Supercharged 1975 Honda CB550 “ZeBlower”

Frame and body:
Complete chromoly rear half of frame
Hand shaped rear cowl
One-off chromoly girder front end
Stock fuel tank de-badged with
molded in stainless trim & added Monza cap

Engine:
Complete rebuild
Aisin AMR300 Supercharger
One-off belt drive assembly
Custom inlet manifolds
One-off backfire valve
Stainless “Zoomie” style exhaust system
Twin 626 Wassell concentric carburetors
One-off velocity stacks with internal filters
Dyna Ignition system
Modified Lucas style high output alternator & rotor
One-off hand shift assembly
Performance clutch & springs

Wheels:
Steel 21″ front rim with spool hub
Steel 18″ rear rim with stock hub
Stainless steel spokes
Vented rear brake plate
Avon Speedmaster front tyre
Firestone Deluxe Champion rear tyre

Custom made:
Girder front end – Chromoly, Steel, Needle roller bearings
Exhaust system – 316 Stainless Steel
Inlet manifolds – 6061 Aluminium
Belt drive assembly – 6061 Aluminium, Stainless Steel
Backfire Valve – 6061 Aluminum, Rubber, Steel Spring
Rear brake vent – 316 Stainless Steel, Stainless Steel Mesh
Taillights – Aluminium, Steel, Reclaimed trailer lenses
Foot controls – 316 stainless steel, leather
Handlebars – Chromoly
Hand shift – 316 Stainless steel, leather
Seat base – Fibreglass
Custom Wiring, Cables & Fuel Lines

Extras:
AntiGraviy 4cell Battery
Custom Speedhut boost gauge
Fastace front shock
Modified reverse clutch lever
Internal throttle
Hi-flow Pingel fuel tap
Twin genuine Unity headlights
Smoothed points & alternator covers
Stainless fasteners
Trimmed by Timeless Auto Trim

Photography:

Kenny Smith

Publications: 

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