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Post by greeny on Oct 21, 2017 23:42:47 GMT 1
Hi all. Just purchased a 79' cb550 four K3.. Dont know anything about them. So.... Anyone feel free to pass any comments good or bad... Not sure what to do with it yet. Apart from try and get it running. 12 years stored. Need to learn to upload pics too.. Cheers E
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Post by aid22 on Oct 22, 2017 12:45:45 GMT 1
Hi, Recommissioned one of them early this year, it also had been stood for some time. There was a few problems with it like carbs, wiring, forks etc. Can you post a pic? Aid.
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Post by greeny on Oct 22, 2017 13:14:04 GMT 1
Will try.... Cheers
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Post by aid22 on Oct 22, 2017 13:21:33 GMT 1
You can send a pics to my email if you want, just PM your email to me.
Aid.
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Post by greeny on Oct 22, 2017 23:37:11 GMT 1
No pic yet
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Post by greeny on Oct 24, 2017 23:32:33 GMT 1
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Post by greeny on Oct 24, 2017 23:33:03 GMT 1
Rubbish pic. All i have at the mo.
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Post by markhoopy on Oct 25, 2017 9:38:35 GMT 1
Rubbish pic. All i have at the mo. At least using postimages.org/ rather than Flickr you managed to get a pic posted from your mobile .. and clicking on your pic does give a full-size image too
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Post by greeny on Oct 25, 2017 10:02:29 GMT 1
How have you done that? Lol.... Any comments on it? I know its not an lc but i felt it was too good to pass on.. E
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Post by aid22 on Oct 25, 2017 10:23:04 GMT 1
Yep, that's the same as the one I did this year. There may be a couple of things different but I would have to have a close look. Definitely worth doing though, so I will post 1 or 2 pics of the one I did and see what you think.
Regards, Aid.
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Post by greeny on Oct 25, 2017 11:46:35 GMT 1
Cheers pal Again just a few pointers please. Whats the value? E
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Post by aid22 on Oct 25, 2017 13:15:28 GMT 1
I will be in touch later this evening or tomorrow with a list and pics.
Aid.
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Post by aid22 on Oct 25, 2017 18:20:10 GMT 1
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Post by aid22 on Oct 25, 2017 20:21:51 GMT 1
Right, if it has been stood for a long time then there are a few things to do first; Remove the tank Check all the wiring Remove the carbs, strip, clean thoroughly(very important) & reset to standard settings Change oil & filter Replace the battery, plugs, air filter These things must be done if you want it to start and run(unless you are extremely lucky and it starts with fresh fuel only). Use an auxiliary fuel tank with fresh fuel. There are different carbs on various different models and from the picture it is hard to see which are on yours. But if they are the same as the ones on the bike I did it is not good news because they are very troublesome, so can cause a few problems when trying to get a bike running that has been stood for a few years. Well, that should be enough to get you started(excuse the pun ). Good luck, Aid.
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Post by greeny on Oct 26, 2017 2:07:13 GMT 1
Cheers mate. I'll keep you posted... E
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Post by markhoopy on Oct 26, 2017 13:52:11 GMT 1
Magic
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Post by Ozhammer on Nov 4, 2017 6:13:58 GMT 1
The 550 was said to be the best of the Honda SOHC fours, with a good balance between the power of the 750 and the lower mass of the 400. An apprentice mate of mine had one back in the day and it was certainly nice to ride, even if us 2T boys wouldn’t want to admit it openly 😜
Good luck with the resto and hopefully you will enjoy riding it once it is done.
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Post by greeny on Nov 6, 2017 20:52:03 GMT 1
Cheers buddy... Not even looked at it yet. May just sell on to be honest... Ian
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