CB550 Cafe Racer ..... It is finally done

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whitexk

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Hey guys,

This is a CB550 that I am building for a customer, it came to me disassembled and with the Benjie's Cafe kit.

The plan is a very traditional cafe racer with all new part and better technology.

Here it is assembled.

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We are going for the less is more look on this bike, luckily I just started taking machining classes this semester.

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more updates soon.
 
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frame modifications

I smoothed down some tabs and cut off the shock gussets, and sub-frame supports. Then I made up some new ones out of 1" tubing.


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up next is new shock mounts and foot peg mounts.
 
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This was purchased by the owner but by the looks of it, I would say it is a dolphin kit. no official weighing but I bet the tank weighs 20-30 lbs and the seat weighs around 10-15lbs. FYI
 
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Thanks guys, More updates to come soon.

I will keep those carbs in mind.
 
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Almost done polishing, I still have the front forks but you get the picture.

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That polishing looks awsome, bet that took you a while to do and I bet you were covered in crap, LOL.
 
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Polishing looks superb, are you doing that at home with what set-up? What is your plan for the rear suspension, laydown twin shock?
 
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Thanks guys, I used 100 grit to 300 then wet 600, 1000, and 1500. This was just done at home with a typical buffing wheel with two different types of buffing wheels and compounds (white then blue).

The plan with the rear suspension is to water jet brackets then use a through bolt in the stock position, with 14.5" shocks with a 1" mount extension. The pilot is 6'3".
 
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I am very inspired to do some polishing.
Never have cared but those pieces look great.
 
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Well I sent some stuff off to be powder coated, I just got done roughing the fiberglass extension on the tank (I didn't like the gap before) and plugging the tail light up. I am taking lunch then taping the motor for paint and marking holes in the rear drum, side case and rotor to be milled out.

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before

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lovin this keep up the good work!
cant wait to see it finished.
all the best Mark.
 
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I painted the motor today, but there is still a surprise coming.

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Hey guys, here are the new updates.

I made a kickstand puck with my logo on it (company website and ect coming soon)

The owner and I got the the design figured out for the holes in the rear drum. When I went to use the rotating table, my school did not have any t-nuts that fit into the t slots, I made one up today minus the hole and will make the rest tomorrow. I should have rear drum brake drilled out and if the Cobalt bit came in I should have the front disc milled out this week as well.

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This is how the motor was before,

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As a CB550 owner, this is right up my alley! You do nice work good sir!
 
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