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Offline gordo

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hi from Bristol
« on: April 20, 2015, 12:06:32 PM »
Hi there guys just inherited a 76 cb550f which has been stored In my mates back room for ten years ish, I'm in the process of getting her running so bound to be asking some dumb questions on route. Cheers Gordon

Offline Johnwebley

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Re: hi from Bristol
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2015, 12:11:57 PM »
welcome,

 you will find help,humor and lots of advice,

 pics are appreciated
lifelong motorcycle rider,and fan

Offline Trigger

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Re: hi from Bristol
« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2015, 05:27:11 PM »
Welcome to the mad world of the SOHC. CB550F1 is a good bike with a strong engine, have fun.

Offline tom400f

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Re: hi from Bristol
« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2015, 07:04:23 PM »
Welcome. Do put up some pictures when you have time  :)
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Offline mike the bike

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Re: hi from Bristol
« Reply #4 on: April 20, 2015, 08:02:55 PM »
There's no such thing as a dumb question - just a dumb answer.
Where's that 10mm socket got to?

Offline UK Pete

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Re: hi from Bristol
« Reply #5 on: April 20, 2015, 08:10:17 PM »
Hi Gordon , welcome aboard fella
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Offline mickwinf

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Re: hi from Bristol
« Reply #6 on: April 20, 2015, 09:57:16 PM »
welcome Gordon, great bike the 550
Love the 500 and 550 have a 500 called Lazarus under restoration

Offline Drew400

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Re: hi from Bristol
« Reply #7 on: April 21, 2015, 08:17:56 AM »
Welcome Gordon (from a local). This forum's been lots of help to me for my 400 rebuild. Just a few tiny steps left before the MOT and the open road!

Good luck with yours,

D.
Previous bikes:Puch Maxi 50, CD175, Suzuki T500, CX500, Z200, GS850, XS1100, GT750 (kettle), RD400, GTR1000 (not too many boastables in there!), CB750F2 Phil Read Replica

Offline gordo

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Re: hi from Bristol
« Reply #8 on: April 21, 2015, 08:35:48 AM »
Cheers for the warm welcome guys,will try and get some pics up soon. Gordon

Offline Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP)

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Re: hi from Bristol
« Reply #9 on: April 21, 2015, 03:35:16 PM »
good oh and welcome
Cheers
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Offline Bryanj

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Re: hi from Bristol
« Reply #10 on: April 21, 2015, 04:30:56 PM »
Only in Gloucester infn you get problems

 

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