CB550F cafe/racer project FINALLY completed

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rlarkin70

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hi all, this is a project that has been in the works for a while, and gone through a bunch of different looks. It stayed a 2-up bike for a long while, but finally I had to give in and make a solo seat for it. since I haven't touched it in a while, and I am happy with how it looks, I am officially declaring it finished. it's no longer a project bike, it's a rider!

If you are curious...the seat was made by me from particle board, plywood, balsawood, and then fiberglassed. The tail piece was made from sheet metal. Tail light is off a 600RR, master cylinder off a 93 ZX11, rear shocks are Redwings, Avon Roadrider tires, side covers made from sheet metal.

Thanks for all the inspiration from other projects people have posted about. Enjoy the photos.

-Ron
 
Nice work! You should be very proud. I especially like the look you've accomplished with the tail section; innovative.
 
Very nice. Really like how you did the tail, very unique. Is that a satin black you used on the tank?
 
love it. I was thinking of doing the same circular number plate myself, now I know it will look good!
 
Very nice indeed! I love all the little touches that set this apart from other really nice builds.
Are you planning to do anything with that right side front disc?
 
hey guys, thanks. :) I'm just enjoying putting some miles on it...not that I can tell how many with tach only....

deacon- the paint is called "low gloss" and has that satin sheen to it. it is duplicolor engine enamel out of a spray can. the finish on the bike is not at all show quality, but the price was right. =)

swagger- yup, I would like to put another caliper on it, apparently, it's pretty easy to do. I would also like to drill the rotors. but...realistically, it will be a while before either actually happens.

-Ron
 
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