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[Mike_Berkshire]

Hi, I have recently acquired an imported US 1976 CB550 and have joined the forum for the help and advice I know Im going to need to get it back on the road. Thanks in advance and to those on the forum who have already helped me out. In the past I have had old British twins so the overhead cam, hydraulics and more than 2 carbs is a big step for me.

As of posting I am waiting for DVLA to issue me with a reg for the bike so I can start to strip it down completely. Currently I ride a modern Triumph twin but I have a soft spot for the old vintage Honda 4 cylinder bikes; something that was out of my reach when I was a youngster.

[Johnny4428]

Hi Mike, plenty of knowledge and help on here for the 550, good luck and look forward to some pics. 👍

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Welcome Mike looking forwards to some photos - is it a runner ?

[Mike_Berkshire]

Welcome Mike looking forwards to some photos - is it a runner ?

Only half of it so far :-)

[Athame57]

Hi Mike and welcome here! 

[Nurse Julie]

Hello again Mike 😁😁😁

[SteveD CB500K0]

Whereabouts in Berkshire?

Steve (Wokingham)


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[Orcade-Ian]

Welcome Mike,
I too have a 75/76 US import 550, shiny orange and bought from a well respected member on this very helpful forum.  Used it a while last year and just rebuilt the front wheel with new rim, plated spokes and new tyre, so ready for the season!  As the others say some pics of yours would be welcome and there will be plenty of help available.

Ian

[Mike_Berkshire]

Whereabouts in Berkshire?

Steve (Wokingham)


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Between Newbury and Oxford, just of the A34 Steve.

[Mike_Berkshire]

Welcome Mike,
I too have a 75/76 US import 550, shiny orange and bought from a well respected member on this very helpful forum.  Used it a while last year and just rebuilt the front wheel with new rim, plated spokes and new tyre, so ready for the season!  As the others say some pics of yours would be welcome and there will be plenty of help available.

Ian

Thanks Ian, here are a couple of pictures

[Mike_Berkshire]

Just worked out how to select multiple pictures!

[Orcade-Ian]

Looks like the basis for a good bike, especially now it's running on all four.  Is that how it came in the pic or have you removed parts?  Twin stay front guard and different tank from mine - looking forward to seeing your progress with it.

Ian

[Johnny4428]

Interesting pics Mike! Never tried cous cous for brake fluid before!🤣

[Orcade-Ian]

Porridge oats Johnny - made with bere meal, you should know that!

Ian

[Johnny4428]

Porridge oats Johnny - made with bere meal, you should know that!

Ian

Of course Ian! Although I’m not going to try the bere bannocks made with it!