# GV1390's Trattoria "Racer" **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [January 15, 2015, 6:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gv1390s-trattoria-racer/271464 "2015-01-15T06:03:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**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:** [January 15, 2015, 6:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gv1390s-trattoria-racer/271464/1 "2015-01-15T06:03:54Z")
Taking a gamble posting this on here, but hell, why not… A couple years ago I (with the help of others, primarily Newman, Nick, Checko) built a 77’ CB550K as some of you may have known it. I sold it even though I never should have, here are some pictures of it along with a minty SS I also owned and sold: [![http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/8D255EA3-6491-4301-AE7F-CE5CCF51FC17-25979-0000096DA7DDA9E0_zps3e03fb49.jpg](http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/8D255EA3-6491-4301-AE7F-CE5CCF51FC17-25979-0000096DA7DDA9E0_zps3e03fb49.jpg)](http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/italiano1390/media/8D255EA3-6491-4301-AE7F-CE5CCF51FC17-25979-0000096DA7DDA9E0_zps3e03fb49.jpg.html) [![http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/900C6A6C-7E12-4535-84C1-BB72838D7D3D_zpsosfyfh63.jpg](http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/900C6A6C-7E12-4535-84C1-BB72838D7D3D_zpsosfyfh63.jpg)](http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/italiano1390/media/900C6A6C-7E12-4535-84C1-BB72838D7D3D_zpsosfyfh63.jpg.html) [![http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/5A3E261A-5C9B-4FC7-B2D4-21F9633BEB0E-3936-0000015FEDF043D0_zpscecd31ad.jpg](http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/5A3E261A-5C9B-4FC7-B2D4-21F9633BEB0E-3936-0000015FEDF043D0_zpscecd31ad.jpg)](http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/italiano1390/media/5A3E261A-5C9B-4FC7-B2D4-21F9633BEB0E-3936-0000015FEDF043D0_zpscecd31ad.jpg.html) [![http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/D5BD9673-3460-470D-B8BD-7C550043B59C-40415-00000E5FAFE5664E_zps5d35f756.jpg](http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/D5BD9673-3460-470D-B8BD-7C550043B59C-40415-00000E5FAFE5664E_zps5d35f756.jpg)](http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/italiano1390/media/D5BD9673-3460-470D-B8BD-7C550043B59C-40415-00000E5FAFE5664E_zps5d35f756.jpg.html) [![http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/photo2_zps40e71666.jpg](http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/photo2_zps40e71666.jpg)](http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/italiano1390/media/photo2_zps40e71666.jpg.html) I then built a turbo Miata but, it wasn’t the same as bombing around on an old vintage motorcycle. Since I was getting the itch again, I had been lurking Craigslist daily. I then stumbled upon a deal I couldn’t pass up, a lot of three- CB550’s with a bunch of spare parts, so I jumped on it. The intent was to sell the two I wasn’t using and build and keep one, and that’s what I am doing. [![http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/2014-07/03CDE42B-DB66-4593-B670-C8E8EA2A2CD4_zpsk6tzkxie.jpg](http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/2014-07/03CDE42B-DB66-4593-B670-C8E8EA2A2CD4_zpsk6tzkxie.jpg)](http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/italiano1390/media/2014-07/03CDE42B-DB66-4593-B670-C8E8EA2A2CD4_zpsk6tzkxie.jpg.html) 1978 CB550 donor: [![http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/D63E17D4-2C18-4EFD-8FD8-89ECA4173535_zpszqicrsni.jpg](http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/D63E17D4-2C18-4EFD-8FD8-89ECA4173535_zpszqicrsni.jpg)](http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/italiano1390/media/D63E17D4-2C18-4EFD-8FD8-89ECA4173535_zpszqicrsni.jpg.html) I learned a lot from my last build, but I wanted to take it to the next level this time around…I wanted to build a bratty CB, meaty tires, GSXR front end, Excel wheels, etc etc. While this still may be true, I still may toss clip-ons on it eventually. That being said, the “build” started. Newman started out by making my GSXR front end work for me. Made spacers, adapter, axle, etc from scratch: [![http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/EE23A9BA-2186-4224-B95A-7ACD642D2D03_zps9e2nsiis.jpg](http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/EE23A9BA-2186-4224-B95A-7ACD642D2D03_zps9e2nsiis.jpg)](http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/italiano1390/media/EE23A9BA-2186-4224-B95A-7ACD642D2D03_zps9e2nsiis.jpg.html) [![http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/4DA4ACE9-99FC-4297-BECC-769B0B09193C_zpsygnaqazd.jpg](http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/4DA4ACE9-99FC-4297-BECC-769B0B09193C_zpsygnaqazd.jpg)](http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/italiano1390/media/4DA4ACE9-99FC-4297-BECC-769B0B09193C_zpsygnaqazd.jpg.html) [![http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/D3D9A62D-F759-4BEC-ADD3-DAE1C237346E_zpszvcvqgli.jpg](http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/D3D9A62D-F759-4BEC-ADD3-DAE1C237346E_zpszvcvqgli.jpg)](http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/italiano1390/media/D3D9A62D-F759-4BEC-ADD3-DAE1C237346E_zpszvcvqgli.jpg.html) Added Biltwell bars for now: [![http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/190451B9-A96C-41CC-8F21-EFC8119EED60_zpsoafjbgdx.jpg](http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/190451B9-A96C-41CC-8F21-EFC8119EED60_zpsoafjbgdx.jpg)](http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/italiano1390/media/190451B9-A96C-41CC-8F21-EFC8119EED60_zpsoafjbgdx.jpg.html) Also running a vintage GM truck fog-light with louvers as my headlight: [![http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/B6EF9AD5-0B78-44B9-B5AA-366E8D9428BA_zpsg6xmntfn.jpg](http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/B6EF9AD5-0B78-44B9-B5AA-366E8D9428BA_zpsg6xmntfn.jpg)](http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/italiano1390/media/B6EF9AD5-0B78-44B9-B5AA-366E8D9428BA_zpsg6xmntfn.jpg.html) [![http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/2E4DDE03-A9C9-4948-A74A-9BFA4A20EA25_zpsnhuxujbu.jpg](http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/2E4DDE03-A9C9-4948-A74A-9BFA4A20EA25_zpsnhuxujbu.jpg)](http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/italiano1390/media/2E4DDE03-A9C9-4948-A74A-9BFA4A20EA25_zpsnhuxujbu.jpg.html) Starting disassembling my motor. The head needed to be decked, cleaned and have some valve guides replaced. I had them replaced with some KPMI(I think, been a while) that I had picked up from a member on the Honda forum. Jerry Brett does awesome machine work. [![http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/5EC402C3-321E-46A9-88B0-FA9388BF2D2D_zpsgtpls5os.jpg](http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/5EC402C3-321E-46A9-88B0-FA9388BF2D2D_zpsgtpls5os.jpg)](http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/italiano1390/media/5EC402C3-321E-46A9-88B0-FA9388BF2D2D_zpsgtpls5os.jpg.html) Sent out all of the following covers including my valve cover to get powder-coated (Detective Coating) in a hyper black color. [![http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/F49F53A4-BE68-4F8B-A621-815049A409AE_zpsmbqpginj.jpg](http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/F49F53A4-BE68-4F8B-A621-815049A409AE_zpsmbqpginj.jpg)](http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/italiano1390/media/F49F53A4-BE68-4F8B-A621-815049A409AE_zpsmbqpginj.jpg.html) Accompanied by a nice Stainless Engine Bolt Kit from Alloy Boltz. [![http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/35A32B72-2EF1-4790-8E4A-C13E54C77733_zpsadunurri.jpg](http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/35A32B72-2EF1-4790-8E4A-C13E54C77733_zpsadunurri.jpg)](http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/italiano1390/media/35A32B72-2EF1-4790-8E4A-C13E54C77733_zpsadunurri.jpg.html) Also purchased a clear points cover from FB-stuff(will need paint): [![http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/2B855E4F-837B-4072-B0C3-DBDE485F44E7_zpsvfvs4gww.jpg](http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/2B855E4F-837B-4072-B0C3-DBDE485F44E7_zpsvfvs4gww.jpg)](http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/italiano1390/media/2B855E4F-837B-4072-B0C3-DBDE485F44E7_zpsvfvs4gww.jpg.html) So Newman came through for me again making some kick-ass knee dents in my tank. Also pictured is my MotoLanna seat. [![http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/3A2DD0A3-5079-445B-8297-B94025CAA3AA_zpsuz5yfbqg.jpg](http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/3A2DD0A3-5079-445B-8297-B94025CAA3AA_zpsuz5yfbqg.jpg)](http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/italiano1390/media/3A2DD0A3-5079-445B-8297-B94025CAA3AA_zpsuz5yfbqg.jpg.html) [![http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/171237C7-8057-4040-BA26-306B4E89D2A9_zpsvy6vy6xm.jpg](http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/171237C7-8057-4040-BA26-306B4E89D2A9_zpsvy6vy6xm.jpg)](http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/italiano1390/media/171237C7-8057-4040-BA26-306B4E89D2A9_zpsvy6vy6xm.jpg.html) [![http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/515557A2-98B0-