New Member - CB550

[Trackerfan]

Afternoon all,

New to the forum and forums in general, so hello to all and apologies in advance for any newbie etiquette errors!

First Motorbike project - 76' CB550 US Import.

Hope this is not sacrilege and I am still accepted but I am converting to a tracker/scrambler style!

Based in Newcastle so any local contacts for help and tips would be welcome.

Look forward to chatting to you all.

[Nurse Julie]

Welcome to the Forum. That's a great bike in a terrible state and perfect for a non standard build. Mine was in a state like yours and not worth restoring to stock and this is how mine ended up, 😊😊😊

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[Moorey]

Welcome to the forum. Your bike so do as you want with it. 

[SumpMagnet]

Build what you like

I am not going the 'restoration' route with my 750. I am not throwing away anything that was good....but bars,seat and exhaust were all scrap, so a build that uses different bits where you want isn;t spoiling anything. You are just putting another bike back on the road rather than letting it rust away to oblivion

[Trackerfan]

Welcome to the Forum. That's a great bike in a terrible state and perfect for a non standard build. Mine was in a state like yours and not worth restoring to stock and this is how mine ended up,

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That is fantastic and would be thrilled if I got gear to it. I’ve got a tuffside seat and frame hoop ready to go on so will look similar…I hope!


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[Trackerfan]

Welcome to the forum. Your bike so do as you want with it. 

Thanks Moorey

If this goes well - I would be up for a restoration next!


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[Trackerfan]

Build what you like

I am not going the 'restoration' route with my 750. I am not throwing away anything that was good....but bars,seat and exhaust were all scrap, so a build that uses different bits where you want isn;t spoiling anything. You are just putting another bike back on the road rather than letting it rust away to oblivion

Agree completely- thanks


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[Trackerfan]

Welcome to the Forum. That's a great bike in a terrible state and perfect for a non standard build. Mine was in a state like yours and not worth restoring to stock and this is how mine ended up,

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That is fantastic and would be thrilled if I got gear to it. I’ve got a tuffside seat and frame hoop ready to go on so will look similar…I hope!


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*near to it!


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[Bryanj]

Dont just bin the bits you take off, even in poor state they can be worth a bit

[philward]

Welcome to the forum - loads of 550 and unusual build experts to help you along with your project - enjoy!

[Trackerfan]

Dont just bin the bits you take off, even in poor state they can be worth a bit

Thanks - I have a few bits. I haven’t fully explored the site yet. Is there a section to sell original parts to other members?


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[Trackerfan]

Welcome to the forum - loads of 550 and unusual build experts to help you along with your project - enjoy!

Thanks - I intend to read and learn!


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[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Welcome to our community - lots of expertise & advice  here.

[Trackerfan]

Welcome to our community - lots of expertise & advice  here.

Thanks Ted


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[Nurse Julie]

If you click on 'Forum' on the top row, you can then scroll down to the Members 4 Sale section.