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Offline Bookmark1

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CB550K3 Tribute Project Complete
« 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.
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Offline Johnny4428

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Re: CB550K3 Tribute Project Complete
« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2023, 05:40:37 PM »
That’s a great rebuild, nice looking job! Happy riding now.😁
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Re: CB550K3 Tribute Project Complete
« Reply #2 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
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Offline Nurse Julie

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Re: CB550K3 Tribute Project Complete
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2023, 05:53:22 PM »
Well done, it looks fantastic, that really was a labour of love.
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Offline Oddjob

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Re: CB550K3 Tribute Project Complete
« Reply #4 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.
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Offline McCabe-Thiele (Ted)

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Re: CB550K3 Tribute Project Complete
« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2023, 06:11:35 PM »
I'm not a purist & know little about the 550 but to me that looks magnificent. :) :) :)
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Re: CB550K3 Tribute Project Complete
« Reply #6 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  ;)
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Offline Laverdaroo

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Re: CB550K3 Tribute Project Complete
« Reply #7 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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Offline paul G

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Re: CB550K3 Tribute Project Complete
« Reply #8 on: June 30, 2023, 07:27:41 AM »
Great looking bike well done  :D
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Offline davidcumbria

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Re: CB550K3 Tribute Project Complete
« Reply #9 on: June 30, 2023, 08:10:39 AM »
Well done- a fine tribute and striking colour scheme  8)
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Offline JamesH

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Re: CB550K3 Tribute Project Complete
« Reply #10 on: June 30, 2023, 09:17:28 AM »
Great work and great tribute to your mate.
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Offline Laverda Dave

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Re: CB550K3 Tribute Project Complete
« Reply #11 on: June 30, 2023, 11:19:31 AM »
Fantastic build, a stunner 8). Well done, your mate would have been pleased with that :D
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Offline Matt_Harrington

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Re: CB550K3 Tribute Project Complete
« Reply #12 on: June 30, 2023, 12:29:43 PM »
Looks great and I'm sure your mate would have been thrilled!
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Offline taysidedragon

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Re: CB550K3 Tribute Project Complete
« Reply #13 on: June 30, 2023, 03:44:44 PM »
That's beautiful.  Well done. 👍
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