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Oddjob:
I'm biased and would always suggest the 500-4, beats the 750 for handling easily. The 550 has some refinements but doesn't have the same character IMO, it's the 4 into 4 pipes that just do it. I wouldn't suggest the 550K3, arbs are a problem and the 4 into 4 just didn't look right, the 550F is a nice bike but standard exhausts are almost impossible to source these days. If you can find a 550K1 or K2 I'd say that's the best of both bikes. Import only though as they never came to the UK.
Sesman:
I’m with Ken on this one. Try to find the best, latest, most complete K1 or K2. Same applies to the F1 or F2. I have my own views on the 750, but I’ll keep them to myself. Personally I favour the F2, mainly because it’s the last of the line and in my opinion the best of the marque. Not the prettiest though…..
juitz:
Thanks guys - I think your comments affirm what I had in the back of my head.
The current project is a modified 550k1, so I did have it in the back of my head to buy another one and restore it to original (or as close).
Oddjob:
--- Quote from: Sesman on March 31, 2023, 06:24:12 AM ---I’m with Ken on this one. Try to find the best, latest, most complete K1 or K2. Same applies to the F1 or F2. I have my own views on the 750, but I’ll keep them to myself. Personally I favour the F2, mainly because it’s the last of the line and in my opinion the best of the marque. Not the prettiest though…..
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750F2 or 550F2?
juitz:
A question on originality.
I really like the k0 paint scheme in orange (and I'm long time Philadelphia Flyers fan) and prefer it to the k1 scheme.
Would it be a big no-no if a k1 was re-painted with the k0 scheme?
http://www.sohc4.com/bikes/cb550/
Or should the bike be painted in the original factory colour. I want to get to as close to original look, but will make concessions on like for like replica aftermarket parts, otherwise it will cost a fortune. And I don't intend on selling it anytime soon.
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