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April 25th, 2013, 05:59 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Eric
Location: Concord, NC
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1976 CB550 Cafe, 2011 Ninja 250, 1999 Honda CR125 Posts: 264
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Reuniting With My Old Beast!
I just talked to my dad a few days ago, and he is planning on coming down to visit over Memorial Day weekend. I was going to ask him to bring my CB550 down, but I assumed he would be flying, so I didn't even suggest it. To my surprise, without me even mentioning it, he said "You want me to bring your bike?"
Needless to say, I'm pretty pumped. I'm planning on taking it down to the nuts and bolts, probably even splitting the case and upgrading to a modern front end. Go big or go home, right? haha |
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April 25th, 2013, 06:02 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Jason
Location: Norfolk, VA
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.
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What front end do you have in mind?
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April 25th, 2013, 06:39 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Eric
Location: Concord, NC
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1976 CB550 Cafe, 2011 Ninja 250, 1999 Honda CR125 Posts: 264
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I'm thinking either R6 or CBR. I haven't done enough research yet, but from what I've seen, I believe it was the R6 that is the easiest to do. When I get to that bridge, I plan on calling the folks over at All Balls Racing to make sure I have it all lined out. I believe the steering stem on the CBR has a taper that would have to be turned down to fit the CB, but for the sake of keeping it all Honda, I'd strongly consider it.
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April 26th, 2013, 11:48 AM
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B-Town Ninja
Name: Nathan
Location: Bloomington, IN
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Black 2013 Ninja ZX6R ABS Posts: 609
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Sounds like a fun project and awesome Dad! There's someone local to me who drives a CB550 converted to a cafe racer. (I'm not 100% sure it was a cb550, but it was a CB something and Google images makes me confidant).
If I see it around, I'll snap a quick pic
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April 27th, 2013, 04:27 PM
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Riding Ruby..
Name: Stephen
Location: SoCal
Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec, 2007 Ninja 250R Posts: 392
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April 27th, 2013, 05:38 PM
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Jigglin' your Jiglets
Name: Sean
Location: San Jose, Ca
Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much.
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Reunited and it feels so good
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May 12th, 2013, 07:45 AM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Eric
Location: Concord, NC
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1976 CB550 Cafe, 2011 Ninja 250, 1999 Honda CR125 Posts: 264
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May 12th, 2013, 09:05 AM
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Riding Ruby..
Name: Stephen
Location: SoCal
Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec, 2007 Ninja 250R Posts: 392
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thaaats a nice bike man
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