550 F2 started!

[Laverdaroo]

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[Laverdaroo]

Just got home to a long awaited parcel from the states……….the air boxes for Chewy and the 550 (Mejima)from SteelDragon.

Beautifully made and super chuffed.

I went for these as on Chewy, there’s no rear mudguard so having a complete back panel should reduce the crap being flung into the carbs/filter and
Due to a lack of space, look quite cool. Rather than faff about with pods but wanting the open look as requested by The Long Haired General, I thought at least it’s a complete box to aid in the intake and not have to faff so much getting pods to play ball on an individual basis…..sort of thing.

Hoping to have a fiddle on Saturday as the pipes are coming back all finished and then I’ll bob the filter on and bar a run up and tune, Chewy’s done!
I can get on and start minePiccies to follow


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[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Wow Roo - they look stunning - like something off a Hotrod V8  - lovely looking finish - is there any type of filter element or is it pure Bee type Honeycombs!

[Laverdaroo]

Ace aren't they Ted?

There's a K&N type foam strip between two of the Bee screens. I was more interested in the smoother air flow to aid in the tuning rather than the looks but they look fantastic which is brilliant.

I'm so knackered at the end of the day in this pants weather I can't make it to the shed on an evening after making lunches, shower etc but I'm gagging to get them fitted. With the finished exhaust system coming on Saturday It means I'm done...........for now!

So looking forward to seeing it finished and outside, albeit briefly. Chewy's been given a pass to come and live under the stairs for the winter so I can concentrate on mine. I've the 550 (Mejima)to get stuck into and a fork rebuild, brake line change, swap swing arm and do some other fettling on the VFR (Rose)ready for next year so heaps to crack on with. With Chewy under the stairs I wont have to play 'Workshop Tetris' every time I want to have a go at something!

[Laverdaroo]

Evening all, could anybody confirm that this will fit my 77 550F

https://nrp-carbs.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&path=50&product_id=4437T

hey dont have the 550 listed and kinda chancing my arm but seems good value as a kit and Hoping its compatable.

cheers , the hoarding continues....... .

[Bryanj]

You dont get the blanking plug in front of sprocket or seal for clutch arm in that kit, all the majour stuff is same

[Laverdaroo]

Brilliant, thanks Bryan, I knew you'd know.  8)I'll get one ordered up and the other two bits to complete the lot. Cheers mate.

[Laverdaroo]

Anyone got one pf these taking up space they want a donation for? It's the brake rod arm for Mejima. There's a few on flea bay and even a stainless, bespoke, done beautifully by a flat cap wearer in a shed somewhere for £52 but I'm just after a standatd one if anybody has one that needs a new home? I appreciate theyre hens teeth

part number:43451323020

[Nurse Julie]

Not promising Roo but i may have one. Ill need to measure them up as they are all slightly different lengths and angles on the end. Don't hold your breath though 😁😁😁

[Laverdaroo]

No rush Julie  I wont, still hoarding but thought I bought one but cant find it so evidently didnt and bought a tourq rod instead. even though I had one of those


Thanks for looking.......

[Bryanj]

I have a few but also a few to build so will have to check one list against the other

[Laverdaroo]

Any spares gratefully paid for .......

[Nurse Julie]

No rush Julie  I wont, still hoarding but thought I bought one but cant find it so evidently didnt and bought a tourq rod instead. even though I had one of those


Thanks for looking.......

Sent you an email Roo.

[Laverdaroo]

No rush Julie  I wont, still hoarding but thought I bought one but cant find it so evidently didnt and bought a tourq rod instead. even though I had one of those


Thanks for looking.......

Sent you an email Roo.

Came to day Julie, just opened it..................oooo, shiny, thats a belter, cheers Julie, youre a star as ever. Cheers mate

[Nurse Julie]

No rush Julie  I wont, still hoarding but thought I bought one but cant find it so evidently didnt and bought a tourq rod instead. even though I had one of those


Thanks for looking.......

Sent you an email Roo.

Came to day Julie, just opened it..................oooo, shiny, thats a belter, cheers Julie, youre a star as ever. Cheers mate

Great, I'm pleased you're pleased 😊😊😊. It's always nice to find homes for parts to forum members.