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Offline tom8Toe

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’76 550 Project
« on: May 03, 2011, 11:42:31 AM »
I’m picking this bike up with extra engine for $100.00. All I know so far about the bike is it’s a ’76 CB550. I’m curious… I’ve not see the bike in person and this is the only picture I’ve seen, I’m wondering if anyone by sight can tell if this is a ‘K’ or ‘F’ model 550.


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'89 Kawasaki EX500 (Crashed)
'72 BSA A75 Rocket3 (Sold)
'65 Honda CB450 Black Bomber (Stolen, never recovered)
'89 Honda GB500 (Sold)
'75 Honda CB400F (Sold)
'08 Triumph Bonneville T-100 (Sold)
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Offline lone*X

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Re: ’76 550 Project
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2011, 12:06:22 PM »
K model, F's had the trap door tank.
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Offline JustinLonghorn

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Re: ’76 550 Project
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2011, 12:16:09 PM »
I want the little bike that he has hung up as wall art, ha.
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Offline dave500

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Re: ’76 550 Project
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2011, 01:45:21 PM »
hundred bucks,good score.
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Offline tom8Toe

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Re: ’76 550 Project
« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2011, 03:15:08 PM »
Quote from: lone*X on May 03, 2011, 12:06:22 PM
K model, F's had the trap door tank.

Confirmed. After some research, I confirmed that '76 CB550's with VIN# starting with 123XXXX are in fact "K" models. I wasn't sure if maybe the tank was taken from a different model. If I'm not mistaken, looking thru the color codes, it seems the only color offered in 76 were Candy Garnet Brown and the color of this tank appears to be blue. Not that I intend to do a true resto, it's just good to know what I'm working with. :D
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"A model built for comfort, really built with style Specialist tradition, mama, let me feast my eyes" - Led Zeppelin

Current:
2014 Triumph Scrambler

Past Rides:
'89 Kawasaki EX500 (Crashed)
'72 BSA A75 Rocket3 (Sold)
'65 Honda CB450 Black Bomber (Stolen, never recovered)
'89 Honda GB500 (Sold)
'75 Honda CB400F (Sold)
'08 Triumph Bonneville T-100 (Sold)
'14 Triumph Scrambler

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Offline Chicago550

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Re: ’76 550 Project
« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2011, 03:26:09 PM »
Looks like a CB 500 tank but then again it may just have been repainted in that style. Wish I could find bikes around here for $100.
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Offline cameron

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Re: ’76 550 Project
« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2011, 04:08:09 PM »
The frame/setup is def a K from the kickstand and start key placement as well.
The front fender is K.
Side panels: K
Seat? K.
Pipes? aftermarket. NOT a K.

Looks pretty stock, except those pipes.
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Offline HAIRHEAD

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Re: ’76 550 Project
« Reply #7 on: May 03, 2011, 05:02:30 PM »
100 bucks, AWESOME deal ,and i also want the bike on the wall.

cheers
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Offline dylboss

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Re: ’76 550 Project
« Reply #8 on: May 03, 2011, 06:47:20 PM »
100 bucks!  Man, I thought I got a good deal.  Just picked up an inspected and running '78 CB550.  You beat me on this one hands down.  Jealous.
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Offline tom8Toe

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Re: ’76 550 Project
« Reply #9 on: May 03, 2011, 07:04:08 PM »
Make no mistake, it will take a lot of work. But that's something I'm looking forward to doing with the kid. I have to round up a truck in the next couple weeks and drive to Spokane to pick it up.
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"A model built for comfort, really built with style Specialist tradition, mama, let me feast my eyes" - Led Zeppelin

Current:
2014 Triumph Scrambler

Past Rides:
'89 Kawasaki EX500 (Crashed)
'72 BSA A75 Rocket3 (Sold)
'65 Honda CB450 Black Bomber (Stolen, never recovered)
'89 Honda GB500 (Sold)
'75 Honda CB400F (Sold)
'08 Triumph Bonneville T-100 (Sold)
'14 Triumph Scrambler

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Offline dylboss

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Re: ’76 550 Project
« Reply #10 on: May 03, 2011, 07:10:36 PM »
Not making any mistake.  I just spent probably 30 hours of labor fine tuning the engine/ignition/carbs.  There's satisfaction in getting it going though with every positive step.  That is part of the hobby.  Hope you enjoy it.  Very gratifying when everything you do actually starts to work!
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- 1972 CB750 K2 - Brier Brown Metallic
- 1973 CB750 K3 - Flake Sunrise Orange
- 1974 CB750 K4 - Flake Sunrise Orange
- 1976 CB750 K6 - Candy Antares Red

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- 1978 Honda CB550K
- 1972 Honda CL350 Scrambler
- 1972 Honda CB450
- 1998 Suzuki TL1000R
- 1993 Yamaha FZR 600

Offline That 70s Bike

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Re: ’76 550 Project
« Reply #11 on: May 03, 2011, 07:15:44 PM »
'73 cb500 & '74 cb550 tanks had that teardrop & stripe scheme.
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