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Offline b5rider

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Just bought a 1975 CB550. It runs pretty good, so far. Looking to do a proper restoration one area at a time, e.g. the front end, the rear, cosmetics, etc. The bike was painted a nice grey with black accent before me. I was lucky the tires, rims seem brand new and the paint is flawless, but it needs a new chain, valve adjustment, carb sync, and some other minor stuff.

I'm sure I'll have tons of questions, so bear with me as I go through my restoration with all the cool forum peeps I'm ready to meet
1984 Honda Elite 150
1998 Yamaha 650
2004 Honda 750 ACE
1975 CB550
1978 CB400A
1978 CB550 now 603cc w/sidecar

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Re: Hello! New to vintage bikes; which, I guess, makes me 'vintage' too
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2013, 08:27:51 PM »
Welcome b5! Where in SoCal are you?? We have a group ride planned the weekend of 5-25.
Read more about the Relay here:

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=118076.125
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Re: Hello! New to vintage bikes; which, I guess, makes me 'vintage' too
« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2013, 09:34:10 PM »
Thanks Scottly,
I live in Corona. Thanks for the invite, but I need to get my M1 before I can head out on the highway. I have my permit, so it's just a matter of time before I can join you guys
1984 Honda Elite 150
1998 Yamaha 650
2004 Honda 750 ACE
1975 CB550
1978 CB400A
1978 CB550 now 603cc w/sidecar

The key to life is to make sure the line to put flowers on your grave is longer than the one to piss on it.

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Re: Hello! New to vintage bikes; which, I guess, makes me 'vintage' too
« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2013, 09:44:53 PM »
If I recall correctly, and without looking a a map, Corona is near San Diego?
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Re: Hello! New to vintage bikes; which, I guess, makes me 'vintage' too
« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2013, 06:32:47 AM »
Welcome b5!  Nice looking 550 you have there from what I can see. I have a '76 550K as well, great bikes.
'74 "Big Bang" Honda 750K [836].....'76 Honda 550F.....K3 Park Racer!......and a Bomber!............plus plus plus.........

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Re: Hello! New to vintage bikes; which, I guess, makes me 'vintage' too
« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2013, 07:29:34 AM »
Thanks Steve-O!
Scottly, I am 40 minutes East of Los Angeles and 60 minutes North of San Diego
1984 Honda Elite 150
1998 Yamaha 650
2004 Honda 750 ACE
1975 CB550
1978 CB400A
1978 CB550 now 603cc w/sidecar

The key to life is to make sure the line to put flowers on your grave is longer than the one to piss on it.