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Offline Fezzler

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78 CB550 K - Before and After
« on: June 17, 2017, 02:12:57 PM »
98% done.  Runs great.  Special thanks to Cal and Scott; many others who answered PMs.
« Last Edit: June 19, 2017, 01:15:59 PM by Fezzler »
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Re: 78 CB550 K - Before and After
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2017, 02:40:18 PM »
nice
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Re: 78 CB550 K - Before and After
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2017, 02:43:58 PM »
That be purty.

Hope you enjoy riding it!
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Re: 78 CB550 K - Before and After
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2017, 03:57:03 PM »
It belongs here, Fezz  ;)

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,166231.msg1922258.html#new

BTW, I'll expect payment of my Slammer tomorrow for lunch!
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Re: 78 CB550 K - Before and After
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2017, 04:08:26 PM »
Just being the rebel you have come to know and fear.
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Re: 78 CB550 K - Before and After
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2017, 04:25:26 PM »
Quote from: Fezzler on June 17, 2017, 04:08:26 PM
Just being the rebel you have come to scorn and humiliate.
FTFY  ;D ;)
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Re: 78 CB550 K - Before and After
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2017, 04:32:36 PM »
 Great job. Can't wait to see and hear it in person!
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Re: 78 CB550 K - Before and After
« Reply #7 on: June 17, 2017, 06:17:21 PM »
Another one saved and done very well. I'm normally pretty picky but in this case I really like what I see!
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Re: 78 CB550 K - Before and After
« Reply #8 on: June 17, 2017, 06:51:32 PM »
Quote from: calj737 on June 17, 2017, 04:25:26 PM
Quote from: Fezzler on June 17, 2017, 04:08:26 PM
Just being the rebel you have come to scorn and humiliate.
FTFY  ;D ;)

You're an M&M.  Hard on the outside and an ole softy past the shell.
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Re: 78 CB550 K - Before and After
« Reply #9 on: June 18, 2017, 03:41:39 AM »
Quote from: Fezzler on June 17, 2017, 06:51:32 PM
Quote from: calj737 on June 17, 2017, 04:25:26 PM
Quote from: Fezzler on June 17, 2017, 04:08:26 PM
Just being the rebel you have come to scorn and humiliate.
FTFY  ;D ;)

You're an M&M.  Hard on the outside and an ole softy past the shell.

 Hah!
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Re: 78 CB550 K - Before and After
« Reply #10 on: June 18, 2017, 04:41:45 AM »
Excellent!
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Re: 78 CB550 K - Before and After
« Reply #11 on: June 18, 2017, 07:55:51 PM »
beauty.  nice job on the tank.
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Re: 78 CB550 K - Before and After
« Reply #12 on: June 19, 2017, 01:13:58 AM »
glad you got her sorted, fezz. and looks good, quite a contrast before vs. after!
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Re: 78 CB550 K - Before and After
« Reply #13 on: June 19, 2017, 11:13:41 AM »
It should be said that Fezzler whelched on his wager with me. Shows up late for dinner after I drove 5 hours on Fathers Day, I'd already eaten, then he barraged me with 60 questions, is running 1 quart low on oil (I added from my stash in the trunk so he wouldn't blow up his motor) then I have to drive another 30 minutes further out of my way to follow him home since his tail light isn't working and he'd get creamed in traffic.

Scumbag!  >:(
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Re: 78 CB550 K - Before and After
« Reply #14 on: June 19, 2017, 11:18:47 AM »
 Whoa....that's harsh.
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Re: 78 CB550 K - Before and After
« Reply #15 on: June 19, 2017, 11:19:35 AM »
Daaang.  Not cool.  >:(
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Re: 78 CB550 K - Before and After
« Reply #16 on: June 19, 2017, 11:34:18 AM »
Yeah, I know. Who runs their motor 1 quart low!?!?!  >:(
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Re: 78 CB550 K - Before and After
« Reply #17 on: June 19, 2017, 12:15:17 PM »
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Re: 78 CB550 K - Before and After
« Reply #18 on: June 19, 2017, 01:26:46 PM »
Quote from: calj737 on June 19, 2017, 11:13:41 AM
It should be said that Fezzler whelched on his wager with me. Shows up late for dinner after I drove 5 hours on Fathers Day, I'd already eaten, then he barraged me with 60 questions, is running 1 quart low on oil (I added from my stash in the trunk so he wouldn't blow up his motor) then I have to drive another 30 minutes further out of my way to follow him home since his tail light isn't working and he'd get creamed in traffic.

Scumbag!  >:(

Phew - well - all I'll say is I can't wait to get home and show Mrs. I'm now publicly branded a "welcher and scumbag."  The SOCH4 standards for good natured humor escape me. 
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Re: 78 CB550 K - Before and After
« Reply #19 on: June 19, 2017, 01:50:36 PM »
Fezzler - you and I (and anyone else who knows you) knows entirely too well this is pure sarcasm and a jest. And for those who might think otherwise, all I can say is it's a shame you haven't had the chance to know Fezzler, he's an awesome bloke and his bike is a real gem. I was amazed you juggled your schedule to dash out and meet me with little notice on Father's Day no less. 👍
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Re: 78 CB550 K - Before and After
« Reply #20 on: June 19, 2017, 01:53:57 PM »
Father's Day....c'mon!
who wants to get out of the house and ride all day long  :o  ;D
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Re: 78 CB550 K - Before and After
« Reply #21 on: June 19, 2017, 02:10:01 PM »
Quote from: flybox1 on June 19, 2017, 01:53:57 PM
Father's Day....c'mon!
who wants to get out of the house and ride all day long  :o  ;D
I got up at 4:00, left before 6:00 and rode until 1:00. Came home and worked on the wife's truck and then left for SC for work. Only respite came on 2 wheels and a brief visit with Fezzler. Thank God for bikes and buddies!
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Re: 78 CB550 K - Before and After
« Reply #22 on: June 19, 2017, 03:32:54 PM »
Looks good.  Did you give up on your build thread?

And you should know not to believe anything Cal says!
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Re: 78 CB550 K - Before and After
« Reply #23 on: June 19, 2017, 06:09:13 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on June 19, 2017, 03:32:54 PM
Looks good.  Did you give up on your build thread?

And you should know not to believe anything Cal says!

Thanks.  Yea, I didn't do anything you all haven't done a dozen times over. 

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Re: 78 CB550 K - Before and After
« Reply #24 on: June 19, 2017, 06:10:21 PM »
Quote from: calj737 on June 19, 2017, 01:50:36 PM
Fezzler - you and I (and anyone else who knows you) knows entirely too well this is pure sarcasm and a jest. And for those who might think otherwise, all I can say is it's a shame you haven't had the chance to know Fezzler, he's an awesome bloke and his bike is a real gem. I was amazed you juggled your schedule to dash out and meet me with little notice on Father's Day no less. 👍

Too kind M&M.
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