The sweetest CB550 Café Racer

1974 CB550. Ground up restoration. What a gem.
All photos by Drew Hitchcock - @ajhitchcock
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Build Sheet:
FRAME:
1974 Honda CB550 trimmed / detabbed
Powder coated
Bronze swing arm bushings
Tapered steering head bearings
MOTOR & TRANS:
Stock 544cc
Ported / Polished head
5 speed
DID 520 Gold chain
MotoGP Werks stainless 4 into 1
Yoshimura race replica silencer
Barnett Clutch / Springs
CARBURATION:
Stock CB550 | 100 mains, 38 pilots, needles 2nd clip down
70mm velocity stacks
SUSPENSION:
Shortened fork tubes
Hagon internal fork springs
Aluminum top triple
Hagon rear shocks
WHEELS & TIRES:
Stock powder coated
All Balls sealed bearings
Stainless spokes
Continental ContiGo tires
BRAKES:
Nissin master cylinder
Stock caliper
Cross drilled stainless rotor
Stainless braided line
Stock rear drum
ELECTRICAL:
Custom harness
Shorai Lithium Polimer battery
MotoGadget m-Unit ECU
LED gauges
Dyna Coils
Dyna ignition
5 3/4” bucket w/ H4 headlight
BODY WORK:
Stock CB550 fuel tank
Stock fuel tap
Bedlam Werks aluminum seat
Custom seat pan and upholstery
CONTROLS:
Tarrozi rear sets
Woodcraft clip-ons
MotionPro cables
Avon grips


[@MauroBrisola]

Nice build. With one of the best sounding engines ever made.

[@desseretta2001]

Yes, Build me a Cafe Racer Dave!!! Love the workmanship you did on this bike.

[@daveskogerson]

Let's do it. Contact me through skogmoto.com.

[@Mi1lerTime]

Beautiful build, Dave! Looks great.

[@daveskogerson]

Thanks B - You gotta come down to the shop so you take it for rip. Shop door is always open for you!

[@christopherwilson4866]

Nice build, Dave!

[@vinbuddha22]

Killer bike man. I like it that you kept it true to stock as possible but made it look way cooler without too much Modification. Classy.

[@daveskogerson]

Thank you. It was a pleasure to build and is even more fun to rip around the PNW mountain roads. Ride safe!

[@vinbuddha22]

You said you build these. How much? I’m in Seattle as well.

[@vinbuddha22]

Website?

[@daveskogerson]

@@vinbuddha22 skogmoto.com

[@daveskogerson]

@@vinbuddha22 Something like this one can range from $15-20K. However, I'm working on a '73 CB350 twin that will be in the $7-8K range. Really depends on how detailed you want to go and component choices. I have another CB550 with solid bones next to go on the lift if you're interested. 👍

[@JohnJones-or4qh]

Perfection at its best

[@SkinPeeleR]

Nice... Beautiful rebuild.

[@warrensykes193]

Nice job mate.

[@jiajyunchen2546]

Nice one

[@ferrarireak8]

Awesome buid, Dave! Love it

[@daveskogerson]

Thank you! Glad you like it.

[@theriderdtm8650]

Awesome Dave ✌🏻

[@maurice07Birkin]

Great bike, I have a bit of a soft spot for wire wheels especially on Cafe Racer type bikes. One note of warning, maybe fit some wire/mesh filters on the intake trumpets as the rear wheel is going to throw a heap of crud into them. Cheers Maurice

[@daveskogerson]

Hi Maurice - Thanks for liking what I built. I would agree that wire wheels scream vintage class! And yes... I have brass mesh on inside to prevent rocks, birds, or anything else that might find it way near this sensitive area. Stay tuned for the BSA 441 Victor Special build I am working on now. Intro video coming soon.

[@timshanemelton]

Yes, that's exactly, " The Bike " I'd love to own & ride Except I'd like a dry stowage & different type led rear lights

[@Stormnorman15]

Hey Dave! Love the workmanship. I will be emailing you very soon hopefully. I just need to find a nice “76 cb550 for the project!

[@daveskogerson]

Stormnorman15 - Thanks for the feedback... I run across "donor" bikes all the time as I am relentless in my search for good candidates. DM me on Instagram @skogmoto, I'd love to chat about helping you build your dream bike!

[@peterhoulis1184]

The only problem you will have with cafe racer is you will end up with carpel tunnel

[@primecloud]

sexyyyy bike

[@MDsports10]

How did you mount the seat to the frame?

[@daveskogerson]

It took some time to get this system right, fitting and refitting. Finished with a fabricated aluminum tray between the frame rails, then I used mini stainless push button quick release latches to secure the seat pan to the tray. The end result is a virtually invisible latch system that is easy to use and very secure.

[@travismorgan8529]

I'm interested in commissioning a project. Respond

[@SauerkrautNCheese]

I just want to know what seat that is.

[@daveskogerson]

All aluminum seat hand crafted by the folks over at Bedlam Werks out of Georgia.

[@rickybobby2444]

Can I get one for under 5k 🧐😎

[@xRyden420x]

Where u get the wing emblem?

[@daveskogerson]

I had that transfer made from the original logo Honda Motorsports used back in the late 60's.

[@junglebeatspl]

[@victorcontreras7701]

Do you have an Instagram?