Just bought this:
CB550F-2108190
Is this a U.S. import ? The V5 gives no clue but it's unrestored and very very clean (i.e. non rusty)
I don't think it is, as the stickers are in french/german/english ?
And
Why is the sidestand so short that the bike sits over alarmingly .. ? Is it just like that .. I see bits of wood shoved under the stand in other photos ?
And
The seat is actually shot (it's nearly broken in the middle) - will any CB550 (K/F) seat fit ?
And
Is there anything I should immediately panic over and check ?
and I'll do the usual oil/air/filter, tappets etc etc
As bloke with a shed of brit singles and russian twins then it's alarmingly quiet and civilised ..
cheers
John