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Valentinik:
The larger bits came back from the powder coaters today. Im really pleased with the finish, its 99% perfect and only cost £96 all in.
 
I found a prime position to start the build:
 


 
The wife didnt have the same opinion on where the build should continue so it was relegated to the garage. (it made it longer than i expected)



A few close up pictures:




Mike

Valentinik:
A question before i start building the frame up. Which is the preferred method to fit the engine.

Fit the engine to the frame with an engine crane. Or position the engine on the floor on its side, and fit the frame around the engine?

Thanks
Mike

MarkCR750:
With the CB750 definitely put the engine on its side and lower the frame onto the engine, I'm pretty sure the same method is best for the 550.

Valentinik:

--- Quote from: MarkCR750 on June 16, 2016, 10:43:56 PM ---With the CB750 definitely put the engine on its side and lower the frame onto the engine, I'm pretty sure the same method is best for the 550.

--- End quote ---

Thanks Mark, thats what i will go with.

Valentinik:
A question RE: swingarm installation.

When installed and the pivot bolt torqued, should the swingarm fall under its own weight or stay in position?

I have torqued the bolt to 38lb ft and now it is torqued up, when released the swing arm stays in position and doesn't fall. Is this correct?

Thanks
Mike

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