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Better late than never!
« on: May 15, 2010, 04:44:12 PM »
well, I am just about finished with this project, but I just started posting on the forum so I figured better late than never to post my project.  It is a 78' CB550 cafe (kind of).  So here is where I am so far...



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Re: Better late than never!
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2010, 05:23:35 PM »
Wow!  Your bike is really nice.  I'm only at the tear-down stage of my project.  But I hope I can end up with something that looks that good.  Your color scheme is really unique.

Is that a Benjie's tank?  And what about the seat/tail?  That's unique looking too.  Did you custom build it?
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Re: Better late than never!
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2010, 05:26:31 PM »
wow, that's turned out pretty good, and yes info on tank seat and tailpiece and pipes etc
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Re: Better late than never!
« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2010, 06:30:19 PM »
I'm really impressed by the look of that seat.  Do you happen to have any photos showing more detail?  Or even some during the build?
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Re: Better late than never!
« Reply #4 on: May 15, 2010, 10:27:55 PM »
Can you take a pic from straight on behind it while you're at it?  That exhaust is cool.
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Re: Better late than never!
« Reply #5 on: May 15, 2010, 10:39:14 PM »
Quote from: fastbroshi on May 15, 2010, 10:27:55 PM
Can you take a pic from straight on behind it while you're at it?  That exhaust is cool.

yeah, really like the swept up silencers, is what i would like for mine. where did ya get em?
oops, read it again, ebay, kewl.
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Re: Better late than never!
« Reply #6 on: May 15, 2010, 10:49:07 PM »
Tastefully done!
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Re: Better late than never!
« Reply #7 on: May 16, 2010, 04:00:54 AM »
I'll agree with everyone else, very nicely done!!

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Re: Better late than never!
« Reply #8 on: May 16, 2010, 06:28:22 AM »
...wow...  nice.
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Re: Better late than never!
« Reply #9 on: May 16, 2010, 03:46:46 PM »
WOW - huge transformation! And high quality workmanship. Is this your first build? I would think not.

PS. Is the stock tank in good usable condition and for sale?
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Re: Better late than never!
« Reply #10 on: May 16, 2010, 04:24:05 PM »
Good job man, you put a lot of work into that.
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Re: Better late than never!
« Reply #11 on: May 16, 2010, 08:58:39 PM »
Very nice. Very nice, indeed.  ;D 8)
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Re: Better late than never!
« Reply #12 on: May 17, 2010, 07:52:52 AM »
PM sent about tank.
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Re: Better late than never!
« Reply #13 on: May 17, 2010, 08:21:50 AM »
Just out of curiosity, why did you add the fender?  Was it necessary for some reason or did you just want it on there?   I'm just wondering because I haven't decided what to do when I get to that stage of my own build.
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Re: Better late than never!
« Reply #14 on: May 17, 2010, 10:28:11 AM »
Very nice bike, is that an Austin Healy I see in the background?
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Re: Better late than never!
« Reply #15 on: May 17, 2010, 10:29:37 AM »
Sweet build......luder
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Re: Better late than never!
« Reply #16 on: May 17, 2010, 02:18:59 PM »
Coool, wish I could find me a Bn2 that didn't break the bank!
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Re: Better late than never!
« Reply #17 on: May 17, 2010, 02:32:46 PM »
Nice bike  :) :)
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Re: Better late than never!
« Reply #18 on: May 17, 2010, 08:13:32 PM »
Very nice looking bike.  Cool paint scheme. 

Question:  I really like that tank.  I looked at the website you gave (thanks by the way - I never heard of those guys), but I didn't see what material they were made of.  Is that tank steel, aluminum, fiberglass, carbon fiber?   
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Re: Better late than never!
« Reply #19 on: May 17, 2010, 08:17:54 PM »
Quote from: gmpb2 on May 17, 2010, 07:17:38 PM
thanks, the exhaust is gone...gave it to my dad to use for one of his sculptures  :)

Oh, we have got to see that! Pics please.
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Re: Better late than never!
« Reply #20 on: May 17, 2010, 08:18:46 PM »
great bike I really like the color too.
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Re: Better late than never!
« Reply #21 on: May 17, 2010, 09:03:16 PM »
I respect the work you put into the build,you can now say it's YOUR bike!!  Two thumbs up!    Head
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Re: Better late than never!
« Reply #22 on: May 18, 2010, 12:53:12 PM »
NICE DASH!!!  i might that a lot!  i take it that's a push button starter, and the toggle w/ cover is the kill switch?
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Re: Better late than never!
« Reply #23 on: May 18, 2010, 02:03:56 PM »
Quote from: gmpb2 on May 18, 2010, 12:30:30 PM
Quote from: meriggi on May 17, 2010, 08:17:54 PM
Quote from: gmpb2 on May 17, 2010, 07:17:38 PM
thanks, the exhaust is gone...gave it to my dad to use for one of his sculptures  :)

Oh, we have got to see that! Pics please.

legs and neck look familiar?


That one put a big smile on my face :) :) :)
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Re: Better late than never!
« Reply #24 on: May 18, 2010, 02:34:29 PM »
No tach OR speedo? 
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