is-awesome-32-photos/
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Re: 1975 CB550 brat build... (new pics, new bars, new stuff)
« Reply #61 on: December 28, 2012, 07:07:17 am »
i used to hurl myself down flights of stairs on a skateboard, but that's pretty nuts.   ;)
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Offline Pinkley

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Re: 1975 CB550 brat build... (new pics, new bars, new stuff)
« Reply #62 on: December 29, 2012, 01:50:14 pm »
first off, id like to say that your bike is pretty amazing! second, you are very talented at what you do! the craftsmanship you put in all your custom parts is phenomenal!

i think that the headlights are pretty badass looking! i say rock them!!!  8)
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Re: 1975 CB550 brat build... (new pics, new bars, new stuff)
« Reply #63 on: January 01, 2013, 08:57:59 am »
How about some smaller lights like these Buell XBR projectors?  http://www.ebay.com/itm/HEADLIGHT-HEAD-LIGHT-XB9R-XB9-FIREBOLT-BUELL-07-O-/170967940746?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27ce7bbe8a&vxp=mtr



I really hate  to see nice "survivor" bikes chopped up, but damn I like the way this turned out.
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Re: 1975 CB550 brat build... (new pics, new bars, new stuff)
« Reply #64 on: January 01, 2013, 02:24:35 pm »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on September 18, 2012, 11:27:34 am
New nick-name for the project -- WALL-E
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Re: 1975 CB550 brat build... (new pics, new bars, new stuff)
« Reply #65 on: January 11, 2013, 10:32:41 pm »
Ahhh I knew I'd find this here lol. Hi Newman, from a fellow r3ver/e30techer
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