I was suprised when i got this call!

[bmertler]

Well yesterday i put an ad, on craigslist and i asked if anyone had any trikes sitin around the didnt want, and someone called me the same day here wat he said he had.


Honda (dosnt know year)Frame
-4 cylinder
-4 carb
-550r motor

said it needed a clutch cable (oh wow really)

HE SAID HE ONLY WANTED 250$ FOR IT, I ALMOST CRYED.
so im gonna see if i can get him to go down to 200$ if so omg.
and il have a super fast bike.

[Dirtcrasher]

Sounds like a streetbike :lol: or a tank nonetheless...... :D

[bmertler]

I guess man he said its got all the original stuff just new motor and its chain driven.
i think he put a honda 550r from the street bike.

He said its got tons of power.

He said he would send me pics soon so i will post em up when i get em.

[jeffatc250r]

Prob a cb550 4cyl.

[bmertler]

regardless do you think i should buy it i really want the power.

[Vealmonkey]

They sold kits that would either convert a street bike with a rear swingarm or some places sold frames that would take those engine. At first glance they sound pretty powerful, but they weren't really. Unless you have alot of wide open spaces to open it up, it just really isn't all that. They worked ok in a bike, but were never really meant for a trike. The novelty is kind of cool. But they are heavy and cumbersome and not manuverable. You will have bragging rights while having though. Hopefully it's one of those kits and not just some cobble up piece of junk. Best of luck with whatever you decide to do.

[bmertler]

Thanks he said it came from a Motor Cycle and thanks.

[Lukeatc185]

if the motor runs, for 200 bucks, id take it.

[bmertler]

yeah thats what im saying for 200 bucks, i could part it out for more than that...

[Thorpe]

The cb550 didnt make alot of power and was heavy. If you have the time and like to work on other peoples headaches, go for it...

[Dirtcrasher]

I'd rather have an XR500 motor than that monstrous boat anchor :D

[jeffatc250r]

The cb 550 motor is quite an anchor. its heavy and underpowered.

[Lukeatc185]

its heavy yes, but most trikes weigh less then a 500cc + motor bike. in my experinces anyways. a 550CB engine will still have a noticeable jump from say a 200 or 250 4 stroke. and for 200? if its all in order and running good. still a steal.

[Thorpe]

its heavy yes, but most trikes weigh less then a 500cc + motor bike. in my experinces anyways. a 550CB engine will still have a noticeable jump from say a 200 or 250 4 stroke. and for 200? if its all in order and running good. still a steal.

You havent ridden a cb550 have you?

[Lukeatc185]

you can part the entire bike minus the frame... and a running bike engine for 200?? what difference does it make?

[Thorpe]

you can part the entire bike minus the frame... and a running bike engine for 200?? what difference does it make?

I think maybe you should buy this thing... ;) ;)