My 76 550

[Peter_plade]

I bought this 3months ago.
Just under 11.000miles from new, and only 1000miles since 1987.
It was quite nice when I bought it, but the tank was faded as I can see many candy garnet brown are, I got the tank and sides painted, but kept the original decals.
The exhausts had a few holes, I changed the 2 right ones, and the left ones were welded.
Other than that I only gave it a good cleaning/polish and now I'm just waiting for the sprig so I can get it mot'ed and on the road.

[Green1]

Looks great Peter who would have thought a bike could look so dam good in brown

Mick

[deltarider]

The 76 550 was the best of the 500/550 series IMO. I suppose it is a USA import. I'd replace those US handlebars immediately for the better bars that were on the European models.

[Peter_plade]

I thought about changing the handlebars for the euro one, but don't were I can find one?

[JustcallmeMrT]

I thought about changing the handlebars for the euro one, but don't were I can find one?

I have one, can't remember it's condition but could take a look if you want?

[Trigger]

I thought about changing the handlebars for the euro one, but don't were I can find one?

DSS do the low bars.

[Peter_plade]

I thought about changing the handlebars for the euro one, but don't were I can find one?

I have one, can't remember it's condition but could take a look if you want?

Yes let me know what you have.

[Peter_plade]

Is this the correct euro style handlebar?
https://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/CB500K1-FOUR-1972/part_224997/

[Trigger]

Is this the correct euro style handlebar?
https://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/CB500K1-FOUR-1972/part_224997/

This type for the 76 550 > www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/CB550F1-SUPER-SPORT-1976/part_188995/

[JustcallmeMrT]

I thought about changing the handlebars for the euro one, but don't were I can find one?

I have one, can't remember it's condition but could take a look if you want?

Yes let me know what you have.

Not in the greatest shape. 

[Peter_plade]

Thanks but it's a bit to rusty.
What is the height difference between the 2 handlebars?

[JustcallmeMrT]

Thanks but it's a bit to rusty.
What is the height difference between the 2 handlebars?

Not sure, haven't seen the US ones in person.  I'm sure someone will have the measurements.

[Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP)]

Pete
Seen worse than that are they recromable dont know?
Cheers
Bitsa

[JamesH]

Peter - I'd be interested in your US bars for one of my 550's. I have a brand new set of the lower style DSS repro bars if you fancy a straight swap?

[Peter_plade]

Peter - I'd be interested in your US bars for one of my 550's. I have a brand new set of the lower style DSS repro bars if you fancy a straight swap?

Thanks for the offer, but think I'll keep the og bars until I'm sure which I want to keep on the bike.