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stidds:
Hi Everyone.

I have been lurking on site for a little while now and I thought I would say hello and show you all my CB550 Cafe racer that I am building.

I have stripped everything down, refurbished parts, rebuilt the engine and generally had a great time (and still am).

This is how it started about 3 months ago.  Yes my Dog (Frodo) likes the bike.




Stripping it down.




Powdercoated and polished wheels.



My seat unit that I built with a massive amount of help from my Father-in-Law and the upholstery that I did.





Rolling chassis.



Tank fitted (tank is from a CB500T)



Exhausts mocked up and as it stands at the moment.







Well that is it at the moment, I have just fitted a new front brake as mine had the bleed nipple snap in the caliper.

andy_c101:
Excellent work. Keep it up.
I luv CB550 cafe racers.
If mine weren't so close to 'standard', thats what i'd do.

Spitfire:
Now that is looking good, nice one.

Cheers

Den

HondaFour:
That's really nice,

Hubert

z1100r:
Great overall effect..tank really suits it as does the orange/black...IMO though the seat needs more work. It needs an up rise at the front and to fit the frame down the sides. Looks a bit stuck on top at the mo. I would sort out the base to fit a little better and cut a new seat foam with a rise at the front and then get it professionally upholstered. Even if you do it yourself you need to glue it to the foam in certain areas. I think a well made seat is essential with these kind of bikes. Imagine it with some stitch lines and a nicer shaped foam.

 

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