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settles

CB550 eng in a CB400T frame?

I was talking to a friend of mine the other day who has a 1979 or 80 CB400T. The motor sounds like its toast. I suggested that maybe he lookinto putting a 550 eng and trans in it. Anyone hear ever hear of someone doing this? Is it feasable? It would be a little monster if he could pull it off.

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With a cutting torch, a welder, and some imagination anything can be done. I know a guy that put a diesel engine in a Suzuki Water Buffalo. The 400 frame should handle the 550 without any problem, but will not be a bolt in affair. It would make a great bike, for a short person.
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settles

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Yeah. That's kinda what I figured. I was just wondering if anyone here has done it before or maybe seen it done. Thanks.

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On Feb 28, 2012, at 8:47 AM, "TOOLS1 [via Honda CB750'S]" <[hidden email]> wrote:

With a cutting torch, a welder, and some imagination anything can be done. I know a guy that put a diesel engine in a Suzuki Water Buffalo. The 400 frame should handle the 550 without any problem, but will not be a bolt in affair. It would make a great bike, for a short person.
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Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
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draven212

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wow i actually found a thread about this, awesome. i'm working on some frame mods so i can get the 550 engine hung in the 400 frame, and it's going really well

draven212

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al done, drivable but no lights