Topic: '77 CB550 now running

[le_sterls]

I bought a '77 CB550 on June 6th, after battling with the carburetors for a few months I finally got it running, I bought the bike originally for $200, and spent roughly $100 on it. enjoy the pictures, and tell me what you think.

 

[rachet]

that's a clean ride for 300 bucks!  Good find!

Rachet-

[le_sterls]

Thanks, I thought so as well. the bike had 2690 miles on it when i bought it, this whole bike has been a learning experience for me, i cant wait to get my next project 

[Chief Sleepy]

Holy Cow.  I recently spent $175.00 on a rusted, throttle stuck, choke stuck, broken turn signal, no battery, gas poured out of the carbs, flat tire, non-original paint...you get the picture...1977 cb750 K Four.  I am green with envy.

[quidger]

WOW!!! That's the best $200 you'll ever spend. Nice score.

[rjz5400]

did you have to throw in a murder for that price or perhaps your first born? sexual favors? did a family member sell it to you that certainly seems like  a bro deal
did it fall off a truck?

[SanDogDewey]

Very nice. It's surprising how many low mileage bikes are sitting around out there.

[stevesearles]

I just bought a 78 CB550K for $100 almost identical to yours but much rougher. Are the pipes and mufflers in good shape on yours or is there a few rust thru holes? How are the outside rubber intake manifolds from the airbox to the carbs. They go bad too. I am having a hard time finding a piston for the fron caliper. Honda wants $100 for it and I only paid $100 for the whole bike. Not going to do it. Where it Michigan are you. I am in Marshall, I-94 and I-69.

[le_sterls]

My friend bought a '72 cb350t,
I rode it, and immediately wanted a vintage honda, i was as surprised by the deal as you fellas are... My dad found the bike for me, I was supposed to buy the bike for $800, but the PO realized it had been sitting for longer than he thought, and it wasnt running, so he dumped it on me for $200, there are no rust through holes, which i was very suprised at. The only problem with it was the carbs were real dirty, the tanks was a little rusted, but i took care of that. Now i just need some new tires. thanks for the feed back.

[grandelatte]

nice work!

[le_sterls]

I just bought a 78 CB550K for $100 almost identical to yours but much rougher. Are the pipes and mufflers in good shape on yours or is there a few rust thru holes? How are the outside rubber intake manifolds from the airbox to the carbs. They go bad too. I am having a hard time finding a piston for the fron caliper. Honda wants $100 for it and I only paid $100 for the whole bike. Not going to do it. Where it Michigan are you. I am in Marshall, I-94 and I-69.

I live in livonia, about a mile north of I-96

[OldSchool_IsCool]

Le,

WOW! nice score!!  YOU SUCK!! And I mean that in the nicest possible way! 

There is a vintage bike show at the Gilmore Car Museum over on this side of the state in June, I think.  Definitely consider riding 'er over for the Vintage Ride and maybe enter 'er in the show!  Here is info on last year's show:

http://www.gilmorecarmuseum.org/html/event_details.php?event_id=7&

And pics of the bikes that went on the ride:

http://photobucket.com/gilmore_vintage_ride_2009


Steve,

I'm on the East side of BC, Verona area.  Lets ride sometime!

[shizzomynizzo]

I just bought a 78 CB550K for $100 almost identical to yours but much rougher. Are the pipes and mufflers in good shape on yours or is there a few rust thru holes? How are the outside rubber intake manifolds from the airbox to the carbs. They go bad too. I am having a hard time finding a piston for the fron caliper. Honda wants $100 for it and I only paid $100 for the whole bike. Not going to do it. Where it Michigan are you. I am in Marshall, I-94 and I-69.

I live in livonia, about a mile north of I-96

I didn't know there was any SOHC riders right in my backyard!
I used to live at 5 and levan until last year, now I'm out in Dearborn Heights.

Small World!

I will have to come check out the show next year.

[HawaiiMike]

I think you got a heck of a deal!

[le_sterls]

I just bought a 78 CB550K for $100 almost identical to yours but much rougher. Are the pipes and mufflers in good shape on yours or is there a few rust thru holes? How are the outside rubber intake manifolds from the airbox to the carbs. They go bad too. I am having a hard time finding a piston for the fron caliper. Honda wants $100 for it and I only paid $100 for the whole bike. Not going to do it. Where it Michigan are you. I am in Marshall, I-94 and I-69.

I live in livonia, about a mile north of I-96

I didn't know there was any SOHC riders right in my backyard!
I used to live at 5 and levan until last year, now I'm out in Dearborn Heights.

Small World!

I will have to come check out the show next year.

Wow... 5 and levan, i live at 5 and farmington, you didnt happen to live by hoover elementary school, did you?

[YogiBear]

Thats a very nice 550 you have there! Take care of that baby and she'll take care of you.  Im impressed!!, very good score. Thanks for posting.

[shizzomynizzo]

I just bought a 78 CB550K for $100 almost identical to yours but much rougher. Are the pipes and mufflers in good shape on yours or is there a few rust thru holes? How are the outside rubber intake manifolds from the airbox to the carbs. They go bad too. I am having a hard time finding a piston for the fron caliper. Honda wants $100 for it and I only paid $100 for the whole bike. Not going to do it. Where it Michigan are you. I am in Marshall, I-94 and I-69.

I live in livonia, about a mile north of I-96

I didn't know there was any SOHC riders right in my backyard!
I used to live at 5 and levan until last year, now I'm out in Dearborn Heights.

Small World!

I will have to come check out the show next year.

Wow... 5 and levan, i live at 5 and farmington, you didnt happen to live by hoover elementary school, did you?

I lived there up until last winter, I was living with my brother. Near the elementary school, I think its hoover. His house is right behind where Franks Nursery and Crafts used to be. North of 5 mile, just a few houses west of levan.

If you saw a bike ripping around that area this past summer, it was probably me!

[shizzomynizzo]

Oh, and you got ONE HELL OF A DEAL on that bike!!!

I am in well over a grand! But I have done a lot to her... new rings, tires, chain, sprockets, handlebars, grips, seat cover, rebuilt m/c and caliper, ss brake lines, rear-sets, de rusted tank, POR 15'd it and having it painted, points condensers, clutch cable, throttle cables, H4 headlight conversion, and the list goes on and on.

It's like an addiction, so don't expect to not spend any money on it... cuz you will!!!