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Offline Azaswas

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Proud owner of a 1976 CB550K2
« on: August 08, 2019, 10:16:14 PM »
I just bought a 1976 CB550K2 (based on vin) that is pretty much in stock condition. I found only a few things wrong with it. First, there’s four pantyhose pieces as the air filters, where I expected to find air pods. Second, the front brakes don’t work. Apparently the guy who had it before was satisfied with only having rear brakes, haha. Did I mention the tires are original, from Japan?  As my first bike, I’m going to get this bike up to 100% and cruise around town.

Thinking about restoring the air box setup, doing a carb rebuild, and hitting the usual maintenance items.

Nice to meet y’all!

Tuyen
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Offline Azaswas

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Re: Proud owner of a 1976 CB550K2
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2019, 10:20:18 PM »
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Offline scottly

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Re: Proud owner of a 1976 CB550K2
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2019, 10:50:03 PM »
Hi Tuyen! So does the bike run ok, more or less? If so, address the front brake first. :)
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Re: Proud owner of a 1976 CB550K2
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2019, 03:39:09 PM »
Hello from Minnesota,

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Re: Proud owner of a 1976 CB550K2
« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2019, 06:06:36 PM »
welcome and good luck with bike.
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Offline dhall57

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Re: Proud owner of a 1976 CB550K2
« Reply #5 on: August 11, 2019, 03:50:54 AM »
Welcome from North Carolina. Good luck with the bike. I had a 76 550 back in the day and they are good bikes.
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Offline Azaswas

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Re: Proud owner of a 1976 CB550K2
« Reply #6 on: September 12, 2019, 10:22:51 PM »
Quote from: dhall57 on August 11, 2019, 03:50:54 AM
Welcome from North Carolina. Good luck with the bike. I had a 76 550 back in the day and they are good bikes.

Indeed, thanks for the reply!

Quote from: tool14 on August 10, 2019, 06:06:36 PM
welcome and good luck with bike.
Thank you, thank you!

Quote from: scottly on August 08, 2019, 10:50:03 PM
Hi Tuyen! So does the bike run ok, more or less? If so, address the front brake first. :)
Appreciate it! I found a new front blinker and installed it! Also found a complete brake system off eBay for $50 used. Front brake is working great. The bike RUNS, but not so great, I'm going to start a post about it, as it seems to differentiate itself from/among other posts with similar issues. Appreciate your reply :D

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Offline Kickinash

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Re: Proud owner of a 1976 CB550K2
« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2019, 10:27:50 AM »
I have the same bike, welcome from another new member.
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