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Offline rick.archer

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My first Honda
« on: January 06, 2015, 02:47:23 PM »
Hello All, I have been getting some valuable info on this forum to help build a 1977 CB550F Track Day / AHRMA Racer.The first Honda owned by me and I have owned many other brands, must say I am impressed with it. The street scoot I own is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200 that is a blast to ride but I wanted something tamer for the track to learn technique over raw power. Thanks for all the members that give their great technical advise, after I make enough posts will post some pics. Then when I find the time in between building I will post some leftover parts to the forum, not much but a few things. Thanks again.
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« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2015, 02:59:15 PM »
Anxious to see your bike-
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Re: My first Honda
« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2015, 03:05:36 PM »
Anxious for April 11th, first track day already registered and paid for at New Jersey Motorsports Park  :)
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« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2015, 03:15:20 PM »
If you haven't run across his thread/advice, Bwaller is a helluva road racer and pilots a very trick 550. Luckily, he's Ca-na-jun and so we can keep him across the border if necessary to let others enjoy the podium  :)

Unsure if he races in NJ or even the class, but rumor is he's tough to beat when he rides. Despite being a very popular and well-liked gentleman.   :D
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Re: My first Honda
« Reply #4 on: January 06, 2015, 03:37:52 PM »
As a complete beginner there are no podiums planned, only the experience and fun!! Build-a-bike was the goal this year, it just happened a bit quicker than planned.
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Re: My first Honda
« Reply #5 on: January 06, 2015, 03:50:10 PM »
Quote from: calj737 on January 06, 2015, 03:15:20 PM
If you haven't run across his thread/advice, Bwaller is a helluva road racer and pilots a very trick 550. Luckily, he's Ca-na-jun and so we can keep him across the border if necessary to let others enjoy the podium  :)

Unsure if he races in NJ or even the class, but rumor is he's tough to beat when he rides. Despite being a very popular and well-liked gentleman.   :D

+1 Calj, he and the bike keep getting better every year. I think he's done a few sojourns to some of the northern US tracks on occasion.  Also true, hell of a nice guy too! Rick, enjoy the experience, we're all with you in spirit.
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Re: My first Honda
« Reply #6 on: January 06, 2015, 06:13:53 PM »
July AHRMA race/swap meet in NJ seems to be growing each year. Fortunate to have a daughter that lives 5 min. from the track for long weekends of learning and experience!
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Re: My first Honda
« Reply #7 on: January 06, 2015, 06:31:09 PM »
...and this is post #5 so next post I can attach some pics. History of this CB550F is that it was bought 10 years ago by the PO and he let it sit outside under a tarp with plans to have it restored. Saw it listed on CL for $395 and arranged to go see it, when I got there asked if the engine was free he said "I don't know it needs a battery". I pulled out the kickstarter and the engine was free, he said I knew a lot about motorcycles!! Knew right then it was coming home with me and got it for $275. Pics now  :)
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Re: My first Honda
« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2015, 06:47:22 PM »
Pics of Oct. 9th the day we met and some of her today. Running good so far, more tuning and then off for a dyno run in a few weeks.
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Re: My first Honda
« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2015, 06:54:55 PM »
Beautiful CB550 rick.  8) :)
Have you done any fine tuning to her to get the bike ready for racing & running on the track ? Generally how does she run now ?
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« Reply #10 on: January 06, 2015, 07:08:34 PM »
Geez, that's a very pretty bike, and I don't generally fancy stock bikes... Are you sure you want to learn to race on that one? Don't you want to buy some dopes "quit cafe" project and thrash it around until you go Ballz to the Wallz and build a full race spec bike?

You may not win podiums for fastest, but you'd surely be judged among the prettiest! Great refresh on that bike!
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Re: My first Honda
« Reply #11 on: January 06, 2015, 07:11:23 PM »
Quote from: grcamna2 on January 06, 2015, 06:54:55 PM
Beautiful CB550 rick.  8) :)
Have you done any fine tuning to her to get the bike ready for racing & running on the track ? Generally how does she run now ?

Thanks, did a complete teardown, freshened the top-end, replaced more than I want to add up!! Mainly for reliability and no leaks, this year is about riding technique. Next year more power, my street scoot is a beast and I did a parade lap during the AMA weekend on the FJ and it broke loose, too much power if there is such a thing   ;D
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Re: My first Honda
« Reply #12 on: January 06, 2015, 09:11:15 PM »
Those FJ's are heavy beasts w/ Torque !  8)
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