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Offline BoyOneSock

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1975 CB550K Cafe/modern -- Cheers!
« on: December 11, 2015, 03:22:36 PM »
Cheers!

Admittedly, I never thought I'd dabble into a 70's-style Honda  -- at least not until I'd reached the 50-year mark. I figured that I would continue riding/racing sporty Yamaha R6's or fancy Aprilia RSV's for a few decades THEN trade in the leathers for a CB.

Nope.

I believe I first began seeing the light after I'd moved from a college town just off the Blue Ridge Parkway to the capital city of Raleigh.  Twisty, calm roads were replaced by multi-lane, noisy interstates.  To me, the satisfaction and joy of from riding had faded. I soon became motorcycle-less, which actually made the girlfriend quite thrilled, especially after heard my vow to never to own a "dangerous" motorcycle again.

Sooooo the evening before the proposal to my now fiance, I made a special trip to Virginia to pick up a 1975 Honda CB550k found on Craigslist.  The logic being, once I propose and she accepts, she not only accepts a lifetime of regular Drew, but a lifetime of motorcycle Drew.  Brilliant!   A 70's CB was a much easier sell than an R1, plus I've been really itching to tear down and rebuild a motorcycle for quite some time.

Here she is (the picture that was sent to me by the seller...)


My parents live about an hour away in a remote area with plenty of solid riding territory.  I plan to give it a more modern look with subtle minimalism but also bad-ass features.

Enjoy.

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Re: 1975 CB550K Cafe/modern -- Cheers!
« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2015, 05:56:36 PM »
Congrats on the purchase, man and welcome to the sight.  Looking forward to seeing what you do with this one.

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Re: 1975 CB550K Cafe/modern -- Cheers!
« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2015, 01:12:42 PM »
Welcome to the forums! I feel your pain about riding around Raleigh, it can get hectic sometimes. I'm a student at NCSU and commute daily on my 76 550 and I ended up buying a camera to film my rides because of all the stupid drivers around here.
1976 CB550K            1979 XS1100
1980 CB650C - Sold

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Re: 1975 CB550K Cafe/modern -- Cheers!
« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2015, 02:52:27 PM »
I've had the pleasure (and will be back in May) of riding the Smokey Mountain and I envy you. Amazing roads and fantastic peeps.

Welcome to the clan. Glad to see you bought the right '70s SOHC.  ;D
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Offline pipeguy

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Re: 1975 CB550K Cafe/modern -- Cheers!
« Reply #4 on: December 12, 2015, 03:53:24 PM »
Congrats on the bike, and the woman lol, the adventure begins!
1970 CB750 K0 
1980 CBX
2001 Electra Glide
2013 CRF450R
2013 KX450F
 
1977 KH 400 triple (gone)
1973 CB750 K3 (waiting it's turn)
2000 KLR 650(gone)
2001 BMW 1200RS(gone)
2004 Busa limited(sadly gone)
2003 ZZR250 ninja(gone)
1996 VFR750(gone)
1974 RD350(really sadly gone)

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Re: 1975 CB550K Cafe/modern -- Cheers!
« Reply #5 on: December 12, 2015, 08:27:45 PM »
Congrats man.  I'm a few hours down 40 in Wilmington, in the middle of tearing down and rebuilding a 77 CB550K myself.

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Re: 1975 CB550K Cafe/modern -- Cheers!
« Reply #6 on: December 12, 2015, 08:54:56 PM »
Congratz on both items. Glad to see you aboard you need to start a build thread. :) Also add your name/bike to the 500/550 register thread. :)

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