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1977 cb550k ...Project?
« on: March 06, 2012, 04:17:06 PM »
I picked up this bike for a song with only 6,500 miles on the clock. I haven't been taking pics all along, but I thought I would post what I have. At the very least someone can use the pics to help with their builds. Here's what I started with.
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« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2012, 04:19:50 PM »
I took off the tank and seat and took a ton of pics. Mostly to help with cable routing later on. Here are some that you might use.
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« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2012, 04:21:20 PM »
Polished covers and seat for build
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« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2012, 04:22:21 PM »
New tires in mail so I did a quick mock up:)
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« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2012, 04:24:13 PM »
Got the engine painted cast iron, threw on the new covers(minus oil pan since it is sitting on the jack.)
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« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2012, 04:26:30 PM »
Threw on some cables, new MC,some drag bars, and some new orange Honda grips.
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« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2012, 04:28:36 PM »
Had the rims blasted and powdercoated locally for $80 total. Smokin deal. Got them home and started lacing with new spoke set for front and back.
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« Reply #7 on: March 06, 2012, 04:29:59 PM »
It's not the greatest build thread, but I just don't have the time. When I get the wheels back from being trued, I'll get a better idea of what this baby will look like.
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Re: 1977 cb550k ...Project?
« Reply #8 on: March 06, 2012, 05:48:40 PM »
 Where'd you get the seat? I can find similar, but they're all too narrow for my 550 frame. Looking good so far!
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Re: 1977 cb550k ...Project?
« Reply #9 on: March 06, 2012, 05:52:10 PM »
Yea where did you get the seat?
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« Reply #10 on: March 06, 2012, 05:52:38 PM »
This one is pretty narrow too. Will have to cut off tabs and eliminate the seat lock.
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« Reply #11 on: March 06, 2012, 05:57:34 PM »
It was just an eBay find.
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« Reply #12 on: March 11, 2012, 04:33:06 PM »
Steel Dragon Stacks installed. They have some nice products and they fit great.
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Re: 1977 cb550k ...Project?
« Reply #13 on: March 12, 2012, 09:32:29 AM »
Still waiting on wheels back from truing. Its driving me nuts. 60's and 70's in Syracuse NY this week  :o
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« Reply #14 on: March 21, 2012, 07:14:45 PM »
Got the wheels back and mounted. Also painted the tins and tinted the headlight. A little polishing and detailing and I'll throw thus baby back together!
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Re: 1977 cb550k ...Project? - Final Mock UP!!
« Reply #15 on: March 26, 2012, 10:52:44 AM »
I like how it turned out. Now to address the leaking clutch cover and the two leaky carb bowls. Then I'll be ready to fire this beast up for the first time since 1991.
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Re: 1977 cb550k ...Project?
« Reply #16 on: March 26, 2012, 11:43:30 AM »
Looking good!  I'm curious about a couple things though...tire choice, and the tinting of the headlight.

Why did you choose knobby tires? Aesthetics only?

Tinted Headlights do what?? Another Aesthetic choice?

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« Reply #17 on: March 26, 2012, 04:14:29 PM »
Tinting was an aesthetic choice. Not even sure if it's legal. Tires are trial tires. I live on a 90 acre farm with many dirt/seasonal road access points. They look mean, but I might be going off road a "little" as well.
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