Saturday, July 7, 2012

1976 Honda CB550, almost a cafe

Mock up stage. ATV shocks and a hacked OEM pipe. Tail is close to the shape I want, but subframe will see a visit from Mr. Sawzall. 

All of the electrical will live under the tail, so it need to hinge up. 

Beginnings of new subframe and battery box. Also relocated upper and lower shock mounts.

Bike had not run since the late 80's. Worst case of carb cheese I've ever seen. Cool part is it started up! 

Tank is a CB450, so petcock had to move a few inches forward. 

Better living through chemistry.

Fire, hammers, penetrant and some words my children are not allowed to hear helped remove the stubborn swingarm bearings. 

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