Author Topic: CB550F cafe bagger...bit by bit (Read 24485 times)

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **on:** August 01, 2011, 07:31:57 PM »

I bought a 76 CB550F basket case from forum member "gmonkey" a few months back and now have enough of it together to start posting in a thread. The mission is to get it together by the end of the year...or by the end of next January and give it as a gift for a good friend of mine. I will get more into details.....later.

Here is the rough assembly of what I have for a bike.

Here is the seat and Tank that I just got from forum member "spiider"
Tank is an original Dunstall glass....that needs work.

Flying J · « **Reply #1 on:** August 01, 2011, 10:54:32 PM »

I didnt see that in the for sale section!!! No fair.

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #2 on:** August 02, 2011, 05:15:38 AM »

FFJ- I will sell you the other seat and tank combo (on bike)....so you can take your honey out for a cruise.

The hard bags should be in this week. Should be an interesting looking bike.

Really? · « **Reply #3 on:** August 02, 2011, 07:44:20 PM »

You may end up starting something with a bagger cafe!

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #4 on:** August 02, 2011, 08:05:48 PM »

I had to see how it all fit together....frigging perfect. Literally out of the box and onto the stock frame.

Stev-o · « **Reply #5 on:** August 02, 2011, 08:09:32 PM »

Cool bike, I like the 550 F's. Paint looks in good shape, does that stay? You have exhaust? The four into one header would look great on that bike...

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #6 on:** August 02, 2011, 08:33:26 PM »

Yeah, I have the stock four into one that has that sexy sweeep to the right. Chrome and in decent shape. I am not much of a color guy. My buddy would probobly prefer black or a grey metallic. I am also going to be putting a pedestrian slicer on the front fender.

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #7 on:** August 02, 2011, 08:42:31 PM »

my new patch

I am posting this in all of my threads.....support this forum

hsr · « **Reply #8 on:** August 03, 2011, 07:20:43 AM »

Quote from: Frankenstuff on August 02, 2011, 08:42:31 PM

my new patch

I am posting this in all of my threads.....support this forum

Looks great on there. Ordering mine now...

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #9 on:** August 03, 2011, 09:42:49 AM »

Comes with a pin a s well.

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #10 on:** August 04, 2011, 09:41:26 AM »

The bags just came in....and they are frigging sweet.

Fiberglass and felt lined, oo la la. Pics tonight of another...rough mockup. I need to then start trying to get the thing running. LOL.

All of the parts right now are black but I am thinking to give them a dark grey metallic paint.

Syscrush · « **Reply #11 on:** August 04, 2011, 11:13:21 AM »

OK, I've felt for a while that the term "cafe" was overused and played-out. Now that I see it used in the context of a "cafe bagger", I know I was right.

What are you going to do with that abomination of a la-z-boy seat?

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #12 on:** August 04, 2011, 02:07:08 PM »

I am glad that you appreciate my humor.
That seat might end up on my ATC70.
I thought about just chopping the backrest off and trying to turn the pass seat into a "bump".

Dare I say ironic juxtaposition. I just tried to find a clever photo but gave up. Maybe tonight when i post a pic of the bike it will all become clear. ha

Syscrush · « **Reply #13 on:** August 04, 2011, 06:37:55 PM »

Quote from: Frankenstuff on August 04, 2011, 02:07:08 PM

I am glad that you appreciate my humor.

SOMEONE's got to.

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That seat might end up on my ATC70.

Now you're talkin'!!!

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I thought about just chopping the backrest off and trying to turn the pass seat into a "bump".

I think that seat is too monstrously special to chop up. I think that the world needs it as a monument to style.

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #14 on:** August 04, 2011, 08:30:32 PM »

This one is for you Syscrush!!

Yeah, I think its starting to look like a Vincent....kind of.

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #15 on:** August 04, 2011, 08:36:40 PM »

OK, so what do you guys think...half a bagger or full bagger?

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 04, 2011, 09:58:47 PM »

whuh?

...Frankenbike stole my idea?...I just put 'em on for haulin' Godzilla around...already back to normal...

Stev-o · « **Reply #17 on:** August 05, 2011, 01:06:28 AM »

Full bagger, go all the way!

And love that seat on the ATC!!

Syscrush · « **Reply #18 on:** August 05, 2011, 04:28:07 AM »

Quote from: Frankenstuff on August 04, 2011, 08:30:32 PM

This one is for you Syscrush!!

That would wheelie like a mofo, AND it's got a built-in 12-o'clock bar!

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Yeah, I think its starting to look like a Vincent....kind of.

Agreed!

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #19 on:** August 05, 2011, 05:17:24 AM »

Quote from: seanbarney41 on August 04, 2011, 09:58:47 PM

whuh? ...Frankenbike stole my idea?...I just put 'em on for haulin' Godzilla around...already back to normal...

Sweet man. We have the same bags! Wish I had stolen the idea then I could blame someone for getting me in over budget. My wife like this bike better than Frankenbike because of the accessories.

Stev-o · « **Reply #20 on:** August 05, 2011, 03:00:59 PM »

I hereby name thy bike Vincent.....Price!

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #21 on:** August 05, 2011, 07:10:13 PM »

I was thinking "Mullet"

Tintop · « **Reply #22 on:** August 05, 2011, 07:22:38 PM »

That ATC is crazy. Like the bags, a bagger is on my list of future builds. Bike looks great in the pics, that tank/seat is a nice fit. I'd probably try the bags a touch lower, so you can see a bit more of the seat profile.

Flying J · « **Reply #23 on:** August 07, 2011, 06:57:39 PM »

Yeah like this

Stev-o · « **Reply #24 on:** August 07, 2011, 07:18:03 PM »

Good idea - looks better with bads lower. Easy adjustment?

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Author Topic: CB550F cafe bagger...bit by bit (Read 24485 times)