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Chris whit:
Hi Guys , just acquired a 79 CB550F to restore whilst in lockdown.I currently own. 78 400 four F and a couple of Z1s . Ive had the 550 running and the engine sounds great with good compression and no smoke considering that its not been run for 7 years . The bike seems to be all there minus a seat and fixings. I am planning on stripping and total restoration . Is there any parts which are hard to come by and any things to look out for which are different to a 400four and can course problems.
Noticed the left hand switch gear wiring has be hacked so ill require a new left hand switch does DS or CMS sell these also require seat brackets and Air filter cover thumb screws. Thoughts on paint finish for the engine , was thinking in total stripping of engine vapour blasting or ceramic cleaning then repaint in silver .
Thanks
Bryanj:
Bits that are difficult
Seat
Exhaust
Some cosmetic parts
A few engine parts
Look in alladins cave for manual and parts book.
Cant be 79 built must be an old stock left over
Nurse Julie:
--- Quote from: Bryanj on March 31, 2020, 12:31:54 PM ---Bits that are difficult
Seat
Exhaust
Some cosmetic parts
A few engine parts
Look in alladins cave for manual and parts book.
Cant be 79 built must be an old stock left over
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Yes, even if its a K3, which I'm assuming it is and as Bryan says, plenty of late registered one out there due to not being a good seller here in UK.
Chris whit:
Thanks guys , must of been registered very late , its a F3 according to the frame number . Does anyone have a left handlebar switch unit that they are willing to sell as the horn button and wiring has been butchered .
Nurse Julie:
--- Quote from: Chris whit on April 01, 2020, 11:35:27 AM ---Thanks guys , must of been registered very late , its a F3 according to the frame number . Does anyone have a left handlebar switch unit that they are willing to sell as the horn button and wiring has been butchered .
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So it's a USA import then 🤔.
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