Hello Everyone. Before I go any further I just want to say that I looked through the gallery and there are some really great bikes out there. The transformations are incredible! I hope you don't mind if I "borrow" some of your ideas.
I had sold my 550 to a friend of mine, for his wife to ride, and as luck would have it I'm in the process of buying it back (although my wife isn't not happy). I've decided turn it into a really nice cafe racer. I have just a few questions I hope someone can answer for me. The first question is on carbs. I read where other owners have put 750 carbs on their 550s. I have a 74 550, is there a specific year that would work best with my model or would the carbs off a 74 750 work well? The second question is about rear sets. I plan on putting on some clubman bars but I know I'm going to need some rear sets to make the riding position a little more comfortable. What types should I start keeping an eye out for? And lastly, (for now), I saw some really nice four into one exhaust systems. What brands do you recommend. I know of the MAC exhaust systems but I haven't really been that impressed with them. A friend has a MAC on his custom and it sounds kinda tinny.
I'm in the process of restoring my V65 Sabre so I won't be starting the cafe project until the Sabre is complete, but it's never too early to start adding to the parts bin!
Also, I live out in Mesa, Arizona so if there are any members out this way, pm me and we'll do a breakfast ride to the Marina at Canyon Lake.
Thanks for the help and Ride Safe.