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Offline OldGreyBeast

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New guy from AL, USA
« on: November 22, 2021, 10:13:20 PM »
Hi SOHC forum, new guy from AL here.  Been working on cars since I was in college, just got into bikes a few years ago.  Picked up a pair of CB550s a few weeks ago, one runs, other doesn't, a 1974 and a 1976.  I always like joining forums for new stuff I pick up, I learn more on these than anywhere else it seems.  I've spent the last few weeks watching a lot of Classic Octane on youtube and reading through service manuals/etc.  Look forward to hanging out here!

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Re: New guy from AL, USA
« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2021, 02:06:32 AM »
Welcome

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Re: New guy from AL, USA
« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2021, 08:23:30 AM »
Welcome from Texas.  The 550's are fine bikes and fun to ride!
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Re: New guy from AL, USA
« Reply #3 on: November 23, 2021, 08:32:15 AM »
Howdy!
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Re: New guy from AL, USA
« Reply #4 on: November 23, 2021, 11:11:19 AM »
welcome aboard
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Re: New guy from AL, USA
« Reply #5 on: November 23, 2021, 11:54:15 AM »
Thanks guys!
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Re: New guy from AL, USA
« Reply #6 on: November 23, 2021, 03:32:45 PM »
Welcome from Minnesota,

Have fun with the 550s.  No need to cut the frame like Tyler, makes it easier to return to stock when you get old and nostalgic.

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Re: New guy from AL, USA
« Reply #7 on: November 23, 2021, 07:30:44 PM »
  Where are you in N Al? I am in Florence area.
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Re: New guy from AL, USA
« Reply #8 on: November 24, 2021, 02:44:02 AM »
Welcome from Southern Arizona. 550s are great handling bikes...lots of fun.
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Re: New guy from AL, USA
« Reply #9 on: November 25, 2021, 03:22:52 PM »
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Re: New guy from AL, USA
« Reply #10 on: November 26, 2021, 08:47:36 AM »
 Welcome, from Illinois it's nice to hear a new member is reading manuals and watching videos.
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Re: New guy from AL, USA
« Reply #11 on: November 26, 2021, 09:09:42 AM »
Welcome, I love my 74' CB550, the handling is balanced and effortless.
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