1978 Honda CB550
Lucille is a 1978 Honda CB550 chopper built by Rawhide Cycles. She was born again as a chopper in Oregon in 1979, parked in 1990 and taken out of retirement and given a major makeover in 2016. She enjoys long winding roads into the mountains and running to the local trading post for a 6-pack of your favorite domestic beer.
- 1970’s AEE CB550 hardtail frame with a 1978 CB550 motor. Carbs are from a 1975 CB550
- 10” over Forking by Frank stainless steel fork tubes
- Controls are 1964 Honda Superhawk
- Tires are AVON
- Powder coated frame, tank, fender and sissy bar by Allegiant Powder Coating
- Lots of new stainless and chrome goodies with polished engine covers
- Seat and handlebars are from the 1960’s
- Tank from Throttle Addiction
- Electronic ignition by Charlie’s Place, Dynatek coils, and Antigravity Battery
- Sissy bar by Rawhide with Prism Supply taillight and license plate bracket
- Beer tray by Rawhide