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Is it just me, or has there been a surge of 500/550 projects?
« on: May 09, 2013, 01:02:40 PM »
I was over at the project board, and including mine, there are 18 active 500/550 projects, and I think 15 are 550's.

The 500/550 has always been well represented here, but it seems like there are more lately.
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Re: Is it just me, or has there been a surge of 500/550 projects?
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2013, 07:27:59 PM »
Last year there seemed to be more 750 projects, the year before it was 500/550....well, it was at my house anyways... 2 more 550 projects left to go here...just tore one down today, will tear the second one down on Saturday, hope to prep and paint both frames on Sunday. trying to get these 550 projects done  so I can start on a couple of ugly 750's  that followed me home for a summer project.
   Perhaps it has something to do with  regional availability,I haven't seen many 500/550's around NY lately, but ya can't swing a cat without hitting a 750 lately.
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Re: Is it just me, or has there been a surge of 500/550 projects?
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2013, 08:22:39 PM »
yep, it seems to go in fazes...
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Re: Is it just me, or has there been a surge of 500/550 projects?
« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2013, 08:46:55 PM »
At least in this part of the world, there seems to have been more CB550s for sale in the past year or so than all the other sohc4 displacements combined.  I bought one not long ago, and am in the process of sorting out all of the issues that I can find.  I like it when these motorcycles change hands, as they often get fixed up and put back on the road by enthusiasts.
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Re: Is it just me, or has there been a surge of 500/550 projects?
« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2013, 09:22:40 PM »
well, im not sure if theres a surge or not, but i do know i specifically chose the 550 for a list of reasons over the 750 (weight had a lot to do with it).. but it seems with the 750s being more plentiful, cheaper, easier to find, etc that there would always be more 750 projects
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Re: Is it just me, or has there been a surge of 500/550 projects?
« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2013, 02:54:06 AM »
check out this guy,this is NOT a super sport,he replied to a question and said its a 500 frame,he wont change the adds description,a couple of mates have quizzed him and the answer is "what ever".if a few more people questioned him id be happy.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/111067562459?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648#ht_923wt_1320
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Re: Is it just me, or has there been a surge of 500/550 projects?
« Reply #6 on: May 10, 2013, 07:08:08 AM »
I bought a '73 500 a few months ago from the original owner. Came with most of the tool kit, owners manual, and some upgrades. Other than rust on the chrome and in the tank it looks like all I need is a battery and fresh gas.  I'll post up a thread on it after I finish a couple other projects.
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Re: Is it just me, or has there been a surge of 500/550 projects?
« Reply #7 on: May 10, 2013, 07:28:33 AM »
And here I am getting ready to start my 550 project post.  :P

Although really, as I've owned this bike for 15+ years, it's ALWAYS been a project.
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Re: Is it just me, or has there been a surge of 500/550 projects?
« Reply #8 on: May 10, 2013, 07:29:27 AM »
Quote from: dave500 on May 10, 2013, 02:54:06 AM
check out this guy,this is NOT a super sport,he replied to a question and said its a 500 frame,he wont change the adds description,a couple of mates have quizzed him and the answer is "what ever".if a few more people questioned him id be happy.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/111067562459?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648#ht_923wt_1320

Well, the VIN tag on head tube is missing.  That does appear to be a stock F bike exhaust, and those are the right carbs for an F bike or pre-77 K. The frame and idiot light/ignition switch appear to be a '77-'78 and not a '76. My '77 F frame used the ear for the passenger peg mounts, but the '74 and '75 frames I have use 2 tubes to form a traiangle with the main frame.

So it definitely looks like a mash up of parts from different year bikes.
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Re: Is it just me, or has there been a surge of 500/550 projects?
« Reply #9 on: May 10, 2013, 07:50:44 AM »
For a while it was harder to find a decent 550 for ale than a 750 around here.  It seems in the last year a lot of 550's have become available for some reason.  This may be what you're seeing.  I think it may have something to do with people wanting to cash in on the "cafe racer" craze.  I think we've got about another year or so of that left before things get back to normal a bit. 

Definitely goes in waves imo.
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Re: Is it just me, or has there been a surge of 500/550 projects?
« Reply #10 on: May 10, 2013, 08:05:49 AM »
The price of 750's has gone up a lot, that might have something to do with it. Around here you can buy a project 750 for $2000+. 550's are a better deal financially, less money out of pocket to start with, parts are cheaper, etc.
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Re: Is it just me, or has there been a surge of 500/550 projects?
« Reply #11 on: May 10, 2013, 09:01:07 AM »
One thing I am seeing is a lot of 'bill of sale only' bikes out there, where the seller was not the last registered owner and doesn't have a title.

