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Paddy65:
Hi All

Recently passed my bike test at 58! Always loved bikes but life got in the way.
I’m happy to say that I have obtained a good looking CB550f1 UK bike from new. Not completely stock as the previous owner discarded the air box assembly and fitted velocity stacks? I’ve changed those to foam pod filters but am on the look out for the original set up parts.
Anyway, based in NW London and get out on it when I can. The 20mph limit is a pain for battery charging on the move but always manage to get home.
Will get some pics when I next get the Carrot out (wife calls it that).
Thanks for having me 😁

McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
Is it an Orange 550 then?

If the carbs have been set up for velocity stacks you will probably need to alter the four carb setting when reverting to the original air cleaner arrangement.

Paddy65:
It is. Not the correct orange though. I will be giving it a respray next winter.

Athame57:
Welcome here Paddy
I'm a CB400F owner also in London. If you want to meet other aging bikers you could call in at the Tea Hut by Goffers Rd on Blackheath, look out for me! You'll find endless expert advice on these friendly forums.

Paddy65:
I’ve re jetted for the foam pods but will go back to stock if and when I get the airbox parts.

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