Author Topic: Just brought home a fixer-upper '76 550 . . . and I have some questions . . .  (Read 847 times)

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Offline Treeguy

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I bought a 76 550 . . . for $175. And it seems to be a collection of different bikes (I spied some yamaha controls on the handle bar) I took pictures and will post them soon. I am pretty sure I want to restore it to a degree . . . and will take more pics and update on my progress. A quick question, how do I know if its an F or K? The '77-'78 models had the F/K in the VIN & this bike apparently doesn't. It does have a 4-1 set up, not sure if original though. It has a cafe' style handle bar . . . and looks like someone was in the middle of a dual disc conversion (a brake caliper on each fork) . . . keys are non-existant (can I give the dealer the # on the ignition switch & get new ones made ?) . . . so can't look at the tank. What were the differences between F & K beside mufflers ? Is there an online parts fiche for this ? Thanks . . .
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This link should help you figure out what bits you have and if they are "F" or "K" and even what year they are.

http://www.sohc4.net/index.php?q=node/203

Most OEM parts dealers have an on-line parts fiche, but you need to know what you have first before you can order what you need.

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