Author Topic: (Dirty Rat Bastard) hub question??? (Read 26145 times)

75cb550 (kyle) · « **on:** April 13, 2010, 07:45:12 PM »

well i havent come up with a cool name for this build yet... here are some pics along the way.

these are from the day i got her...

was pretty clean and in good shape for $600. fired it up with a little work but the carbs needed some attention.

odometer showed 9805

75cb550 (kyle) · « **Reply #1 on:** April 13, 2010, 07:47:57 PM »

here it is in the living room... didn't have a usable garage at the time

steve was helping

75cb550 (kyle) · « **Reply #2 on:** April 13, 2010, 07:51:36 PM »

after the i went through the carbs, adjusted the valves, front brake job w/ new brake line, wrapped the exhaust, installed lowering blocks and finally got her outside
swapped bars with my cousin's '78 Goldwing

got the fender painted (rustoleum anodized bronze)

75cb550 (kyle) · « **Reply #3 on:** April 13, 2010, 07:55:55 PM »

the factory tank was rusted beyond saving...

75cb550 (kyle) · « **Reply #4 on:** April 13, 2010, 07:58:18 PM »

here is my buddy takin his first spin...

75cb550 (kyle) · « **Reply #5 on:** April 13, 2010, 08:01:12 PM »

still need to finish and paint the side covers, fork seals, rear turn signals and the seat.
im not gonna hack up the decent stock seat i have... getting a donor seat to play with thanks to Meriggi... looking for some thing a little lower.

let me know what you guys think...
more pics to come

75cb550 (kyle) · « **Reply #6 on:** April 13, 2010, 08:20:21 PM »

here she is next to the goldwing... (see the thread in Other Bikes)

brett_bike · « **Reply #7 on:** April 16, 2010, 03:36:21 PM »

Cool looking Super Sport you got there. Do you know what kind of aftermarket muffler is on there? I'm working on A '75 CB550 Super Sport myself, the pipes are good but the muffler is rusted through and I want to find something to replace it and keep the 4 into 1 pipes.

By the way, since you are getting rid of the stock tank, might you want to part with the gas cap? Mine has gone missing.

fastbroshi · « **Reply #8 on:** April 16, 2010, 04:34:17 PM »

Your 4-1 header is in what looks to be fair condition right now. I'd unwrap it and get that rust off and paint it or jethot it if I were you. That wrap holds in moisture from what I hear. Maybe it's just bad in rainy weather. I know how rare those are so I wouldn't want to see it go to waste.

75cb550 (kyle) · « **Reply #9 on:** April 16, 2010, 04:46:23 PM »

Quote from: fastbroshi on April 16, 2010, 04:34:17 PM

Your 4-1 header is in what looks to be fair condition right now. I'd unwrap it and get that rust off and paint it or jethot it if I were you. That wrap holds in moisture from what I hear. Maybe it's just bad in rainy weather. I know how rare those are so I wouldn't want to see it go to waste.

yeah, they were a little rough on the bottoms. i think someone had a well place bike jack under neath at some point... the wrap kinda hid that and it was one of the things i wanted from the get-go.

theofam · « **Reply #10 on:** April 18, 2010, 01:50:01 PM »

That's a nice look. I like the peanut tank. But, best of all, I'm totally stoked to know CBs are still going strong in 2022.

75cb550 (kyle) · « **Reply #11 on:** April 18, 2010, 02:28:56 PM »

yeah. i forgot to mention, it doubles as a time machine. i hid the flux capacitor under the seat

Stev-o · « **Reply #12 on:** April 18, 2010, 03:36:27 PM »

Quote from: 75cb550 (kyle) on April 13, 2010, 08:01:12 PM

still need to finish and paint the side covers, fork seals, rear turn signals and the seat.
im not gonna hack up the decent stock seat i have... getting a donor seat to play with thanks to Meriggi... looking for some thing a little lower.

let me know what you guys think...
more pics to come

Your welcome - hope the donor seat works for you.

Nice job so far... keep us posted.

Stev-o · « **Reply #13 on:** April 18, 2010, 03:39:10 PM »

Quote from: brett_bike on April 16, 2010, 03:36:21 PM

I'm working on A '75 CB550 Super Sport myself, the pipes are good but the muffler is rusted through and I want to find something.

I have a Mac muffer for sale, check the For Sale forum.

Sorry for the hijack!

75cb550 (kyle) · « **Reply #14 on:** April 18, 2010, 07:49:36 PM »

Quote from: brett_bike on April 16, 2010, 03:36:21 PM

Cool looking Super Sport you got there. Do you know what kind of aftermarket muffler is on there? I'm working on A '75 CB550 Super Sport myself, the pipes are good but the muffler is rusted through and I want to find something to replace it and keep the 4 into 1 pipes.

By the way, since you are getting rid of the stock tank, might you want to part with the gas cap? Mine has gone missing.

pm sent

75cb550 (kyle) · « **Reply #15 on:** April 18, 2010, 08:34:41 PM »

worked on the seat i got from meriggi this weekend... also got rear turn signals and a gas cap that fit.

cut the pan down where i want it and cleaned it a bit. still needs a little work...

got the hinge straightened out and got the foam cut down. still gonna shave a little more off i think.

75cb550 (kyle) · « **Reply #16 on:** April 18, 2010, 08:36:06 PM »

oh yeah and the rear turn signals...

75cb550 (kyle) · « **Reply #17 on:** April 18, 2010, 08:39:11 PM »

okay last one for now, i promise

Elkie · « **Reply #18 on:** April 18, 2010, 09:10:12 PM »

I'm surprised how well the peanut tank looks on there, not generally a fan. Love the shorty rear fender. It'll be interesting to see how you pull a seat off here. It's gotta bring everything together. Have you thought of a smaller rear wheel to give it more of a slanted stance?

75cb550 (kyle) · « **Reply #19 on:** April 18, 2010, 09:12:21 PM »

i wasnt ever a fan of the "peanut tank look". but on the smaller bike it seems to fit better imo.
that was the issue with the shorter fender. the stock seat just completely hides it. im gonna do some more cutting on that seat pan and probably just wrap in vinyl... we'll see. this is my first try at seat work....

Elkie · « **Reply #20 on:** April 18, 2010, 09:22:18 PM »

One thing I thought would help it is to cut this piece off.

75cb550 (kyle) · « **Reply #21 on:** April 18, 2010, 09:29:14 PM »

yeah that corner is definately getting cut... not sure how much off yet... would go narrown on the whole seat if it not for trying to keep the factory hinge and latch set up

Elkie · « **Reply #22 on:** April 18, 2010, 09:50:03 PM »

Actually changed my mind, modified the picture. More rounded look.

75cb550 (kyle) · « **Reply #23 on:** April 18, 2010, 09:53:04 PM »

i like that... thanks

why am i still up on here... work comes early... bleh

75cb550 (kyle) · « **Reply #24 on:** April 19, 2010, 07:07:33 AM »

going to get the tag updated at lunch today...
its so close i can taste it

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