I know in some states that's not an issue, but in Illinois those are parts bikes because unless the seller was the last registered owner and is willing to apply for a lost title, getting a title is basically impossible.

I really wish Illinois would adopt the very reasonable Michigan model for replacement titles.
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Re: Is it just me, or has there been a surge of 500/550 projects?
« Reply #12 on: May 10, 2013, 10:27:13 AM »
I bought two 71 cb500 within a week of each other...  Both with no title or registration but both filling out all the proper paperwork that I need for the NYS DMV.  72 and below you do not need a title and there is a form for getting a new registration.  I guess add 2 more to the list of cb500 projects... 
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Re: Is it just me, or has there been a surge of 500/550 projects?
« Reply #13 on: May 10, 2013, 10:38:09 AM »
I've got 2 cb550's in the works, a 77 ad 78.  Been dreadfully slow.  I hope to get some progress done soon and get riding.
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Re: Is it just me, or has there been a surge of 500/550 projects?
« Reply #14 on: May 10, 2013, 11:15:06 AM »
Quote from: dave500 on May 10, 2013, 02:54:06 AM
check out this guy,this is NOT a super sport,he replied to a question and said its a 500 frame,he wont change the adds description,a couple of mates have quizzed him and the answer is "what ever".if a few more people questioned him id be happy.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/111067562459?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648#ht_923wt_1320
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Re: Is it just me, or has there been a surge of 500/550 projects?
« Reply #15 on: May 10, 2013, 11:17:23 AM »
I agree with the "surge". A decade ago you could find these bikes left by the curb, now everyone wants one. Thankfully someone like myself who has always wanted one since a child, got lucky and found one for practically nothing that could have a few grand poured into it along with some heart soul and blood. Did I mention that its probably worth more then the Buell I just sold? No complaints here. Although I would like to find a cheap 750 to get into.
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Re: Is it just me, or has there been a surge of 500/550 projects?
« Reply #16 on: May 11, 2013, 01:08:43 AM »
Quote from: Bankerdanny on May 10, 2013, 09:01:07 AM
One thing I am seeing is a lot of 'bill of sale only' bikes out there, where the seller was not the last registered owner and doesn't have a title.

I know in some states that's not an issue, but in Illinois those are parts bikes because unless the seller was the last registered owner and is willing to apply for a lost title, getting a title is basically impossible.

I really wish Illinois would adopt the very reasonable Michigan model for replacement titles.
unfortunately, MI. seems more interested in adopting the Illinois model...
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Re: Is it just me, or has there been a surge of 500/550 projects?
« Reply #17 on: May 11, 2013, 02:43:31 AM »
i think theres a surge of anything is a "perfect cafe or bobber or rat"project?#$%* box incomplete late 80s small displacement drivel is turning up as cafe racers and other latte rat bobber material,,i cant wait for this craze to end,,so we can all get on with normal #$%*,,half the #$%*s interested in this #$%* cant ride a bicycle anyway?let alone open the fuel cap?and its all about the look?like a pair of shoes the bike is a fashion statement?
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Re: Is it just me, or has there been a surge of 500/550 projects?
« Reply #18 on: May 11, 2013, 03:33:59 AM »
To go with their iphones I suppose.
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Re: Is it just me, or has there been a surge of 500/550 projects?
« Reply #19 on: May 11, 2013, 03:38:52 AM »
oh,,sorry lester i was texting,,what was that you posted?
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Re: Is it just me, or has there been a surge of 500/550 projects?
« Reply #20 on: May 11, 2013, 07:43:13 PM »
Quote from: dave500 on May 11, 2013, 03:38:52 AM
oh,,sorry lester i was texting,,what was that you posted?

lol!

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Re: Is it just me, or has there been a surge of 500/550 projects?
« Reply #21 on: May 11, 2013, 09:52:17 PM »
this knob has added some new info about hes super sport,i hope some members here have sent him a question?
looks like some bidders have pulled out aswell,its dropped about 600 bucks.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/111067562459?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648#ht_2077wt_1296
« Last Edit: May 11, 2013, 09:55:09 PM by dave500 »
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Re: Is it just me, or has there been a surge of 500/550 projects?
« Reply #22 on: May 12, 2013, 09:05:27 AM »
why would someone "clone" a 550F? are they really that much more valuable?
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Re: Is it just me, or has there been a surge of 500/550 projects?
« Reply #23 on: May 12, 2013, 09:38:08 AM »
Interesting that it's a "K" frame he's using for his "rare" Super Sport...
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Re: Is it just me, or has there been a surge of 500/550 projects?
« Reply #24 on: May 12, 2013, 10:04:52 AM »
Have you seen the stupid excuses he's added on? What a knob.
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