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Offline JayDanielz

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CB550 stretch - aka: Kandy"
« on: November 20, 2013, 08:02:11 AM »
So I happened across 2 74 cb550's, one was a complete roller, ready to ride (after the carbs were cleaned) and the other was completely stripped, bagged and tagged. I figured "Hey...this one is already down to the frame...Let's cut 'er!!". Already planning on resto'ing the first one, we dug into the second one with a cutter, torch and welder. I had an idea for a frame style that was different, so I grabbed the tube, bender, welder, angle finders, protractors, pen and paper and went to town...I wish I had taken more pics, but I usually had my hands full.

The motor is getting pulled back out in a month or so for powder coating...I just threw it in cos I honestly got tired and impatient. So we threw it in, tuned it quick, and fired her up.

The original motor was destroyed beyond repair...seems someone tried jamming in an oversized spark plug and totally bent the intake valve seat into a D shape. Then along comes a third...for a decent price, with a good running motor.

Call me a "parts harvester" if you will...but I'm the guy who buys up old, wrecked, blown up, rotted cb550's so that you guys can have the parts for a decent price...Merry Christmas!!
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Re: CB550 stretch - aka: Kandy"
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2013, 08:04:50 AM »
More...
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Re: CB550 stretch - aka: Kandy"
« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2013, 08:06:02 AM »
And mooooore...
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Re: CB550 stretch - aka: Kandy"
« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2013, 08:07:39 AM »
And mmmooorrree..
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Re: CB550 stretch - aka: Kandy"
« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2013, 08:08:49 AM »
Gotta love powder coatin...
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Re: CB550 stretch - aka: Kandy"
« Reply #5 on: November 20, 2013, 08:10:54 AM »
Mooore
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Re: CB550 stretch - aka: Kandy"
« Reply #6 on: November 20, 2013, 08:12:21 AM »
Siiigghh....I'm sure as hell ready to ride..
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Re: CB550 stretch - aka: Kandy"
« Reply #7 on: November 20, 2013, 08:13:17 AM »
Jay - what spec tubing did you use for the new extension? Not for nothing, you obviously are experienced welder, but I'd strongly suggest you weld in the slugged and riveted sections of the front of huge frame where factory connections are made. Looks like you might also want a gusset or brace along the swing arm extension to prevent any deflection.

Interesting modification direction for a CB in the current world of cafés and bobbers.
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Re: CB550 stretch - aka: Kandy"
« Reply #8 on: November 20, 2013, 08:38:12 AM »
Mooooore...I know you guys love pics...
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Re: CB550 stretch - aka: Kandy"
« Reply #9 on: November 20, 2013, 09:01:51 AM »
Looking great! I wish I have fab skills. What's next? Any mod to the motor?
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Re: CB550 stretch - aka: Kandy"
« Reply #10 on: November 20, 2013, 09:15:52 AM »
Fab skills? Who? Me? Hell no...I just look at something, and say "Yannowhat? That'd look cool if it were done this way"...

The motor is getting pulled in a month or so, after the bugs are worked out, and fully powder coated. Then comes the fun part...buying all new chrome or stainless fasteners...so far the total cost of the build is:

$550 for the first 2 bikes.
$40 for the pipe
$375 for the 3rd bike (motor/exhaust donor)
$65 chain
$40 for the powder
$800 in beer to keep the guys happy...
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Re: CB550 stretch - aka: Kandy"
« Reply #11 on: November 20, 2013, 09:18:12 AM »
Yay! Another chopped 550!  :) loving how this is evolving!
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Re: CB550 stretch - aka: Kandy"
« Reply #12 on: November 20, 2013, 09:10:44 PM »
Subscribed. The pictures don't do the copper powder justice. I mean, the pictures look amazing and all but in person it looks FRIGGIN' amazing.
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Re: CB550 stretch - aka: Kandy"
« Reply #13 on: November 25, 2013, 04:28:51 PM »
Some progress today....got the sissy bar and rear fender mounted. Also got some work on the 2 1/2 yr long Shovelhead project done as well...took advantage of the shop being closed to work in quiet. Unfortunately,  that was the same idea as everyone else, so the shop was still buzzing with activity...
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