Topic: new 550 owner

[nunnik6]

After working on 750's for my motorcycle career, I have finally bought a 550 to work on... I was driving down the road and saw one at a garage sale that said "parts only". I stopped and talked to the guy and he put that sign on the front even though the cycle ran last year (he put it on because it does not have a title). Only $100!!! I couldnt pass up the chance on a complete '74 550 (it is one of the first 10,000 models built).

A few questions:

1. Is there a good 550 repair book out there that can help me work on this bike?

2. It does not have a title, but I do have a bill of sale and a VIN number... the guy told me that I could get a "Abandon Title"- should I go for this, or can I get a regular title?

Thanks All!

[Bob Wessner]

If you have a fairly fast net connection, you can download a manual here (site is Italian, manuals are in English).

http://www.honda4fun.com/man_officina/man_officina.html

As for the title, you should first check with your local DMV to find out what procedures you need to follow to re-title a vehicle. Alternatively, you can do a search here, perhaps using "title" and you should find some threads about possibly using a title company.

[GoatBaSS]

Do check state regs as some do not need them after so many years. There is a place in Nevada that does titles. Let ya fingers do the typing! Good score! Good luck!

[bryanj]

Honda manual is the best one, if you are used to working on bikes, got one on CD if you want to email me direct