Cb550 now with a 500 engine

[ZeMoto]

Well after I was rear ended I decided to rebuild my 76 cb550f

It's a bit of everything. The bucket is from Benjies Cafe Racer. I took off the clubmans and went with drag bars. The tanks us a 77 NOS 550. Never had gas in it. My last 2 tanks were Swiss cheese. The seat was custom made by new church . Used the same seat pan, Ginger really knocked it out. Using carpy's bobbed fenders. Thanks Ed!
My friend had a 72 500-4 engine for sale, the 550 is a pain in the arse. So I put that in. Only think missing is a lifting rod. Still thinking about my exhaust. It's a 4-1 but my muffler tip rusted out. Not sure if I should get it fixed or get a new one.

 

[Reinhard]

Looks good. Glad that motor worked out for you.

 

[ZeMoto]

I can't wait to fire it up

 

[ZeMoto]

Here is a 75 Sankei stock muffler. I like the really long pipes. I'm making one now until I can find a permanent solution.

 

[Frankenfe]

Ha Ha, now your on the hook with the rest ogf us, if we don't think your making progress we can hound ya. ;D

Subscribed.

 

[Frankenfe]

Hey Z its Ed in Arizona, Had to come see if you have made any progress and give you a jab if not.

I thought I'd let you know I picked up a '74 CB550 to add to the "stable". Not running.....$200. (Talked down from $225..Hehehe_

Don't make me get it done (While progressing on 2 other builds and maintaining a third Bike) before you finish yours.

 

[ZeMoto]

Hey Ed.. Bike is coming along. Seems like every week is a new issue. Had to get a new stator, starter switch and a couple if oil gaskets. Still looking for a decent original 4 into 1. The rear fender works great by the way.

And I moved my ignition into my bucket.

Cheers and get those bikes done. I'll be working on my XS650 soon

 

[Frankenfe]

Plan for mine is similar to yours.
*Drag bars,
*Brat Seat,
*Cat Eye Tail Light. The Chrome Grab Bar looks good with the seat so I think I will Mount it Up close to the Bar, Mounted to The fender, but up at the grab bar.
* I had a 78 CB750 Front Fender in better shape, that is the same as the 550 with both supports. but fender is about 2"shorter in the front.
*Pods
Here is how I got it:

 

[ZeMoto]

Finally put the front fender on. Got tired of water in my face.
Next is to remove starter on go kick only... And a new muffler. Going with the racing one from Cone Eng.

 

[Frankenfe]

Hey that front fender looks familiar...Looks like you decided to mount it rolled further back on the wheel. Fancy hardware mounting it with those chrome acorns!

I have been going a little crazy with hardware myself on my 550. The Carb Caps, Bowls and linkage all got stainless socket bolts, even the mount bolts and 2 little screws in the head above intake.

I went with Stainless Button Hole screws on my rear fend because they were lower profile/smooth.

 

[ZeMoto]

I am worried it was too far back. I might move it forward and fill in my holes.

I spend a lot at the local hardware store... If I take a bolt or nut off I always replace it with stainless steel. OCD I guess... I bought flat and lock washers in bulk, 5,6 and 8mm.

 

[Frankenfe]

Here are a couple pics of my carbs and what happens after too much time at the specialty hardware drawers at Ace.

Also a crude cut and paste of direction I am going with my 550.

 

[ZeMoto]

Looks good. My carbs have the same hardware.

 

[ZeMoto]

Went electronic

 

[Frankenfe]

What a teaser...Brand?, Source?, Cost?, Ease of Install?, Test Review?...

Mine is coming out pretty close to the Paste up I did earlier? ..

 

[ZeMoto]

That is looking clean! I like the 4-4. The Ignition is a pamco from cb750 supply. I think is was $120 shipped. Super easy to install. The bike has never idled better and the smooth throttle response.

 

[ZeMoto]

http://www.cb750supply.com/products/5/electrical