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  1. gordo2472003

    Neutral light reversed?

    Put some new indicator lights on the bike (74 cb550) and suddenly my neutral light comes on in every gear Except neutral. What did I do wrong? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Cb550 R1 fork conversion

    I’ve got a lead on some forks for a 99 R1. Wondering if these are the correct forks for a conversion on a 74 cb550 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    My wife's first bike. Cb350

    The wife picked up a 2.7 bikes for $1,500. The guy she bought them from got all of it from an estate sale of someone who was obviously obsessed with these little 350s. the two bikes are complete. The frame comes boxes of of stuff to build another bike, engine parts, wiring, gauges, handle bars...
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    I went AWOL for five years so heres a new intro

    Hey guys. Back around 2015 or so I inherited my grandfathers old 74 cb550 and it hadnt started in almost 20 years. I had a Harley that I rode all the time and felt my grandfathers bike was mainly going to be kept for sentimental value. I rushed the job, got it started, put ten miles on it and...
  5. gordo2472003

    clear tube brake fluid reservoir

    Anybody know anything about this? Ive seen it around more and more and am wondering what the advantages and disadvantages of it are. Is it a modification to an existing reservoir or a new assembly all together? Sorry I couldnt find a better picture than the one below
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    Ok, I'm ashamed. Lets pretend I'm five years old and cant read well

    I dont even know where to start. I know something is wired incorrectly but I cant figure out what it is. The new left side controls I Purchased were supposed to have wires that matched up correctly but they didn't. I got in contact with the seller and he send me a list of what each wire is...
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    Lucas Oil Stabilizer

    I have a 74 Cb550. I have heard a lot about how well Lucas Oil Stabalizers work in car and truck engines. I have used it in my SUV and I love the stuff. I know they have a stabilizer for bikes also, has anyone tried these in their vintage bikes? Any thoughts or opinions on the usage of additives...
  8. gordo2472003

    Marble Rattle Can Job?

    Ive been checking out a few videos on youtube about how to give a tank a marble effect using spray paint and plastic wrap. Basically you apply a solid black base coat, then let that dry. Then apply a light coat of silver and immediately cover the new coat with plastic wrap to get the marble...
  9. gordo2472003

    Inherited Grandpas old bike

    Grandfather died in 2001. His bike had been sitting already for 6 yeas as the tags read 96. I just picked up the bike and california title from my grandmother and I'm wondering what would be the easiest route to take to register this bike. Im not too sure of the process regarding, lost titles...
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    Inherited Grandpa's old Bike. Cafe Time!

    Ok guys. I just picked up my Grandfather's old motorcycle. Its a 74 Cb550. Im not sure how to tell if it has a sub model like "four". It was last registered in 96' so I am assuming that was the last time it was running although I remember my grandfather mentioning it just needed a carb cleaning...
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