CB550 refurb

[Johnny4428]

Steering head races not in too bad condition so have installed original races and balls with loads of grease too.


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[taysidedragon]

Bike is looking good Johnny. 👍

[Laverda Dave]

Excelent work Johnny. Do I sense a possible springtime finish

[magpie114]

Looking good, I find it a very satisfying stage of the build.


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[Johnny4428]

Yes Dave, will have it up and running by the spring hopefully, when the weather gets a bit warmer I will paint the side panels and tank. Should be on the road early summer. 👍

[Johnny4428]

After fitting battery today had it turning over enough to put oil pressure light out. Maybe try some fuel in it tomorrow for a fire up.


Don’t think the fuel tank is sitting quite right!


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[Laverdaroo]

That looks great Jonny, top work mate. If it helps, I dont think the tank fits either

[K2-K6]

Lovely work Johnny, think your bicycle is having problems too 

[nairb]

I have to make do with the kitchen floor..... none of the bike lift luxury.

I think the older 550 looked better than the K3, Those exhausts are stylish.  Good looking machine

[Bryanj]

Shame about the US frying pan indicators

[DomP]

Shame about the US frying pan indicators

Christ! I didn't realise US indicators were that huge

[Johnny4428]

Thanks guys, never thought about the indicators being big, actually they are the same size as my K3 and it’s a uk bike!

[Johnny4428]

Speaking of indicators, was quite chuffed to pick up a pair of these off fleabay for £24 for the pair with stalks.


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[Bryanj]

Yes Honda gave us all the huge indicators along with the massive rear light from about 77

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Looking good Johnny, love the carpet on the bike ramp!

Stops the stand sliding along as you try to get it off the ramp I guess.👍👍👍