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Offline VigCS

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My '78 CB550 Resto project.
« on: September 27, 2010, 06:14:10 PM »
Hi everybody.  I've owned this bike for probably 3 months now and will be doing a slow restoration of it.  I've put probably 2000 trouble-free miles on it since I bought it.  

All I've done was a minor tune-up and painted the tank and side covers orange (still needs wetsanding).  Just thought I'd show a quick video clip of what I'm working with!  Carbs still need a little tuning...so ignore the farts in the beginning.  Stock airbox is going back on eventually.

Watch in HD for the best sound and video!


Thanks and ride safe!
« Last Edit: September 27, 2010, 06:16:24 PM by VigCS »
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Offline theofam

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Re: My '78 CB550 Resto project.
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2010, 04:29:15 PM »
It looks great already. As a guy with his bike in pieces the past 8 months, I recommend riding it until something goes wrong! ;D

Offline rustbucket

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Re: My '78 CB550 Resto project.
« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2010, 04:32:07 PM »
Nice bike! No kidding Theofam - I'm having trouble imagining owning enough good parts to make a complete motorcycle...  ;)

Offline indyracer

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Re: My '78 CB550 Resto project.
« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2010, 08:33:25 PM »
Nice video, sounds great man.... Ride it as much as you can before it gets cold.
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