Author Topic: Well, I guess I'm the new guy..... (Read 8866 times)

Ton_Up_Rocker · « **on:** September 23, 2006, 02:49:53 PM »

Hello! Well, guess I'm the noob for today. I am new to SOHC ownership, just received delivery of my Boss Maroon Metallic 1974 CB550 K0 (pics to follow soon i hope) she is a damn perfect all-original bike my old man spotted and told me about, its the classic "family member bought it, was too old to ride it, and then kept it for 30+ years" only issue is the guys dad fell over at a stop light on the way home from the dealership and bunged the right side-cover

I'm having a helluva time finding a good one to replace it (i know, that belongs in the tech forum so I'll shut up ). anyway, when I heard about it I was busy doing military training , but boy was it a great find! long story short, I bought it. frustrating part is I am 1400 miles away from it and have had to wait 2 months to even see her in person, much less ride her. but man, I'm counting the days till October 6th.... well, my brother has a CB400 and swears by this site (GroovyGhoulie) so I checked it out, and I am impressed, alot of good people around here. I dont know everything about these bikes, but I'm pretty handy with a wrench, and I'm dying to get dirty and learn.

aptech77 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 23, 2006, 02:57:28 PM »

Nice bike. Keep it looking good. Rubber side down!! Welcome!!

Ernie · « **Reply #2 on:** September 23, 2006, 03:00:19 PM »

welcome, sweet looking ride

GroovieGhoulie · « **Reply #3 on:** September 23, 2006, 03:53:33 PM »

Nice machine. You know I'm jealous.

Einyodeler · « **Reply #4 on:** September 23, 2006, 03:58:03 PM »

Aw c`mon, fess up..........that picture was taken 32 years ago on the showroom floor

GroovieGhoulie · « **Reply #5 on:** September 23, 2006, 04:00:30 PM »

Quote from: Einyodeler on September 23, 2006, 03:58:03 PM

Aw c`mon, fess up..........that picture was taken 32 years ago on the showroom floor

May as well have been. The bike has 24 miles on it.

Steve F · « **Reply #6 on:** September 23, 2006, 04:05:26 PM »

I'm jealous too!

What a perfect find, and beautiful. If that was my bike, I'd gone awol just to go pick it up. Just a few more days.....

Einyodeler · « **Reply #7 on:** September 23, 2006, 04:05:52 PM »

Wow...I`d almost be afraid to ride it. Shrink wrap that baby for another 20 years.

GroovieGhoulie · « **Reply #8 on:** September 23, 2006, 04:08:08 PM »

Quote from: Einyodeler on September 23, 2006, 04:05:52 PM

Wow...I`d almost be afraid to ride it. Shrink wrap that baby for another 20 years.

I think he's going to get a daily rider and this will be the "every now and then" ride. Which is sort-of counter-productive to me because this was bought as a First Bike.

Steve F · « **Reply #9 on:** September 23, 2006, 04:14:05 PM »

Yeah, but with a bike as beautiful as that i would be a real shame to wear it out and let it get screwed up.

74cb750 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 23, 2006, 04:17:32 PM »

Welcome,
nice ride. Looks a bit like one of my 1974 cb550;s except withot the rust, 4into 1 exhaust,
bald tires and ripped seat

Wanna trade?
p-eace,
michel

Rsnip988 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 23, 2006, 04:51:53 PM »

welcome aboard very sweet bike, enjoy it when you get it

rks

Ton_Up_Rocker · « **Reply #12 on:** September 23, 2006, 04:53:14 PM »

Lol!
Hey groovy, i know a certain someone who just needs to sign the papers and inherit a certain F-model 750 with 600 original miles, one thats ALMOST as clean as mine. yeah, this bike is gonna be enjoyed SPARINGLY and ridden packed in about 8 inches of bubble wrap and foam. the hunt now begins for a daily. i just couldn't pass this bike up. Oh yeah, as soon as i get home i will post some updated pics. I made the Girlfriend drive an hour to my house just to get the pics of it being offloaded, and she didn't take enough (is there such a thing)

. If its half as sweet as the pics i got, I'm never gonna want to leave it again.

aptech77 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 23, 2006, 04:54:27 PM »

Quote from: Steve F on September 23, 2006, 04:14:05 PM

Yeah, but with a bike as beautiful as that i would be a real shame to wear it out and let it get screwed up.

