Removing the grab rail
Removing the grab rail was a simple process. I had to remove the two bolts that hold the rear shocks on the frame of the body, yank the grab rail off and place the bolts back on.
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Removing the rear turn signals
I guess I could have taken the grab rail off with the turn signals still attached but I was thinking that I had a better chance at selling the pieces separately on eBay.
I’m not sure if the turn signals were supposed to be held on by bolts or screws. I encountered a screw on on the right turn signal and a bolt on the left signal. Weird, but easy to take off. The last thing I had to do was string the wires through the bolt hole.
Removing the Rear Fender
Removing the seat wasn’t necessary. I just popped open the seat and knocked out the two overhead bolts.
Before I removed the two side bolts I had to disconnect the brake light and turn signal wires from the main wiring harness.
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The Honda CB 550
This bike will be the basis for the cafe racer. It is a 1976 Honda CB 550 with only 8000 miles on the engine. The transmission is rock solid and it came with a new set of tires, a new battery, and an inspection sticker valid until 09.
I initially wanted to take the whole thing apart and then put it back together again, but I want to be able to ride it and not have it sit in a thousand pieces for the next two months. So I decided that I’m going to disassemble and reassemble one section at a time.