Author Topic: Registry of 500/550 Owners (Three Tons of fun!!) (Read 216775 times)

Zaipai · « **Reply #550 on:** September 07, 2009, 08:06:50 PM »

Quote from: jimbir on September 07, 2009, 02:02:29 PM

This is my '76 CB550F, "Orange Peel". Barn find, last registered in 1990. Tons of cleaning, Starting to look respectable.

Looks awesome. You should have seen mine when I got it..

Mediconi · « **Reply #551 on:** September 12, 2009, 05:15:04 PM »

Doesn't look like much, but she's mine!

And that's my project CJ7 in the background.

Gotta whole list of things I need/want to do with it. First on it is finding cables that are not too long!

Zaipai · « **Reply #552 on:** September 12, 2009, 11:01:19 PM »

Quote from: Mediconi on September 12, 2009, 05:15:04 PM

Doesn't look like much, but she's mine!

And that's my project CJ7 in the background.

Gotta whole list of things I need/want to do with it. First on it is finding cables that are not too long!

Well it looks like you have your hands full with both projects. I do hope the bike is first!

However its a good start I think. Cables are not that hard to find, look around the forums you will find lots of links. Welcome aboard and can't wait to see just what you do with her! Where a bouts are you from?

Mediconi · « **Reply #553 on:** September 13, 2009, 06:05:44 AM »

Quote from: Zaipai on September 12, 2009, 11:01:19 PM

Well it looks like you have your hands full with both projects. I do hope the bike is first! However its a good start I think. Cables are not that hard to find, look around the forums you will find lots of links. Welcome aboard and can't wait to see just what you do with her! Where a bouts are you from?

Originally... FL. Right now I'm in ABQ NM. But as soon as I finish my paramedic AAS I plan on moving up to OR.

And yep, the bike is first. The Jeep runs decently well (needs a carb rebuild), and most of what I want to do to that is on the body, lift, etc. Already got parts ordered for the bike (some at least). TRying to find a shop that can shorten my cables sucks... The bars are lower than stock it looks like, and I have no idea where to find cables that are shorter on line.

Zaipai · « **Reply #554 on:** September 14, 2009, 05:33:47 PM »

Quote from: Mediconi on September 13, 2009, 06:05:44 AM

Quote from: Zaipai on September 12, 2009, 11:01:19 PM

Well it looks like you have your hands full with both projects. I do hope the bike is first! However its a good start I think. Cables are not that hard to find, look around the forums you will find lots of links. Welcome aboard and can't wait to see just what you do with her! Where a bouts are you from?

Originally... FL. Right now I'm in ABQ NM. But as soon as I finish my paramedic AAS I plan on moving up to OR.

And yep, the bike is first. The Jeep runs decently well (needs a carb rebuild), and most of what I want to do to that is on the body, lift, etc. Already got parts ordered for the bike (some at least). TRying to find a shop that can shorten my cables sucks... The bars are lower than stock it looks like, and I have no idea where to find cables that are shorter on line.

PM Hondaman, he would probably be able to tell you. There has to be a place since I have seen shorter bars then those..

GL..
Scott.

luckysubie · « **Reply #555 on:** September 15, 2009, 12:52:16 PM »

I thought I already posted in here... Anyway, I've got a 74 cb550. I haven't had a chance to take pictures of it yet. Plus there are couple a few major pieces off or missing. The main thing I have left to get is an exhaust, since I can't ride it without it. Down the rode I'll have to pick up some side covers and a front fender. Other than that I'm nearly ready to start to put it back together and get it on the road.

Zaipai · « **Reply #556 on:** September 15, 2009, 04:37:28 PM »

Quote from: luckysubie on September 15, 2009, 12:52:16 PM

I thought I already posted in here... Anyway, I've got a 74 cb550. I haven't had a chance to take pictures of it yet. Plus there are couple a few major pieces off or missing. The main thing I have left to get is an exhaust, since I can't ride it without it. Down the rode I'll have to pick up some side covers and a front fender. Other than that I'm nearly ready to start to put it back together and get it on the road.

Welcome, can't wait for the pictures! Enjoy the forum!

leaderbean · « **Reply #557 on:** September 18, 2009, 02:07:34 PM »

Here is my newly acquired 76 550K!! I am pumped about this bike. Bought it and drove it home over 100 miles. 14,200 on the odometer. Sold my 360 to fund the purchase of this one. Totally came out on top of that deal!

brett_bike · « **Reply #558 on:** September 18, 2009, 06:32:04 PM »

Been here for a little while now and asked a lot of questions...thanks for all the help everyone.

