Author Topic: TEWS' 1975 550F build UPDATED 04/23/2012 SHE RUNS! VIDEO (Read 27512 times)

lucky · « **Reply #125 on:** February 14, 2012, 04:15:18 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!

Yes, I agree that the example in post #112 is best.
I have a masters degree in graphic design.

Stev-o · « **Reply #126 on:** February 14, 2012, 04:44:21 PM »

I didn't suggest sheet metal to mount the seat, quarter inch flat aluminum. There is room above your inner fender.

Tews19 · « **Reply #127 on:** February 14, 2012, 04:58:49 PM »

AHH same thing! Right?

Lorbaez · « **Reply #128 on:** February 15, 2012, 02:11:32 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!

I also choose this combination

sniper1 · « **Reply #129 on:** February 15, 2012, 03:56:24 PM »

Tews,

Which seat did you get from DCC? Did it come upholstered or did you have it done? How did you mount it up? Can you post some pics with it off and on the bike? Curious, as I am at this stage now with my '75 CB550K. I apreciate the assist.

Tews19 · « **Reply #130 on:** February 15, 2012, 06:10:43 PM »

Sniper I bought the thruxton seat from DCC. It fit pretty well but will need to mount it using aluminum brackets. I went to Ace today as was suggested in a post i did yesterday. They didn't have anything I needed so it's not mounted yet. Tomorrow I will be dropping it off for sure to my buds as I was at wrestling practice a lil late. I will take some pics in a bit and post.

sniper1 · « **Reply #131 on:** February 15, 2012, 06:21:09 PM »

Thanks Tews, I appreciate it. Finding a decent looking seat for the 550 has been driving me crazy for a couple of months now. Did the seat come upholstered from DCC?

Tews19 · « **Reply #132 on:** February 15, 2012, 06:45:09 PM »

Here it is sniper. I purchased the pad as well. It's a rubber cushion that looks upholstered.

cb550inct · « **Reply #133 on:** March 23, 2012, 11:53:59 AM »

I dont login in this sight for 5 months and you do this!

Awesome work I love the paint color.

Johnie · « **Reply #134 on:** March 23, 2012, 12:18:16 PM »

Gosh Tews you must be aching to get that baby out!!! Lookin' mighty fine!!!

Stev-o · « **Reply #135 on:** March 23, 2012, 06:39:24 PM »

Cmon Tews, what are you waiting for!!

Tews19 · « **Reply #136 on:** March 23, 2012, 06:56:14 PM »

I am waiting for the parts to come back from clear coat.... Plus this is the end of the wrestling season and the youngest competes tomorrow at State. Already made it to top 16 in Wisconsin now its time to see if he can compete to be the best.

Johnie · « **Reply #137 on:** March 23, 2012, 07:07:28 PM »

I think an atta boy goes to junior tews. Good luck at state.

Stev-o · « **Reply #138 on:** March 23, 2012, 07:27:50 PM »

Quote from: Johnie on March 23, 2012, 07:07:28 PM

I think an atta boy goes to junior tews. Good luck at state.

And his Coach too!

Cheffish · « **Reply #139 on:** March 23, 2012, 07:57:51 PM »

Good luck at stated tews jr! Family first.

Tews19 · « **Reply #140 on:** March 24, 2012, 02:28:12 AM »

Thanks all. I will pass the words of encouragement to him. I've been up all night worrying about over sleeping so I popped on here for a bit.

sixthwisconsin · « **Reply #141 on:** April 04, 2012, 10:53:10 AM »

Tews,
Am I going to get to see that thing at next weeks two wheel Tuesday at Culvers on 124th?
Can't wait to see it...

Tews19 · « **Reply #142 on:** April 04, 2012, 11:03:41 AM »

From the looks of it, most likely not. I have been trying to get my 750 running and struggling with that. Plus I am waiting for my buddy to hopefully clear coat it over the decals but he informed me two days ago he is extremely busy and backed up. No idea how long before I get it going. I need to order some new coils for it as well. I sold the original coils to a member here who needed them.

Oh yeah, almost forgot, I ordered HondaMans fuse box for this bike as well this morning. HondaMan said he will mail it out Friday.

Stev-o · « **Reply #143 on:** April 04, 2012, 04:47:14 PM »

The whole idea of having two bikes is that at least one is a rider! Should've kept that third one! HA!

Tews19 · « **Reply #144 on:** April 04, 2012, 05:30:03 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on April 04, 2012, 04:47:14 PM

The whole idea of having two bikes is that at least one is a rider! Should've kept that third one! HA!

No #$%*, I thought I would have this 750 running and #$%* isn't panning out the way I thought it would. Friday I have all day to work on it.

Stev-o · « **Reply #145 on:** April 04, 2012, 06:17:39 PM »

Take your time, one step at a time. It will come to you.
My K5 is going that similar route, slow go.

Tews19 · « **Reply #146 on:** April 15, 2012, 05:17:18 PM »

This week I picked up my seat, side covers and tank from my buddies autobody shop. They didn't get clear coated due to him being the only painter in the shop and extremely busy. I felt bad to pick them up but I need to get the bike together to take my road test May 14th. He said I can drop off once I am done with the test.... I decided to go with a new paint scheme for the entire bike. Looking at a dark blue and the knee dents will be the same color.

I did find some new Dyna coils though for my build today at Walnecks swap meet. Lots of junk there but couldn't pass them up when I got the guy down to 65 bucks....

RAFster122s · « **Reply #147 on:** April 15, 2012, 07:07:32 PM »

Congrats on the new dynacoils...it is one step closer.

Tews19 · « **Reply #148 on:** April 23, 2012, 04:29:46 PM »

I installed my new dyna coils and wires.. I had a difficult time trying to resolve the no spark issue. But I found the yellow slid and blue solid wire tucked under the airbox not plugged in today after work. Once I got them connected I had the wife make a quick video of the bike running. I need to make sure everything is all squared away before I take her for a run. That plus get the seat mounted. Later next month after my road test she is getting a new paint job. I decided to go with a different color.

http://s1090.photobucket.com/albums/i373/Tews19/?action=view&current=018.mp4

OneWheelDrive · « **Reply #149 on:** April 23, 2012, 04:45:41 PM »

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