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  • avery0829
    Mod Crazy
    • Dec 2008
    • 793

    #1

    FS: 1975 CB550 Cafe Racer Custom

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    After 2 years of ownership and the build my beloved CB550 Cafe Racer is for sale.

    Model: Honda CB550K
    Year: 1975
    Miles: 11,XXX
    Contact: Email avery0829@hotmail.com
    Phone 253-651-1601
    Location: Tacoma, Washington
    Price $5500, for R3V $5000

    I originally bought the motorcycle from a man down in Oregon whose father bought the bike brand new in New York. It was ridden across the country to Oregon and was ridden sporadically. The son eventually was given the bike. It sat for a number of years until it was tuned up and listed for sale 2 years ago when I had bought it.

    I rode the bike around 300 miles all stock to get a feel for everything before taking it all the way down to a bare frame to restore/build it. Everything was handmade by me, except the seat, wiring harness, and a couple custom pieces. It took a little under a year to complete the build. No corners were cut as I had the desire to build the bike to be a turn key rider. I wanted a highly reliable and fun cafe racer. Once the build was complete I have put around 3000 miles on the bike ironing every little thing out to be close to perfect. I have rode on many long distance rides, and I am very pleased how it turned out.

    I have all of the receipts down to the nuts and bolts.

    Frame:
    -Detabbed removing mounts for the battery and old fuse box
    -Tail brace to stiffin frame
    -All Balls roller bearings on the headset
    -Painted with Por-15 chassis coat

    Engine:
    -Completely resealed with new gaskets.
    -Tappets adjusted
    -New spark plugs
    -New gold chain
    -New sprocket
    -Allen Key hardware kit
    -Custom made Lossa Engeering 4 into 1 exhaust with exhaust wrap
    -Painted with Por-15 Engine coating

    Electronics:
    -Custom made wiring harness made by Sparck Moto out of Portland, OR. This harness is slimmed down only using the essentials.
    -Modern regulator and rectifier
    -Anti Gravity Lithium Ion battery
    -Dime City Cycles Speedometer with working indicator lights
    -Dime City Cycles smoked rear blinkers
    -Cognito Moto Electronics tray under seat to hold all electronics and battery.

    Suspension and Tires:
    -DCC adjustable rear shocks
    -Stock front forks with new seals and fluid
    -Pirelli Route Tires

    Brakes:
    -Rebuilt front caliper
    -Custom steel braided brake lines
    -Rebuilt rear drum brake

    Seat:
    Handmade by "Hellmuts" a custom helmet company. It was made with dual density foam and rear cowhide leather.

    Misc:
    -Every bolt replaced with zinc coated hardware
    -Rebuilt hand controls
    -Oil changed using only Amsoil and K&N oil filters

    Overall the bike is in great running condition and turns heads everywhere it goes. I know every inch and bolt on this bike. I'm sure I may have missed a few parts on the list. If you have any questions feel free to contact me via email or phone. I will reply quickly.







    Last edited by avery0829; 08-24-2015, 09:28 AM.
  • wannaBMthree
    Mod Crazy
    • Apr 2007
    • 601

    #2
    Clean work man, glws

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    • avery0829
      Mod Crazy
      • Dec 2008
      • 793

      #3
      Thanks,

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      • 2mAn
        Señior Mod
        • Aug 2010
        • 20081

        #4
        My neighbor across the street built one of these. Sounds so good, I wanted to buy it so badly... GLWS looks to be done properly & a nice ad too
        Simon
        Current Cars:
        -1966 Lotus Elan
        -1986 German Car
        -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

        Make R3V Great Again -2020

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        • JZM3
          E30 Addict
          • Jan 2007
          • 557

          #5
          beautiful!

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          • avery0829
            Mod Crazy
            • Dec 2008
            • 793

            #6
            Thanks, I love the sound of vintage 4 cylinder bikes. Especially open pipes.

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            • Pipes
              E30 Addict
              • Aug 2012
              • 485

              #7
              Damn. That's gorgeous
              1991 349is (wadded up)
              1984 Rabbit 2.0L16v swap (wife's)
              2003 LR Disco II (wife's)
              1993 MB 400SEL (son 1's)
              1980 MB 450SEL (son 2's)
              2004 KTM 525 EXC-R SM Sold:(

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              • Munich Man
                E30 Addict
                • Jan 2011
                • 515

                #8
                Jesus that is exactly what I want. Great job man, some inspiration for mine.

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                • PNWDan
                  E30 Fanatic
                  • Feb 2011
                  • 1326

                  #9
                  Good looking bike. I've been wanting to build a 550 for a while. Good call on Sparck Moto. Matt really knows his stuff

                  1987 Alpinweiß 325is

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                  • LuckyHenriksen
                    R3V Elite
                    • Jun 2010
                    • 4244

                    #10
                    Damn sexy bike, really tempting. GLWS


                    Bahama Beige E23 Project
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                    • avery0829
                      Mod Crazy
                      • Dec 2008
                      • 793

                      #11
                      Thanks all.

                      The support Matt had given me installing the harness was great. Super helpful guy and very patient.

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