Topic: P38 Racer- 1974 CB550

[SF]

A good angle that sums up the stance quite well.

If you have any particular questions about anything, fire away. I lost track of all the custom stuff I made.

Bike looks great, glad it was finished and do you plan on doing some Dyno runs? I'm curious what it can do since the back can brake loose!

[Hannibal Smith]

A good angle that sums up the stance quite well.

If you have any particular questions about anything, fire away. I lost track of all the custom stuff I made.

Bike looks great, glad it was finished and do you plan on doing some Dyno runs? I'm curious what it can do since the back can brake loose!

Thank you! No dyno run yet, just seat of the pants runs.

I only have 1306 on the clock, and I have already torn the mill apart 4 times. I just kept tweaking and prodding, and it has power that I never thought I could wring out of a 1974 engine. Had some exhaust leaks, and some bowl issues, and the AF needed some minute changes. My Dyna ignition has been 100% badass (truly impressive) and the pipes are incredible.

My cam and head setup is non-stock (of course!) but almost everything below is bone stock. The CR carbs and the exhaust are really what makes the difference. My bike is also super light by CB550 standards too.

[Hannibal Smith]

My bike on the PCH.

[calj737]

Its been said, deservedly so, many times already, beautiful bike and beautiful workmanship, Hannibal. Exciting to see others take a vintage bike and modernize it without losing the appeal and character of its original identity. You were vey successful in retaining the character without sacrificing performance.

I've got a few questions if you don't mind?

-In looking at all the custom fab you did, I'm surprised you didn't fab a new swing arm. The stock one looks "beneath" the quality of the overall bike. Was there a reason you left it stock?

- Can you shoot some more detailed pictures of the rear/hoop and electronics bin? The only picture of the battery is a bit unclear as to how you dealt with the rear of thereat and frame.

- The tank is beautiful. Did you fab it or buy it?

- The gauge cluster is a bit of a let down. Had you thought about "recessing" the gauges flush to their face inside the bracket? I realize the gauge is intended to be mounted from below, but your talent seems quite capable of solving that.

- Is there a thread where you detail the engine and performance modifications? It looks beautiful nestled in the cage.


Very inspiring build and a truly one-of-a-kind bike. My deepest respect to you for the work!

[Bankerdanny]

Now you just need some classic WWII fighter plane art on the tank.

[rb550four]

Skills, you have skills! Beautiful machine.

[calj737]

Hannibal - another question: which YSS shock did you use? They look great on your bike,and would love to know how they worked out?