'75 CB550K1 Gulf - Round...3, the fun stuff
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JustinLonghorn
No Purple Hearts, No Blue Ribbons
Re: '75 CB550K1 Gulf - done for real. Maybe.
Meh. Another showing of your mediocre motorcycle. Ha.
Seriously balling , sir. Fantastic.
Meh. Another showing of your mediocre motorcycle. Ha.
Seriously balling , sir. Fantastic.
Re: '75 CB550K1 Gulf - done for real. Maybe.
After running velocity stacks for two seasons, it'll be the perfect excuse for an engine rebuild. Ideally, I'd like to go with a set of Dynoman high comp pistons, 592cc, the "hot street" kit:
http://www.dynoman.net/engine/pistons/dp-CB550.html
With a cam to suit, and porting by Mike Reick if he can fit me in. And of course, what performance build would be complete without Keihin CR carbs. :
So, that, or buy a new bike. Likely the engine work though...
Babies, c'mon!Sonreir said:
Well, I think I've had my fill of composites for a while. It's been fun, but...yeah.teazer said:
After running velocity stacks for two seasons, it'll be the perfect excuse for an engine rebuild. Ideally, I'd like to go with a set of Dynoman high comp pistons, 592cc, the "hot street" kit:
http://www.dynoman.net/engine/pistons/dp-CB550.html
With a cam to suit, and porting by Mike Reick if he can fit me in. And of course, what performance build would be complete without Keihin CR carbs. :
So, that, or buy a new bike. Likely the engine work though...
cyclefreak
Over 1,000 Posts
Re: '75 CB550K1 Gulf - done for real. Maybe.
The seat (along with every other part of the bike) looks looks great. Definitely IMHO one of the best builds I have ever seen.
The seat (along with every other part of the bike) looks looks great. Definitely IMHO one of the best builds I have ever seen.
FlyinRyan350
Been Around the Block
Re: '75 CB550K1 Gulf - done for real. Maybe.
As beautiful as ever...just even more one-off, if that was possible. Well done!
As beautiful as ever...just even more one-off, if that was possible. Well done!
RustyOlive
Been Around the Block
Re: '75 CB550K1 Gulf - done for real. Maybe.
You have out done your self again Chris!!! Great job!
You have out done your self again Chris!!! Great job!
Basement rat
Over 1,000 Posts
Re: '75 CB550K1 Gulf - done for real. Maybe.
What does it weigh?
What does it weigh?
Cafe Redneck
Been Around the Block
Re: '75 CB550K1 Gulf - done for real. Maybe.
Very, very sweet bike!!! have to say one of the best I've seen.
Very, very sweet bike!!! have to say one of the best I've seen.
Re: '75 CB550K1 Gulf - done for real. Maybe.
365lbs sopping wet (+/- 5 to be fair to the scale). 195 rear/170 front, which is opposite of what I'd expect with the added rotor. I am however happy that it is basically unchanged from the weight of the last version, even with the second rotor & caliper. Tells me that replacing the stock front fender with carbon, plus the lightening Lee did on the aluminum bits did it's magic. I would imagine the Race Tech springs played a minor role as well; they're much shorter and narrower than stock.
Edit: the stock wet weight of the bike is 420lbs. Last spring I assumed that was a dry weight, so my claim of 80lbs lost was incorrect. 55lbs shed still makes me pleased though.
Garage Rat said:
365lbs sopping wet (+/- 5 to be fair to the scale). 195 rear/170 front, which is opposite of what I'd expect with the added rotor. I am however happy that it is basically unchanged from the weight of the last version, even with the second rotor & caliper. Tells me that replacing the stock front fender with carbon, plus the lightening Lee did on the aluminum bits did it's magic. I would imagine the Race Tech springs played a minor role as well; they're much shorter and narrower than stock.
Edit: the stock wet weight of the bike is 420lbs. Last spring I assumed that was a dry weight, so my claim of 80lbs lost was incorrect. 55lbs shed still makes me pleased though.
