'75 CB550K1 Gulf - Round...3, the fun stuff

[Maritime]

Re: '75 CB550 - Gulf - stoked to be spoked

well my dad told me I would ride a bike over his dead body. He still lives but I am riding ;D took me till I was 30 to realize I wasn't living at home, I moved out at 20. Post up some pics so we can see what it looks like with at least one wheel. ;D

 

[Ringo]

Re: '75 CB550 - Gulf - stoked to be spoked

Yep, singular tire.

 

[Maritime]

Re: '75 CB550 - Gulf - TIRE

well it was mounted correctly! Almost a roller. tomorrow you should be able to roll it around!

 

[joeyputt]

Re: '75 CB550 - Gulf - TIRE

That looks absolutely beautiful Brother Ringo!

 

[BRAPPBRAPP47]

Re: '75 CB550 - Gulf - TIRE

Ringo,

Your paint is unbelievable! You have quite the fabrication skills, your work on the tank and seat are top notch!
Good luck on finishing her up!

Andy

 

[keconoline]

Re: '75 CB550 - Gulf - TIRE

Standing looking at your bike with my mouth wide open!

 

[thearcticsea]

Re: '75 CB550 - Gulf - TIRE

Beautiful

 

[thearcticsea]

Re: '75 CB550 - Gulf - TIRE

Think you could school me on the best way to prepare the front fenders for paint? I have the same chrome fenders that it looks like you had. I imagine sanding the chrome? How deep though? Just ket me know if you have the time man. Thanks.

 

[Ringo]

Re: '75 CB550 - Gulf - TIRE

Hey arctic, I sandblasted all the metal I painted. I would imagine sanding could work too though. A good rough grit to start, then finish it off with 320 or so, etch primer and you're good to go.

 

[thearcticsea]

Re: '75 CB550 - Gulf - TIRE

Thanks man. I def need a sandblasted :/

 

[voch]

Re: '75 CB550 - Gulf - TIRE

dude.... your bike is... AMAZING. I just stumbled upon your build yesterday, and i'm already trembling waiting to see the finished product. I'm sooo glad i didn't see it from the very beginning. lol

 

[saywhat]

Re: '75 CB550 - Gulf - TIRE

Drool... Can't wait to see finished pics of this work of art.

 

[DirtyFrank]

Re: '75 CB550 - Gulf - TIRE

Isn't it time to get out of bed and go to the tire place yet?

 

[SrgtBear]

Re: '75 CB550 - Gulf - TIRE

no dust covers or boots?

 

[PHeller]

Re: '75 CB550 - Gulf - TIRE

Jeez that thing is so clean I often forget you made the tank and tail yourself!

 

[Ringo]

Re: '75 CB550 - Gulf - TIRE

Thanks guys!

Bear, there's a lot of things on the to do list still. It came with gaitors, so I've had a tough time finding dust covers that will fit. I have a few sets, but no dice. It'll just have to be addressed later. Along with a rear fender. And license plate mount. And on and on haha.

 

[JRK5892]

Re: '75 CB550 - Gulf - TIRE

ahh ringo! man i just gave my last set of boots to Shane for his dirtbike chopper... ill look if i have another set

 

[Ringo]

Re: '75 CB550 - Gulf - TIRE

Hey thanks Joe!

 

[tweakin]

Re: '75 CB550 - Gulf - TIRE

Man Ringo, I wish you lived closer. I would like to see this one in person.

 

[Slice]

Re: '75 CB550 - Gulf - TIRE

baller... this is tight.