1975 CB550K1 - Jade Green

[JamesH]

Latest addition to my fleet...just arrived from the US. One owner, 14k miles, stunning condition. Small dent on the tank needs sorting - anyone know any good Paintless Dent technicians who work on bike tanks?

Cant wait to get her out on the road once UK MOT'd / registered..

[mickwinf]

very nice!

[UK Pete]

WOW, stunning example
pete

[JamesH]

Yeah is pretty special Pete. Probably the cleanest unrestored 70's Honda I've been lucky enough to own. Had a small bikini fairing on from new, so front indicators were relocated to the headlamp m10 x 25 screw position - so I'll need to sort that as well.
Freshly rebuilt carbs ready to go on - can't wait. I've been looking for one this clean for a long long time.

[pptom]

Love the bike James - exactly what i'm after, can you give any details of how you brought it? was it through a specialist bike importer or did you source it directly from the states?
I'd also love to know what sort of 'ballpark' figure you gave for it - to help me know what i'm aiming for - please feel free to pm me if you want
Tom

[JamesH]

Hi Tom I've sent you a pm.

[toucheturtle]

Hiya James,

I'd also be interested in how you located this bike, how much it cost and how you brought it over. I've always fancied a 550K1 but I don't think they sold them in the UK.

[mick]

That's a nice looking bike  cheers Mick.

[JamesH]

That's a nice looking bike  cheers Mick.

Thanks mick - yep she's a stunner...

[busa]

try dent master   there must be one near you

[JamesH]

Thanks Busa. Yeah have tried a few but no-one seems to want to touch motorcycle tanks. May have to post the tank off to a specialist firm up north who specialise in motorcycle pdr...

[busa]

how big is the dent  pic if you can please 
I do  repairs  and custom paint work  etc.  on bikes.  if I can see it  can tell you how to go about it yourself.

[JamesH]

Here you go Busa. I really want to avoid painting the tank as its original paint and almost perfect (apart from the bloody big dent ha ha...). :-)