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Uncleben89

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New 550 Owner
« on: February 06, 2007, 09:41:10 AM »
Hey guys,
I've always loved the style, and purchased a 1976 CB550 that was not running, but was not locked up.  Now, 6 months and a little money later I have a running 550.  That was yesterday, and the feeling was beyond description.  To work for so long on a bike that you have never seen running, then get to feel the engine start for the first time... sweet.
I've replaced the whole ignition system from the battery to the plugs, and have a whole lot more work to do.  I have already done quite a bit of carb work, but it seems my #1 carb is still dumping fuel.  The float looked fine when it was off, but I must have missed something.  Any suggestions?

I will take pics soon.  She may not be as easy on the eyes as some of these other bikes, but she's my first... so she looks great to me.

Great times, looking forward to getting to know the community.

Ben
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Re: New 550 Owner
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2007, 09:46:04 AM »
I thought that this was my thread!   :D  Congratualations and enjoy!
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Re: New 550 Owner
« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2007, 10:18:09 AM »
Welcome Ben! Love the rice.  ;)

You probably just have a little speck of dirt on the float needle. Doesn't take much to make it stick.
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Re: New 550 Owner
« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2007, 12:38:30 PM »
Welcome to the site  ;D
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Re: New 550 Owner
« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2007, 02:36:34 PM »
Welcome, nice to see another 550 running again.

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Re: New 550 Owner
« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2007, 04:43:05 PM »
Welcome, Uncle Ben.  Congrats on getting her running.  It wasn't long ago that I was psyched to finally sort out the major issues in my bike.
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Re: New 550 Owner
« Reply #6 on: February 06, 2007, 05:38:08 PM »
Welcome. Check for a hairline crack in the #1 floatbowl overflow tube.
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Re: New 550 Owner
« Reply #7 on: February 06, 2007, 07:53:15 PM »
Welcome! Glad to hear you got her started. It's too damn cold here for that kinda luck. lol. I am in the same newbie boat as you. We are '76 550 bro's. A lot of good people and info here. Keep tabs on ebay for good deals on stuff. L8Rs
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Re: New 550 Owner
« Reply #8 on: February 06, 2007, 08:55:34 PM »
nice, how is yours running?
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Re: New 550 Owner
« Reply #9 on: February 09, 2007, 07:04:39 AM »

Welcome mate

I'm new to the group too - building a modernised bobber from a '76 550.

Lots of great info to be had on here.

Keep riding and well done on getting the bike going.

Gav
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Re: New 550 Owner
« Reply #10 on: February 09, 2007, 10:24:09 AM »
Welcome to the Forum!
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Re: New 550 Owner
« Reply #11 on: February 10, 2007, 12:10:18 PM »
From one 76 550 owner to another ...Welcome.
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Re: New 550 Owner
« Reply #12 on: February 14, 2007, 10:25:56 PM »
I've noticed the competition between the F and K models, I think it's great.
I wish I was in a part of the country that had more local SOHC riders.
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Re: New 550 Owner
« Reply #13 on: February 15, 2007, 07:42:37 AM »
Quote from: Uncleben89 on February 14, 2007, 10:25:56 PM
I've noticed the competition between the F and K models, I think it's great.
I wish I was in a part of the country that had more local SOHC riders.

You might be surprised.  I spotted an SOHC rider during my last ride (January 3) in upstate NY.  He clued me into the bar where some other vintage bikers meet.
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Re: New 550 Owner
« Reply #14 on: February 15, 2007, 08:51:31 AM »
Welcome ;D

From a fellow 550K owner, mines a '78 vintage though, the best year ;)
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Re: New 550 Owner
« Reply #15 on: February 16, 2007, 09:58:25 PM »
550 was just 76-78 right?

(76 is best)
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Re: New 550 Owner
« Reply #16 on: February 16, 2007, 10:09:55 PM »
Welcome!
Yeah, the feeling is indescribable when you fire one of these up after they`ve been pushed into a corner to rot away somewhere for years. It`s almost like saving a dog from pound and he becomes your best friend ;D

Quote from: Uncleben89 on February 16, 2007, 09:58:25 PM
550 was just 76-78 right?

(76 is best)

The 550K models were from `74-`78 and the 550F from `75-`77 ;)
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Re: New 550 Owner
« Reply #17 on: February 17, 2007, 12:37:23 AM »
Thank's einyodeler ;D I've just forwarded his thread to my wife, and place special emphasis on your post 8)

For many years she has struggled to comprehend why I have this wierd obsession with spending relative fortunes ressurrecting vehicles that are supposedly beyond salvation, and will never be worth the time and money I invest in them ::)

Your description is the most accurate summation of why I do what I do that I've ever come across ;D
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Re: New 550 Owner
« Reply #18 on: February 18, 2007, 03:31:36 PM »
I got one a few weeks back as well.  Mine's a 77. :D

I've been around lots of automotive forums but I'm a noob here.
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