New member looking for a CB550

[Luke87]

Hi all. Just joined the forum after lurking around reading for a few days!
Don't have a bike currently but having just sold my old sports bike I really fancy getting into the classic Honda scene.
I friend of mine has not long bought a cb750 cafe racer project and after riding it home for him I want one of my own!
Ideally after a 550 as I prefer the 'cleaner' look that can be achieved with them as opposed to the 750 due to the wet sump configuration.
I really enjoy tinkering and getting my hands dirty so really looking forward to getting my hands on one.
After having scanned eBay constantly for the past few weeks there has been a few that have caught my eye but haven't committed to anything yet as Everything seems to be miles away!
I've noticed people want top money for original bikes which is understandable, but originality doesn't really concern me as I'll be changing bits and pieces to suit my taste anyway.
One thing I have learnt though is that no UK bikes seem to of came with the classic fuel tank with the exposed chrome filler cap which is something I'd prefer.
In the mean time I'll continue to browse the forum and continue my search! Cheers. Luke.

[Trigger]

Welcome to the mad world of the SOHC, 550F is a great bike just, keep away from the K3.

[Luke87]

Ok that's interesting. Any particular reason to avoid the k3?

[hairygit]

Yes, carbs are crap, and block themselves for a hobby!

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[Norniron]

Have a look for a ratty 500 and you will get the tank and more or less the same bike

[mick]

Hello Luke and welcome to the forum  cheers Mick.

[Noelia]

The member four in the forum have a 500 in pieces a frame with v5 on his name an engine an have in bits seat tank side panel! All that you need! And it's a 500. Get in touch with him i got his email if you want it


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[totty]

Yes, carbs are crap, and block themselves for a hobby!

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I read this comment on this forum almost monthly,  but I last had to clean the carbs on my k3 6 years ago, and even then it was only required as it had stood unused for 9 years.

[Nurse Julie]

Welcome Luke. I hope you find all the info you need on the Forum and have fun also
Regards
Julie

[Trigger]

Not one from the Brown collection James

[mike the bike]

I used to have a K3. Never had any bother with the carbs but the coils used to play up if there was any moisture in the air.

[Trigger]

I told you Graham, brown is cool. Clearly you're not cool enough to get it..;-)

Us old farts are not as cool as you youngsters 

[Rozabikes Tim]

Would beige be more old fart style!!

[andy120t]

didn't they make Allegros in that colour.... (by the way, I like it!)

[Trigger]

There you go James, another fan for the brown club