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« on: February 13, 2016, 01:39:20 PM »
Thanks fellas appreciate the response. Second question, I have basic tools, sockets spanners etc, a Haynes manual and a shed! Is it a nightmare of a job to open up the engine, find the offending item and replace it. Or is it do-able for a novice? :-)
You may be able to find a video of someone doing an engine restoration on your model of bike on youtube. Best of luck. 
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« on: February 13, 2016, 01:22:23 AM »
Have to say I admire your determination,you and your apprentice certainly have a job on your hands.
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« on: February 07, 2016, 11:08:13 PM »
What are you looking for? Something mint, something to tinker with, something to restore, or a use as is run about?
Might be worth posting a wanted ad.
Having just cleared enough space to tinker I'm enjoying my 550 again, but I may part with it or my monkeybike shortly, I fancy a 2 stroke race rep or supermoto.
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Hello Totty,
Probably something to tinker with,we'll see.
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« on: February 07, 2016, 11:01:27 PM »
Hi Alastair, welcome to the forum
Thanks Krzychu.
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« on: February 07, 2016, 10:55:38 PM »
Hi Alastair and welcome to the forum  cheers Mick.
Thanks Mick.
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« on: February 06, 2016, 09:39:33 PM »
Hi alistair, welcome aboard fella, what model are you thinking of buying
pete
Thanks Pete, Looking at a CB500/CB550. Missed out on one I was looking at.Oh well.
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« on: February 06, 2016, 09:34:19 PM »
Emailed frank at Motorcycles Unlimited about the bike,unfortunately it has just been sold.
Oh well,back to the drawing board.
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« on: February 06, 2016, 06:36:46 PM »
the early Sohc are great little bikes,
typical early Honda solid engineering,
infact solid and over-engineered,
only need respect and regular oil and filter changes,
as for this forum,its the most helpful and fun place to be on,
we welcome you,and ask you to send lots of piccies of the bike
Thanks John.
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« on: February 06, 2016, 06:08:30 PM »
Had a quick look at the 550. Looks quite nice to me apart from the pipes but then I'm no expert. Someone will give you a better appraisal soon.
Thanks Wolfheze for your input,agreed,the pipes are not an endearing feature but these can be changed.
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« on: February 06, 2016, 06:03:24 PM »
Hi,
Alastair here.
I have owned a number of bikes and scooters over the years from BSA through to Yamaha.
Sold my previous bike last year (Kawasaki w800) and now thinking about a classic Honda four.
So here I am.
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« on: February 06, 2016, 05:42:50 PM »
Hi,
Seen a CB550 k1 for sale by Motorcycles Unlimited in London which I am interested in.
Wondering if any members have had dealings with this company in the past and have any recommendations.
As I am based in Scotland I would have to buy it sight unseen which is not always a good idea.
Having said that I have bought bikes this way in the past and it has worked out for me.
Thanks in advance.
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