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    '77 CB 550 throttle not returning...

    The throttle return spring on 77 cb550k's is on the idle set screw (see picture). I think it was mainly an issue with the cables being 1) too tight and 2) not well oiled. I'm going to get a whole new set anyways, I've heard the Motion Pro cables are a good fit. Anyone have any experience with...
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    '77 CB 550 throttle not returning...

    Got the fuel line linked up today only to find out that I'm leaking fuel out of the float bowl gaskets of my carbs..poke like a full rebuild is in order...need to replace the frayed push cable ... And get a new battery... :) fun memorial day
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    '77 CB 550 throttle not returning...

    Hey scotch, is there another return spring there as well? The only one I have attaches just inside the right most carb... Near the plate for the idle set screw...if so I think I need a new one (thought the addendum to the 77 cb550k showed the return spring as being there).
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    '77 CB 550 throttle not returning...

    Hey everyone, I just got my carbs back on the bike after cleaning them, hooked up the throttle cables (after a lot of difficulty...) and now the throttle won't return....I don't have any pics of the carbs with the cables all set, but here are a few before I got the push reattached... If anyone...
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    CB550 parts + cbr rearsets

    Rory, how rusted are the exhausts? Are there any significant holes in them? Can you PM, email, or text me a few photos of them? Also, where are you sending from?
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    CB175/350/550 PARTS

    Are those 550 exhausts that I see there? Either of the 2 banks of carbs? Let me know
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    Best CB Build platform

    Thanks for continuing on this thread guys, I really appreciate all your opinions and comments. I am definitely steering towards a 750 (if staying with a CB) and I am now looking into the XS650's as well. This is actually driving me nuts now, because I know I want the power/reliability to do...
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    Best CB Build platform

    @surffly - first one - pretty engine, too much power for me I think 2nd - same story 3rd - hondamatic... 4th - need a runner 5th - not bad, but I think I can find better 6th - contacted the guy before I posted this, looking at it on Saturday, buuut he upped his asking price to 1800...bike was...
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    Best CB Build platform

    @Bozz - Me: 28, I've wanted a caff for a few years now, and was initially planning on buying a 2010 Thruxton, but I started reading more about cafe racing and realized that basic mods to a Thruxton would result in a bike that like 9000 people in southern cali already own and think is "unique"...
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    Best CB Build platform

    @Surffly - Ha! Yeah, sorry ... I'm a beginning rider (I've ridden scooters for about 4 years, nothing over 150cc). I don't have all that much experience with motorcycle mechanics, but I've been wrenching on cars for a few years as well. I maintained my scooter myself as well. I'm ideally...
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    Best CB Build platform

    Hola DTT forum, I have been asking this question and reading a lot about the various 70's CB's and I'm trying to get a sense of the best base bike for my build. I am dead set on a 1970's CB, but which one? Here is what I'm looking for in a base bike: Decent stock handling (which can be...
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    Wanted 70's CB Twin

    Hey All, If anyone knows of a running 70's CB twin (esp a 450-500) in or near Boston/New England, please shoot me a PM. I need a base bike to cafe! -Drew
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