43E8-A4F6-E689B43C896E_zpsfa215wlm.jpg](http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/515557A2-98B0-43E8-A4F6-E689B43C896E_zpsfa215wlm.jpg)](http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/italiano1390/media/515557A2-98B0-43E8-A4F6-E689B43C896E_zpsfa215wlm.jpg.html) [![http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/804121CA-6AA7-45B6-A913-22853D682FC3_zpsuw9n0cqz.jpg](http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/804121CA-6AA7-45B6-A913-22853D682FC3_zpsuw9n0cqz.jpg)](http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/italiano1390/media/804121CA-6AA7-45B6-A913-22853D682FC3_zpsuw9n0cqz.jpg.html) [![http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/0FAAF0BF-BF4F-4387-89AC-76CA00E43606_zpszbo4ysu8.jpg](http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/0FAAF0BF-BF4F-4387-89AC-76CA00E43606_zpszbo4ysu8.jpg)](http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/italiano1390/media/0FAAF0BF-BF4F-4387-89AC-76CA00E43606_zpszbo4ysu8.jpg.html) [![http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/055BDC03-67AF-4713-8DE2-4D2EB59842C5_zpscwrpbiho.jpg](http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/055BDC03-67AF-4713-8DE2-4D2EB59842C5_zpscwrpbiho.jpg)](http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/italiano1390/media/055BDC03-67AF-4713-8DE2-4D2EB59842C5_zpscwrpbiho.jpg.html) [![http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/6D586613-BDFB-4F68-B58C-F38A77F3E734_zpsv9o5k92h.jpg](http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/6D586613-BDFB-4F68-B58C-F38A77F3E734_zpsv9o5k92h.jpg)](http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/italiano1390/media/6D586613-BDFB-4F68-B58C-F38A77F3E734_zpsv9o5k92h.jpg.html) [![http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/540A3262-C18C-448F-A4C7-F9145DE2F125_zps0llb75n0.jpg](http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/540A3262-C18C-448F-A4C7-F9145DE2F125_zps0llb75n0.jpg)](http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/italiano1390/media/540A3262-C18C-448F-A4C7-F9145DE2F125_zps0llb75n0.jpg.html) [![http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/5BB201C2-6ACE-4AC2-9E05-80027289B16D_zps4fkcgo33.jpg](http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/5BB201C2-6ACE-4AC2-9E05-80027289B16D_zps4fkcgo33.jpg)](http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/italiano1390/media/5BB201C2-6ACE-4AC2-9E05-80027289B16D_zps4fkcgo33.jpg.html) [![http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/DED47A34-F189-476C-B0DA-50FF9348680D_zpsout0qy4d.jpg](http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/DED47A34-F189-476C-B0DA-50FF9348680D_zpsout0qy4d.jpg)](http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/italiano1390/media/DED47A34-F189-476C-B0DA-50FF9348680D_zpsout0qy4d.jpg.html) I am running Excel Takasago 18x2.5” F&R I picked up from Buchanon’s which were re-drilled so I can run my factory hubs with their SS spokes. These are currently getting new AllBallz bearings and getting laced to Silver powder-coated hubs I purchased from a member. I took a gamble for now with the tire concern since they are fairly cheap to test sizes out. I ran these tires on my last build and loved them, especially for the coin. I ordered Kenda K657(F&R) 110-90/18 & 130/90/18. A 130 may look funky(meaty) so we shall see once I get them mounted what I’m dealing with. [![http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/36032B6D-E9D4-4FB1-8FB8-5808B6035BB6_zpsxviw6ecy.jpg](http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/36032B6D-E9D4-4FB1-8FB8-5808B6035BB6_zpsxviw6ecy.jpg)](http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/italiano1390/media/36032B6D-E9D4-4FB1-8FB8-5808B6035BB6_zpsxviw6ecy.jpg.html) This is the picture of the rear hub only, obviously not running the Cognito Moto front hub, just to show the color of the PC: [![http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/109278C5-F108-43D0-AB83-85AC439A8BF8_zpswcc4cmti.jpg](http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/109278C5-F108-43D0-AB83-85AC439A8BF8_zpswcc4cmti.jpg)](http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/italiano1390/media/109278C5-F108-43D0-AB83-85AC439A8BF8_zpswcc4cmti.jpg.html) At this point, the short block will be getting soda blasted and primer/painted with some Dupli-color products I picked up. The color of the paint is an aluminum with ceramic resin (DE1650) and the primer is self-etching(DPP101). It’s also getting re-ringed with some new