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SOHC.co.uk Forums => CB500/550 => Topic started by: Peter_plade on February 24, 2015, 02:29:51 PM
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I bought this 3months ago.
Just under 11.000miles from new, and only 1000miles since 1987.
It was quite nice when I bought it, but the tank was faded as I can see many candy garnet brown are, I got the tank and sides painted, but kept the original decals.
The exhausts had a few holes, I changed the 2 right ones, and the left ones were welded.
Other than that I only gave it a good cleaning/polish and now I'm just waiting for the sprig so I can get it mot'ed and on the road.
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Looks great Peter who would have thought a bike could look so dam good in brown
Mick
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The 76 550 was the best of the 500/550 series IMO. I suppose it is a USA import. I'd replace those US handlebars immediately for the better bars that were on the European models.
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I thought about changing the handlebars for the euro one, but don't were I can find one?
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I thought about changing the handlebars for the euro one, but don't were I can find one?
I have one, can't remember it's condition but could take a look if you want?
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I thought about changing the handlebars for the euro one, but don't were I can find one?
DSS do the low bars.
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I thought about changing the handlebars for the euro one, but don't were I can find one?
I have one, can't remember it's condition but could take a look if you want?
Yes let me know what you have.
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Is this the correct euro style handlebar?
https://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/CB500K1-FOUR-1972/part_224997/
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Is this the correct euro style handlebar?
https://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/CB500K1-FOUR-1972/part_224997/
This type for the 76 550 > www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/CB550F1-SUPER-SPORT-1976/part_188995/
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I thought about changing the handlebars for the euro one, but don't were I can find one?
I have one, can't remember it's condition but could take a look if you want?
Yes let me know what you have.
Not in the greatest shape.
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Thanks but it's a bit to rusty.
What is the height difference between the 2 handlebars?
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Thanks but it's a bit to rusty.
What is the height difference between the 2 handlebars?
Not sure, haven't seen the US ones in person. I'm sure someone will have the measurements.
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Pete
Seen worse than that are they recromable dont know?
Cheers
Bitsa
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Peter - I'd be interested in your US bars for one of my 550's. I have a brand new set of the lower style DSS repro bars if you fancy a straight swap?
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Peter - I'd be interested in your US bars for one of my 550's. I have a brand new set of the lower style DSS repro bars if you fancy a straight swap?
Thanks for the offer, but think I'll keep the og bars until I'm sure which I want to keep on the bike.
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Wise man ;) ;)
Cheers
Bitsa
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No probs - think I'v managed to source a nice set from the US so should be sorted. James.
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I thought about changing the handlebars for the euro one, but don't were I can find one?
I put Norton straight bars on my last CB350. I like the look and feel of a forward leaning position. Wish I hadn't sold the bike though
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I like the straights. Had them on my triple and found them very comfortable.
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I have now changed the bars for a euro style. Only problem is that the gas cables seems to be to long so it doesn't let go of the gas quite as good as I want it. Any ideas besides changing the cables?
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Unfortunately not Peter - got to have the correct length throttle cables I'm afraid..
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Check that you have enough slack in the "pull/opening" cable, if you don't then you get a conflict between the pull and push cables that can change as you turn the handlebars and also make the thottle heavy. As James says it's ideal to use the correct length cables but check the above first to see if you can gain an improvement.
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I tried to reroute the cables that helped but I'm still not satisfied, so I ordered a set of correct cables. I think my clutch cable might also have a little problem with the lower bars.