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Offline ThomWill

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New guy...
« on: April 03, 2011, 07:46:25 AM »
Picked up my 77 CB550F yesterday (a craigslist find).  Plan on a major rebuild to a stock-ish commuter.   First time doing this and admittedly a little daunted but very excited.
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Offline Bob Wessner

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Re: New guy...
« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2011, 07:53:17 AM »
Welcome.. so, where's the obligatory picture?  :) You will find lots of help here.
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Re: New guy...
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2011, 08:29:18 AM »
Welcome to the madness!
Post away, you'll get lots of help. We love rebuilds!  :D
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Offline hyde7278

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Re: New guy...
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2011, 08:59:33 AM »
welcome
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Re: New guy...
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2011, 01:07:27 PM »
Welcome to the Forum!  Yep, we like pics! ;D

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Offline DarcyCB400F

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Re: New guy...
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2011, 01:53:49 PM »
No pics = no help... ;) just kidding! Pics is what were are here for! ;D
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Offline ThomWill

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Re: New guy...
« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2011, 06:49:25 PM »
OK, I get it... here are some shots...

On the trailer:


At home in my happy place:


Free (at last) of that faring...
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Offline Gaither

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Re: New guy...
« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2011, 10:02:22 PM »
Thom

You've come to the right Forum. Great folks here and lots of experienced help. You'll also be amazed at what you can turn up by simply searching.

'Looks as if you found a nice one!

Good luck with your project.

FWIW, I also have a '77 550F.
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