rings/gaskets/etc. [![http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/A603DC8B-704F-405B-985D-3DC6078C8431_zpsh9iopdtf.jpg](http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/A603DC8B-704F-405B-985D-3DC6078C8431_zpsh9iopdtf.jpg)](http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/italiano1390/media/A603DC8B-704F-405B-985D-3DC6078C8431_zpsh9iopdtf.jpg.html) As of now, I’d like to purchase a CB650 cam to give it a little more oomph but still on the fence about it. The head/intake will be getting some light porting as well as a MotoGPWerks exhaust. The end is not near, but I am glad to have such knowledgeable, positive individuals to help point me the right direction. Stay tuned for some updates, hopefully they don’t bore you! ![http://forums.sohc4.net/Smileys/default/smiley.gif](http://forums.sohc4.net/Smileys/default/smiley.gif) -GV ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2015, 6:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gv1390s-trattoria-racer/271464/2 "2015-01-15T06:07:55Z")
Looks awesome! ---
**Author:** ![focusinprogress](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/focusinprogress/32/7227_2.png) [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2015, 6:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gv1390s-trattoria-racer/271464/3 "2015-01-15T06:08:00Z")
My favorite part is that headlight. LOL. ---
**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:** [January 15, 2015, 6:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gv1390s-trattoria-racer/271464/4 "2015-01-15T06:09:21Z")
Gotta love new rubbers! [![http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/B24EC0D5-CB78-49C5-9DAF-A7F3BFE350F3_zpsytcsj5zj.jpg](http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/B24EC0D5-CB78-49C5-9DAF-A7F3BFE350F3_zpsytcsj5zj.jpg)](http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/italiano1390/media/B24EC0D5-CB78-49C5-9DAF-A7F3BFE350F3_zpsytcsj5zj.jpg.html) [![http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/131EC763-A96C-4F07-A06C-2037DCDBCD50_zpszgjbn9j3.jpg](http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/131EC763-A96C-4F07-A06C-2037DCDBCD50_zpszgjbn9j3.jpg)](http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/italiano1390/media/131EC763-A96C-4F07-A06C-2037DCDBCD50_zpszgjbn9j3.jpg.html) ---
**Author:** ![EvoMR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evomr/32/7186_2.png) [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2015, 6:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gv1390s-trattoria-racer/271464/5 "2015-01-15T06:15:33Z")
Looking good. Can’t wait to see this finished product. ---
**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:** [January 15, 2015, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gv1390s-trattoria-racer/271464/6 "2015-01-15T06:27:38Z")
> [@focusinprogress](#): > > My favorite part is that headlight. LOL. -\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_- Also, is that points cover off a 3d printer? ---
**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:** [January 15, 2015, 6:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gv1390s-trattoria-racer/271464/7 "2015-01-15T06:41:53Z")
> [@newman](#): > > -\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_- > > Also, is that points cover off a 3d printer? Doesn’t appear so. Looks like it is urethane. He does offer an alloy cover that has been out of stock. ---
**Author:** ![focusinprogress](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/focusinprogress/32/7227_2.png) [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2015, 6:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gv1390s-trattoria-racer/271464/8 "2015-01-15T06:45:59Z")
> [@newman](#): > > -\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_- > > Also, is that points cover off a 3d printer? > [@GV1390](#): > > Doesn’t appear so. Looks like it is urethane. He does offer an alloy cover that has been out of stock. I know his earlier covers and other products were vacuum formed, but I know he does do 3D printing as well… > **[Login](http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=74022.2950)** > > Login ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2015, 6:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gv1390s-trattoria-racer/271464/9 "2015-01-15T06:49:06Z")
Tanks and engine builds are sexy, muy bueno. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2015, 7:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gv1390s-trattoria-racer/271464/10 "2015-01-15T07:01:57Z")
:tup: ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2015, 7:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gv1390s-trattoria-racer/271464/11 "2015-01-15T07:06:04Z")
Cool stuff :tup: ---
**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:** [January 15, 2015, 7:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gv1390s-trattoria-racer/271464/12 "2015-01-15T07:10:47Z")
Sidecar plans? ---
