$4,300
Platteville, Wisconsin
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Posted Over 1 Month
Hello and thanks for looking. (PLEASE READ EVERY WORD) First, an intro. I am a law enforcement officer and so when I set out to build this cycle for myself, it was my intention to build it street legal. The last thing I needed was to be seen as a hypocrite. And when I decided to sell it, the next owner would hopefully appreciate that fact. A lot of custom cycles I see sold here and other places are not street legal. You don't want the hassle... really. I have built many cycles, one award winner. I don't do anything half-assed and you as the next owner would appreciate that also I would think. Some of what I've built is on youtube as well as videos of this cycle and I would encourage you to check them out. My youtube ID is "bmwresto" If you have questions, you are encouraged to contact me. This is pick up only at my residence in the SW corner of Wisconsin, only 20 minutes from Iowa and Illinois. A $500.00 deposit is required within 48 hours and the remaining balance in cash when picked up in person within 7 days. (If you need a couple extra days, let me know) I will NOT SHIP this cycle. I want to meet you. If you want to test ride this cycle, you WILL show me your cycle license for liability purposes. And bring a helmet. Won't let you go out without one. If you are a new cycle rider, PLEASE DON'T BID. This is too much cycle for a novice in my opinion and that for me is enough to cancel your purchase. This sale will be totally by the book for your peace of mind and mine. I will tell you everything I can think of both positive or things that may be of concern to you. I want you to be happy with your purchase. If you get here and have second thoughts, you can walk away under no obligation to pay. We will immediately cancel your purchase and I will refund you your deposit except for any fees that paypal imposed. You will be happy with your purchase or go home with your cash. Is that fair? It's the way I would want to be treated so I'll treat you the same. I hope that would relieve any fears you may have about purchasing it. Ok, nuff said. On to the good stuff! VIDEOS FOR YOU TO SEE AND HEAR IT RUN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLbQJw-kUSE&list=UURBEGEyaekxGW1bgl08aH6Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW1rzjoY7y8&list=UURBEGEyaekxGW1bgl08aH6Q My whole purpose was OLD-SCHOOL and that drove my decisions when building it. This is a 1977 CB550F with a clear title with a long list of mods only partially listed here. Below is a summary off the top of my head: ENGINE: CB550F, a NOS new CB650 camshaft, PORTED HEAD, new valves and seals. THIS BIKE PULLS STRONG. I've literally almost fallen off the back of the seat when I grabbed a handful of throttle. CARBS: Purchased from a fellow here on Ebay from California who knows what he's doing. EXHAUST: A NOS new in the box vintage 1970s exhaust system was found. A JARDINE: 4-1 header and muffler. Looks and sounds awesome. BRAKES: This was done right with upgrades for safety all the way. New pads, rebuilt caliper, disk was cross drilled for the positive effect on cooling as well as stopping in wet conditions. The master cylinder and steel brake line are new. The brake lever is easy to pull and stopping is awesome. Rear brakes left alone and are good. TIRES: New when built. About 1100 miles. Lots of tread left. FRAME: Modified and reinforced. Rear suspension left in tact instead of hard tail. Hard tails look cool but are merciless to ride for anything more than bar hopping. This one can be ridden comfortably and the hands and feet position are comfortable. Forward controls from TC Bros. Seat: You won't believe it till you sit on it. It's comfortable. No B-S. ELECTRICAL: Plainly put, as simple as humanly possible. I've made a new wiring diagram and you'll get it. All lights work, horn works, turn signals, stop lamp, tail lamp. I don't have a license plate lamp installed and that's about the only thing that you may want to add if it bothers you. TRANSMISSION: Left stock and is working perfectly. KICKSTART ONLY for old-school. Always starts, never left me stranded. When cold, you'll have to give'r a few kicks. When hot, almost always on the first kick. HEADLAMP - SPEEDO: A lot of thought went into simplifying instrumentation. This is a new headlamp and the speedometer is too. I researched gearing and made sure the speedometer would be accurate. CONCERNS YOU MAY HAVE: Like I said, Old-school all the way so KICKSTART ONLY for the second time. I do have the starter and it's yours to have when you come pick it up in case you want to install it. There is a oil leak at the base gasket or head gasket. I think torqueing the bolts would do the trick or do what I have done, just wipe it down after a ride. Turn off the gas tank fuel petcock. The carbs may drool if you don't turn it off. And again, no license plate lamp which is illegal. About the only thing I didn't do that I probably should have given my profession. I don't know what else to tell you. I've really enjoyed riding this bike and every time I go for a ride, I grin ear to ear and come home telling my wife I don't want to sell it. It took me a year before I realized my wife should probably have her garage stall back. ASK QUESTIONS and REVIEW THE VIDEOS!. I'm doing everything I possibly can to be full disclosure. I hope this cycle excites you as it has me. It's a blast and I get tons of lookers with questions every time I gas up.
