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    first build! 1975 cb550, the end is near

    Wiring is coming along. Taillight mocked up.
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    first build! 1975 cb550, the end is near

    Actually the rear was one inch lower when I welded the tail up. So instead of getting longer shocks to compensate for that, I lowered the front to match it. So the bike is one inch all around lower
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    first build! 1975 cb550, the end is near

    I like this idea. I can make it two separate compartments, that way I can get some storage back. Make the top half for electronics and bottom half for random junk I might be carrying.
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    first build! 1975 cb550, the end is near

    Welded up the battery tray I don't like the look of it at all. I think it kills the lines of the bike but I'm not sure what I can do about it, the electronics have to go somewhere sadly haha question for people using electronic tray. What are you using/doing to make sure your stuff isn't...
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    first build! 1975 cb550, the end is near

    Suspension slugs installed. Starting to get excited need to find a wiring diagram so I can start cleaning up the stuff I don't need
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    first build! 1975 cb550, the end is near

    Re: first build! 1975 cb550... FRAME MODS DONE Made my upper rear shock mounts today. Before and after In the shock I'm going to weld on both sides of the plug then grind the back have somewhat flush. Made it long so I can get a good bead on it, I'm happy with the way they turned out. One...
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    first build! 1975 cb550, the end is near

    Re: first build! 1975 cb550... FRAME MODS DONE http://s1192.photobucket.com/user/ebowling325/media/VID_35741212_073611_zps140e1723.mp4.html Got it started up. Went through the carbs to make sure everything was in good shape also jumped up to the correct jets. But now I'm having an issue with...
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    first build! 1975 cb550, the end is near

    Re: first build! 1975 cb550... FRAME MODS DONE This one
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    first build! 1975 cb550, the end is near

    Re: first build! 1975 cb550... FRAME MODS DONE Anyone have an idea on how to fill this gap. It's going to drive me crazy Think I might undo the leather up front and throw some extra foam in
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    first build! 1975 cb550, the end is near

    Re: first build! 1975 cb550... FRAME MODS DONE Been so lazy. Noooooooooooo progress. Cant seem to find my bowl gaskets for my carbs >_<
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    first build! 1975 cb550, the end is near

    Re: first build! 1975 cb550... FRAME MODS DONE Exhaust wrap is done
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    first build! 1975 cb550, the end is near

    Re: first build! 1975 cb550 Back on the ground!
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    first build! 1975 cb550, the end is near

    Re: first build! 1975 cb550 Much needed update. Welded in some scaffolding to help distribution of suspension load. Wasn't sure how I'd like the lines but it's growing on me
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    first build! 1975 cb550, the end is near

    Re: first build! 1975 cb550 I bought the slim red LED cat eye. I'm going to be sure to seal it now, just to make sure. thanks!
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    first build! 1975 cb550, the end is near

    Re: first build! 1975 cb550 Shocks are going to attach at the point where the triangle meets in the rear. Where it would normally mount... using 1 and a half inch longer shocks to account for the up sweep the tail has now... shock loads.... we'll see what happens
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