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Offline EricHa

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Finally joining the SOHC herd!
« on: March 05, 2012, 07:55:57 AM »
Hello Everyone. I picked up a CB550K1 last week, and am more than excited about getting her in shape. The plan is to stay close to OEM, with a few period correct mods.

I lusted after all of the Honda fours as a kid in the 70's, and think that the 500/550K's are my personal favorite. I hope to contribute what I can, and look forward to frequenting sohc4.net!

Eric in IL

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Offline Greggo

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Re: Finally joining the SOHC herd!
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2012, 08:08:45 AM »
Nice find!  Welcome to the club, and the best forum on the internet!
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Offline EricHa

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Re: Finally joining the SOHC herd!
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2012, 08:51:52 AM »
Thanks Greggo. Sweet ATP Bonneville bike by the way! I wouldn't change a thing, except maybe a log pipe if you could find one. FWIW, I believe that ATP used IHI pumps for their smaller displacement turbo kits. The KZ550 kit used one if I remember correctly. 
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Offline dhall57

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Re: Finally joining the SOHC herd!
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2012, 03:06:06 PM »
Welcome from N.C. Eric. Plenty of  knowledge, info, and good people here ;D CB550's are good running, quick bikes. Enjoy ;)
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Offline cben750f0

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Re: Finally joining the SOHC herd!
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2012, 05:32:37 PM »
welcome to the madhouse!!!...look forward to following your progress..

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Offline bender01

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Re: Finally joining the SOHC herd!
« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2012, 06:40:56 AM »
Welcome. Nice color. It will get lots of attention.
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So, the strategy is to lie to people you are asking for help?

I think I'll be busy going for a ride.

Good luck!
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Offline EricHa

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Re: Finally joining the SOHC herd!
« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2012, 07:38:14 AM »
Quote from: bender01 on March 06, 2012, 06:40:56 AM
Welcome. Nice color. It will get lots of attention.

Thanks, but the tank is quite faded. Much less color than your beautiful K1! I can't decide whether to do a restoration paint job, or just leave it. At least the "seasoned" paint is a perfect match for the seasoned bike.
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