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Offline kakon864

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New-ish Member 1977 cb550k
« on: November 27, 2019, 09:13:47 AM »
I've been around for a few months now, but realized I never properly introduced myself.

I'm a college student in the Pacific North West and have been into mechanics for awhile now. I first got into motorcycles last year when I picked up an old 70's Yamaha enduro bike. I learned a lot about 2 stoke bikes from working on it and had a lot of freezing winter fun working on it. After a few more enduro bikes I acquired... , I picked up my 1977 cb550k this last June, which was in really rough shape (and in boxes lol). I spent the next few months fixing up, did a full rebuild because it was previously seized as well as a bunch of body work. Just did my first break in ride last week  ;D and wouldn't have been able to get this far without you all on this forum (well I would have, but would have been much more difficult :p). It is far from done, but at least I can ride it now.

Thanks to all who have given me advice and I look forward to future interactions here.

-Rivers

P.S. Will post pictures soon.
1977 Honda CB550k
1978 Yamaha Dt250
1979 Yamaha XT500
1973 Kawasaki G5 100

Offline FourUsTry

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Re: New-ish Member 1977 cb550k
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2019, 10:34:34 AM »
Welcome from a '78 CB550K owner/rider in MA.
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1980 CX500

Offline jakec

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Re: New-ish Member 1977 cb550k
« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2019, 11:12:39 AM »
Where in PNW? I'm in Seattle. Seems like you're faster than me, I'm also doing a full engine rebuild right now.
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Offline kakon864

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Re: New-ish Member 1977 cb550k
« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2019, 11:19:26 AM »
Actually I'm in Washington too. About 40 miles  south of the Seattle area.
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1977 Honda CB550k
1978 Yamaha Dt250
1979 Yamaha XT500
1973 Kawasaki G5 100

Offline jakec

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Re: New-ish Member 1977 cb550k
« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2019, 12:16:57 PM »
My parents live in gig harbor, that's where i'll be this weekend. No need to be vague about where you live! you should come ot the seattle meetups when they start up again in spring.
1970 CB750 K0
1977 CB750 Chop
1997 XR650L

Offline kakon864

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Re: New-ish Member 1977 cb550k
« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2019, 05:53:59 PM »
My parents live in gig harbor, that's where i'll be this weekend. No need to be vague about where you live! you should come ot the seattle meetups when they start up again in spring.
Didnt realize we had any seattle meet ups, I'll definitely be coming. I live out in Enumclaw.
1977 Honda CB550k
1978 Yamaha Dt250
1979 Yamaha XT500
1973 Kawasaki G5 100

Offline jakec

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Re: New-ish Member 1977 cb550k
« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2019, 12:35:07 AM »
There are a LOT of meetups to go to in the summer. Backfire is weekly. There are two VME rides on Vashon island, and then there is DGR in september.
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Re: New-ish Member 1977 cb550k
« Reply #7 on: November 29, 2019, 04:06:28 AM »
Welcome from Lake Superior,

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1975 CB550F Super Sport;  Lake Superior Circle 1000, 45-90 Saddle 1000, All in Yooper 1000 and SS 2000 in 48 hrs:  1985 GL1200A, MN in State SS1K

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Re: New-ish Member 1977 cb550k
« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2020, 07:52:25 PM »
Hi mate welcome to the forum, i hope you enjoy the community and we learn a lot from each other. I'm also new here I'm from Australia. :)

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Re: New-ish Member 1977 cb550k
« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2020, 12:46:47 PM »
welcome aboard.