1974 Honda CB

CB5501013188

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'74 Honda CB550 Cafe. Bike is in great shape, and gets more attention than my 'Guzzi 1200s. Just the right amount of cafe, yet still looking classy and antique. Starting from the front: Brand new tubes and tires wrapped on new SunRacing rims with Buchanan spokesProgressive suspension front springs. Fork oil changed in November.Cross drilled rotor with new brake pads. Brake fluid changed in November.Engine was refreshed and painted about 1500mi ago. All specs were checked, fresh hone and valve lap. New /rings/gaskets/valve seals/etc.New clutch during engine refurb PamcoPete electronic ignition and new coils/wires installed in NovemberNew Battery last JuneNew progressive suspension springs and shocks in the rearDrag bars Tank is the front 1/2 of a CB550 and the rear 1/2 of a CB500Tank is clean and rust free on the inside Custom fab'd fiberglass seat/rear cowl'34 Ford LED brake lightMatt finish paintOil changed at the start of this riding season (which was just a few weeks ago unfortunately) Bike is currently inspected and tagged - everything works as it should (lights, blinkers, brakes, etc)The title is Free and Clear and In my name Bike starts and runs well - no noises, odd shutters, bad manors at speed, etc. There were no geometry changes done during the cafe process, only frame mod was to remove the passenger pegs and hoop the rear. The pipes are still the stock pipes, but all the packing is long gone. I personally like the look and sound; but you may wish to adjust. Here is a video of a cold start and walk around: http://youtu.be/XyvLuglZq8g What does the bike need:A new air filter should be installed. I did not buy one as I was in between velocity stacks or leaving it as-is.A rider IMPORTANT - I have 100% positive feedback and have sold a couple of vehicles on ebay previously. I fully intend to keep my rating - so I have done the best I could with descriptions and photos. Please ask any questions prior to bidding. I spent a significant amount of time and effort with this bike and want to be sure the new owner will enjoy it for what it was intended to be. Please do not be shy - ask for additional pictures, videos, or better yet come and see the bike for yourself.