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Offline Mr Helicop

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CB550 owner in Devon
« on: November 26, 2019, 08:07:28 PM »
I have just about finished restoring my 1977 CB550F, it was in a very bad state having stood since 2000. I have spent countless hours getting it to this point but that's okay because I am now retired, I suppose I should have known that it would be a money pit - all those parts add up! Anyway I have ridden her a couple of times before the rain came and all is good apart from a little bit of carb tuning. Although I have only just joined the forum I have been getting a lot of info from it during the build so thanks to all who provided the help.
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Re: CB550 owner in Devon
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2019, 09:06:08 PM »
Welcome to the forum and have fun. Show us some pics.  :)

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Re: CB550 owner in Devon
« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2019, 09:14:19 PM »
Welcome to the forum that some may say is dedicated to the mighty 400/4 😁.
Congratulations on completing the rebuild and getting a ride in before the floods! All old bikes (and cars) are money pits but the fun is bringing back an old heap to life so well done.
Some photos would be nice though, it's dark, wet and cold out there!
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Re: CB550 owner in Devon
« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2019, 09:41:40 PM »
Welcome.
LINK TO MY EBAY PAGE. As many of you know already, I give 10% discount and do post at cost to forum members if you PM me direct.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/julies9731/m.html?item=165142672569&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2562

LINK TO MY CB400/4 ENGINE STRIP / ASSESSMENT AND REBUILD...NOW COMPLETE
http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,14049.msg112691/topicseen.html#new

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Re: CB550 owner in Devon
« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2019, 09:58:24 PM »
Welcome and enjoy the forum - sounds like your already enjoying retirement!
Current Bikes:-
Honda CB750K2 (1975)
Honda CB500K2 (12/1972)
Honda CR750 Replica (1972)
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Kawasaki ZZR1100D3 (1995)
Kawasaki ZZR250 (1990) Project (Going on eBay ASAP)

Offline Mr Helicop

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Re: CB550 owner in Devon
« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2019, 10:42:48 PM »
Welcome to the forum and have fun. Show us some pics.  :)

How do I insert pics?

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Re: CB550 owner in Devon
« Reply #6 on: November 26, 2019, 11:21:47 PM »
Put up more posts til you are allowed!

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Re: CB550 owner in Devon
« Reply #7 on: November 27, 2019, 07:31:33 AM »
You need 5 posts.

Stops spammers registering and filling the site with crap …

Can I ask about your username?

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Re: CB550 owner in Devon
« Reply #8 on: November 27, 2019, 06:40:20 PM »
Welcome mate.  They are money pits! I shudder to think how much I've got 'invested' in mine moneywise since I bought it.  New paint, new exhaust, chrome parts, etc. etc. etc, but it is fun to ride and that nostalgia word comes to mind every now and then.   
Now where did I put that 10mm socket?

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Re: CB550 owner in Devon
« Reply #9 on: November 27, 2019, 07:21:24 PM »
You need 5 posts.

Stops spammers registering and filling the site with crap …

Can I ask about your username?

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Re: CB550 owner in Devon
« Reply #10 on: November 27, 2019, 10:24:55 PM »


   welcome to the fun forum,

 as you have found out,lots of help and advice .


 retired is the best job I ever had,money come ,its doesnt matter what time I get up in the morning,

 but,I am so busy,

 how did I manage when I worked ?????
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Re: CB550 owner in Devon
« Reply #11 on: November 30, 2019, 10:53:27 PM »
Okay guys here's a couple of photos.
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Re: CB550 owner in Devon
« Reply #12 on: December 01, 2019, 08:43:39 AM »
That looks better than it did  before you started, nice job 👍👍👍. What model is it? I'm guessing it's a USA import but I could be wrong.
LINK TO MY EBAY PAGE. As many of you know already, I give 10% discount and do post at cost to forum members if you PM me direct.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/julies9731/m.html?item=165142672569&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2562

LINK TO MY CB400/4 ENGINE STRIP / ASSESSMENT AND REBUILD...NOW COMPLETE
http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,14049.msg112691/topicseen.html#new

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Re: CB550 owner in Devon
« Reply #13 on: December 01, 2019, 02:41:46 PM »
That looks better than it did  before you started, nice job 👍👍👍. What model is it? I'm guessing it's a USA import but I could be wrong.

Well I don't think it's an import but there are some odd things like the indicators which I think are smaller on the UK model, It's a 1977 R reg and think it is an F1 but perhaps someone will know based on the numbers:
Chassis no. CB550F-1027330
Engine no. CB550E-2019620

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Re: CB550 owner in Devon
« Reply #14 on: December 01, 2019, 02:57:33 PM »
That looks better than it did  before you started, nice job 👍👍👍. What model is it? I'm guessing it's a USA import but I could be wrong.

Well I don't think it's an import but there are some odd things like the indicators which I think are smaller on the UK model, It's a 1977 R reg and think it is an F1 but perhaps someone will know based on the numbers:
Chassis no. CB550F-1027330
Engine no. CB550E-2019620
It will tell you on the log book if its an import, date of manufacture will be different than date of 1st registration in the UK.
LINK TO MY EBAY PAGE. As many of you know already, I give 10% discount and do post at cost to forum members if you PM me direct.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/julies9731/m.html?item=165142672569&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2562

LINK TO MY CB400/4 ENGINE STRIP / ASSESSMENT AND REBUILD...NOW COMPLETE
http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,14049.msg112691/topicseen.html#new

 

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