'77 Honda CB550 Brat style bike build

[Valentinik]

Have you lost interest in your car now?

Geoffrey, no not at all. I'm just finding the bike build very interesting at the moment so it has got my attention for now. The Westfield is priority though.

Mike

[Geoffrey Carter (Buttercup)]

Hi Mike.

 

I used to like reading your updates on your car........pull your finger out.

[Kingster]

My wife said to me yesterday - "so are you ever going to do anything with those two bikes in the garage?" - and this thread is where I found my inspiration to say "yes dear" with sincerity

 

I'll dig out a pic of the other one Mike...

 

 

[Kingster]

Here's the other one I have to restore - well, finish/rebuild/tinker etc

 

Z1000 frame, z650 panels, gpZ1100 engine with Wiseco 1170 kit, MRE clutch, flowed head, lumpy cams etc

 

[Valentinik]

My wife said to me yesterday - "so are you ever going to do anything with those two bikes in the garage?" - and this thread is where I found my inspiration to say "yes dear" with sincerity

 

I'll dig out a pic of the other one Mike...

Thanks Chris, it's nice to know people take an interest in the build and it inspired you if only the slightest amount.

I'd love to see a picture if you can find one.

[Kingster]

Thanks Chris, it's nice to know people take an interest in the build and it inspired you if only the slightest amount.

I'd love to see a picture if you can find one.

See above!

[Valentinik]

It looks great chris, it sounds like its had a lot of time spent on it.

[Valentinik]

I got my tank back today. Im really pleased, it looks flawless. The colour may not be to some peoples taste but its exactly what I wanted.

 

 

 

 

 

Mike

[Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman]

Just get ready for all the undercoat jokes!

[Valentinik]

Just get ready for all the undercoat jokes!

 

Ive had some already Dave, even from the guy who painted it. I was expecting it though.

[TableLeg]

That is superb Mike! I love it.

[Valentinik]

I got the wheels back from the wheel builders today so spent the evening reasembling them and fitting them.

Mike

[Geoffrey Carter (Buttercup)]

Looking good.

 

It just needs that lass from the Honda advert on it now.

[CraigHew]

With its wheels on its beginning to look reminiscent of Ogri's bike, Armageddon (although IIRC that was technically a Norvin).

keep the build photos coming...

[Valentinik]

Thanks

I'm just deciding which colour to go with on the seat. I had planned on a tan colour but I'm not sure if it's too many differing colours and wondering if black may be better option.