Post by: cooleronthecoast on September 30, 2019, 11:40:59 AM
I rectified that last year and bought a CB550F2 that was virtually complete, but was in the process of being made into a 'brat' bike by its former owner. I've spent the last year or so slowly putting it back into standard trim and whilst its not 100% original now its probably 85 -90%. I'm not trying to make it a concours bike by any means, I'm looking to end up with a reliable weekend ride that I'm not afraid to take out because its too clean.
Regulars here get ready to laugh, but if anyone has an original Sankel silencer for the CB550F in decent nick they want to part with, then please let me know. Yes, I know, they are like rocking horse shit, but if you don't ask you don't get.
My modern bike is an Aprilia Tuono 1100RR, ever so slightly different to the Honda (well they do both have 4 cylinders!) but a ton of fun, even for an old boy like me, if you've never ridden one I suggest you blag a ride if you can, they are just a little rapid! ;)
That's all for the time being, I'll post up some pics of the 550 when I get sorted, but I'm heading off on my jollies tomorrow for a couple of weeks so that will have to wait 'til I return. Cheers for now.
Post by: Nurse Julie on September 30, 2019, 11:50:52 AM
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on September 30, 2019, 11:54:35 AM
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Post by: cooleronthecoast on September 30, 2019, 12:01:09 PM
I've got a couple of technical queries re the carbs I'll post up in the relevant section on my return, so I guess I'll soon have 5 posts under my belt.
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Post by: cooleronthecoast on September 30, 2019, 01:02:28 PM
I’ve been to Greece in October. It rains a lot!
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Well if it rains I'll just sit in the bar, the weather report says 27 degrees and sunny for most of this week although they are forecasting showers at the weekend. We're stopping on an all inclusive basis so I can drink their watered down spirits instead of sitting on the beach. Lol
I want to get away from phones and the internet for a couple of weeks, if the rain stays away I'll hire a small bike or moped and explore the island (Rhodes).
Got the avatar working at least. :)
Post by: Greg65 on September 30, 2019, 03:02:14 PM
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Post by: Moorey on September 30, 2019, 03:24:36 PM
Post by: cooleronthecoast on September 30, 2019, 03:33:17 PM
Welcome to the forum and have fun. You should find the silencer next to the holy grail, locked up in pandora's box. :D
Thanks mate, I did think about offering up my Faberge Egg in p/x for one, together with an undiscovered Van Gough painting I picked up at a car boot recently but I think there's more chance of knitting fog. ;D
Post by: philward on September 30, 2019, 04:20:10 PM
Post by: Laverda Dave on September 30, 2019, 06:45:53 PM
Have fun in the sun ☀.
Post by: AshimotoK0 on September 30, 2019, 07:25:32 PM
Welcome to the forum and have fun. You should find the silencer next to the holy grail, locked up in pandora's box. :D
Thanks mate, I did think about offering up my Faberge Egg in p/x for one, together with an undiscovered Van Gough painting I picked up at a car boot recently but I think there's more chance of knitting fog. ;D
Welcome.
The only place I have seen NOS ones at reasonable money is on Yahoo Japan Auction site.
Post by: 10tenmen on October 01, 2019, 03:18:10 AM
Post by: Oggie400F on October 01, 2019, 05:29:16 PM
Enjoy being a member on the forum and enjoy the rest of your work returning the bike to stock.
I’d be very interested to hear from you if you do manage to find either a source for a NOS or even a decent used Sankei silencer for the 550F.
I’m needing one if I want to return mine to stock at some future stage. Although I’m probably more likely to see a winged Gloucester Old Spot flying over the Humber. 😂
Post by: Bryanj on October 01, 2019, 08:57:13 PM
Post by: cooleronthecoast on October 16, 2019, 06:45:07 PM
Here's a photo of my wee beastie
Post by: Nurse Julie on October 16, 2019, 09:01:15 PM
Post by: Laverda Dave on October 17, 2019, 12:26:55 PM
Post by: paul G on October 17, 2019, 12:30:52 PM
Nice looking machine. The exhaust screams LOUD to me, so keep it 👍.
Welkome back looks like a Delkevic system :D
Post by: cooleronthecoast on October 18, 2019, 10:57:55 AM
Nice looking machine. The exhaust screams LOUD to me, so keep it 👍.
Welkome back looks like a Delkevic system :D
Good spot Paul. Yes its a Delcavic. I'm very impressed with the quality of the system they supply for the 550. It comes with everything you need to fit including sealing paste, less than £300 the lot, but you are right Laverda120, its bloody loud!
Post by: paul G on October 18, 2019, 12:47:04 PM