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Bought a cb550 for a cafe build...what have I got myself into?!
I may have gotten myself in over my head! Time will tell. Went for a little drive today and came back with 2 (!) 1977 Honda cb550's. One bike is 100% complete, appears to be totally original, has 38K miles, and runs pretty strong. The other bike lacks the front forks and wheel. Everything else is there although the engine is out of the frame. Bike says it has 16K miles and the engine looks really celan and leak free from the outside. Has at least some compression as I can hear it when I crank the kick start. Both gas tanks are crappy on the inside and one leaks gas. Planning on replacing the tank eventually so not a problem.
So what did I get all this wonderful stuff for? The incredible sum of $260. I feel like I got the deal of a lifetime. I have twice the parts I need to build the bike and my choice of two engines to use or interchange parts if I choose to rebuild it. If I have bit off more than I can chew, I'm only out $260. Some more parts removal planed for tomorrow and some powerwashing. I'm psyched. Gotta stay motivated! Pics to come.
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