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Offline caluser2000

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Hi all. CBB550F owner since 1986,
« on: March 26, 2021, 04:04:17 PM »
Gidday from New Zealand.

Here's a thread of some info about my ol gal.

https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/187338-Back-on-the-road-76-CB550F-Super-Sport

She has 164,000kms up and doesn't miss a beat.

Look foward to reading other members posts and maybe assist in solving owner/rider issues.

Kind regards.

Bones
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Re: Hi all. CBB550F owner since 1986,
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2021, 08:12:31 PM »
Welcome to the SOHC4 forums
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Re: Hi all. CBB550F owner since 1986,
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2021, 08:34:39 PM »
Quote from: RAF122S on March 26, 2021, 08:12:31 PM
Welcome to the SOHC4 forums
Thank you RAF1225.

I was a cracker stacker in the RNZAF for 23 years.
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Re: Hi all. CBB550F owner since 1986,
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2021, 10:45:10 AM »
welcome caluser2000
that is a good looking 550
I like the color scheme all the way to the points cover.
is there alot of good winding roads in New Zealand?
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Re: Hi all. CBB550F owner since 1986,
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2021, 10:57:58 AM »
Quote from: wolf550 on March 27, 2021, 10:45:10 AM
welcome caluser2000
that is a good looking 550
I like the color scheme all the way to the points cover.
is there alot of good winding roads in New Zealand?
Thanks.

LOTS of them wolf50. I avoid main highways as much as possible. About 30/70% highway/country road riding, Including a bit of gravel when I'm in the right mood. :)

A couple of weeks ago I test rode a Royal Enfeild Interceptor 650 twin. Man are they a smooth well handing ride. Similar weight, diamentions and power output as the CB500/550s.
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Re: Hi all. CBB550F owner since 1986,
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2021, 11:20:59 AM »
Quote from: caluser2000 on March 26, 2021, 04:04:17 PM
Look foward to reading other members posts and maybe assist in solving owner/rider issues.

welcome from another 550F!
she's in pretty good shape but there might be issues with the owner/rider so your help will be appreciated  ;D
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Re: Hi all. CBB550F owner since 1986,
« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2021, 12:31:56 PM »
+1 welcome to the 550F club!
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Re: Hi all. CBB550F owner since 1986,
« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2021, 12:47:35 PM »
Thank you very much flatlander and Steve-o

CB550Fs are wonderful motorcycles. I've enjoy working on and riding my ol gal. Wide smile every ride.
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Re: Hi all. CBB550F owner since 1986,
« Reply #8 on: March 29, 2021, 03:20:56 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on March 28, 2021, 12:31:56 PM
+1 welcome to the 550F club!

And another +1 from me!

I'm a much more novice CB550F owner than most here, but I've learned a ton from this forum.  Looking forward to your insights, as well!

Mark
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Re: Hi all. CBB550F owner since 1986,
« Reply #9 on: March 29, 2021, 04:02:41 PM »
Quote from: mgzych on March 29, 2021, 03:20:56 PM
Quote from: Stev-o on March 28, 2021, 12:31:56 PM
+1 welcome to the 550F club!

And another +1 from me!

I'm a much more novice CB550F owner than most here, but I've learned a ton from this forum.  Looking forward to your insights, as well!

Mark
Thanks Mark from another Mark. But I've always been called Bones by my riding buddies which was a carry over from my RNZAF days.

Here's a thread I started over at AdvRider for the wee Honda SOHC fours- https://advrider.com/f/threads/honda-small-sohc-4s-650cc-350cc.1465241/

Like the Kiwibiker thread it gives a bit of an background info about Darky, my CB440F.
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Re: Hi all. CBB550F owner since 1986,
« Reply #10 on: March 29, 2021, 04:40:35 PM »
Six of these wee puppys turned up today. Will replace the OEM ones but smaller so less drag, lighter and still look the part. Cost nz$56 delivered. Ordered them last night. I've been wanting to do this for a number of years. ;)

Why six you say? I like to carry spares just case of an oopsy and one gets damaged.

Prior preparation prevents piss poor performance ya know ol beans.

Another outfit had them at twice the price with delivery from China, so who knows how long it would have taken to be delivered.

Happy wee chappy with crappy in his nappy.
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Re: Hi all. CBB550F owner since 1986,
« Reply #11 on: March 30, 2021, 11:13:27 PM »
If they are led you need a different flasher and disconnect the idiotlight
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Re: Hi all. CBB550F owner since 1986,
« Reply #12 on: March 30, 2021, 11:28:29 PM »
Just took one apart. It  is a bulb in there.
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Re: Hi all. CBB550F owner since 1986,
« Reply #13 on: April 01, 2021, 04:19:08 PM »
Quote from: caluser2000 on March 27, 2021, 10:57:58 AM
Quote from: wolf550 on March 27, 2021, 10:45:10 AM
welcome caluser2000
that is a good looking 550
I like the color scheme all the way to the points cover.
is there alot of good winding roads in New Zealand?
Thanks.

LOTS of them wolf50. I avoid main highways as much as possible. About 30/70% highway/country road riding, Including a bit of gravel when I'm in the right mood. :)

A couple of weeks ago I test rode a Royal Enfeild Interceptor 650 twin. Man are they a smooth well handing ride. Similar weight, diamentions and power output as the CB500/550s.

I had a chance to rent an the same Royal Enfield and I totally agree. I was very surprised at how zippy and light it was. It'll probably be my first new motorbike purchase.
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Re: Hi all. CBB550F owner since 1986,
« Reply #14 on: April 01, 2021, 04:31:15 PM »
Quote from: andrewmundy on April 01, 2021, 04:19:08 PM
Quote from: caluser2000 on March 27, 2021, 10:57:58 AM
Quote from: wolf550 on March 27, 2021, 10:45:10 AM
welcome caluser2000
that is a good looking 550
I like the color scheme all the way to the points cover.
is there alot of good winding roads in New Zealand?
Thanks.

LOTS of them wolf50. I avoid main highways as much as possible. About 30/70% highway/country road riding, Including a bit of gravel when I'm in the right mood. :)

A couple of weeks ago I test rode a Royal Enfeild Interceptor 650 twin. Man are they a smooth well handing ride. Similar weight, diamentions and power output as the CB500/550s.

I had a chance to rent an the same Royal Enfield and I totally agree. I was very surprised at how zippy and light it was. It'll probably be my first new motorbike purchase.
Great price, economical at 65-70mp(imp)gallon and up to 360km, if not more, tank range.

Me being me I'll most likely got one a few years old and with 20,000kms or more up. First owners if they like them will at bits on them like engine bars, pack racks or even panniers :) I've been through the new bike thing a few times so know it's true lol.


If anyone wants a pdf copy of the maintenance/workshop manual sing out.
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