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Re: Olivia's Face lift. 78 CB550 build.
« Reply #525 on: March 06, 2017, 12:15:34 PM »
Its a bike.. why does it respond such controversial heat? Hahaha. To think, if I actually listened to the hate, this bike, that was in my head for years. Wouldn't have ever come to life.

Exactly!  Zero __ given!

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Re: Olivia's Face lift. 78 CB550 build.
« Reply #526 on: March 07, 2017, 02:20:10 AM »
Not zero, you whipper snappers and your digital guauges and fancy smartphones...can't read a proper analog gauge. !t is only giving less than -20 on the GAF - IO meter. (Displaying the output to the "hater input" provided.)

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Re: Olivia's Face lift. 78 CB550 build.
« Reply #527 on: March 08, 2017, 08:58:35 AM »
Transformation photo.
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Re: Olivia's Face lift. 78 CB550 build.
« Reply #528 on: March 08, 2017, 09:16:37 AM »
When the Tundra gets less bone-chilling cold, please give us a ride report. 

This bike has some serious mods -- smaller offset triple tree, longer wheelbase, larger diameter rear and longer rear shocks -- modern rubber, modern forks and brakes.  How would you characterize the handling/cornering compared to a stocker?
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2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: Olivia's Face lift. 78 CB550 build.
« Reply #529 on: March 08, 2017, 10:31:10 AM »
When the 550 was in it. They bike rides really good. Compared to all my bikes I have and have had. This girl is really a joy. To be honest. Its a trouble maker. Lol hard to ride it slow. Hahaha.

It really can't be compared to a stock bike mostly because so much has changed. Its not really even in the same ball park anymore. Its like comparing a base model 911 to a road touring race version. Lol yes I know it's only a 550cc bike, but you wouldn't know it while riding.

Having a suspension that's tuneable makes a big difference as well. Sucks up the road without transmitting a lot of indifferences to the rider. Also having a bike built specifically to my size, my ergonomics, my style plays a key element. Being lower in the bike also makes the rider and bike feel like one. Don't feel top heavy like I did when it was stock.

So many people think they're being funny when they joke about how uncomfortable it "must be". But, its far from uncomfortable. When a bike is set up exactly how you are built. It should never be uncomfortable. Took a 750km (466miles) road trip in one day. And never got tired or uncomfortable unlike some other guys.

I have ridden many sport bikes. And I guess it feels much like one. Only better in my opinion, but then again. I'm pretty biased. Lol

Can't wait to feel this new motor this summer.
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Re: Olivia's Face lift. 78 CB550 build.
« Reply #530 on: March 08, 2017, 11:02:22 AM »
When the 550 was in it. They bike rides really good. Compared to all my bikes I have and have had. This girl is really a joy. To be honest. Its a trouble maker. Lol hard to ride it slow. Hahaha.

It really can't be compared to a stock bike mostly because so much has changed. Its not really even in the same ball park anymore. Its like comparing a base model 911 to a road touring race version. Lol yes I know it's only a 550cc bike, but you wouldn't know it while riding.

Having a suspension that's tuneable makes a big difference as well. Sucks up the road without transmitting a lot of indifferences to the rider. Also having a bike built specifically to my size, my ergonomics, my style plays a key element. Being lower in the bike also makes the rider and bike feel like one. Don't feel top heavy like I did when it was stock.

So many people think they're being funny when they joke about how uncomfortable it "must be". But, its far from uncomfortable. When a bike is set up exactly how you are built. It should never be uncomfortable. Took a 750km (466miles) road trip in one day. And never got tired or uncomfortable unlike some other guys.

I have ridden many sport bikes. And I guess it feels much like one. Only better in my opinion, but then again. I'm pretty biased. Lol

Can't wait to feel this new motor this summer.
Nice. That's how a custom bike should be, designed and built for you and your body. It's amazing how many people build a bike, and put the rearsets wherever is convenient ( like the rear passenger peg holes), and slam down clipons for a "look" , with no regards to practicality or ergonomics. Great job. Nice looking bike!


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Re: Olivia's Face lift. 78 CB550 build.
« Reply #531 on: March 08, 2017, 11:06:42 AM »
So true. I try to tell everyone i have built bikes for or building bikes.. the rider needs to come try on the bike throughout the built. If it doesn't feel right. It ain't right. If it doesn't work properly, its not right. If the bike isn't right... you aren't going to want to ride it and its now a waste of money, time and a bike. Lol
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Re: Olivia's Face lift. 78 CB550 build.
« Reply #532 on: March 08, 2017, 11:08:59 AM »
And so now this just happened!
One of the bolts holding down the center valve cover is actually broken.
Little surgery now in progress
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Re: Olivia's Face lift. 78 CB550 build.
« Reply #533 on: March 09, 2017, 10:25:45 AM »
Got that little beatch out!
Phew.. threads inside are good.
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Re: Olivia's Face lift. 78 CB550 build.
« Reply #534 on: March 09, 2017, 10:47:06 AM »
Easy Out to the rescue!
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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Re: Olivia's Face lift. 78 CB550 build.
« Reply #535 on: March 16, 2017, 07:21:40 AM »
Got that little beatch out!
Phew.. threads inside are good.

