Author Topic: Decided to keep it.... (Read 2866 times)

robdrobd · « **on:** December 21, 2011, 03:55:17 PM »

Well, I was going to sell the 1977 cb550k I just acquired with only 6,500 miles, but the deal fell through so I'm keepin' this baby! Ordered a new lower left pipe today. I'll tear the carbs off tomorrow. Gonna keep it stock except for the bars and maybe a few other small details. The thing I don't like is the design of the tank decal. Is there a good way to get that thing off? Also, thinking about wrapping the pipes all the way down to the mufflers just to see what it looks like.

bluezboy · « **Reply #1 on:** December 21, 2011, 04:14:13 PM »

Good decision to keep , but leave those sweet pipes alone, they look great just the way they are. Those decal will come off of that tank, with a little sanding.

robdrobd · « **Reply #2 on:** December 21, 2011, 04:28:56 PM »

Any way to get them off without sanding?

Stev-o · « **Reply #3 on:** December 21, 2011, 04:30:27 PM »

I was watching, the bids went up to $1200, right? What happened?

I ended up buying a K5 in Rochester for $850, which is what I had in mind to offer you.

robdrobd · « **Reply #4 on:** December 21, 2011, 04:54:13 PM »

A few of things on the bike like the small indent in the tank and a cracked jug fin turned the buyer off and made me feel uncomfortable completing the sale. No big deal, I'll get it up and roaring this spring. If I could only get the damn seat to pop up I could get started!!

singedebile · « **Reply #5 on:** December 21, 2011, 05:02:00 PM »

I would just find someone to trade tanks with, from the photo's yours looks to be in good shape.

robdrobd · « **Reply #6 on:** December 21, 2011, 05:35:46 PM »

My tank is in great shape. I just hate the orange and gold decal

Gordon · « **Reply #7 on:** December 21, 2011, 06:02:33 PM »

The decal isn't on the outer surface of the paint, it's under the clear. You can't just remove the decal.

VTCBike750 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 21, 2011, 06:34:29 PM »

Makes me miss my 77 550. Why did I ever sell it...WHY?

Hush · « **Reply #9 on:** December 21, 2011, 08:48:50 PM »

If wrapping the pipes was a good thing I'm sure Honda would have done it years ago, leave that stuff to the Egyptians and let them headers shine man.

Kanticoy · « **Reply #10 on:** December 21, 2011, 08:59:38 PM »

I actually like the orange and gold. If I had a 550 tank I'd trade ya. And +1 on keeping the pipes unwrapped....I just can't dig that style. Beautiful bike sir. Glad you're keeping it.

754 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 21, 2011, 09:28:41 PM »

Wrapping the pipes would make that 8.5 out of 10 bike look like a 6.5...jmo..

robdrobd · « **Reply #12 on:** December 22, 2011, 04:31:32 AM »

The reason I was considering wrap was due to the fact that the left two headers don't look like they will clean up to where they might "shine"

robdrobd · « **Reply #13 on:** December 22, 2011, 11:49:55 AM »

Well, I stared and stared at this bike today. Can't decide what to do first. I guess getting the damn seat to pop up would be a good start. It's cold here so I don't want to give up my garage for a couple of months at least. I was thinking maybe some some things I could do in the basement. Carbs, some polishing, etc. I can't get to any of that without the seat off. Any ideas?

Tews19 · « **Reply #14 on:** December 22, 2011, 01:06:44 PM »

you can remove the screws to the locking mechanism under the seat. The PO of my bike did that and it came right off. You can then put back on when you get a key for it. I take it that is why it cant be opened?
How were you aboe to order a new lower left pipe? Thought Honda didnt make these anymore?

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #15 on:** December 22, 2011, 01:30:28 PM »

have you tried pushing down on the seat (possibly, you might have to push really hard!) while turning the key? ...my 550 is like that...

robdrobd · « **Reply #16 on:** December 22, 2011, 05:00:30 PM »

eBay Lower pipe $55. Not bad shape.

Stev-o · « **Reply #17 on:** December 22, 2011, 05:14:12 PM »

It is possible to remove the pins in the seat hinge and get in that way. No key?

robdrobd · « **Reply #18 on:** December 22, 2011, 05:20:00 PM »

I have the key, but the only thing it doesn't work in is the seat. I am going to try the hinges and pins tomorrow. I am hoping some aluminum foil will shine up the headers.

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