Anyway working on a '73 Cb500Four with 16,000 miles. Have done the clutch, points, tires, front brakes, rear brakes, cleaned and lined tank, and finally the carbs 5 times this summer. Pretty close now. Plenty more to do.

First pic was the day she came home with me. Next is most recent.

Better pics to follow when I get them downloaded.

Maybe I should post in the "cafe racer" section considering that's where I'm going with her.

Zaipai · « **Reply #559 on:** September 18, 2009, 10:30:03 PM »

Looking good brett_bike..!

jesus freek · « **Reply #560 on:** September 19, 2009, 07:30:21 AM »

very nice

blackchromia · « **Reply #561 on:** September 23, 2009, 09:38:50 PM »

Newbie here. Just got a 76 CB550K and am in the process of rebuilding. An advice is appreciated.

TwoTired · « **Reply #562 on:** September 23, 2009, 10:18:01 PM »

Start looking for all those parts that used be on the frame.

hummbug · « **Reply #563 on:** September 24, 2009, 12:46:17 AM »

Make sure you keep that sissy bar and make it the centrepiece of your bike. You will have one very unique ride...

le_sterls · « **Reply #564 on:** October 03, 2009, 09:06:28 PM »

Just got her runnin. Enjoy

'77 cb550k

Ryan 550k · « **Reply #565 on:** October 03, 2009, 11:05:14 PM »

Quote from: TwoTired on September 23, 2009, 10:18:01 PM

Start looking for all those parts that used be on the frame.

OldSchool_IsCool · « **Reply #566 on:** October 05, 2009, 06:02:05 PM »

Beautiful Bike Sterls!

Other then cleaning and polishing, don't change a thing! If you ever get the idea of cafe'ing or chop'ing or bob'ing, STOP! Find a rat bile and keep that beauty showroom!

le_sterls · « **Reply #567 on:** October 05, 2009, 06:15:33 PM »

Yeah, the only thing that has changed on that bike is the drag bars, the bike has 2712 miles on it, I want to cafe something like a cb500-4 my bikes staying as is.

strynboen · « **Reply #568 on:** October 29, 2009, 02:11:17 PM »

hi here is my 550 k3 78" it have gone 75.000 km,and have marchalls 4 in one.im not shure if i keping the windjammer on.its funktion is good but its look heavy...

Ecosse · « **Reply #569 on:** October 29, 2009, 04:18:27 PM »

looks nice. how does that marshal exhaust sound to you? i'm thinking marshal/lazer (sp) for my next system.

B.O.X.N.I.F.E. · « **Reply #570 on:** October 29, 2009, 10:45:07 PM »

Quote from: Ecosse on October 29, 2009, 04:18:27 PM

looks nice. how does that marshal exhaust sound to you? i'm thinking marshal/lazer (sp) for my next system.

good luck finding one in the states. nobody can deliver on them.

Ecosse · « **Reply #571 on:** October 29, 2009, 11:16:53 PM »

Quote from: B.O.X.N.I.F.E. on October 29, 2009, 10:45:07 PM

Quote from: Ecosse on October 29, 2009, 04:18:27 PM
looks nice. how does that marshal exhaust sound to you? i'm thinking marshal/lazer (sp) for my next system.

good luck finding one in the states. nobody can deliver on them.

do you mean they're not sold here or the distributors aren't satisfying orders? i thought someone in the 'states did sell them.

geez, so my choice is mac or... mac? groovy.

strynboen · « **Reply #572 on:** October 30, 2009, 07:19:03 AM »

hey the marchalls have a great saund,,and not too noisy..but 10+years old..
i have glass blast them,,,,there is very kommon in denmark and germany,,i find some data and pic..

dragon79 · « **Reply #573 on:** November 01, 2009, 11:05:28 AM »

my 77 550k daily ride

Ecosse · « **Reply #574 on:** November 01, 2009, 12:53:55 PM »

hey dragon,

are those factory bars? and do you know what make your exhaust is? also, did you get to the rice-o-rama this year? good looking bike.

i like to ask questions.

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Author Topic: Registry of 500/550 Owners (Three Tons of fun!!) (Read 216775 times)

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