Author Topic: Need advice on buying a CB550 (Read 13029 times)

Stev-o · « **Reply #50 on:** February 05, 2012, 10:47:46 AM »

Deimos,

Generally speaking, the more you spend up front on the purchase, the less you you will have to spend afterward, a lot less. Not sure of your skillet, but consider buying a runner.

Deimos · « **Reply #51 on:** February 05, 2012, 11:16:28 AM »

I do understand where you are coming from Stev, I'm still just trying to figure out the "right value" for this and that.. I still know of the one guy with the running 550 with the #$%* seats but it's value isn't good apparently. I'm just feeling this out as I go.

And there is no title for that barebones 500 I just found.

Tews19 · « **Reply #52 on:** February 05, 2012, 11:37:01 AM »

Well, i sell you my 550F for a good deal...

Stev-o · « **Reply #53 on:** February 05, 2012, 12:21:44 PM »

Quote from: Tews19 on February 05, 2012, 11:37:01 AM

Well, i sell you my 550F for a good deal...

Ha! That's a matter of opinion!!

Tews19 · « **Reply #54 on:** February 05, 2012, 01:02:07 PM »

First G takes her home!

Deimos · « **Reply #55 on:** February 05, 2012, 01:11:44 PM »

Hah, you are no where near me!

Tews19 · « **Reply #56 on:** February 05, 2012, 01:17:40 PM »

Actually I fly out there to get my daughter.... But I was kidding, i couldn't sell it for that price.

Stev-o · « **Reply #57 on:** February 05, 2012, 01:24:12 PM »

Quote from: Tews19 on February 05, 2012, 01:02:07 PM

First G takes her home!

Don't do that. That is a $2K bike down here. Maybe you should ship it to me!
(your wife would love that!)

Tews19 · « **Reply #58 on:** February 05, 2012, 07:33:46 PM »

Its all yours Stev-o

Stev-o · « **Reply #59 on:** February 05, 2012, 08:07:07 PM »

Quote from: Tews19 on February 05, 2012, 07:33:46 PM

Its all yours Stev-o

Get it together and running and you got a deal!

Tews19 · « **Reply #60 on:** February 05, 2012, 08:22:02 PM »

Carbs on tomorrow and she is ready to go... That is if i take my tank off my 550K

Grnrngr · « **Reply #61 on:** February 07, 2012, 10:39:35 PM »

Depending on what other stuff he has, it could have potential, probably not as a project since it doesn't have a title, but if it's complete, it's a natural to part out. That front end by itself would get you $150 any day of the week, and I've bought more than 1 $100 spare motor for rebuilding, does that one turn over?..if those side covers are in decent shape, maybe $50 each? Swingarm, headlight bucket, fork ears, that speedo hanging by the cable.. but if "what you see is what you get", maybe more hassle than it's worth...gotta a place to store it until a titled frame with a missing front end comes along?

Deimos · « **Reply #62 on:** February 08, 2012, 05:07:13 PM »

Alright, next on the chopping block. Is this any good, potentially? http://bellingham.craigslist.org/mcy/2841027243.html

Grnrngr · « **Reply #63 on:** February 08, 2012, 05:43:30 PM »

Title's a big plus, looks complete, chrome gauge covers and akront high shoulder rims!! def a project, price seems reasonable if he'll go a little lower,but...thought you weren't interested in 750s? I'd be seriously tempted if I didn't have a couple other projects right now..offer him $350 and he gets to keep the seat and backrest...

seriously tho, this is the kind that will get snatched up quick by those sharks...i bet it's gone within a week

Deimos · « **Reply #64 on:** February 08, 2012, 05:48:26 PM »

Well im kinda on the ropes in terms of 550 or 750. And it appears 750's are easier to come by up here by a long shot and every 550 I've seen is either shady bad or overpriced

.

Tews19 · « **Reply #65 on:** February 08, 2012, 05:51:17 PM »

Deimos how tall are you? Im 5'9 and have no problem touching the ground on the 750.... I would definately go look at it. If you dont mind the "newer" style 750.

Stev-o · « **Reply #66 on:** February 08, 2012, 05:52:56 PM »

A complete 750 w/title, buy it! But be prepared to sink money in it, as least a grand.

If you've never ridden a bike, a 550 would be a better starter bike.

Deimos · « **Reply #67 on:** February 08, 2012, 06:37:24 PM »

I'm short as hell, 5'4". But I've ridden high seat bikes like ducatis and such. And yes I've ridden a bike before, the Harley in my signature isn't just for show

. I can handle a lager bike, one reason I'm for a 750 is more power.

Tews19 · « **Reply #68 on:** February 08, 2012, 06:43:46 PM »

750 may be pushing it for height. My dad is your height and he was over the other day to look at my 750. He couldnt touch the ground and he is an experienced rider of 40 years.

Deimos · « **Reply #69 on:** February 08, 2012, 06:55:23 PM »

I just have to kick it to one side is all.

It's like im doing the "Captain Morgan" stance but on a bike. It's like this regardless on anything taller then my sportster, as I have no inseam.

Stev-o · « **Reply #70 on:** February 08, 2012, 07:01:59 PM »

Quote from: Deimos on February 08, 2012, 06:37:24 PM

I'm short as hell, 5'4". But I've ridden high seat bikes like ducatis and such. And yes I've ridden a bike before, the Harley in my signature isn't just for show . I can handle a lager bike, one reason I'm for a 750 is more power.

My apologies, didn't know you had the HD. For a rookie, the 750 would be heavy. And you do not need to touch both feet on the ground, I ride with my feet on the pegs!

Tews19 · « **Reply #71 on:** February 08, 2012, 07:03:41 PM »

Quote from: Deimos on February 08, 2012, 06:55:23 PM

I just have to kick it to one side is all. It's like im doing the "Captain Morgan" stance but on a bike. It's like this regardless on anything taller then my sportster, as I have no inseam.

Yeah on one side should work. Keep up the hunting.

Deimos · « **Reply #72 on:** February 08, 2012, 07:09:41 PM »

Heavy? The sportster is over 500 pounds in it's stripped down mode I have it in now

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Edit/

And what about this one? Its not running but its complete. Inquiring about the title as I post this. http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/mcy/2842049519.html

the technological J · « **Reply #73 on:** February 08, 2012, 07:16:29 PM »

did any body factor in that its an A

i say go for it quickly start at 350 and go from there

Stev-o · « **Reply #74 on:** February 08, 2012, 07:31:04 PM »

Go check out that 550!

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Author Topic: Need advice on buying a CB550 (Read 13029 times)