New Member - CB550

[Trigger]

Welcome to the mad world of the SOHC  If using a rear frame hoop, it must be the flick up  type as the rear tyre will hit a flat hoop and buckeroo off the bike.

[Trackerfan]

Welcome to the mad world of the SOHC  If using a rear frame hoop, it must be the flick up  type as the rear tyre will hit a flat hoop and buckeroo off the bike.

Hi Trigger,

It is - thankfully. It has a slight lift - will share some photographs when I get the welding done and freshly painted wheels back on.


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[Laverdaroo]

Welcome, perfect for a non standard start, similar to one I'm starting soon. Its great here, everyone's really helpful.

Enjoy

[Kelly E]

I built my 74' CB550 K0 without cutting anything off because it is a very early 550. Otherwise I might of gone further. I managed to achieve my goal of making it look like it was built in the 70's.
Build your bike the way you see it in your head. I tried to make sure that any modifications wouldn't detract from the handling and ridability of a great handling bike.

[Trackerfan]

Welcome, perfect for a non standard start, similar to one I'm starting soon. Its great here, everyone's really helpful.

Enjoy

Thanks for the warm welcome - I am a genuine beginner with basic understanding of motor mechanics so standby for incoming
questions!

[Trackerfan]

I built my 74' CB550 K0 without cutting anything off because it is a very early 550. Otherwise I might of gone further. I managed to achieve my goal of making it look like it was built in the 70's.
Build your bike the way you see it in your head. I tried to make sure that any modifications wouldn't detract from the handling and ridability of a great handling bike.

Top tip - thanks.

I like the tracker style so I have been debating tyre choice - which is taking an age to source what I want.