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General => New Member Introductions => Topic started by: Jimbo550 on October 12, 2012, 10:34:56 AM

Title: Hello from Devon
Post by: Jimbo550 on October 12, 2012, 10:34:56 AM

Hello all.  After buying a cb550 a few months ago i have been using the american site for advice and guidance on my new toy.  It was suggested i tried the uk site which i was unaware existed but thanks to google i've found it and here i am. 

jim

Title: Re: Hello from Devon
Post by: Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP) on October 12, 2012, 11:08:41 AM

Welcome Jimbo,
You will get nigh on all the info for your bike here.
Cheers
Bitsa

Title: Re: Hello from Devon
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on October 12, 2012, 11:32:52 AM

Hi Jim.

I normally keep an eye on the Intros page at .net and urge UK/Europe members to come over here.  Must've missed you (sorry)

Glenn is a good mate of mine - I've helped moderate .net since 2001, when it was just a messageboard.

Steve

Title: Re: Hello from Devon
Post by: mick on October 12, 2012, 12:45:57 PM

Hello Jim and welcome to the forum put some photos of your bike on when you get chance  ;) cheers Mick.

Title: Re: Hello from Devon
Post by: mickwinf on October 12, 2012, 01:08:54 PM

Hi Jim and welcome, the 500/550s are my favorite sohc bikes, regards Mick

Title: Re: Hello from Devon
Post by: UK Pete on October 12, 2012, 04:36:20 PM

Hi Jim welcome aboard

pete

Title: Re: Hello from Devon
Post by: Jimbo550 on October 12, 2012, 04:46:09 PM

As requested a couple a photos of the bike.  First pic is the day i purchased it, Second pic was the day i decided to remove engine, Third pic shows damage done by primary chain!!!!  I did buy the bike as a project knowing the engine needed some work.

Title: Re: Hello from Devon
Post by: Bryanj on October 12, 2012, 08:25:28 PM

That case will be Ok to use with a new chain

Title: Re: Hello from Devon
Post by: Jimbo550 on October 13, 2012, 10:09:57 AM

The case is away at a mates for a little tig welding and should be back today.