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In 2019 I purchased a Honda CB550 motorcycle. The year on the front plate is 1974. Which happens to be the first year the CB550 was introduced. Honda had raced the 500cc in the World Grand Prix. But in 1969 the FIM introduced new rules (including weight minimums, a maximum number of cylinders and a…
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CB550 in Endless scene
Hints of the story behind a Honda CB550 that is what it shouldn’t be. When I went to look at a cb550 after it caught my attention browsing through the classifieds, I saw a rugged, characterful and misused motor with some semblance of charm. It was icy outside, so after taking the bike indoors to…
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honda motorcycle cb550 carburetor
Here’s how I tuned my 1974 Honda CB550 motorcycle with pods. My bike came with pods when I purchased it. I will share the full story in another post for those who are interested. But in short, the choke didn’t work. The carburetor was a mess. One of the carb cylinders was bent and jammed…
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