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Offline CB550driver

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Hello from Alabama
« on: June 13, 2017, 12:29:50 PM »
New here. Just picked up a 1976 CB550. Last owner did a lot of the restoration but just got frustrated. It needs to be revisited especially in the low speed carburetor area. Looking forward to conversing with you and hope to get some ideas on problems as well as contributing to the disscusions.
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Offline MD

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Re: Hello from Alabama
« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2017, 06:17:18 PM »
Hello from MN.

Spark Caps are worth checking out.  I had a lot of surging issues that I thought were related to the carb.

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Offline calj737

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Re: Hello from Alabama
« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2017, 12:10:18 PM »
Welcome!

Always best to perform the 3,000 mile service when getting a new vintage bike. This will acquaint you with all the important systems, service them, and make your bike safer and more reliable. You can download a manual from this site too.
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