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Offline Mulv0034

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New member here!
« on: September 17, 2026, 12:49:13 PM »
Hello there guys and gals. My name is Mitch and I live in Minnesota, US of A. I just this summer took a pile of scrap and turned it into a usable machine haha. Its a 1982 cb650 standard. Its been great fun learning about this bike and truly how amazing honda engines are. I will post in the appropriate area, but my last issue i am having is the bike does not track perfect. At cruising speed it is fine but upon decel it wanders.
Anyway thanks for having me!
Ive attached some before and after pics

Offline Athame57

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Re: New member here!
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2026, 01:50:12 PM »
Welcome to the site Mitch, wow you've pulled off a miracle of restoration!  ;D
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Offline badger_eng

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Re: New member here!
« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2026, 02:25:00 PM »
Welcome…..

Not long joined myself, a good bunch with great knowledge to plunder 👍
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Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+ - 2026

Suzuki GT500A Cafe style - 1976
https://www.kettleclinic.co.uk/kcforum/viewtopic.php?t=14273

Honda CB550K - 1977 (Winter 2026/27 project)

Offline Johnny4428

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Re: New member here!
« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2026, 04:04:32 PM »
Hi Mitch, definately pulled that one from the dirt! Good job, and welcome to the forum.
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 Laverda Dave

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« Reply #4 on: September 17, 2026, 04:46:39 PM »
Hi Mitch. Welcome along.
Great to see how you've transformed a leaf storage box into a Honda 650, well done 👍
1977 Rickman Honda CR750
1999 Honda VFR 800FX
1955 750 Dresda Triton
1978 Moto Morini 350 Sport
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1982 Laverda 120 Jota
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Offline Johnwebley

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« Reply #5 on: September 18, 2026, 10:15:29 AM »
Welcome, good to hear from you

Enjoy

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Offline McCabe-Thiele (Ted)

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« Reply #6 on: September 18, 2026, 10:29:31 AM »
A belated welcome to the UK sohc community, the 650 did not sell well in the UK, a very underestimated bike imho.
Cheers Ted
Honda CB400NA Superdream (current money puddle)
Honda CB500 K1 (second money pit)
https://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,28541.0.html
Honda CB400 four super sport (first money pit)
Link to my full restoration http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,23291.0.html
This is a neat 500 restoration in the USA.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,151576.msg1731556.html#msg1731556