Author Topic: a new 550? (Read 1790 times)

ic455 · « **on:** May 11, 2007, 08:02:09 PM »

Well, got a line on a '79 CB550 from a guy my friend knows, going to look at it Monday. Supposedly just needs hot battery and a muffler. I'm thinking maybe a chopper project?

$:-\$ Ok, 550 guys, I'm ready.....ATTACK!

UPDATE: After having seen and purchased this bike, chopping is definitely no longer an option!

nickjtc · « **Reply #1 on:** May 11, 2007, 08:19:47 PM »

Did they make a 550 in '79? Is it a left-over '78? Not that it makes one whit of difference.

ic455 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 11, 2007, 08:21:28 PM »

That's what I was just about to ask, I was looking at Z1 and CRC 2 out of curiosity to check parts availability and found no mention of a '79 550. I bet it's a '78. Got the info from a friend who talked to a guy.....you know.

nickjtc · « **Reply #3 on:** May 11, 2007, 10:26:17 PM »

Quote from: ic455 on May 11, 2007, 08:21:28 PM

Got the info from a friend who talked to a guy.....you know.

Yes...those guys...you just can't trust them can you!

stevej · « **Reply #4 on:** May 12, 2007, 03:57:47 AM »

My cb550 is February 1980 reg.I have no problem getting spares, good luck with your purchase.btw Some say " are you sure its not a CBX 550" No its a cb550 K3 S.O.H.C.

ic455 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 14, 2007, 07:06:53 PM »

Okay, looked at and purchased the 550 today. It is a '78. It's a 550K, with just over 11,000 miles on it. This bike is pristine! Mufflers are shot, and it is running seriously rich (guy I got it from rebuilt carbs, I assume the floats are incorrect since one of the carbs is puking fuel constantly). But wow! It rides pretty good, feels way different than my 750. I actually feel a bit more comfortable on my 750, but that's probably because I'm used to it. Pics tomorrow!

bill440cars · « **Reply #6 on:** May 14, 2007, 07:13:57 PM »

Congratulations there,

We're kinda anxious ourselves to see just what you've come up with.

Later on, Bill

Gordon · « **Reply #7 on:** May 14, 2007, 07:40:27 PM »

Quote from: stevej on May 12, 2007, 03:57:47 AM

My cb550 is February 1980 reg.I have no problem getting spares, good luck with your purchase.btw Some say " are you sure its not a CBX 550" No its a cb550 K3 S.O.H.C.

Year of first registration and Model Year can sometimes be a few years apart (as you've found out). Seems to happen more often in the UK than in the states, but the exact model is determined by the VIN, regardless of the registration date.

Rsnip988 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 15, 2007, 08:06:03 AM »

i cant wait for pics... the word "pristine" is making me excited

ic455 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 15, 2007, 10:19:05 PM »

Wait no longer, Snip (and everybody else, too!)

ic455 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 15, 2007, 10:21:15 PM »

And here's a couple more, note the bad pipes

ic455 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 15, 2007, 10:23:33 PM »

Got to looking under the seat this morning and found the friggin TOOL KIT!! Bottom of seat pan looks new!

750goes · « **Reply #12 on:** May 15, 2007, 10:51:28 PM »

You lucky SOB...how much

? got to ask

definitely pipes are rat#$%*, but if you got a deal you are smiling

does it have clear title as well?

congratulations................

ic455 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 15, 2007, 11:02:09 PM »

Hey, 750, the title is supposed to be clear. Hasn't been tagged since 1983

Meeting the PO to transfer title Friday, hope it goes well.....

I paid $450

Obviously, I've decided against chopping this one!

750goes · « **Reply #14 on:** May 15, 2007, 11:18:49 PM »

you lucked out - hope there are no hidden surprises for you and it rides forever.....

ic455 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 15, 2007, 11:41:36 PM »

Quote from: 750goes on May 15, 2007, 11:18:49 PM

you lucked out - hope there are no hidden surprises for you and it rides forever.....

now don't jinx me!

Rsnip988 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 16, 2007, 08:52:32 AM »

lucky dog, great deal and a good looming little scoot

well done

DarkRider · « **Reply #17 on:** May 16, 2007, 01:59:24 PM »

Time for a 4 into 1 exhaust for that clean lil bike.

ic455 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 16, 2007, 07:52:30 PM »

Thanks, all! Outlaw, I'm looking for something to replace those miserable pipes as we speak, but it looks like it's gonna be harder than it was to get exhaust for my 750.(mainly because I DID get exhaust for my 750 and am now pretty close to tapped out on bike money)

always something

twisting_edge · « **Reply #19 on:** May 17, 2007, 08:34:36 PM »

Quote from: ic455 on May 16, 2007, 07:52:30 PM

Thanks, all! Outlaw, I'm looking for something to replace those miserable pipes as we speak, but it looks like it's gonna be harder than it was to get exhaust for my 750.(mainly because I DID get exhaust for my 750 and am now pretty close to tapped out on bike money) always something

I've got a spare set of 1978 550k pipes. I just bought some, remember? Problem is, I can't decide whether to keep my pipes (much prettier), or install the new ones (less rot).

Either pair would be lightyears ahead of the ones on that machine. What did he do to them that the rest of the bike looks great but the pipes are literally falling apart?

I'm not that serious about he pipes, I might add. I'm figuring I'll keep the prettier ones on the machine until the rust blows through (it's just on the bottom, and the rust itself is currently plugging the hole) and the bike gets a bit loud. Then I'll swap. It may take a few years.

ic455 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 18, 2007, 08:08:56 AM »

Dunno how it turned out that way, twist. I was wondering myself how the exhaust could be so bad while the rest was nearly spotless.

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Author Topic: a new 550? (Read 1790 times)