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It has arrived!

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JustcallmeMrT:
Finally picked up my 1977 Cb550 super sport. 

The good - minimal surface rust on the frame and swingarm, engine looks in good shape, already has a dual disc conversion, and it came with loads of spare parts (extra set of carbs, braided steel brake lines, original spoked wheels, deeptone exhaust, and the bottom end of the original engine).

The bad - fork tubes are pitted, probably need replacing.  Wiring has been "altered" and it looks like a rats nest.  Front brakes are seized.  Bit worried that the engine has been replaced by PO, but hopefully all is right.  The added front disk setup looks like it needs some proper bolts to make right.  Headers need replacing - far too rusted to work with. 

What do you all think?  Did I do alright for £440?

matthewmosse:
Looks ok for the money given the extras included, fairly good. Looks like you have a bit of work to do.

mickwinf:
That's a good buy, worth that just for spares

Green1:
I can't find anything that even resembles a bike for that price near me.

Mick

SteveD CB500K0:
A 550 with twin disks and Comstars.

There's someone (new) looking for info on fitting them. Maybe you could swap notes.

Steve

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