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emeraldcoupe

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new to honda, have questions
« on: October 16, 2008, 01:47:46 PM »
just picked up a 74 cb550. i really dig the 70's and early 80's bikes ( i also have an 81 suzuki gs550T ). anyway, what interchanges between the different honda bikes? i need a few parts,switches and misc things. here's a pic of it.


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Offline WFO

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Re: new to honda, have questions
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2008, 02:15:14 PM »
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Re: new to honda, have questions
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2008, 02:25:26 PM »
Welcome to the forums.
Some of the 500 stuff fits a 550. But parts for your bike are not that hard to find.

The FAQ section has a lot of good info on keeping these bikes running, and finding parts. If you have more specific questions we're here to help too.

Looks like you have most of the bike complete already.
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Re: new to honda, have questions
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2008, 02:27:01 PM »
lot's of things interchange.  lots don't.  There's no exhaustive list that I know of.  Best to deal on a case by case basis.

I'm impressed that you can pick up a 500lb bike.  Aahnie would be proud!

Looks like it could be running in a few hours!  Driveable in a day.

Cheers,

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Re: new to honda, have questions
« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2008, 05:47:00 AM »
Quote from: WFO on October 16, 2008, 02:15:14 PM
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=7328.0

i tried a search but it didn't work, some kind of error popped up. thanks for the link.

i found it on craigslist. bought it from the original owner, got the original title with it and the tool kit. going to need some work but the engine turns and has good compression. the fun begins!
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Offline SteveD CB500F

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Re: new to honda, have questions
« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2008, 06:08:19 AM »
Quote from: emeraldcoupe on October 17, 2008, 05:47:00 AM

i tried a search but it didn't work, some kind of error popped up.


Can you be more specific? There are two search functions here; the Google Custom Search and the standard forum search. Both give different results...  ???


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emeraldcoupe

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Re: new to honda, have questions
« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2008, 06:23:03 AM »
Quote from: SteveD CB500F on October 17, 2008, 06:08:19 AM
Quote from: emeraldcoupe on October 17, 2008, 05:47:00 AM

i tried a search but it didn't work, some kind of error popped up.


Can you be more specific? There are two search functions here; the Google Custom Search and the standard forum search. Both give different results...  ???





Steve

it was the one on top of the forum. just tried it again and it worked. maybe i'm just dumb  ;D
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Offline bozo4onion

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Re: new to honda, have questions
« Reply #7 on: October 17, 2008, 06:52:46 AM »
You could go to Honda Parts Direct and compare part #s. They have good prices too. Congrats, 550s rock. Not too small, ride 2 up and look way cool. Welcome. By the looks of the bike you'll need the forum.
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Re: new to honda, have questions
« Reply #8 on: October 18, 2008, 04:04:41 AM »
Quote from: bozo4onion on October 17, 2008, 06:52:46 AM
You could go to Honda Parts Direct and compare part #s. They have good prices too. Congrats, 550s rock. Not too small, ride 2 up and look way cool. Welcome. By the looks of the bike you'll need the forum.

What he meant to say is "Nice bike, excellent potential, lets get dirty and spend some cash"  ;D
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