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Offline ThelassianLupus

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Greetings from Rockland Maine!
« on: May 10, 2025, 12:53:14 PM »
Hello!
I've been lurking on this site for a while and I've found the discussions on this forum super fascinating and informative. The posts here have already helped me a ton as I'm learning how to take care of my 1975 CB550K1, so many thanks to all who've been contributing their knowledge here over the years. I'm new to the sport and the mechanical skillset. I've had my bike for only two years and I want to keep this bike running great as it's my first motorcycle. And I hope we stay lifelong partners even though she's twice as old as me. ;D

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Re: Greetings from Rockland Maine!
« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2025, 01:12:41 PM »
Hello, welcome!  :)
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Offline Alan F.

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Re: Greetings from Rockland Maine!
« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2025, 01:23:16 PM »
Welcome Neighbor, I'm just 170 miles away over the Mass. border.
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Re: Greetings from Rockland Maine!
« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2025, 02:33:39 PM »
Welcome to the fun! Post with any troubles, we'll help you through them.
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Re: Greetings from Rockland Maine!
« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2025, 02:37:02 PM »
Welcome from WI!
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Re: Greetings from Rockland Maine!
« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2025, 03:11:57 PM »
Welcome and Greetings from NC.......!

See my build thread on my 550 in my sig below.
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Re: Greetings from Rockland Maine!
« Reply #6 on: May 10, 2025, 05:45:57 PM »
Welcome from Lake Superior,

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Re: Greetings from Rockland Maine!
« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2025, 12:56:41 AM »
Howdy from southern NH
My mom was born out on Vinalhaven and still hearty at 99

It sounds like you would do well to order one of Hondaman's new CB500/550 books to keep your steed running. I got one a week ago and can say it is a great help to anyone with a CB500/550. Look above at the bottom of his signature for the link.(or you can find it under the Site Sponsors section)

Post a picture of your bike. We like to see what others are riding and working on.
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My current rides
1975 K5 Planet Blue my summer ride, it was a friend's bike I worked with at the Honda shop in 76, lots of fun to be on it again
1976 K6 Anteres Red rebuilding project, was originally my brother's that I set up from the crate, it'll breath again soon!
Project 750s, 2 K4, 2 K6, 1 K8
2008 GL1800 my daily ride and cross country runner

Prior bikes....
1972 Suzuki GT380 I had charge of it for a year in 1973 while my friend was deployed and learned to love street riding....
New CB450 K7 after my friend returned...
New CB750 K5 Planet Blue, demise by ex cousin in law at 9,000 miles...
New CB750 K6 Anteres Red, to replace the totaled K5, I sold this K6 at 45k in 1983, I had heavily modified it, many great memories on it and have missed it greatly.....
1983 GL1100A, 1999 GL1500 SE, 1999 GL1500A

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Re: Greetings from Rockland Maine!
« Reply #8 on: May 11, 2025, 03:19:08 PM »
Quote from: denward17 on May 10, 2025, 03:11:57 PM
Welcome and Greetings from NC.......!

See my build thread on my 550 in my sig below.

Thanks Den, I already have your thread saved! It's where I first heard about gumtwo's seats.
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Offline ThelassianLupus

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Re: Greetings from Rockland Maine!
« Reply #9 on: May 11, 2025, 03:28:06 PM »
Quote from: newday777 on May 11, 2025, 12:56:41 AM
Howdy from southern NH
My mom was born out on Vinalhaven and still hearty at 99

It sounds like you would do well to order one of Hondaman's new CB500/550 books to keep your steed running. I got one a week ago and can say it is a great help to anyone with a CB500/550. Look above at the bottom of his signature for the link.(or you can find it under the Site Sponsors section)

Post a picture of your bike. We like to see what others are riding and working on.

Thanks for the tip about the book, definitely gonna pick it up. I'll post some pictures once I finish my latest repair to the front brake. Does your mom fish? There are some lobsterwomen her age who still have traps out here!
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