Author Topic: TEWS' 1975 550F build UPDATED 04/23/2012 SHE RUNS! VIDEO (Read 27411 times)

Johnie · « **Reply #100 on:** February 07, 2012, 01:35:40 PM »

Hmmmmmmmmmmm...I think this has the potential for a future BOTM!!!!!!!!!!

wedoo2 · « **Reply #101 on:** February 07, 2012, 03:01:07 PM »

I vote for the turn signals as well. Even if they didn't look cool. I heard the "B" word so it's starting to get serious.

Strapman · « **Reply #102 on:** February 07, 2012, 05:20:17 PM »

Tews, looking great! Once spring hits, maybe i'll see you crusin down I-94....

Stev-o · « **Reply #103 on:** February 07, 2012, 05:36:54 PM »

Wow - looks great with the tank on there! Did I hear BOTM?!?

I'd consider putting something on the side covers, but not necessarily the stock 550F.
But if that is what you want, member my Hondas made some some for me, cheap.
My 550 doesn't have anything, just haven't decided what I want yet.

You should def send that bike down here to me!

Mcwilliams570 · « **Reply #104 on:** February 07, 2012, 05:51:01 PM »

Grats man is such a nice look. Very classic looking and well thought out. Surprised the hell out of me that a packer fan can have taste.

Raises a glass of beer to ya...

Matt

Stev-o · « **Reply #105 on:** February 07, 2012, 06:54:01 PM »

Quote from: Mcwilliams570 on February 07, 2012, 05:51:01 PM

Surprised the hell out of me that a packer fan can have taste.

Matt

HA!

Tews19 · « **Reply #106 on:** February 07, 2012, 07:08:13 PM »

Thanks for the positive feedback. But BOTM is a far cry away. Especially this one. I have nowhere near the skill those who have had the honor. Maybe next winter I will do another bike where I tear into the engine.

Stev-o, what do you suggest for the side covers? They need something but I am at a lost as to what.

Mcwilliams570 · « **Reply #107 on:** February 07, 2012, 07:32:58 PM »

For the side covers I would say get your seat on. Then take a look at it I like it how it is but thats just me.

Matt

Stev-o · « **Reply #108 on:** February 07, 2012, 08:00:19 PM »

Quote from: Tews19 on February 07, 2012, 07:08:13 PM

Thanks for the positive feedback. But BOTM is a far cry away. Especially this one. I have nowhere near the skill those who have had the honor. Maybe next winter I will do another bike where I tear into the engine.

Stev-o, what do you suggest for the side covers? They need something but I am at a lost as to what.

Maybe just 550 or nothing?I haven't done mine yet either...

Tews19 · « **Reply #109 on:** February 07, 2012, 08:04:50 PM »

I just ordered these. Figure if I don't like I can use later. Plus the seat will arrive around same time and then I can get these decals clear coated over as well.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1975-77-Honda-CB550-Super-Sport-decals-/370491477356?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item5643034d6c

Tews19 · « **Reply #110 on:** February 13, 2012, 09:10:53 AM »

I received all the decals for the build. Pretty disappointed with the size of the HM wings. Need some advice on the layouts.

LesterPiglet · « **Reply #111 on:** February 13, 2012, 09:32:53 AM »

Your bottom picture on the tank and 550 on the panels.

Tews19 · « **Reply #112 on:** February 13, 2012, 09:37:28 AM »

LesterPiglet · « **Reply #113 on:** February 13, 2012, 09:38:58 AM »

I would try and get the wing closer to the front of the tank.

jneuf · « **Reply #114 on:** February 13, 2012, 02:14:58 PM »

I like the wing decal and the super sport decal on the tank....the 550 decal is a little over powering there in my opinion.

Oh, and judging by your signature you just watched Drive...good quote!

Tews19 · « **Reply #115 on:** February 13, 2012, 02:40:39 PM »

Quote from: jneuf on February 13, 2012, 02:14:58 PM

I like the wing decal and the super sport decal on the tank....the 550 decal is a little over powering there in my opinion.

Oh, and judging by your signature you just watched Drive...good quote!

Yeah saw it a few weeks ago. The movie is freaking awesome. Not sure why I like it so much..

crazypj · « **Reply #116 on:** February 13, 2012, 03:56:07 PM »

Different.
The Honda was originally on tank, with 'Super sport' below
550 on side panels
I think the wing looks better

tweakin · « **Reply #117 on:** February 13, 2012, 05:21:24 PM »

Looks Great Tews! I really like the blue and vote for the wings on the tank and just the 550 four on the side panels.
Looking forward to watching this one to completion.

wedoo2 · « **Reply #118 on:** February 13, 2012, 06:04:41 PM »

Since I find out that you are a Packer fan, then I would imagine that a nuanced approach would be too much to ask for.

The size of the decals on the side panels are too big for me. Unless there was a way to make the color some kind of gradient with your blue and silver from the frame. The wing is cool, but to have one on both the tank and the side cover may be....I don't know. I've been dealing with this for weeks myself.

I think that I've decided to put CB550 on my swingarm. Maybe I'll get a rectangular one some day. You have kicked it so far, I'm sure you'll get it right.

Stev-o · « **Reply #119 on:** February 13, 2012, 10:37:11 PM »

+1 Wings on the tank, closer to the front and 550 on the side covers.

HonderCB · « **Reply #120 on:** February 14, 2012, 09:40:28 AM »

^exactly what stev-o said, with the addition of "supersport" below the wing

Tews19 · « **Reply #121 on:** February 14, 2012, 02:42:07 PM »

I received my seat in the mail from DCC. Really good quality. Now I will decide to paint it silver to match the frame or match the tank...

Stev-o I looked at your idea with mounting and don't think that will work. Hardly any area to put the sheet metal up front by the airfilter box

wedoo2 · « **Reply #122 on:** February 14, 2012, 03:02:10 PM »

Whoa, nice seat. I'll use your signature: "If I drive for you....I drive your motorcycle".

EDU · « **Reply #123 on:** February 14, 2012, 03:33:29 PM »

Ok, not only I'm new here but this is also not exactly what you asked but... this is what I got for my bike and I think it would look good on yours too:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/320839604754?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

Original badge, just needs some TLC to bring it back to life. Because you already have the silver on the tank, I'd spray the whole badge on the same colour and then use some sand paper to bring back the details.

I'd use on the tank, just sticking the supersport one right bellow it.

You can find the original ones on ebay (vintage) or copies from Thailand (I think). Just need to keep your eyes peeled!

Tews19 · « **Reply #124 on:** February 14, 2012, 04:03:12 PM »

Thanks EDU. I had the original badges prior to repaint. I was thinking of the flat look w/o badges

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Author Topic: TEWS' 1975 550F build *****UPDATED 04/23/2012***** SHE RUNS! VIDEO (Read 27411 times)

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