Author Topic: P38 Racer- 1974 CB550 (Read 29883 times)

brandEn · « **Reply #100 on:** September 28, 2012, 11:31:46 AM »

That coil/RR bracket is the bees knees.

srbakker · « **Reply #101 on:** September 28, 2012, 11:40:27 AM »

Quote from: brandEn on September 28, 2012, 11:31:46 AM

That coil/RR bracket is the bees knees.

No kidding. I want one of those.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #102 on:** September 28, 2012, 11:55:58 AM »

Hannibal,

You need to sell some of these parts. They look beautiful.

knowsnothing · « **Reply #103 on:** September 28, 2012, 12:13:32 PM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on September 28, 2012, 11:55:58 AM

Hannibal,

You need to sell some of these parts. They look beautiful.

+10

srbakker · « **Reply #104 on:** September 28, 2012, 12:51:19 PM »

Can I put in an order for one of everything?

Hannibal Smith · « **Reply #105 on:** September 28, 2012, 03:08:38 PM »

Right side rearset. Hard coat anodized peg and bracket, less stuff to polish, and it looks better IMO. The pegs were slash cut underneath for ground clearance and coolness.
The brake arm interface is internally keyed and rides in a bushing within the frame.

I tied the exhaust pipe bracket into the top rearset fastener.

Getting closer!

Hannibal Smith · « **Reply #106 on:** September 28, 2012, 03:12:33 PM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on September 28, 2012, 11:55:58 AM

Hannibal,

You need to sell some of these parts. They look beautiful.

Thanks. I am currently over a year backordered on the stuff I make right now, so no time! (not motorcycle related stuff).

SF · « **Reply #107 on:** November 21, 2012, 12:41:39 PM »

hay hows things?? i'd say you need a holiday from your normal stuff so you can relax and finish your bike

SF · « **Reply #108 on:** January 23, 2013, 05:26:08 PM »

hope you had the holiday, hows things?

Blitzburgh207 · « **Reply #109 on:** January 23, 2013, 07:11:55 PM »

I'm diggin the one-off parts man. That'll be one mean 550. Great work! Subscribed!

stuartni · « **Reply #110 on:** March 08, 2013, 04:44:57 AM »

amazing build and the parts you make are just incredible

Goofaroo · « **Reply #111 on:** March 08, 2013, 03:56:26 PM »

Very nice work! I used to be a tool and die maker so I'm well aware of the time and patience required. It's looking great.

SF · « **Reply #112 on:** May 15, 2013, 08:53:36 AM »

any updates?

K_Kalynuik · « **Reply #113 on:** May 15, 2013, 11:00:37 AM »

Amazing craftsmanship! Its not easy to be that clean and tidy.

SF · « **Reply #114 on:** June 04, 2013, 12:09:54 PM »

hope we didnt lose this build. the stuff this guy makes is very nice.

SF · « **Reply #115 on:** July 31, 2013, 02:55:53 PM »

updates?

RAFster122s · « **Reply #116 on:** July 31, 2013, 03:49:01 PM »

Hannibal's business has him very busy with a backlog of orders and he hasn't been on here in quite some time. With the quality of his work it is easy to understand the backlog of orders.

Hannibal Smith · « **Reply #117 on:** November 10, 2013, 12:52:40 PM »

Front brake from backside. ATE unit from a BMW, modified with stainless pistons that I made, and I also modified the caliper body to clear the spokes. Over 1000 miles and working perfectly.

I made air filters utilizing custom machined flanges with stainless steel screens and off-road filter elements. They work fantastic, and I got my jetting dialed. At 5800-6000rpm she is a beast.

More rearset shots. I also made a stainless steel linkage system, and the rear drum really works great.

I have not posted in a long while because I have been enjoying the bike too much!

Hannibal Smith · « **Reply #118 on:** November 10, 2013, 12:58:05 PM »

More shots of the complete bike.

Hannibal Smith · « **Reply #119 on:** November 10, 2013, 01:14:05 PM »

The battery is stashed underneath the seat hump. I made a bracket that holds the battery firmly, and it also utilizes neoprene padding. I also stashed a relay above the battery. My fuse block is also stashed.

You can also see how I tied the seat section to the frame at the rear. I made two "arms" that tie ito the subframe that are attached to an arch that was bonded inside the hump radius.

This is another shot of my custom gauge bracket. I rubber mounted the unit, and it works. I used neoprene discs and an aluminum spacer system. It has just enough "give" to keep the gauges vibration free.

Hannibal Smith · « **Reply #120 on:** November 10, 2013, 01:30:06 PM »

More bike shots. She's done.

She eats gas like it's going out of style though! It runs super strong, and I have got loose a few times when I over gassed her coming out of turns. I learned so much about the CB550 during the build.

Gman · « **Reply #121 on:** November 10, 2013, 01:30:31 PM »

Thanks a lot, Hannibal - I am currently in the doghouse. I had explain to my wife that I wasn't sporting a woody because she looked good...

Holy bejeezus you do amazing work! I've poked in on your thread in the past, but seeing it again after a hiatus, and the shots of the bike in its entirety, I'm nearly speechless. It's art on two wheels and good for you for not posting, but riding. Well done, sir!

Peace,
G

Hannibal Smith · « **Reply #122 on:** November 10, 2013, 01:34:33 PM »

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.

Mcwilliams570 · « **Reply #123 on:** November 10, 2013, 02:33:14 PM »

I have enjoyed watching this build hats off to you sir just beautiful . Matt

brandEn · « **Reply #124 on:** November 10, 2013, 02:56:09 PM »

This is an awesome build. I wish I had your fab skills. Looks great. Those CR carb filters are pretty slick.

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Author Topic: P38 Racer- 1974 CB550 (Read 29883 times)