So, what's this then?

[Laverdaroo]

But why would you want to do that when you could be fiddling with a lovely orange 550. I'd love that looks a cracking bike.

[Orcade-Ian]

Only joking Roo,
Can't imagine anything worse than watching daytime TV.  I know some are forced down that route and feel desperately sorry for them.  At 73 it's on with the overalls and out into the toy-cupboard for me!

Ian

[Laverdaroo]

Bloody marvelous!

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

I have no time for daytime TV I  have a brake pedal return spring to find.
So have you bought a 550 yet Ian?

[Orcade-Ian]

Definitely looks that way!  Very reasonable price from James and a good deal from the local Couriers McAdie and Reeve all the way from Brighton to Orkney - looking forward to winding you all up with a string of daft questions.  What's the brake pedal spring for? - I have a 350/4 one which hooks around the frame tube if it's the same.

Ian

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

I've posted the part number under Desperately Seeking.
It's different to a 400 as I have a spare one of those.

[Oddjob]

An Apparently fully furnished American import F2. Nab it while you can?

It's an F1 Phil, green clocks, the F2 got blue clocks like the K3.

Plus F1 had fork gaiters fitted, F2 didn't.

[Orcade-Ian]

Thanks Ken,
Yes, I had sussed from a brief history on the 550 that it must be an F1 - I think the F2 was available in metallic maroon (like my mates new one back in '77) or metallic blue and broad gold stripe.
I believe Orange was F0 and F1 and as you say, no gaitors on the F2 - could have all been changed of course in 40+ years - I'll have to wait for frame number when it arrives  . 2 slightly different clock face colours too - but I'm not after winning pots.

Ian

[Sesman]

F1, even better. Nice that it seems to complete with all the important bits present.

[Johnny4428]

Hi Johnny,
No doubt I'll be round your place begging for help and info.  Why do I keep buying work??  I could just sit and watch day-time TV.

Ian

Think you’re a bit too creative and active for day time TV. 🤣
I have some new bits and pieces Ian for CB550, fittings etc depending how deep you need to go into this resto.
Went a bit crazy on the ordering at times during my 550 rebuild. You’d be welcome to them if any good.

[Orcade-Ian]

Thanks Johnny,
It will be a while before it touches down - M&R will pick it up sometime on their way back from the (in)continent.  Stator cover and badge are needed and James says L/H fork ear damaged - I think that might straighten carefully - like the ding in the front mudguard.  I'll sing out if there is anything you might have in the 'stash'.  Yes Sesman, seems pretty complete and relatively unmolested and as I have said previously it's to be used quickly and improved slowly!
I'm away at the weekend to NEC (Cars and Bikes) with the Shetland chaps so nothing much will happen for a while.

Ian

[Oddjob]

I know where they are a pair of NOS fork ears for an F1 if you need them.

Stator cover is off a 500, the 550 got one with the Honda sign embossed into the cover not a separate cover like the 500. Plus it's pretty damaged, clearly been down the road at some point.

[Orcade-Ian]

Thanks for that info Ken,
I'll start the search for that - bound to be one around somewhere.  I'll see how I get on with the fork ear - careful planishing and a bit of rub n buff where the chrome will fail might be enough.  Tidy and useable will suffice - for the time being anyway.  I still wonder at my age how a far distant pile of inanimate metal can create such enjoyment - little lad at Christmas and all that!

Ian

[Sesman]

I have a brand new 500 alternator cover badge  if required…..

[Oddjob]

He'd need to ensure the clips are still inside the holes Phil, they have a tendency to rust and fall to bits.

If Ian doesn't want it I'd be interested, may do a swap for a pair of polished end caps