Completed 78550 Cafe Racer Just built and ready to ride

[BR]

I just completed this 78 CB550 but now it's time to sell it to start the next one.
Here's the link to the EBay sale

cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200664394017&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

I'll try to get a couple of pics on here also.
I know this site is mostly for those that are building their own but if you just don't have time this will make you a very nice ride.

 

[John Rebel]

Oh yea!

 

[sallgoodguy]

Have you tried registering a bike with that tank on it?

 

[LuisN]

which tail light is that?

 

[bluefalcon]

how did you go about upholstering that seat?

 

[BR]

1. Yes, no problem with the tank.

2. The tail light is something I picked up in a truckstop in Kansas. It is actually a semi running light with a seperate visor on it. It is only a single birghtness but the turn signals are dual filiment and act as the brake lights. There is a company that just came out with a stop/tail led to fit it but I wasn't able to get one in time. It is a simple fix to put it in with only adding 1 wire.

3. Wooden base with what started as 4 inch thick marine foam (boat cushion material) that was cut down a little. Then I used a marine vinyl that is quite nice, it is very stretchy like it has elastic in it, pull it tight and staple. The wood is attached with industrial strength velcro for easy removal.

BR

 

[bluefalcon]

awesome, thanks for the info. the upholstery place near me wanted to permanently attach it and i was just wondering if velcro would work as i was driving this afternoon.

 

[Lo Cash John]

Have you tried registering a bike with that tank on it?

Ok, I bite. Why would the tank have any bearing on the registration process?

 

[Big R]

Ok, I bite. Why would the tank have any bearing on the registration process?

I'm assuming the tank itself is fiberglass, and some placeS will not allow you to put a glass tank on for safety reasons.

 

[sallgoodguy]

It's not DOT approved. CT wont let you register with that tank on.

 

[BR]

It's not DOT approved. CT wont let you register with that tank on.

Just another thing that makes me happy I live in Florida.

 

[buckeyebike]

And Ohio . . . ;D

 

[sallgoodguy]

I hear you. Only way around it is to register with stock tank and then swap.