Newb 74 CB550 CAFE,

you could probably find someone to help you with that, or you could maybe look at swapping out the eyes on the shocks for clevis' or see if a machine shop can make them for you...looks like they are removable?
 
I think I have a OEM CB550 swing arm I can GIVE you. I'll check on my lunch hour and get back to you.
 
pirate4pleasure said:
why does anyone change anything? yes I understand it will not look, function or feel exactly like the original. Im ok with that. Im playing around, this is not a touring bike. There are many others who have done the same and love the results.
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I've never seen anyone jack the geometry so horrendously and report back that they "love the results."

You're no different than any idiot who posts up a hack job and cries about getting flamed. What's been said in this thread is constructive criticism and meant only to keep you or the next owner alive. Dust yourself off, take your licks, admit the shortcomings and fix them. Nothing short of that will get you any respect around here.
 
Got new shocks coming in. 2 inches shorter and both clevis and eyes attachments for the lowers. Should put this back into much more of acceptable range.
 
Ringo said:
What's been said in this thread is constructive criticism and meant only to keep you or the next owner alive. Dust yourself off, take your licks, admit the shortcomings and fix them. Nothing short of that will get you any respect around here.
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I realized that I did not do enough research and as a result have to make Corrections, Lessons learned. This is new to me as I have never worked with old bikes. I have new shocks coming that are 12.5" with both eyes and Clevis attachments so I will see where that takes me.

Thanks for all the help.
 
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