Topic: Went to School today..

[thelary07]

Got a real education in restoring a CB 500 today..that engine is heavy and awkward and hard as heck to get out of the frame, so I am sure I must have done something wrong, but the restore is underway and from the frame up.  I sure hope I can find all the parts I am gonna need for this job.
I guess there are not many similarities between this '77 CB550K and any of the other CB's so I am always looking for sources.  Now looking for a complete engine gasket set..anyone?  Also to anyone out there who has done one of these restorations.. are there still factory paint chips available for original colors?
Thanks

[brooze72]

Welcome aboard, we like pics!   I've got a an original paint formula for the candy gold at home on my other 'puter, will send it when I get back.  As you can see, I didn't use it.    Got my gaskets at the dealer, probably spent about $150 on all of the top end stuff, you can probably do better elsewhere I'm sure, but it was convenient & no shipping charges.

[lucky]

Got a real education in restoring a CB 500 today..that engine is heavy and awkward and hard as heck to get out of the frame, so I am sure I must have done something wrong, but the restore is underway and from the frame up.  I sure hope I can find all the parts I am gonna need for this job.
I guess there are not many similarities between this '77 CB550K and any of the other CB's so I am always looking for sources.  Now looking for a complete engine gasket set..anyone?  Also to anyone out there who has done one of these restorations.. are there still factory paint chips available for original colors?
Thanks

Factory paint chips??LOL//....Hhahhahhahhalol hahahahhaLOL

[CycleRanger]

http://www.vintagehondapaint.com/SITE/VINTAGEHONDAPAINT.html
http://knkcycles.com/honda-cb750-decals.htm
 

[thelary07]

Good info all, especially the info from CycleRanger..thanks a bunch, hope to have before and after pictures worthy of the effort.  Hopes springs eternal!