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new guy
« on: September 28, 2006, 09:43:46 PM »
Hello All.  Just registered and figured i would introduce myself.  My names AJ and I got two SOHC 4's.  First is my '76 CB550 Supersport and the other (my brothers bike, actually) is a '78 CB550k.  Thanks for having me.  Here is a few pics.

the '76



the '78 (when we got it)



this is what the 550k looks like now



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Re: new guy
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2006, 10:20:47 PM »
Welcome.

Nice job putting that thing back in shape
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« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2006, 10:26:23 PM »
Welcome Aj, if you get the one that needs a refurb as nice as the red one, you'l have a nice pair.

Tim, that's a nice body you got ;D ;D ;D

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Re: new guy
« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2006, 10:29:39 PM »
Quote from: samcr750 on September 28, 2006, 10:26:23 PM
Welcome Aj, if you get the one that needs a refurb as nice as the red one, you'l have a nice pair.

Tim, that's a nice body you got ;D ;D ;D

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« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2006, 10:58:03 PM »
The bird ya leaning on ;D

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Re: new guy
« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2006, 11:49:04 PM »
Welcome. Your SS looks just like mine - down to the missing seat strap! You have good taste ;D You will find everything you need to restore the other one here - but it looks like you got a pretty good idea of what you are doing on these bikes anyway.
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Re: new guy
« Reply #6 on: September 29, 2006, 03:23:12 AM »
Welcome,
I think your brother's bike had more "personality" before the restore though ;D
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Re: new guy
« Reply #7 on: September 29, 2006, 04:20:34 AM »
beuty and the beast ;) welcome and good luck on the k
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Re: new guy
« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2006, 04:46:47 AM »
lookn real good mate, welcome to the nut house.... keep us posted on your progress on the other bike.... you are gonna have a couple of lookers there...

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Re: new guy
« Reply #9 on: September 29, 2006, 08:18:32 AM »
Thanks for the welcome guys.  Hopefully the 78 will be road worthy this spring.  I keep you all updated with progress and pics on both biks.  Thanks again.

AJ
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Re: new guy
« Reply #10 on: September 29, 2006, 08:21:41 AM »
that tank clear-coated? i like that and can't remember anyone else showing that treatment recently...

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Re: new guy
« Reply #11 on: September 29, 2006, 08:26:15 AM »
In the pics its just sanded.  We loved the way it looed and as of last week it has been clear coated.  Personally i think it looks killer. 

AJ
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Re: new guy
« Reply #12 on: September 29, 2006, 09:30:41 AM »
yes. it's excellent!
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Re: new guy
« Reply #13 on: September 29, 2006, 10:26:25 AM »
yeah, i kindof wanted to do that, but didn't know how the tank would hold up without some sort of primer under the clear.

looks awesome though.
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Re: new guy
« Reply #14 on: September 29, 2006, 10:29:55 AM »
Welcome! How long did that bike sit at the bottom of the river anyway?  ;D Great job cleaning it up!
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Re: new guy
« Reply #15 on: September 29, 2006, 03:30:20 PM »
someone let the air out of your seat ...LOL.  nice bikes man
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Re: new guy
« Reply #16 on: September 29, 2006, 09:35:03 PM »
Yeah....I figured I would comment on the seat also.WTF? It looks like someone swiped the foam and pan and just left you with the cover. Anyhow...welcome and enjoy!!!
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Re: new guy
« Reply #17 on: September 29, 2006, 10:04:39 PM »
Thanks all.  Yea there was no foam at all,  the leather was just stiin there.  He was going to complain to the seller, but you dont have much buying power when the bikes free.

AJ
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Re: new guy
« Reply #18 on: September 29, 2006, 11:41:45 PM »
Yeah....kinda hard to argue with that price.What are you gonna say........."What you want to GIVE me that bike with THAT seat? I think you should throw in a couple of hundred bucks so I can get the seat fixed." (Don't think that would happen!!!)
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Re: new guy
« Reply #19 on: October 20, 2006, 10:15:15 PM »
Welcome!  That tank looks pretty good bare, got that "natural" look.
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