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I haven't posted in a while but wanted to share some pics of my latest build project. This one took the better part of the winter to get through as the bike came to me in pieces and required a ton of attention to get it roadworthy. After months of working away- it's finally back on the street...

I picked up a few new items for my 76 CB550 build and finally got around to setting everything up in preparation for the VJMC show out in Brooklyn yesterday. Was stoked on the bike before but the latest incarnation is by far my favorite to date. I recently purchased a parts bike just to grab...

I posted a thread over the winter about my 1976 CB550 that I rebuilt on a rather modest budget in my NYC apt: http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=12132.0 Thought I'd post some shots of the latest project I've been working on... I got commissioned to build another 550 for a local guy...

Re: 1976 CB550K Rebuild- Indoor Living, NYC: NEW VIDEO FOOTAGE We're actually the second toughest bike gang on East 3rd St *(The Hells Angels NYC headquarters is up the block so that spot was taken). Our initiation includes some pretty grizzly things like thinking something really bad about a...

Re: 1976 CB550K Rebuild- Indoor Living, NYC: NEW VIDEO FOOTAGE Thanks. Ya gotta let me know if you ever make it out this way. Riding around here is hectic at best but a ton of fun. Gotta try and stay Zen and not flip out on every taxi, driver and pedestrian that inadvertently tries to end your...

Re: 1976 CB550K Rebuild- Indoor Living, NYC: NEW VIDEO FOOTAGE Thanks Rocan. So happy to be back riding. I was really worried I overlooked or forgot something major and was going to have to deal with some setbacks. Other than having to replace my fuel lines with smaller diameter stuff, bike...

Re: 1976 CB550K Rebuild- Indoor Living, NYC Fixed my fuel leaks and am good to go :D After several pages of posts and photos, here's some footage of the CB550 powered by her own device- shot around NYC and Brooklyn this afternoon. The new tapered bearings, shocks, and all the other updates...

Re: 1976 CB550K Rebuild- Indoor Living, NYC Thanks everyone for the kind words! Stoked I'm not the only one who thinks the bike is turning out alright ;) It's been a really fun project and all the people taking time to comment on my work and the process have been a great source of fuel and...

Re: 1976 CB550K Rebuild- Indoor Living, NYC Big Morning.... I enlisted a couple of friends to help get the bike outta my apartment, into the elevator, and back onto the street. Not exacly fun but I am excited to be one step closer to up and riding... Took a bit of coaxing but we got the...

Re: 1976 CB550K Rebuild- Indoor Living, NYC Thanks :) The tail light was part of an assembly I bought on ebay a while back. I think it's an old Ford reproduction. I just checked but there aren't any currently listed or I'd fwd the link. It mounted easily after tracing the shape of the...

Re: 1976 CB550K Rebuild- Indoor Living, NYC Thanks man. I've got two tanks for the bike that are prepped and ready to go and am only planning on painting one of them. I'm also looking for a way to coat or replicate the raw steel finish of the unfinished tank as I think it looks pretty sweet on...

Re: 1976 CB550K Rebuild- Indoor Living, NYC USPS showed up yesterday with my new vintage MC 4into1 exhaust. :) I was looking for something that would allow me to retain use of the center stand and this set looks like it will work out great. Really dig the overall lines compared to the Jardine...

Re: 1976 CB550K Rebuild- Indoor Living, NYC April 2nd Project Updates: I finally finished up the last of the wiring and installed the tail light in the rear of the seat cowl. After all the back and forth I decided to stick with the stock wiring locations and battery and am having aluminum...

Re: 1976 CB550K Rebuild- Indoor Living, NYC Right on guys. That was easy enough and saved a it of cash and time ;) Check it out- all nice and stable... I spent yesterday revisiting a few gumption traps and made some good progress... The front caliper adjustment bolt was f&#ked and I was...

Re: 1976 CB550K Rebuild- Indoor Living, NYC Carbs are mounted and bench synced. I know I opened up a can of worms moving to the K&N filters vs the stock airbox and am hoping that the re-jetting and final tuning goes somewhat smoothly. Still on the fence about relocating the electronics and...

Re: 1976 CB550K Rebuild- Indoor Living, NYC Finally, after a long month of nightmarish project management and minor set backs, I'm back home at my apt and have some time to put the finishing touches on my CB550. Weather's been in the 50's the past couple of days, a bit odd for this time of...

Re: 1976 CB550K Rebuild- Indoor Living, NYC Thanks again man! I'm just trying to make a final decision on a color and am planning to finish up the painting the beginning of March. I've been working on an unrelated tech project around the clock the past few weeks and haven't been ale to spend...

Re: 1976 CB550K Rebuild- Indoor Living, NYC All the wiring is finished minus the tail light assembly. Not nearly as bad as I thought it would be to get everything hooked up. I also located the problem with my kill switch (which was acting as more of a "maim switch" and not really stopping the...

Re: 1976 CB550K Rebuild- Indoor Living, NYC I'm not sure about the paint color yet. Still debating if I'm going to send the tank, covers, seat, and headlight bucket out for proper painting or try and finish up everything DIY style. Gotta decide soon as the bikes coming together quickly after a...

Re: 1976 CB550K Rebuild- Indoor Living, NYC Progress was good today. I got the engine back in the frame and all bolted down. Installed a new oil filter and seals, Kick and Shift Levers, the ignition mount and switch, misc grommets and tank mounts, etc. I also installed the electrical panel...