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CB550 F2 1977 frame question......
Laverdaroo:
--- Quote from: Sesman on October 26, 2021, 07:59:42 AM ---Rear brake light switch is an L shaped bracket that is bolted using the engine bolt.
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That's what I've been reading and discovering this morning. They're discontinued but I've found a few on the net and if worst case scenario, I'll have to make one but hopefully it will look a bit better than the one wound onto the frame currently!
Laverdaroo:
--- Quote from: Sesman on October 26, 2021, 08:44:41 AM ---Fabricating a seat latch will be a right mare? Assuming that was your intention?
Was it an F2 frame you were fixed on? I have a very good and straight F1 I’m willing to part with.
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I wasn't going to put it back to standard, it needs too much doing to it so I was hoping to modify and repair whats left to try and build something traditional. The seat catch I wasn't really bothered about as they re easy to make and fit once the rear frame rails are added and you've a starting point. I figured it was going to be a different seat when i bought it s can be seen in the pic.
Yes, that is a skateboard they've used for the seat base!................No really :o
Could be interested in the frame, drop me a pm if you've chance. I was not hoping to spend the earth on this one but I wont ignore investigating an opportunity as and when they arrive.
I wouldn't say I have my heart set on the F2 its just what was dealt and the whole thing found me really......as they do ::) I'm still happy to tackle this one but if your frame presents itself as a better option then I could well be right up for that Sesman.
Laverdaroo:
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SumpMagnet:
Oddly...I kind of like the skateboard seat :)
The kicktail mudguard almost works.
Laverdaroo:
;D It kinda does but I just cant ;D
It goes against everything I stand for in the world of 'bodgery'
Goes well with the expertly fitted pods on the carbs and the surgically 'cut and murdered' exhaust pipe! I cant believe that somebody thought that looked cool????eeeeeessshhhh! :o
Most of what I need is there but there's heaps missing and some stuff that is just shagged and needs replacing. I'm looking at it as a blank canvass although due to budget and parts available including time and all the other things taken into account when tackling things like this, I have a rough thought of what I want out of the bike and what I can achieve in my current situation and it's probably going to be something like the enclosed if I can. Classic yet with some nice bits on and some improvements to get over the sh*te thats been slung at it.
I've all the lights now, wiring kit, motogadget m unit, indicators, and switches, just working my way down the bike gathering the gubbins I need to make a start. I've the engine to sort and get underway and whilst thats out for blasting etc I should be able to play with the frame and work out whats what. Like I mentioned earlier, I'm of the opinion that I might as well refresh the whole motor so its gonna be bearings, seals, o'rings and a fat order to Trig n Julie for some bits and bobs in the coming 6 weeks. The 400's nearly done so it'll be a move round in the shop and get her on the ramp. The Long Haired General has agreed that to give me a bit of room, I can put the 400 in the hall way for the winter.........nice! What a great girl ;) 8)
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