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Post by antique550four on Jul 3, 2011 14:54:08 GMT -4
Love this bike. Have owned it since 1991 and it's been an ongoing project. The original 550 had over 25k and was worn out. I found a nice one for sale at CRC for 200 and it had 5k on it. What a find huh?... I clean the chrome and polished aluminum each year. Keep her in the garage at all times unless I'm riding. I recently installed a new barnett clutch kit and springs. I think the springs were a huge help. My most recent splurge was on a set of carbs from some guru in Cali. I paid 450 for them and I'm very happy the way they help the engine run. The original set were abused for many years and some parts were actually broken. Attachments:
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Post by antique550four on Jul 3, 2011 15:01:09 GMT -4
Changing oil, clutch cover, clutch, springs. Some tlc Attachments:
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Post by tango911 on Jul 4, 2011 15:02:05 GMT -4
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Post by A65L on Jul 6, 2011 10:36:20 GMT -4
Great looking 550. Did you get stock replacement carbs? I notice your head pipes look pretty good. Must be new. I have a '72 500 awaitng some TLC.
LH
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Post by antique550four on Jul 6, 2011 16:22:21 GMT -4
yes stock carbs, but rebuilt and refinished. The header is a 4 into 1 mac. not a bad pipe.
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Post by antique550four on Jul 14, 2011 18:00:15 GMT -4
Looking to maybe restore the frame this winter Attachments:
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Post by antique550four on Jul 14, 2011 18:06:08 GMT -4
Inline 4 is a cool powerplant Attachments:
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Post by antique550four on Jul 14, 2011 18:08:48 GMT -4
Have spent alot of hours providing tlc to this old classic. Attachments:
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Post by antique550four on Jul 14, 2011 18:10:13 GMT -4
labor of love Attachments:
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Post by 73cb500 on Jul 14, 2011 23:01:25 GMT -4
Your guys bikes really make mine look like a pooper!! Keep up the good work
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Post by antique550four on Aug 1, 2011 13:02:59 GMT -4
Thanks I appreciate that comment. Have a look at what it use to look like. Attachments:
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Post by antique550four on Aug 1, 2011 13:05:02 GMT -4
another Attachments:
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Post by cb500bobber on Aug 1, 2011 13:16:22 GMT -4
Did you redo your seat or did you buy a new one
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Post by antique550four on Aug 2, 2011 23:50:00 GMT -4
it's a seat cover. Kinda like a covering with a string to pull it tight. Works great and looks decent. Price wasnt too bad if i recall. Found on ebay. Lots of cool parts available online.
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Post by antique550four on Aug 2, 2011 23:50:44 GMT -4
another look Attachments:
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