# Decided to mod my 10 dollar CB 550... Project Instant Gratification. Grimey Brat. **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [July 10, 2012, 11:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decided-to-mod-my-10-dollar-cb-550-project-instant-gratification-grimey-brat/224485 "2012-07-10T11:58:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 10:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decided-to-mod-my-10-dollar-cb-550-project-instant-gratification-grimey-brat/224485/61 "2012-08-03T10:02:37Z")
Nice work ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decided-to-mod-my-10-dollar-cb-550-project-instant-gratification-grimey-brat/224485/62 "2012-08-03T21:08:44Z")
Made some filler plates because I felt the rear was a little vacant… 12GA Aluminum. ![http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b63/ctnewman3/bcb5d682.jpg](http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b63/ctnewman3/bcb5d682.jpg) ![http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b63/ctnewman3/506f15d3.jpg](http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b63/ctnewman3/506f15d3.jpg) Then I found this super old tractor taillight at work. Gonna replace the lame ebay unit… ![http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b63/ctnewman3/acd7bbe0.jpg](http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b63/ctnewman3/acd7bbe0.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Johnnyv412](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/johnnyv412/32/5226_2.png) [@Johnnyv412](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johnnyv412)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 10:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decided-to-mod-my-10-dollar-cb-550-project-instant-gratification-grimey-brat/224485/63 "2012-08-03T22:58:38Z")
The filler pieces are awesome. The exhaust looks great as well. I love the primo BMX pedal. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2012, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decided-to-mod-my-10-dollar-cb-550-project-instant-gratification-grimey-brat/224485/64 "2012-08-04T17:42:41Z")
here’s a pic of everything together. ![http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b63/ctnewman3/e848a49a.jpg](http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b63/ctnewman3/e848a49a.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![02fordsvt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/02fordsvt/32/6229_2.png) [@02fordsvt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/02fordsvt)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2012, 5:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decided-to-mod-my-10-dollar-cb-550-project-instant-gratification-grimey-brat/224485/65 "2012-08-04T17:58:13Z")
Wow. That’s an awesome looking bike you got there. Nice work. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2012, 6:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decided-to-mod-my-10-dollar-cb-550-project-instant-gratification-grimey-brat/224485/66 "2012-08-05T18:48:56Z")
Here’s the old tractor tail light mounted up: ![http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b63/ctnewman3/22ac99b7.jpg](http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b63/ctnewman3/22ac99b7.jpg) ![http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b63/ctnewman3/e0edea1b.jpg](http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b63/ctnewman3/e0edea1b.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![joelster](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joelster/32/7258_2.png) [@joelster](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/joelster)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2012, 6:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decided-to-mod-my-10-dollar-cb-550-project-instant-gratification-grimey-brat/224485/67 "2012-08-06T18:07:25Z")
The bicycle pedal has got to go. Exhaust looks pretty neat! ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2012, 8:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decided-to-mod-my-10-dollar-cb-550-project-instant-gratification-grimey-brat/224485/68 "2012-08-06T20:22:02Z")
Cool little project, how much you got into this thing? ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2012, 7:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decided-to-mod-my-10-dollar-cb-550-project-instant-gratification-grimey-brat/224485/69 "2012-08-07T07:09:02Z")
> [@joelster](#): > > The bicycle pedal has got to go. Exhaust looks pretty neat! Nope. Love it. > [@91MR2](#): > > Cool little project, how much you got into this thing? Under a grand, probably. Haven’t added it up. The raw materials for the exhaust were over 400. Forks were 300. Tires and a few other things… ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2012, 7:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decided-to-mod-my-10-dollar-cb-550-project-instant-gratification-grimey-brat/224485/70 "2012-08-07T07:48:02Z")
