Author Topic: My first 550 :) (Read 1805 times)

P_Camps · « **on:** July 02, 2010, 05:44:26 AM »

Hi folks.... My first post and I figured my best way to introduce myself is to show the newest addition to the family. This is my first Bike.

1978 Honda CB550
44,000 km (27,000 mi)
4 into 1 Yoshimura headers and Pipe

She runs like a dream and I only paid her $1200, some of my future plans with her are new signal markers and tail light, new seat... Gunmetal pearl paint on the tank, new rim spokes and tires and we'll see what other cool things the members on this forum can show.

here she is

Tom in Newcastle......Ontario · « **Reply #1 on:** July 02, 2010, 06:04:37 AM »

Looks good from here.........where are you located ?

ieism · « **Reply #2 on:** July 03, 2010, 03:06:04 AM »

Bike looks great, and the Yosh pipes and headers are a bit special. I wouldn't mind finding a set myself...

P_Camps · « **Reply #3 on:** July 03, 2010, 05:42:56 AM »

tj... I'm in Toronto Canada.

ieism... the seller warned me that if I ever was gonna get rid of the headers and pipe I should command a high price for them, and as I read on I am finding out that they are special indeed.

Tom in Newcastle......Ontario · « **Reply #4 on:** July 03, 2010, 05:58:48 AM »

Just east of you in Newcastle

P_Camps · « **Reply #5 on:** July 03, 2010, 07:57:08 AM »

cool... I have my buddies dad that lives in Newcastle... just noticed we have the exact same bike.

Anything I should know in particular?

le_sterls · « **Reply #6 on:** July 03, 2010, 08:02:24 AM »

Good lookin' bike... Can I have your headers and pipe?

P_Camps · « **Reply #7 on:** July 03, 2010, 08:07:40 AM »

it says you are a 'comic-book enthusiast'..... are you sure you're not a 'comedian' ??

jokes bro.... I think that pipe is almost worth more then the bike!! haha

le_sterls · « **Reply #8 on:** July 03, 2010, 08:14:46 AM »

Quote from: P_Camps on July 03, 2010, 08:07:40 AM

it says you are a 'comic-book enthusiast'..... are you sure you're not a 'comedian' ??

jokes bro.... I think that pipe is almost worth more then the bike!! haha

My parents said no to clown school unfortunately.

Really though, good lookin bike. I've had my '77 550, for about a little more than a year now, and its only failed me when I blew a fuse. Couldn't be more satisfied, and I hope you have the same luck that I've had.

le_sterls

fastbroshi · « **Reply #9 on:** July 03, 2010, 12:20:53 PM »

a chrome Yosh exhaust? I thought all they made was race setups for the 550s, and a very small amount at that. I need to see more pics.

le_sterls · « **Reply #10 on:** July 03, 2010, 01:35:25 PM »

Quote from: fastbroshi on July 03, 2010, 12:20:53 PM

a chrome Yosh exhaust? I thought all they made was race setups for the 550s, and a very small amount at that. I need to see more pics.

Could be a replica?

P_Camps · « **Reply #11 on:** July 03, 2010, 01:45:36 PM »

What I was told by the seller is that it is Yoshimura headers and pipe.

I will take more pics tonight or tomorrow. I wouldn't mind if you guys confirmed it.

Shenanigans · « **Reply #12 on:** July 03, 2010, 04:25:20 PM »

Quote from: P_Camps on July 03, 2010, 01:45:36 PM

What I was told by the seller is that it is Yoshimura headers and pipe.

Just sayin'

P_Camps · « **Reply #13 on:** July 03, 2010, 04:48:53 PM »

as promised here are the pic I dont want to go around claiming I have something when its really not.... please help peeps!

le_sterls · « **Reply #14 on:** July 03, 2010, 04:50:29 PM »

No yoshi emblem anywhere on the pipe? I'm no expert but... By the way, I still want your 4-1

P_Camps · « **Reply #15 on:** July 03, 2010, 04:53:38 PM »

lol... No Yoshi emblem..... would they engrave it somewhere??

P_Camps · « **Reply #16 on:** July 05, 2010, 02:05:01 PM »

so can anybody identify my exhaust?

What makes a Yoshimura exhaust... the PO told me it was a Yoshi, I would love to confirm it.

arshaw · « **Reply #17 on:** July 05, 2010, 03:05:40 PM »

Good looking bike. I also just got my first 550 and made my first post, so I feel like I'm in good company.

fastbroshi · « **Reply #18 on:** July 05, 2010, 05:40:55 PM »

Quote from: P_Camps on July 03, 2010, 04:48:53 PM

What is that axle from?

CBJoe · « **Reply #19 on:** July 05, 2010, 06:00:15 PM »

Can't Help on the make of the pipe... but it looks good regardless.

Raef · « **Reply #20 on:** July 05, 2010, 06:15:01 PM »

welcome..... nice looking, clean bike.

I used to have a 76 550 f and a 74 550 k, I now have a f with a k engine

.

mark

P_Camps · « **Reply #21 on:** July 06, 2010, 04:37:08 AM »

Quote from: fastbroshi on July 05, 2010, 05:40:55 PM

What is that axle from?

I wish I knew! are you saying its not a 550 axle?

P_Camps · « **Reply #22 on:** July 06, 2010, 04:38:08 AM »

thanks for the props guys I think it was $1200 well spent for a bike that runs well.

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Author Topic: My first 550 :) (Read 1805 times)