What? Just ride it. It will take it. Its a HONDA!!!!!!!

Ton_Up_Rocker · « **Reply #14 on:** September 23, 2006, 04:57:12 PM »

Well, i can't deny the truth in that.

GroovieGhoulie · « **Reply #15 on:** September 23, 2006, 05:53:37 PM »

Quote from: Ton_Up_Rocker on September 23, 2006, 04:53:14 PM

Lol!
Hey groovy, i know a certain someone who just needs to sign the papers and inherit a certain F-model 750 with 600 original miles, one thats ALMOST as clean as mine. yeah, this bike is gonna be enjoyed SPARINGLY and ridden packed in about 8 inches of bubble wrap and foam. the hunt now begins for a daily. i just couldn't pass this bike up. Oh yeah, as soon as i get home i will post some updated pics. I made the Girlfriend drive an hour to my house just to get the pics of it being offloaded, and she didn't take enough (is there such a thing) . If its half as sweet as the pics i got, I'm never gonna want to leave it again.

Ok, well you got me there. BTW, nice avatar.

nickjtc · « **Reply #16 on:** September 23, 2006, 06:04:15 PM »

So is the nom de plume a historical fact? If so, what have you ton-ed up on? If not, are you hoping to 'ton-up' on this baby?

If it is as pristine as it looks I would park it in front of the fireplace just to look at, and get an old beater for riding....naah, just kidding. Ride the snot out of it!

Ton_Up_Rocker · « **Reply #17 on:** September 23, 2006, 06:13:04 PM »

well, if ya dont tell my old man, i snuck the 750f model out at night and ran it up to an indicated 107 a few days before I left to go to maryland. Sorry groovy, I ran yer girl a little but dont worry, she wasnt even breathing hard. she's heavy as a fridge, but stable in the straights. Not my best idea though, she isnt titled or insured yet, but no harm no foul i suppose.

GroovieGhoulie · « **Reply #18 on:** September 23, 2006, 06:17:00 PM »

Quote from: Ton_Up_Rocker on September 23, 2006, 06:13:04 PM

well, if ya dont tell my old man, i snuck the 750f model out at night and ran it up to an indicated 107 a few days before I left to go to maryland. Sorry groovy, I ran yer girl a little but dont worry, she wasnt even breathing hard. she's heavy as a fridge, but stable in the straights. Not my best idea though, she isnt titled or insured yet, but no harm no foul i suppose.

Insurance, title, bah! I'm worried about the 30-year old Rock-hard tires!!!

Ton_Up_Rocker · « **Reply #19 on:** September 23, 2006, 06:18:40 PM »

Like I said, no harm. No turns though LOL!!!

Jv550 · « **Reply #20 on:** September 23, 2006, 06:46:34 PM »

Sweet bike... 24 miles? Two words: Road Trip!

Rsnip988 · « **Reply #21 on:** September 25, 2006, 11:52:56 PM »

ROAD TRIP INDEED!!!

cmorgan47 · « **Reply #22 on:** September 26, 2006, 05:43:38 AM »

what is that avatar from? reminds me of a book i read recently.....Villa Incognito

dusterdude · « **Reply #23 on:** September 26, 2006, 08:30:44 AM »

ghoulie`s your brother?

Ton_Up_Rocker · « **Reply #24 on:** September 26, 2006, 10:32:00 AM »

ok, first question... I have no idea where I picked up that avatar, such knowledge has been lost to time. Second, yeah, Ghoulie is my real life bro.

I'm the younger one.

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