Let me know when you want to let it go, I might buy it for my dad… ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2012, 9:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decided-to-mod-my-10-dollar-cb-550-project-instant-gratification-grimey-brat/224485/71 "2012-08-07T09:09:11Z")
> [@91MR2](#): > > Let me know when you want to let it go, I might buy it for my dad… Haha, alright. ---
**Author:** ![honda4life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/honda4life/32/5300_2.png) [@honda4life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/honda4life)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2012, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decided-to-mod-my-10-dollar-cb-550-project-instant-gratification-grimey-brat/224485/72 "2012-08-07T16:25:12Z")
Looks like your working on the bike right in your living room. Haha ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2012, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decided-to-mod-my-10-dollar-cb-550-project-instant-gratification-grimey-brat/224485/73 "2012-08-07T17:08:27Z")
> [@honda4life](#): > > Looks like your working on the bike right in your living room. Haha you’re\* Should be some interesting updates tonight on this. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2012, 9:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decided-to-mod-my-10-dollar-cb-550-project-instant-gratification-grimey-brat/224485/74 "2012-08-07T21:06:14Z")
Suicide clutch and jockey shift. I have a plan. This isn’t bad to ride either… 🙂 ![https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/392198_10151160538554365_242223363_n.jpg](https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/392198_10151160538554365_242223363_n.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2012, 10:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decided-to-mod-my-10-dollar-cb-550-project-instant-gratification-grimey-brat/224485/75 "2012-08-07T22:01:07Z")
Meh, jockey doesn’t jive with UJM to me. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2012, 6:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decided-to-mod-my-10-dollar-cb-550-project-instant-gratification-grimey-brat/224485/76 "2012-08-08T06:12:20Z")
This bike sounds awesome :tup: ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2012, 7:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decided-to-mod-my-10-dollar-cb-550-project-instant-gratification-grimey-brat/224485/77 "2012-08-14T19:08:02Z")
Bought a rear master cylinder from an R6 and attached it to the frame. Ran a hydraulic line up to the front brake. Took the brake lever off. Cut the bars down. I think I am going to make some really low rise attack bars for it, but the clipons will do til then. I also replaced the shifter seal that had been leaking oil ever since I bought it. I also put some vintage amp “jewels” from a fender guitar amplifier in the back fender. Also installed steel dragon “old school” velocity stacks. ![http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b63/ctnewman3/782DBD8D-D236-4F29-B3D0-B432E8B18F44-780-000000579C14329F.jpg](http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b63/ctnewman3/782DBD8D-D236-4F29-B3D0-B432E8B18F44-780-000000579C14329F.jpg) A few pics of the whole shebang… ![http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b63/ctnewman3/84AA3DA9-65B6-4CBC-B320-8B3A8BD9C2E2-780-00000057AE25022F.jpg](http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b63/ctnewman3/84AA3DA9-65B6-4CBC-B320-8B3A8BD9C2E2-780-00000057AE25022F.jpg) ![http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b63/ctnewman3/E5182512-C25A-4106-8238-9B18AD5814E7-780-00000057B56A229B.jpg](http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b63/ctnewman3/E5182512-C25A-4106-8238-9B18AD5814E7-780-00000057B56A229B.jpg) ![http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b63/ctnewman3/9A194B4F-B544-442A-BEB5-921029943834-780-00000057BBB77D00.jpg](http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b63/ctnewman3/9A194B4F-B544-442A-BEB5-921029943834-780-00000057BBB77D00.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2012, 9:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decided-to-mod-my-10-dollar-cb-550-project-instant-gratification-grimey-brat/224485/78 "2012-08-14T21:00:47Z")
Is the damper necessary? ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2012, 5:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decided-to-mod-my-10-dollar-cb-550-project-instant-gratification-grimey-brat/224485/79 "2012-08-15T05:45:04Z")
It’s noticeable. If I mod the forks internally to lower them I may relocate it. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2012, 7:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decided-to-mod-my-10-dollar-cb-550-project-instant-gratification-grimey-brat/224485/80 "2012-08-15T07:25:41Z")
How much did the rake/trail./etc change when you put the new triple tree on there? I I wouldn’t have suspected any? [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decided-to-mod-my-10-dollar-cb-550-project-instant-gratification-grimey-brat/224485.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/decided-to-mod-my-10-dollar-cb-550-project-instant-gratification-grimey-brat/224485.md?page=5)