Newbie from Bristol

[orangepeelneil]

Newbie to SOHC.
I bought a '78 CB550F in November. It had been sat in a back yard for almost 20years (under tarp)
Tax expired 96.

It's done 17,000 miles and all looks complete, it runs ok but need a fair bit of work.

Plan is to cafe it a bit, without major frame change


Rust has set in, so I'm replacing wheels/spokes, new tyres.
Will powder coat frame/swing arm. Brakes are siezed, engine need servicing, carbs need setting up. Electrics are a bit weak, new seat design (based on original pan)….etc etc

I'm trying to do all the work myself (except painting) so may need lots of advice and parts.

Thanks for your help in advance !!!

Cheers Neil

[hairygit]

Hi there, and welcome. You'll find a lot of help and advice on here, and we love watching peoples projects, so take lots of photos as it stands now, and every stage of the strip down and rebuild, and whatever you want or need to ask, someone here will know the answer. Enjoy!

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[shifter]

Welcome to the forum , you will find plenty of advice here,  have a similar bike to yours and live not that far away , probably meet up some days?

[Drew400]

Here here, Shifter from another local.

Neil, welcome. Maybe see you at the Shepton Mallet show (noon at the VJMC stand on both days - 6th & 7th Feb)?

Cheers, D.

[Johnwebley]

welcome to the FUN FORUM !!


 lots of friends and advice here,

I live about an hour north of Brizzel

several of us are going to Shepton Mallet,

have fun,and enjoy

[orangepeelneil]

Thanks for all the welcome support.

Yes will try and join some meets and the Shepton Mallet show.

Cheers Neil

 

[UK Pete]

Hi neil welcome aboard fella
pete