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Title: CB550K3 Tribute Project Complete
Post by: Bookmark1 on June 29, 2023, 05:34:10 PM

After nearly 2 years, and a lot of cash, I have finally finished recreating my mates old CB550K3.
This project was completed as a tribute to a friend who sadly passed away 2 years ago. He managed to totally wreck his bike over 20 years ago but, for some reason, kept the remains in a shed where it was discovered after his passing.
His original bike was a category B write off so I have had to source a new frame and crank case, thus changing the frame and engine numbers - hence calling it a tribute rather than a rebuild or restoration.
I think he would be rather pleased with the final outcome.
During the course of this project I did reach out for help and advice and am thankful to people like BryanJ, Oddjob and Nurse Julie for their time and expertise (I hope I have remembered their names properly) as well as many others. The people on this forum are nothing short of amazing.

Title: Re: CB550K3 Tribute Project Complete
Post by: Johnny4428 on June 29, 2023, 05:40:37 PM

That’s a great rebuild, nice looking job! Happy riding now.😁

Title: Re: CB550K3 Tribute Project Complete
Post by: Bryanj on June 29, 2023, 05:44:10 PM

That is a stunning rebuild and fantastic tribute, ride it regularly or those PD carbs will play you up terribly

Title: Re: CB550K3 Tribute Project Complete
Post by: Nurse Julie on June 29, 2023, 05:53:22 PM

Well done, it looks fantastic, that really was a labour of love.

Title: Re: CB550K3 Tribute Project Complete
Post by: Oddjob on June 29, 2023, 05:58:47 PM

I'm always kinda sparing with praise but considering what you started with that's a very good job. Well done, feel proud and know you've done your mate proud as well. I'm glad I could help with such a worthwhile tribute.

Title: Re: CB550K3 Tribute Project Complete
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on June 29, 2023, 06:11:35 PM

I'm not a purist & know little about the 550 but to me that looks magnificent. :) :) :)

Title: Re: CB550K3 Tribute Project Complete
Post by: Trigger on June 29, 2023, 06:13:34 PM

Nice, it is always satisfying when you start with a mess and end up with a bike like that  ;)

Title: Re: CB550K3 Tribute Project Complete
Post by: Laverdaroo on June 30, 2023, 01:48:16 AM

That’s an absolute stunner, what a great thing to do and a fantastic end result. You must be really proud of that, I would be.
Well done


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Title: Re: CB550K3 Tribute Project Complete
Post by: paul G on June 30, 2023, 07:27:41 AM

Great looking bike well done  :D

Title: Re: CB550K3 Tribute Project Complete
Post by: davidcumbria on June 30, 2023, 08:10:39 AM

Well done- a fine tribute and striking colour scheme  8)

Title: Re: CB550K3 Tribute Project Complete
Post by: JamesH on June 30, 2023, 09:17:28 AM

Great work and great tribute to your mate.

Title: Re: CB550K3 Tribute Project Complete
Post by: Laverda Dave on June 30, 2023, 11:19:31 AM

Fantastic build, a stunner 8). Well done, your mate would have been pleased with that :D

Title: Re: CB550K3 Tribute Project Complete
Post by: Matt_Harrington on June 30, 2023, 12:29:43 PM

Looks great and I'm sure your mate would have been thrilled!

Title: Re: CB550K3 Tribute Project Complete
Post by: taysidedragon on June 30, 2023, 03:44:44 PM

That's beautiful.  Well done. 👍