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Offline Rocker

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Buying a 1974 CB550 K0 w/ spare motor for $350 <-- updated w/ pics
« on: June 14, 2007, 09:11:39 AM »


It does not currently run but turns over. Tank is in really good shape. Missing parts are side covers and headlight housing/bracket. Minimal surface rust and did I mention it comes with a spare motor!! :P

I am picking it up on Saturday morning and will soon after start tearing down to start my own cafe project....seems to me popular these days.  ;D

« Last Edit: June 15, 2007, 08:23:59 PM by Rocker »
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Re: Buying a 1974 CB550 K0 w/ spare motor for $350
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2007, 09:21:46 AM »
cool deal!!
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Re: Buying a 1974 CB550 K0 w/ spare motor for $350
« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2007, 10:14:53 AM »
Nice to have a 2nd motor to rebuild while being able to ride the bike.

Great find, and I know you will keep us posted. :D
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Re: Buying a 1974 CB550 K0 w/ spare motor for $350
« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2007, 08:23:23 PM »
I just got back and got her in my garage. Here are some pics:







Big brother looking on from behind


Spare motor


Nice added bonus..  ;D
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Current Bikes:                   
1975 CB750 K5 pic                 
1974 CB360T " lil' twin " Rebuild thread
1976 CB550 K2 Cafe Racer build thread
1975 CB550 K1 parts bike Parted out and cut up.         
2003 VTX 1800C

Bikes I've had:
1974 CB550 K0
1976 CB750 K6

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Re: Buying a 1974 CB550 K0 w/ spare motor for $350 <-- updated w/ pics
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2007, 06:44:42 PM »
Started tearing the carbs apart was really supprised how clean they are. There is not a lot of gunk. The guy I bought it from said it has not run in quite a while.









Bottom of the bowls are pretty clean too:

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Current Bikes:                   
1975 CB750 K5 pic                 
1974 CB360T " lil' twin " Rebuild thread
1976 CB550 K2 Cafe Racer build thread
1975 CB550 K1 parts bike Parted out and cut up.         
2003 VTX 1800C

Bikes I've had:
1974 CB550 K0
1976 CB750 K6
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