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Offline Johnny4428

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Re: CB550 refurb
« Reply #255 on: July 27, 2025, 10:18:19 AM »
Thanks guys! Funny thing was I wanted a darker green but this was the bikes original colour so made sense, its growing on me.😜
1952 Cymoto on Triumph bicycle.
1961 Matchless G3
1974 Honda CB550K1
1978 Honda CB550K3
1999 ST1100 Pan European 50th Anniversary.
1975,1984,1986 Honda C90’s
1973 Honda CB750K3
1977 Honda CB550 (almost)

Offline Seabeowner

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Re: CB550 refurb
« Reply #256 on: July 27, 2025, 07:43:02 PM »
I have a US import 500 in the green and it was my least favourite before I bought it as that colour was never available in the UK. But it's grown on me and yours looks great and saved a fortune on doing it yourself. What clearcoat have you laid down on top?
Phil
1971  CB500K0  Candy Jade Green or Candy Gold
1973  CB500K1  Candy Ruby Red
1975  CB550F1   Shiny Orange

Offline Rozabikes Tim

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Re: CB550 refurb
« Reply #257 on: July 27, 2025, 08:12:19 PM »
That looks fan dabi dosy. Probably my favourite colour.
One day I'll have the time to restore it, not just talk and dream....

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Re: CB550 refurb
« Reply #258 on: July 27, 2025, 08:45:21 PM »
I have a US import 500 in the green and it was my least favourite before I bought it as that colour was never available in the UK. But it's grown on me and yours looks great and saved a fortune on doing it yourself. What clearcoat have you laid down on top?
Lacquer from RS.
1952 Cymoto on Triumph bicycle.
1961 Matchless G3
1974 Honda CB550K1
1978 Honda CB550K3
1999 ST1100 Pan European 50th Anniversary.
1975,1984,1986 Honda C90’s
1973 Honda CB750K3
1977 Honda CB550 (almost)

 

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