**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:** [January 15, 2015, 7:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gv1390s-trattoria-racer/271464/13 "2015-01-15T07:12:32Z")
> [@Onyx Z32](#): > > Sidecar plans? Ha. I am currently waiting for a local one to drop a tad more in price so I can scoop it up. It would be going on my Nighthawk 750 though, not this thing. @newman loves this look: ![https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/e6/1f/b9/e61fb9de564791d5dc6bdf04ec089c2a.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/0/d/0dd10fe9b6695fac5cf63908c4e3821ccdeffa0e.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2015, 7:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gv1390s-trattoria-racer/271464/14 "2015-01-15T07:43:33Z")
needs more babecage ---
**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:** [January 28, 2015, 7:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gv1390s-trattoria-racer/271464/15 "2015-01-28T07:33:02Z")
So not much of an update but… The hard part of my fuel tank is done, @newman finished welding it and coated it with a Kreem tank liner. So there is a company called MotoGPWerks who makes a fantasitc hard to come by SS exhaust for these bikes, they only make about 8 of them a year as the company has more important duties to attend apparently. I shot Chris(the owner) an email for shits and giggles and boom, he had ONE left so I jumped on it. These aren’t my pics or video but this is what it looks/sounds like: ![http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc356/03rangerxlt/Cafe%20Bike/IMAG0157.jpg](http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc356/03rangerxlt/Cafe%20Bike/IMAG0157.jpg) ![http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&ved=0CAUQjBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fotomotif.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F01%2F1974-Honda-CB550-K0-Cafe-Racer-by-Cameron-Smyth-1.jpg&ei=Mv3IVJi8JJLIsQSYvYD4Cg&psig=AFQjCNEijR1CIu_DRhWOVuQCPsYxA4q3Jw&ust=1422544562693523](http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&ved=0CAUQjBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fotomotif.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F01%2F1974-Honda-CB550-K0-Cafe-Racer-by-Cameron-Smyth-1.jpg&ei=Mv3IVJi8JJLIsQSYvYD4Cg&psig=AFQjCNEijR1CIu_DRhWOVuQCPsYxA4q3Jw&ust=1422544562693523) Most of the Honda fan-boys will hate me but, I’m thinking of having @**[BREETIME](http://www.nyspeed.com/member.php?u=4024)** cut the tip (just the tip) off and make a true MotoGP style turndown tip. Tonight will consist of welding the rear hoop end-piece section closed to make it look presentable and attempting to fit the frame in an abrasive cabinet to sandblast and get it ready for paint. - - - Updated - - - Also having some fitment issues with my wheel setup, hopefully this gets figured out and completed within the next couple weeks. ---
**Author:** ![checko](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/checko/32/5422_2.png) [@checko](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/checko)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2015, 8:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gv1390s-trattoria-racer/271464/16 "2015-01-28T08:12:32Z")
Lookin good chooch! ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2015, 9:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gv1390s-trattoria-racer/271464/17 "2015-01-28T09:21:56Z")
:tup: ---
**Author:** ![maxwell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maxwell/32/6524_2.png) [@maxwell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/maxwell)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2015, 9:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gv1390s-trattoria-racer/271464/18 "2015-01-28T09:31:06Z")
meh. ---
**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:** [January 28, 2015, 9:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gv1390s-trattoria-racer/271464/19 "2015-01-28T09:32:37Z")
> [@maxwell](#): > > meh. Go fix your motorcycle. :lol: ---
**Author:** ![maxwell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maxwell/32/6524_2.png) [@maxwell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/maxwell)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2015, 9:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gv1390s-trattoria-racer/271464/20 "2015-01-28T09:35:25Z")
> [@GV1390](#): > > Go fix your motorcycle. :lol: This looks real good dude. Keep it up and maybe you’ll motivate me. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gv1390s-trattoria-racer/271464.md?page=2)