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Offline matthewmosse

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Re: Honda CB550 F2 1977 Supersport Cafe Racer Build
« Reply #45 on: September 05, 2012, 07:58:58 AM »
What are you oing with the offcut of rear seat frame? I have a feeling one of my bikes is a wee bit rusted to tifoil in that area and a spare section to weld on would be eayer than fabricating a replica (done that before now)
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« Reply #46 on: September 05, 2012, 08:03:53 AM »
The rear of the frame is rotten. You may be able to see it in this
It's was coming off anyway for the new horseshoe bar that's going on to take the new seat.


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« Reply #47 on: September 06, 2012, 09:20:03 PM »
nearly finished polishing hubs




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« Reply #48 on: September 07, 2012, 07:45:17 PM »
Very nervous today. Dropped off the frame / swing arm and rear loop to my mate (professional welder)

Won't be for a couple of weeks before its back.

Made the decision to cut the pillion brackets off to give a more naked look. Rear seat mount and mudguard mount being chopped and "U" piece being welded in its place.
Cutting the extra bits off such as, seat lock, seat hinge, centre stand brackets and some cable tidies.

When it's back it will be sanded etc prior to being Powder Coated. Want to make sure I'm 100% happy with the surface prep first.

I also ordered a new oil filter bolt, oil filter, front rim, front spoke set, front sprocket and some other little bits and bobs from David Silver Spares

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« Reply #49 on: September 10, 2012, 11:03:22 AM »
Will K4 550 rear shocks fit my F2?


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Re: Honda CB550 F2 1977 Supersport Cafe Racer Build
« Reply #50 on: September 10, 2012, 05:06:16 PM »
ER no such thing as a K4 550 but yes the 550 shocks will all fit
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« Reply #51 on: September 11, 2012, 01:34:30 PM »
some goodies arrived today



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« Reply #52 on: September 11, 2012, 01:35:46 PM »
Quote from: Bryanj on September 10, 2012, 05:06:16 PM
ER no such thing as a K4 550 but yes the 550 shocks will all fit
Ah sorry I miss read it! Lol. It was 550 /4

Duh! ;-)


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« Reply #53 on: September 17, 2012, 12:28:33 PM »
frame progress... Nearly done.




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Re: Honda CB550 F2 1977 Supersport Cafe Racer Build
« Reply #54 on: September 17, 2012, 05:17:49 PM »
hey slow doon, yer overtakin me
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« Reply #55 on: September 21, 2012, 08:35:10 PM »
Quote from: Ewan 500 K on September 17, 2012, 05:17:49 PM
hey slow doon, yer overtakin me

Lol

Wheels dropped off to PC's. £60 all in, including a light bead blast.

Turnaround time 1 week :-0

Been told frame is all ready for pick up (Monday now)

Just need to assemble the wheels and do a loose assemble for the rolling chassis to check rear wheel clearance
All being well the frame can be PC'd and then the fun starts....


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« Reply #56 on: October 25, 2012, 05:46:01 PM »


Getting there slowly

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Re: Honda CB550 F2 1977 Supersport Cafe Racer Build
« Reply #57 on: February 04, 2013, 05:22:23 PM »
...any progress on the build? Was following this one intently!
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« Reply #58 on: February 04, 2013, 07:24:58 PM »
Sorry, motorbike accident put a hold on things. Will be resuming very soon. Stay tuned!!

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« Reply #59 on: February 04, 2013, 08:50:57 PM »
Ah mate hope you're ok?
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