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CB500/550 / Engine paint advice please.
« on: December 03, 2025, 05:55:18 PM »
Question for those who have painted their engine.

I've pulled the motor out of my 550 k4 to clean and paint it.

I've ordered Simonize VHT31D engine enamel.

In some places the 48 year old paint has flaked off.

Does it need an etch primer or undercoat or both?

Should I strip all the old paint off back to bare metal or rub it down & blend in where is flaked off?

Thanks.

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CB500/550 / CB550 K tank decals
« on: September 22, 2025, 02:08:43 PM »
My bike is currently black (not original paint though) after a small mishap at the petrol pump when I spilt a small amount of fuel on the tank and it reacted so badly with the clear coat and the black near coat I'm
prepping my fuel tank ready for respray & would like to ask some advice.

Where to buy decent tank decals from?

There's a few on Ebay but I would like to hear from someone with experience so I don't waste even more money 😔

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CB500/550 / Mudguards
« on: September 06, 2025, 04:04:11 PM »
Has anyone tried this place?

https://ebay.us/m/TG8UZN

My mudguards are a little bit rusty inside and eventually I'll either replace them or get them rechromed.

I imagine getting them rechromed would be more than getting new replica ones. Thanks 👍

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Member 4 Sales / CB550K airbox parts
« on: September 01, 2025, 02:22:54 PM »
Hi, I've got some Airbox parts leftover.
I'm near Nottingham in the UK please let me know if you want to buy any or all of it.

Please feel free to check me out

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CB500/550 / Tyres
« on: September 01, 2025, 09:37:31 AM »
I'll soon be reaching a point where I'll be wanting to road test my 550k 4.

The front tyre is a brand new ContiGo 3.25 - 19 while the rear is a knackered 120/90 18 Cheng-Shen

Can someone please advise me on what tyre size the bike should have to match the front? I don't think there's any point throwing a perfectly good front tyre in the bin.

Thanks

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Desperately Seeking!! / CB550 k 1978 parts wanted
« on: August 06, 2025, 03:02:26 PM »
Does anyone have to sell or can help me find the top part of the airbox for a CB550?
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New Member Introductions / New CB550 k4 owner
« on: August 06, 2025, 02:50:11 PM »
Hi Just bought an imported CB550K4
It's in great condition & needs very little done to it.
I can't wait to finish it and start riding it & it to some classic bike events.
Dave from Nottinghamshire

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