1978 Honda CB

Cb550k-2105638

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Hello, you are looking at a very nicely Restored 1978 CB550K Cafe Racer. The bike starts on the first kick or push of the button. runs decent and shifts through all the gears fine. It was thoroughly gone over and restored to this state over a 2 year period. Truly was a labor of love. I cannot imagine the amount of hours that I have wrapped up in planning and carrying out this build. It was just inspected and has been driven 199 miles since the restoration was complete. Clean PA title in hand. This truly is a head turner and gets all kinds of looks on the road. It was featured as a garage build on Bikebrewers.com. Go here to see it: Bikebrewers.com/honda-cb550-cafe-racer-chris-brennan/ For a YouTube video walk around and Startup go here:m.youtube.com/watch?v=qs7p4KXU0Nw So here is a Detailed list of the work done on this build. FRAME •Bike was completely disassembled •Frame was modified for the desired look and was sandblasted and coated with a PPG Urethane basecoat/ clearcoat •All frame bolts were either polished up or replaced with new ones ENGINE •Engine block was compression tested and found to have around 130 psi in each cylinder and are all within 5% of each other. So internals were left alone and the case was thoroughly cleaned, blasted and ceramic coated satin black. •The stock Phillips head engine screws were replaced with a stainless steel Allen head bolt kit. •All 8 valve tappet cover seals were replaced•New valve stem seals were installed•New Valve cover gasket and breather cover gasket was installed •New clutch housing gasket was installed •New points cover gasket was installed •New head side cover seals were installed •Valve clearance was checked and adjusted •Cam chain tension was adjusted •Points were cleaned and gapped •Engine Ignition static timing was set •Various covers were polished •New intake manifold gaskets were installed •New NGK D7EA Spark plugs were installed•New Ignition wires and coils were installed• New points and condensers were installed •4 new engine side cover seals were replaced • A new OEM Honda oil filter and seal was installed along with a new oil filter housing bolt. A New Delkevic 4 into 1 Stainless Steel Header was installedA new Radiant Cycles 2.5" Shorty muffler was installed CARBS •Carbs were completely tore down and cleaned •Bowls and Top covers were polished •Carb bodies were ceramic coated satin black •All new seals gaskets and o rings were installed •Carbs were jetted because of the pod filters and free flowing exhaust They were fitted with 105 main jets and the slide needles were moved up 1 notch. •New carb boot clamps were installed •New Pod filters were Installed•Carbs were bench synced. •Carbs were vacuum synced WHEEL SETS •Wheels were broken down and had the spokes re zinced •The Hubs and rims were blasted and Painted with a black urethane basecoat/clearcoat •The wheel Sets were re assembled, spoked, and trued •New inner rubber strips were installed on the rims •New inner Tubes were installed in both wheels •New Kenda challenger tires were installed Front 110/90/19 Rear 120/90/18 BRAKES •Rear brake shoes were installed with new hardware then linkages were adjusted and greased •Front brake caliper was completely stripped , blasted, and rebuilt. A new piston, new seal, new bleeder screw and new pads were installed. Then the bodies were Painted black and clear coated. •A new Braided Stainless Steel brake line kit was installed. •A new master Cylinder was installed along with new brake fluid. ELECTRICAL The wire harness was removed and all terminals were cleaned A new headlight with integrated LED turn signals was installed. A new 32 LED Brakelight, tail light, and turn signal unit was installed on a custom fabricated bracket which mounts flush under rear seat for a clean look. A new Electronic LED flasher was installed 2 new LED turn signal resistors were installed A new horn was installed A new Mini Speedometer was installed A new KMG Battery was installed Any unnecessary gauges or lights were eliminated for a clean, simple lookNew led turn signals were added to the shocksNew License plate led lamp was installed SUSPENSION •Front forks were disassembled, cleaned, and new fork seals and oil were installed. They were raised through the trees for a lower profile and 3/4" pre load spacers were installed in the forks to stiffen up the front and minimize travel. •Rear Shocks were replaced with new Adjustable Shocks BODY/ CONTROLS • New fork mounted Cafe racer bars were installed • New bar mount left mirror was installed Original clutch cable was lubricated and reinstalled then adjusted for a proper release Original Throttle and choke cables were cleaned, lubricated, installed and adjusted. A new Drive Chain was installed along with new Chrome Chain tensioners. A new curved License plate bracket was installed The Original seat pan was blasted, fabricated and repainted for the look of the bike and uses all the factory mounting points and the original seat lock. It was then sent to be professionally upholstered. The tank was sandblasted and repainted using a urethane Base coat/ clear coat system. Destroyer grey with a black side panel. The side covers were also redone with new 550Four lettering integrated in the paint scheme. The paint was then wet sanded and thoroughly polished to a show quality finish. The stock rear fender was shortened, sand blasted and Painted to match the tank paint scheme. The front fender was shortened, sandblasted and painted Destroyer Grey to match the tank. A Stock 74 Honda tank emblem set was stripped and restored , mounted on the tank. The inside of the tank was de rusted and had a new Tank liner installed A new Petcock and fuel line was installedMotorcycle Passed PA state InspectionNo road rash.. Never been laid down. Known flaws: • Minor scuffs on the headlight housing from the cables making contact•minor scuffs on side cover near shifter lever from normal contact when shifting. • Starts and runs good overall, but a slight hang in idle and an intermittent miss or puff through the carb is present occasionally since the cold weather set in. May need more carb jet tinkering for cold climate driving. Was purring flawlessly without a hiccup in the Summer. Bike comes with small box of various parts from the build, including different jets for the carburetor. I have done my best to describe this bike in detail, but understand that it is a 40 year old machine and may require other work now or in the future. This motorcycle is being sold as is with no warranty implied. Buyer assumes responsibility of inspection of vehicle prior to buying or riding. Arrangements may be made to see the bike in person and running in Altoona, PA before purchasing. No test Rides until payment is in hand. Buyer assumes responsibility to arrange shipping of motorcycle. I will cooperate with shipping companies and get the motorcycle loaded up. Shipping would probably cost anywhere from 300-500 as a guesstimate. Deposit of 400 due within 24 hours of Purchase. The balance to be paid upon pickup. Cash or certified cashiers check for the balance after deposit. PayPal for deposit only..