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Greetings from a new 550 owner

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JustcallmeMrT:
Hi ladies and gents, I've been lurking on this forum and soaking up advice for awhile, but since I just bought a 550 last night I thought I'd introduce myself.  I'm totally new to the bike scene - never owned a bike before and didn't like any of the new stuff coming out. I'm also a project kind of guy, so I bought my bike with the intent to fix and customise into a brat/cafe style.  As my wife said, I can't ever do anything the easy way.

First things first - I'm going to pick up the bike in a fews weeks time (out of the country currently), so any suggestions on what to tackle first on a bike that has spark, turns over, but doesn't start? Clean and flush fuel system? Carbs?

Thanks in advance for all the help I'm sure to get over the next while!

Bryanj:
What exact modle/year is it mate

mickwinf:
Welcome to the SOHC world and good luck. Carbs will certainly need sorting, plus basic checks and service, new plugs and a well charged battery should help to get it going.

UK Pete:
Hi Mr T  welcome to the forums, you are among friends here, we all love a good project
pete

JustcallmeMrT:
It's a 1977 CB550 F1.  Can anyone recommend someone who could do the carbs/engine near slough, Berks?

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