So here it is.....my new hobby.

[sneakypete]

.......I was avoiding getting into to this like the plague.....i finally gave in.

....I am now a proud / frustrated owner of a 1974 Cb 550.

 

[MBS]

Welcome to the sickness. ;D -MBS

 

[sneakypete]

...I don't understand why it's taken me this long to get into this.

 

[mrkil]

it's like the hotel california....... you can check out anytime you like but you can never leave

 

[BigBSBusa]

Welcome to DTT!

 

[mtrace535]

Beautiful CB. Welcome.

 

[Aetsh]

Beautiful CB. Welcome.

x2, Awesome CB!

Welcome

 

[VonYinzer]

Very nice ride. Enjoy the disease. It never goes away...

 

[thompsonmx100]

Welcome. Wait till you start cutting shit off. Then you'll really be infected. I enjoy it myself.

 

[jsadler09281]

Wow! Dont see much cause for frustration from the pic. Looks cherry! Where'd you find it?

 

[sneakypete]

.....i guess you could say it was a barn find...only this guy has close to 60 bikes in his barn....and parts galore.

...right now we're just trying to get it running right.....carb issues.

 

[Shooter]

.....i guess you could say it was a barn find...only this guy has close to 60 bikes in his barn....and parts galore.

...right now we're just trying to get it running right.....carb issues.

What are the issues with the carb?

 

[sneakypete]

well, they need to be cleaned, rebuilt...adjusted, tweaked...or just tossed.


...I ended getting a set from a buddy of mine....this set is in way better shape.

 

[HedNut]

Awesome! I'm new to this place too (been signed up for a while...but just settling in!) With your 550 check out the SOHC4 forum...lot'sa good tips on there for your carbs and messing with them. As far as this forum!! WICKED! And I can't wait to have my cafe up and ready! Your bike looks SICK clean and I wish you the best!!! Enjoy the shit outa it!
Cheers!

 

[sneakypete]

...I ended up installing some new drag bars.

 

[sneakypete]

Here's another angle.