Hello

[Paddy65]

Hi All

Recently passed my bike test at 58! Always loved bikes but life got in the way.
I’m happy to say that I have obtained a good looking CB550f1 UK bike from new. Not completely stock as the previous owner discarded the air box assembly and fitted velocity stacks? I’ve changed those to foam pod filters but am on the look out for the original set up parts.
Anyway, based in NW London and get out on it when I can. The 20mph limit is a pain for battery charging on the move but always manage to get home.
Will get some pics when I next get the Carrot out (wife calls it that).
Thanks for having me 😁

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Is it an Orange 550 then?

If the carbs have been set up for velocity stacks you will probably need to alter the four carb setting when reverting to the original air cleaner arrangement.

[Paddy65]

It is. Not the correct orange though. I will be giving it a respray next winter.

[Athame57]

Welcome here Paddy
I'm a CB400F owner also in London. If you want to meet other aging bikers you could call in at the Tea Hut by Goffers Rd on Blackheath, look out for me! You'll find endless expert advice on these friendly forums.

[Paddy65]

I’ve re jetted for the foam pods but will go back to stock if and when I get the airbox parts.

[Paddy65]

Thanks Althame57. Hopefully catch up at some point.

I will probably need help sooner or later. There seems to be a wealth of knowledge here.

[Nurse Julie]

Welcome to the forum Paddy.

[Paddy65]

Thanks Nurse Julie. I’ve already book marked your eBay page. 😁

[Johnny4428]

Hi Paddy, welcome aboard, there is even a couple of us up here in Orkney and I think one Shetland. Look forward to pics too.

[Bryanj]

Welcome, i have some of the airbox bits but not sure which model, cant get in garage to look at moment as the door needs a day of fixing!!

[ozzybud]

Welcome to the Forum Paddy.

[Paddy65]

Thanks Johnny, Bryan & Ozzy.

Air box bits are of interest Bryan. I’m in no rush for them.

What’s it like riding on the outer islands Johnny?

[Laverda Dave]

Welcome to the forum Paddy from a fellow N W Londoner, I'm in Ruislip. You probably know there are some good roads once you get out past the M25, the Chequers Bends near Great Missenden and up to Thame and onto Stokenchurch being one of the best.
HGB are excellent at getting spare parts, they have some really old stock in storage, Steve is very helpful.
Let me know if you fancy a ride out anytime.

[AshimotoK0]

Welcome !

I guess you found the barts book manuals in my Dropbox links but there they are if you didn't .. Shop manual in there too.

CB550 PARTS MANUAL

https://www.dropbox.com/s/wwtfuqz1tbgj5m1/CB550_Parts.pdf?

CB550K3 Parts Book (Thanks to Ken Oddjob for letting us scan his copy)

https://www.dropbox.com/s/fk9l07zhkoxqhvk/CB550K3%20Parts%20Book.pdf?dl=0

CB550F2 Parts book (Massive thanks to Ken  AKA ODDJOB)

https://www.dropbox.com/s/h7tm19y5fy27vvd/CB550F2_PartsBook.pdf?dl=0

[Moorey]

     


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