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Offline Jooky

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New Member and New Rider
« on: October 24, 2017, 11:06:35 AM »
Greetings from Richmond, VA!

Completed my MSF course over the summer and just purchased my first motorcycle, a 1975 CB550F. I have some work ahead of me to get her on the road, but she's in nice shape and the previous owner has been a wealth of information and well organized parts! Excited to start work on this bike and learn a thing or two from the wealth of experience on this site.
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Offline Stev-o

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Re: New Member and New Rider
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2017, 02:49:14 PM »
Welcome from Texas and congrats on the new bike.

The 550F is a fine bike [I have one].

Start a thread in the Project Shop area and we will be happy to follow your progress on it and help when necessary. Good luck!
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Offline Gene

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Re: New Member and New Rider
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2017, 04:10:04 PM »
Welcome! It has been said that a vintage moto may not be the best choice for a beginner - I SAY BOLLOCKS! ;D

Welcome to the madness. Properly maintained that beast can last almost forever.
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Re: New Member and New Rider
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2017, 06:09:52 PM »
Appreciate the kind words! I’ll be sure to start a thread on the project and progress. I’d also heard that a retro bike may not be the best choice for a beginner, as you spend more time wrenching than riding; but honestly, after looking at SV650s and Ninjas and FZ07s, this bike had way more soul and I just felt better about it. Time will tell I suppose, but at least I won’t be at a loss for support!
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Re: New Member and New Rider
« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2017, 06:21:35 PM »
There you go brother.  The old rides have more soul!
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Re: New Member and New Rider
« Reply #5 on: October 24, 2017, 06:37:09 PM »
there is nothing soulful about not getting to ride a motorcycle because it broke
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Offline Jooky

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Re: New Member and New Rider
« Reply #6 on: October 25, 2017, 06:55:18 AM »
Quote from: seanbarney41 on October 24, 2017, 06:37:09 PM
there is nothing soulful about not getting to ride a motorcycle because it broke

Noted. I'll likely write off any breakdowns and left stranded moments as "character building" events, in that case.  ;)
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Offline Jooky

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Re: New Member and New Rider
« Reply #7 on: October 26, 2017, 01:12:11 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on October 24, 2017, 02:49:14 PM
Welcome from Texas and congrats on the new bike.

The 550F is a fine bike [I have one].

Start a thread in the Project Shop area and we will be happy to follow your progress on it and help when necessary. Good luck!

Started a thread in the Project Shop. Come check it out!
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Offline Stev-o

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Re: New Member and New Rider
« Reply #8 on: October 26, 2017, 01:52:39 PM »
Quote from: Jooky on October 26, 2017, 01:12:11 PM
Quote from: Stev-o on October 24, 2017, 02:49:14 PM
Welcome from Texas and congrats on the new bike.

The 550F is a fine bike [I have one].

Start a thread in the Project Shop area and we will be happy to follow your progress on it and help when necessary. Good luck!

Started a thread in the Project Shop. Come check it out!

Found it.  Here is a link for the others...


http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,169077.0.html
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Offline Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er

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Re: New Member and New Rider
« Reply #9 on: October 26, 2017, 02:16:18 PM »
Quote from: Jooky on October 25, 2017, 06:55:18 AM
Quote from: seanbarney41 on October 24, 2017, 06:37:09 PM
there is nothing soulful about not getting to ride a motorcycle because it broke

Noted. I'll likely write off any breakdowns and left stranded moments as "character building" events, in that case.  ;)

AMA membership for $50 will get your bike towed AND your cars too.
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Offline Jooky

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Re: New Member and New Rider
« Reply #10 on: October 27, 2017, 06:39:09 AM »
Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er on October 26, 2017, 02:16:18 PM
AMA membership for $50 will get your bike towed AND your cars too.

Thanks for the tip, Jerry! I think I also get a discount with my insurance if I am an AMA member. I'll check it out.
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