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DomP:
This might not go down too well with some people but im doing a bit of a cafe racer type conversion on my fairly untidy and not very original cb550f, I do intend keeping any lopped off bits so there is the potential for reversal in the future. 

My question is will I need a hoop with a kick up to clear the rear wheel under suspension compression?  I see many that use a straight hoop, do they just run stiffer rear shocks or less travel or something?

Nurse Julie:
I have a swept up hoop on Millie the Mongrel 550 to help with clearance. Initially, I had new CB550 shocks fitted and the underside of the seat pan still hit the wheel so I had to fit 750 ones to get good clearance. (sorry, I've edited this, so if you read it before, it now makes sense 😂😂😂)

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DomP:

--- Quote from: Nurse Julie on October 10, 2023, 08:20:47 PM ---I have a swept up hoop on Millie the Mongrel 550 to help with clearance. Initially, I had new CB550 shocks fitted and the underside of the seat pan still hit the wheel so I had to fit 750 ones to get good clearance. (sorry, I've edited this, so if you read it before, it now makes sense 😂😂😂)

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Thanks Julie, I'm intending keeping my side covers too, I'm not sure I can be bothered with hiding batteries etc and I'm not sure I like the hole in the sides look. 

Nurse Julie:

--- Quote from: DomP on October 10, 2023, 08:44:22 PM ---
--- Quote from: Nurse Julie on October 10, 2023, 08:20:47 PM ---I have a swept up hoop on Millie the Mongrel 550 to help with clearance. Initially, I had new CB550 shocks fitted and the underside of the seat pan still hit the wheel so I had to fit 750 ones to get good clearance. (sorry, I've edited this, so if you read it before, it now makes sense 😂😂😂)

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Thanks Julie, I'm intending keeping my side covers too, I'm not sure I can be bothered with hiding batteries etc and I'm not sure I like the hole in the sides look.

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Yes, I don't like the 'big hole in the middle' look either. Graham built this bike for me and I know I'm biased but, I really do like the look and styling of her.

DomP:

--- Quote from: Nurse Julie on October 10, 2023, 09:03:03 PM ---
--- Quote from: DomP on October 10, 2023, 08:44:22 PM ---
--- Quote from: Nurse Julie on October 10, 2023, 08:20:47 PM ---I have a swept up hoop on Millie the Mongrel 550 to help with clearance. Initially, I had new CB550 shocks fitted and the underside of the seat pan still hit the wheel so I had to fit 750 ones to get good clearance. (sorry, I've edited this, so if you read it before, it now makes sense 😂😂😂)

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Thanks Julie, I'm intending keeping my side covers too, I'm not sure I can be bothered with hiding batteries etc and I'm not sure I like the hole in the sides look.

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Yes, I don't like the 'big hole in the middle' look either. Graham built this bike for me and I know I'm biased but, I really do like the look and styling of her.

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I quite agree, subtle! 

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