JustinLonghorn
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Re: '75 CB550 Gulf - round two
Mmmmmm, full fairing.
Mmmmmm, full fairing.
'75 CB550K1 Gulf - Round...3, the fun stuff
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HerrDeacon
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Re: '75 CB550 Gulf - round two
Have to admit, felt sick when I seen the post title, thought you were starting from scratch again and going another direction with the bke. Glad you're not. Love the fairing concept. I've been thinking of making one for my MB5 so I'll be watching your progress.
BTW, I like the first pic the most.
Have to admit, felt sick when I seen the post title, thought you were starting from scratch again and going another direction with the bke. Glad you're not. Love the fairing concept. I've been thinking of making one for my MB5 so I'll be watching your progress.
BTW, I like the first pic the most.
Re: '75 CB550 Gulf - round two
Thanks HerrDeacon. I like the first one too, but maybe the second will give someone some fresh ideas.
And I forgot to add earlier, I really can't call it the LeMans special. It's just too hokey, plus I've never called it that in real life. I think it prefers the "Gulf bike" anyways.
Thanks HerrDeacon. I like the first one too, but maybe the second will give someone some fresh ideas.
And I forgot to add earlier, I really can't call it the LeMans special. It's just too hokey, plus I've never called it that in real life. I think it prefers the "Gulf bike" anyways.
Re: '75 CB550 Gulf - round two
With such a distinctive seat and tank, I'd be tempted to push the design envelope a little further. On old bikes, the engine is a major part of why they look so cool, so maybe a top half fairing incorporating some design element from the work done so far might work.
Perhaps that knee/seat flutes could be incorporated into a half fairing that "steps" down lower in front of the motor. Would be hard to get teh right lines but could look like a mini CB1100RC fairing or a Kat in terms of integration.
CF is always good to see in small doses, alloy rims are a must, rear inner fender is another must on my lists, maybe a box section swingarm to stiffen up the back end and how about a fork swap to say CV650 conventional forks in custom triples and spoked wheels.
Or more modern wheels and suspension - but not too fat. Would fix flexy forks, limp swingarm and heavy wheels and limp brakes in one fell swoop.
With such a distinctive seat and tank, I'd be tempted to push the design envelope a little further. On old bikes, the engine is a major part of why they look so cool, so maybe a top half fairing incorporating some design element from the work done so far might work.
Perhaps that knee/seat flutes could be incorporated into a half fairing that "steps" down lower in front of the motor. Would be hard to get teh right lines but could look like a mini CB1100RC fairing or a Kat in terms of integration.
CF is always good to see in small doses, alloy rims are a must, rear inner fender is another must on my lists, maybe a box section swingarm to stiffen up the back end and how about a fork swap to say CV650 conventional forks in custom triples and spoked wheels.
Or more modern wheels and suspension - but not too fat. Would fix flexy forks, limp swingarm and heavy wheels and limp brakes in one fell swoop.
JustinLonghorn
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Re: '75 CB550 Gulf - round two
I like the idea of not covering that tank at all. You could also use the line in your knee dent as a good stopping point for your fairing.
Excuse the awful MSPaint mock-up:
Just a thought, man.
I like the idea of not covering that tank at all. You could also use the line in your knee dent as a good stopping point for your fairing.
Excuse the awful MSPaint mock-up:
Just a thought, man.
Re: '75 CB550 Gulf - round two
Teazer, Justin, thanks fellas, exactly what I'm looking for. I'll do some more photoshops tonight. Regarding the suspension swap, that's something I've been considering for a while. This winter I might just have to go for it...
Teazer, Justin, thanks fellas, exactly what I'm looking for. I'll do some more photoshops tonight. Regarding the suspension swap, that's something I've been considering for a while. This winter I might just have to go for it...
MotorbikeBruno
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Re: '75 CB550 Gulf - round two
I'm on board with justinlonghorns photoshop +1
I'm on board with justinlonghorns photoshop +1
JustinLonghorn
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Re: '75 CB550 Gulf - round two
Going along the lines of Teazers advice, you could always run an upper fairing and a belly pan, leaving the motor exposed.
Something like this:
Going along the lines of Teazers advice, you could always run an upper fairing and a belly pan, leaving the motor exposed.
Something like this:
valvesprung
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Re: '75 CB550 Gulf - round two
Excited...
Excited...
cyclefreak
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Re: '75 CB550 Gulf - round two
I kinda like the upper and lower fairing idea as well.
I kinda like the upper and lower fairing idea as well.
1976cb356
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Re: '75 CB550 Gulf - round two
I love the belly pan and fairing. Thought that thing couldnt get better. side not, and not the only reason I am commenting, but did you sand blast your crankcase? if so how did you keep the aluminum so clean.
This thing will look meaty and aggressive with dual discs. I hope you get it done before summer, because I want to see it.
Good luck
I love the belly pan and fairing. Thought that thing couldnt get better. side not, and not the only reason I am commenting, but did you sand blast your crankcase? if so how did you keep the aluminum so clean.
This thing will look meaty and aggressive with dual discs. I hope you get it done before summer, because I want to see it.
Good luck
Re: '75 CB550 Gulf - round two
John83, thank you sir.
1976cb356, the crankcase was just painted, the covers were bead blasted. As far as keeping the raw aluminum clean... A little wipe down with degreaser every couple hundred miles does it for me...
John83, thank you sir.
1976cb356, the crankcase was just painted, the covers were bead blasted. As far as keeping the raw aluminum clean... A little wipe down with degreaser every couple hundred miles does it for me...
