Johnie's - Believe it or not I found this 78 CB550K at a rummage sale. It was there all weekend, but I decided not to go until the last day just to see if it was there. Was not even sure where it was, but took the KO for a ride and figured if I saw it fine if not no big deal. Looked like a good survivor with 9,800 miles on the clock. You guys know my deal is to refurbish these bikes back to the way they looked in the 70's when I was a teenager admiring them, but could not afford them. That is what I did here. The paint is all original and in great shape. Bike had a fairing, but the PO had the fork ears and all parts in a box for me. Took off the fairing and went from there. Did the usual of wheel bearings, tubes, tires, fork seals, chain, master / caliper, steering head, seat cover, etc. Painted the stands and black parts and did the engine. Polished the forks and engine cases. Chrome is OEM and in unbelievable condition. The OEM 4-4 exhaust just makes these bikes looks so good. I had harisuluv do my carbs as I ran out of time to learn the 550 carbs, plus with a kitchen remodel going and a 69KO getting my attention in the shop. It was a fun first time 550 project for me. Bike is FOR SALE listed here. I am just so spoiled by the 750 and I need the room. I will let someone else spin the clock over to 10,000 miles. Thanks for the nomination and great work guys!
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