Author Topic: '77 550 SS Cafe (Read 4220 times)

BlindJoe · « **on:** October 14, 2008, 03:47:08 PM »

I got a '77 550f from my friends dad for free about three years ago, but have only began to really work on it in the past 6 months. Now that the 550k is done, I'll focus more of my attention on this project.

My Plans for the project are as follows:

Color scheme:

Black,Red,Polished Aluminum, with subtle touches of gold

Frame: Gloss Black

Tank: Black, Red, and Gold

Forks: Black

Rims/Hubs: Black

Seat: Black leather w/ gold thread?

Engine: Silver/Black

Swingarm:

Aluminum from '83 GS1100

Shocks:

CB 900f

Rims:

Hopefully aluminum w/ stainless spokes

Seat:

one off fiberglass

Electrical:

Completely rewire, LED everything, HondaMan ignition, electronics under the seat hump

Engine:

Hone and new rings, port and polish, valve guides

Thats the game plan for now, I've been mulling over this thing in my head for a while and can see it pretty clearly, hopefully I will be able to translate the image into reality. I plan on doing the majority of the work my self, so its not going to be done anytime soon, but thats not important. It will be a very detail oriented build, I'll try to customize every aspect of this bike to the best of my abilities.

Here is a crappy cell pic of the cylinder block I've been working on; I filed down the rough edges on the fins, polished them, masked them, then painted it with gloss black engine enamel. I plan on doing the same to the cylinder head.

Thats all for now, thanks for looking

moham · « **Reply #1 on:** October 14, 2008, 04:11:19 PM »

What about dropping in a 650 cam as that is one easy/cost effective mod I keep reading about? Especially if your going port/polish at the same time? Who is going to do the headwork, out of curiosity?

BlindJoe · « **Reply #2 on:** October 14, 2008, 04:13:22 PM »

Oh yeah I forgot to add that on the list, I've been checking eBay daily. I'll be doing the head work myself. Thanks

moham · « **Reply #3 on:** October 14, 2008, 04:33:03 PM »

What did you pay for the swingarm (if you don't mind me asking)?

BlindJoe · « **Reply #4 on:** October 14, 2008, 05:59:44 PM »

I think I got it for about $50 dollars off of ebay, I had been looking for around 7 months, they can be hard to come by, so snatch one up if you've got the chance.

fastbroshi · « **Reply #5 on:** October 15, 2008, 05:15:32 AM »

Could we see pics of that swingarm? I thought all the 'Wings were shaft drive.

BlindJoe · « **Reply #6 on:** October 15, 2008, 06:31:52 AM »

I screwed up, I meant GS1100 not GL. Thanks

BlindJoe · « **Reply #7 on:** March 26, 2009, 01:56:27 PM »

I just bought these on Ebay for $20,

(FZR 600)

hopefully it wasn't a mistake. Anyone know where I could get some replacement pegs?

BlindJoe · « **Reply #8 on:** March 29, 2009, 07:10:59 PM »

Tail section is starting to come together, a lot more filling and grinding left, shock mounts, rear set mounts, seat mounts........

Sorry for the crappy camera phone pics

FunJimmy · « **Reply #9 on:** March 29, 2009, 08:39:14 PM »

Comming along nicely.
Love that cylinder.

Cheers

BlindJoe · « **Reply #10 on:** March 30, 2009, 04:37:03 PM »

More filing to square it up better...

masonryman · « **Reply #11 on:** April 01, 2009, 05:35:43 PM »

You have some pretty neet stuff going on here;
I like the jugs and the box in job on the rear of the frame.

Was there much work in the swingarm swap?

Keep the pics coming

Mark

BlindJoe · « **Reply #12 on:** April 01, 2009, 07:27:25 PM »

Thanks for the comments guys, I haven't tried to tackle the swingarm yet, but I don't think it will be too difficult; will probably just have to make a couple spacers.

Holes covered up...

BlindJoe · « **Reply #13 on:** April 08, 2009, 03:50:55 PM »

Seat mounts added...

BlindJoe · « **Reply #14 on:** April 20, 2009, 01:15:09 PM »

Beginning of electronics compartment:

Bottom

Top

BlindJoe · « **Reply #15 on:** July 26, 2009, 09:14:43 AM »

Haven't done a whole lot, hopefully will be soon

Integrated LED tail light and turn signals:

will fit in hole cut in the rear section of frame

bought from these people: http://clearalternatives.com/index.html

thanks for looking

Industrial Rat400f Killer · « **Reply #16 on:** July 26, 2009, 11:18:04 AM »

Cool build so far. Thanks for the LED link, that could come in handy.

scartail · « **Reply #17 on:** July 26, 2009, 02:13:51 PM »

Nice looking project. Those LED panels are alittle pricey. I won't how much it would be to make your own.

The_Crippler · « **Reply #18 on:** July 26, 2009, 05:42:09 PM »

Quote from: KottkeHead on March 29, 2009, 07:10:59 PM

Sorry for the crappy camera phone pics

What cracks me up is, I think I have the same weights you used to hold the frame in place.

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #19 on:** July 26, 2009, 09:10:56 PM »

That cylinder looks good,Sounds like a nice ride,If you haven't got your CB900F,CB1100F will also work same look and length,but has more adjustability,Bill

BlindJoe · « **Reply #20 on:** August 21, 2009, 02:18:27 PM »

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Author Topic: '77 550 SS Cafe (Read 4220 times)

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