Author Topic: UTAH FLATS HONDA 550 CAFE RACER NEARLY FINISHED (Read 5671 times)

MAX MPH · « **on:** January 17, 2010, 09:00:49 am »

Hi all

hope alls going well, im nearly there with my Honda 550 cafe racer here are a few pics

got it outside for the 1st time today to see how it sits what do you think

just got the brake lines - cables & then it will be wired ready to go -

also have a cool 1/2 fairing at painters going Red like the tank fitting next week

will keep you posted

andy

sinister902 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 17, 2010, 09:13:41 am »

sharp looking bike! any progress pics from the build?

MAX MPH · « **Reply #2 on:** January 17, 2010, 09:18:55 am »

here is the build blog

http://max-mph-biker-news.blogspot.com/

ive cut fairing down to 1/2 fairling looks much better

cheers andy

754 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 17, 2010, 09:46:07 am »

Nice bike.. If I was taking it all the way to bonneville, I would be looking at dropping it 4-6 inches, for more speed..

Are you planning on disassembling on return? Salt will turn a nice bike into a not so nice one..

Make sure you pay attention to your electrical connections, and seal real well, it gets in everywhere..

Dont know what you been reading but, www.landracing.com will help you with everything you need to know..

Good luck.. are you planning SpeedWeek, or BuB ?

Soos · « **Reply #4 on:** January 17, 2010, 10:39:53 am »

Cool project there!!

As 754 was asking, when you coming to the flats?
I'm planning on going again this year, probably not running anything(yet), just a spectator for now.

l8r

Steve_K · « **Reply #5 on:** January 17, 2010, 11:00:17 am »

I like the pipes. Great idea for using the rear stand, looks like you drilled for swingarm spools. Honda red are always great to see! Nice job!
Steve

SHELLFISH · « **Reply #6 on:** January 17, 2010, 11:23:21 am »

Andy, Good luck on the Flats!

Like the looks of the bike and great work!

I also like the pipes; what are they?

MAX MPH · « **Reply #7 on:** January 17, 2010, 01:27:24 pm »

hi guys

looks like ive confused everyone, im racing the bike in the UK at classic racing events & putting it on the road for the summer

UTAH FLATS is a brand name my wife & i make classic biker clothing under & we decided to call the bike this for some promo

sorry to confuse everyone but thanks for the comments & will keep you all posted on finishing build & how the 1st meeting goes

its the Thundersprint here is a link www.thundersprint.com

cheers all andy

SHELLFISH · « **Reply #8 on:** January 18, 2010, 10:56:07 am »

Thanks for the claification; I thought you meant Bonneville!

What are the pipes on your bike?

MAX MPH · « **Reply #9 on:** January 18, 2010, 11:02:10 am »

thanks

the pipes are the original front pipes with about 6" added & a slight kick added, the silencers are short megas from ebay

cheers andy

Skunkmiester · « **Reply #10 on:** January 18, 2010, 12:05:50 pm »

That is a lovely build, how loud are those pipes? Do they have baffles?

Looking forward to seeing how the bike does in classic racing.

MAX MPH · « **Reply #11 on:** January 18, 2010, 12:07:43 pm »

thanks they have removable baffles so once its on the road legal out they come !!

Skunkmiester · « **Reply #12 on:** January 18, 2010, 12:21:25 pm »

Great, having looked at Ebay, I seem to have screwed up.
Your set up.
£54.00 for a pair, no to much reworking of the original pipes. £108 for megas, £50 for extending and bending original pipes.

My setup.
£465 for Swarbricks, stacks of cutting, bending and welding + brackets. At least £20.00 for VHT paint so far. £80 for welding work.

Mine don't have baffles so I have to mod another set for the MOT.

DOH!

SHELLFISH · « **Reply #13 on:** January 18, 2010, 06:44:23 pm »

Thanks for the reply. Great looking bike and good luck with it!

Blackhorse · « **Reply #14 on:** March 12, 2010, 08:34:53 pm »

Mind if I ask who manufactured the rear sets you're using? They look very clean.

traveler · « **Reply #15 on:** March 12, 2010, 09:14:16 pm »

beautiful bike.

~Joe

mrbreeze · « **Reply #16 on:** March 12, 2010, 09:22:55 pm »

This one is fer sure BOTM material and that's coming from a 750 dude!!.......Very sweet

kap384@telus.net · « **Reply #17 on:** March 13, 2010, 07:38:05 pm »

Awesome build

JAG · « **Reply #18 on:** March 14, 2010, 08:26:43 pm »

how long are those mufflers?

what company did you get them from?

Thanks

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Author Topic: UTAH FLATS HONDA 550 CAFE RACER NEARLY FINISHED (Read 5671 times)

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