Topic: 74 CB550 Gas Tank

[LorenzoDiveneto]

Hello all,

I am currently putting a 74 CB550 back on the road. The bike is in decent shape but needs a few parts. The bike had been stored and neglected in a barn for years. A friend picked it up for free to use as a parts bike but soon realized it didn't need much. Long story short I picked it up for 300$ (CDN). It turns over but needs carb cleaning/adjusting tuning, a new chain and a new tank.

The tuning and chain are no big deal. I am wondering what the price range will be for a gas tank. I am new to vintage bikes so I apologize for what may seem like NOOB questions.

If anyone has any insight it is much appreciated. I hope to get this classic on the road in the next month or so.

Cheers,

Lorenzo

[TwoTired]

Those tanks are pretty expensive in Tierra Del Fuego, I hear. 

All the K model Cb500/550 tank are the same shape and use the same fuel tap from 71-74.  Colors vary.
The 75-76 550K model tanks are the same shape and mount, but have a different fuel tap selector arrangement.

You could post your needs in the parts wanted forum.

Or, search Craigslist...

Then there is Ebay...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-CB500-Gas-Tank-Ignition-Switch-And-Key-CB-500_W0QQitemZ220396871305QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item220396871305&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A1171%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973-HONDA-CB-500-Gas-Tank-Clean-on-the-inside_W0QQitemZ260390823982QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item260390823982&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A1171%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

If you are patient, more will be listed eventually.

Cheers,

[Tom in Newcastle......Ontario]

Lorenzo where are you located

[Mustangsean]

I've got two tanks for a CB550 for sale, each for $50.00 (plus shipping).
Here are some pics:

Tank # 1




Tank # 2




Let me know if interested.  I know one tank is from a '76; not sure about the other one.

Sean

[LorenzoDiveneto]

Thanks for the replies so far.

I am located in Ottawa. Pretty much all I need to secure is a tank (preferably without dents) My brother in law does body work/paint so I am lucky in that regard.

As a newbie I really appreciate the feedback. Thank you all very much.

Lorenzo

[irene8262]

hi,
I would be interested in buying both tanks.
I live in lucca.italia. how much is shipping?

[Scott S]

 Umm, this thread is 5 years old. Tanks are probably gone.

[Trad]

Umm, this thread is 5 years old. Tanks are probably gone.

Pretty sure that top one's on Ebay.