Just wanted to say hello and introduce myself!
I've lurked around the forum for a while inspired by all the hard work and beautiful results. Motorcycle building is truly an art. I've also been riding for about a year. I have a Honda Nighthawk CB250 that has served me well, but I've always had a love for the old Honda CB's.
I got incredibly lucky because my uncle (who now rides a modern BMW) was more than happy to get rid of his finicky old 1978 CB550K that was taking up space in his garage. The 550 is a GREAT bike. Its in decent shape but needs a little love. I am more than willing to give it that TLC. I plan on cleaning it up and getting it running a little more reliably than it is now.
It already has drag bars and a Kerker 4-into-1 exhaust on it but I plan on giving it a flatter seat (maybe all the way to brat style?) It currently has Uni pod filters on it but I have the original airbox. I have read that the 550 doesnt run well with pods so I might switch back to the air box. I would love any advice, tips, knowledge, long-winded stories of days of yore, or stupid ideas you may have.
Thanks a lot!
P.S. some of you may notice a similar post on DTT. I'm on both, trying to get as much help as I can get!
