1978 Honda CB550

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

To scare and smoke Harleys

What motivated you to start your project?

My love of Honda and choppers

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the bike?

Custom frame

What are you most proud of?

Everything

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

What is that

5 Comments

  • Keith Dykes says:

    I like that. I would prefer a front brake, but hey, It’s his choice. Especially like seeing a Scoot brought to life for more riding fun.

  • Dr Steve says:

    I agree with Keith if your going fast , gotta be able to stop ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ’ฅ, donโ€™t ya ? Good start ,It needs a bit more character or panache . See the KZ 1000 SD entry .

  • Ryan Keith Meyer says:

    She’s 4″ off the ground will do 120mph all gas no brake but she does stop on a nickel not a dime… Just have to anticipate and concentrate.

  • Dr. Steve says:

    Ryan , thanks for he reply โ—๏ธStay safe .In reality most of the fun is 0-80/100 , I smoked , literally & in reality a late model Mustang 0-80 on my 2 stroke stock Yammy 73 RD 350 , he was pissed breathing a small cloud of 2 stroke blue ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ’ฅ. I like the fact you have a cool ride for 2500$ ๐Ÿ‘

  • glockr says:

    I’m not usually much of metric bike fan, but that build is so clean, had to give it 5 stars. I agree with others about the need for a front brake though.

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Specifics

Make, Model & Year: 1978 Honda CB550
Fondly known as: Death trap
Time spent: 500
Motorcycle cost: 800
Money spent: 2500
Engine: Honda 550 single Overhead cam
Intake: Keihin with uni pods
Exhaust: Factory dual 2 to 1 straight headers
Transmission: 5- speed
Frame: Custom hard tail
Finish – Paint: Metaliic pearl

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