Anybody have info on this bike?

YogiBear

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I see a cb500/4 with a modern front end; oversized rims with shitty handling fat tires; half-assed rear suspension; clip ons but with standard peg mount locations...not rear sets; the headlight makes it look like a pug - punched in the nose giving the gauges a dorky look; pipe wrap probably covering up crappy pipes; looks like the carbs are using the stock airbox, or at least plenum, so it probably runs better than most 550s with cheapo pods; rear tire might hit plate on hard bumps; oh and snazzy plug wires.

Probably not something I'd want to call my own. But I guess my tastes run a little differently anyways.
 
I noticed those. I don't have any experience with them, but I've heard of people running them when funds are too short to get appropriate length shocks. Maybe someone can chime in on real world feasibility?
 
Ringo said:
I see a cb500/4 with a modern front end; oversized rims with shitty handling fat tires; half-assed rear suspension; clip ons but with standard peg mount locations...not rear sets; the headlight makes it look like a pug - punched in the nose giving the gauges a dorky look; pipe wrap probably covering up crappy pipes; looks like the carbs are using the stock airbox, or at least plenum, so it probably runs better than most 550s with cheapo pods; rear tire might hit plate on hard bumps; oh and snazzy plug wires.

Probably not something I'd want to call my own. But I guess my tastes run a little differently anyways.
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lol, I guess i should have specified a little more in my initial post. I am really only interested in the gauges. I have never seen any like that before and wouldn't mind getting a set like them for my project. I'm not really a fan of the overall build.
 
Looks like stock gauges with the paint stripped off and then the casing polished.
 
thenewblack said:
since you asked for info and not an opinion ;)

bike is a cb500, built in brazil by a guy named wilson negrini
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I was able to find his blog spot but it was kind of difficult to navigate, even after being translated to English haha. I was hoping it was a bit more in depth but from what I could tell it was only a couple pages with a few photos.
 
Sonreir said:
Looks like stock gauges with the paint stripped off and then the casing polished.
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If I remember correctly, the stock gauges are similar to the CB750 gauges and have the standard chrome 'cups' (for lack of better term) at the bottom. The gauges on this bike look to be the same diameter all the way down.
 
I can't believe all the negativity. If you can't say anything nice...

Looks like a beautiful day. ;)
 
It isn't negativity. If you do something stupid and share it with the world, you're going to get called out on it. I would hope the same thing would happen to me in his shoes. I call it like I see it...this isn't a happy hippy commune.
 
I actually just emailed the builder. He said that they are custom cases built around the stock tach and an aftermarket speedo. Aaand.. He's a hell of a nice guy. :)
 
Ringo said:
I see a cb500/4 with a modern front end; oversized rims with shitty handling fat tires; half-assed rear suspension; clip ons but with standard peg mount locations...not rear sets; the headlight makes it look like a pug - punched in the nose giving the gauges a dorky look; pipe wrap probably covering up crappy pipes; looks like the carbs are using the stock airbox, or at least plenum, so it probably runs better than most 550s with cheapo pods; rear tire might hit plate on hard bumps; oh and snazzy plug wires.

Probably not something I'd want to call my own. But I guess my tastes run a little differently anyways.
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I'm not defending the bike, therefore, just take my post as opinionated comments.

The bike is obviously modified to still be a 2-up rider bike. Hence the rear pegs, and brat style full-length seat. So.. the rearsets, I would think you would agree, are a much nicer looking "stock" setup.

Also, I have not ran such a conversion adapter on a motorcycle shock, But, a stem-to-eye adapter, also adding 1" - 1.5" in shock length, is a common and daily used piece in full size SUV's and Trucks with lift kits or aftermarket shocks.

Overall, I agree it's a nice display piece as in its current condition, it can't be ridden.
 
Ringo said:
It isn't negativity. If you do something stupid and share it with the world, you're going to get called out on it. I would hope the same thing would happen to me in his shoes. I call it like I see it...this isn't a happy hippy commune.
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Hey, I just wanted to make a cheesy joke.
 
ChimeraMW said:
I'm not defending the bike, therefore, just take my post as opinionated comments.

The bike is obviously modified to still be a 2-up rider bike. Hence the rear pegs, and brat style full-length seat. So.. the rearsets, I would think you would agree, are a much nicer looking "stock" setup.

Also, I have not ran such a conversion adapter on a motorcycle shock, But, a stem-to-eye adapter, also adding 1" - 1.5" in shock length, is a common and daily used piece in full size SUV's and Trucks with lift kits or aftermarket shocks.

Overall, I agree it's a nice display piece as in its current condition, it can't be ridden.
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Re the shock risers, I wasn't knocking them. I've seen folks use them before.

And the footpegs...I was commenting on the fact that he's running clip ons with basically stock pegs. Having nice rider and passenger pegs is one thing (they do look classy), but running stock pegs with clip ons makes for an awkwardly hunched riding position. Certainly not one that lends itself sporty or even comfortable riding. It's awkward, pure and simple.

Neat bike, but not harmonious. Just neat to look at.
 
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