Beautiful build, how did you keep the chain from rubbing the swing arm? I have a 75 in the works and I made a chain slider because it was so close.


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Re: Olivia's Face lift. 78 CB550 build.
« Reply #536 on: March 16, 2017, 08:20:05 AM »
Honestly. I don't know. Lol it hasn't been a problem with the 550 motor. But i see the bearing cup on the swingarm might come in contract with the chain with the 650 motor.
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Re: Olivia's Face lift. 78 CB550 build.
« Reply #537 on: March 16, 2017, 12:24:17 PM »
I'll admit it, I've always liked this bike, even if she has a bigger a$$.

Don't forget to cast your vote by the end of the Month for April BOTM!

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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: Olivia's Face lift. 78 CB550 build.
« Reply #538 on: March 16, 2017, 12:25:55 PM »
Thanks brother! 🤘🏻

Already casted my biased vote.. hahahaha.
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Re: Olivia's Face lift. 78 CB550 build.
« Reply #539 on: November 04, 2017, 10:20:18 AM »
Olivia down!
Got cut off few weeks back. Haven’t posted anything here in a while. So thought maybe worth sharing.
Bike is danged up. But fixable. I was bruised but more pissed off at the fact the drive drove off before I got back on my feet. And not a single person that witnessed the accident stopped to offer help or even care if I was alright.

Right side to the hit to the pavement. Clip ons are bent, bar mirror is gone. Right side peg mount bent back into the swing arm. Exhaust is scratched and headers are tweeked. Right side controls pushed a good side dent in the gas tank.

All I can say is. It could have been worse.
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« Reply #540 on: November 04, 2017, 10:23:07 AM »
Aftermath.
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Re: Olivia's Face lift. 78 CB550 build.
« Reply #541 on: November 04, 2017, 12:16:07 PM »
Sorry to hear, but I’m afraid I’ve got that beat.
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Re: Olivia's Face lift. 78 CB550 build.
« Reply #542 on: November 04, 2017, 03:31:10 PM »
Sorry to hear, but I’m afraid I’ve got that beat.

That is such a heartbreaker, Cal.  Glad your oldest is on the mend.

Is there anything worth picking off that wreck?
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
2015 Yamaha FZ-09 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,186861.0.html)

"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: Olivia's Face lift. 78 CB550 build.
« Reply #544 on: November 04, 2017, 03:39:13 PM »
Lol which wreck? Me or the bike? Hahaha.
Lucky enough. It’s mostly just cosmetic stuff. I already straightened out the peg mount and got new mirrors thanks to a friend that had an extra set. Need to pick up a new clip on and timing cover. Not sure what to do about the tank right now. Maybe worth just keeping the battle wound to tell stories. Lol i loved the natural patina it had. So in my mind, kind of a shame to fix the dent and repaint the tank. But who knows
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Re: Olivia's Face lift. 78 CB550 build.
« Reply #545 on: November 04, 2017, 03:43:04 PM »
Thank you for re-sharing my photos bro! 🤘🏻

Couple more photos that were taken just minutes before the crash in her glory.
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« Reply #546 on: November 04, 2017, 03:43:58 PM »
Sorry to hear, but I’m afraid I’ve got that beat.
That is such a heartbreaker, Cal.  Glad your oldest is on the mend.
Is there anything worth picking off that wreck?
Thanks for the well wishes, Don, but Only the memories are salvageable. Adjuster stopped once the repair costs exceeded $15k and he hadn’t even gotten past the tank. Frame sneered at the steering head, front end toast, cluster, exhaust, cooling, tank, bodywork, seat... all gone. But he’s still here and going to mend up. Already looking for the replacement ride for Spring.
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Re: Olivia's Face lift. 78 CB550 build.
« Reply #547 on: November 04, 2017, 03:46:07 PM »
Oh?!?  I didn’t see this till just now!!

Wow!! Sorry to hear that. You definitely have me beat by a far.
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Re: Olivia's Face lift. 78 CB550 build.
« Reply #548 on: November 04, 2017, 04:40:07 PM »
Oh?!?  I didn’t see this till just now!!

Wow!! Sorry to hear that. You definitely have me beat by a far.
Not a competition anyone wants to win  ;)
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Re: Olivia's Face lift. 78 CB550 build.
« Reply #549 on: November 04, 2017, 04:49:27 PM »
Lol which wreck? Me or the bike? Hahaha.
Lucky enough. It’s mostly just cosmetic stuff. I already straightened out the peg mount and got new mirrors thanks to a friend that had an extra set. Need to pick up a new clip on and timing cover. Not sure what to do about the tank right now. Maybe worth just keeping the battle wound to tell stories. Lol i loved the natural patina it had. So in my mind, kind of a shame to fix the dent and repaint the tank. But who knows

Sorry, Cam. I was referring to Cal's wrecked BMW S1000R.  Boo hoo!
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2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
2015 Yamaha FZ-09 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,186861.0.html)

"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
2016+ Triumph Thruxton 1200 R (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,170198.0.html) - Sold