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Offline MAX MPH

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CB550 CAFE ROAD RACER UPDATES
« on: August 16, 2009, 12:00:11 AM »
hi all

here is my CB550f project i am building it for the odd classic race & also putting it on the road in the UK with a daylight ticket so i can run it with no lights

what do you think so far ?

Here is the number plate brkt i have made for the odd day on the road

thanks andy




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Offline Alan F.

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Re: My CB550 Race rep for the road & a bit of racing
« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2009, 04:05:53 AM »
Sorry Max, I can't see the pics. Would you check on them?
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Re: My CB550 Race rep for the road & a bit of racing
« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2009, 04:07:14 AM »
arrrgh pics no workie

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Re: My CB550 Race rep for the road & a bit of racing
« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2009, 07:35:48 AM »
try this link to the build thanks

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Re: My CB550 Race rep for the road & a bit of racing
« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2009, 02:43:29 AM »
just used the caliper piston removal trick from FAQ superb sortrd in minutes

need to clean up calipers now ready to polish & fit with twin discs

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Re: My CB550 Race rep for the road & a bit of racing PICS WORKING NOW
« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2009, 09:04:24 PM »
Gotta love it!

Keep after it as that race style is my favorite of CB builds.

What kinda exhaust you using?
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Re: My CB550 Race rep for the road & a bit of racing PICS WORKING NOW
« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2009, 10:28:16 PM »
THANKS i am building my own exhaust system 4 into 4 in matt black with shorty megas

will update when they are fitted

got a Mike Hailwood Honda Six style fairing arriving thursday

want it to look like this when finished

thanks andy



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Re: CB550 CAFE ROAD RACER UPDATES
« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2009, 08:47:37 AM »
here is the number plate brkt ive fabbed

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Re: CB550 CAFE ROAD RACER UPDATES
« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2009, 05:48:08 AM »
That is so simple and sweet... Awesome.
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Re: CB550 CAFE ROAD RACER UPDATES
« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2009, 08:57:08 AM »
Looks great!  I'm with Max - race insired cafe's are the cat's meow ;D
Where did you source the fuel tank?  I'm looking for something similar.
Keep up the great work!
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NEW BRAKE BAR ON CAFE RACER
« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2009, 10:46:32 AM »
heres the new alloy brake bar with my web address


hi bikebitz im UK based tank came from clasic honda racing they will ship to usa cost £130 plus shipping hope this helps max mph
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new alloy brake bar
« Reply #11 on: September 02, 2009, 07:48:58 AM »
hi all please scroll down to see the new alloy brake bar on my project 550 racer cafe racer thanks andy