1976 Honda CB

CB550-1246854

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1976 Honda CB550K1 “Candy Garnet Brown” Title In Hand / Same owner since 1979, A Rare survivor!“Candy Garnet Brown” Vintage Honda! Proudly on display right now at the New England Motorcycle Museum! This motorcycle was obviously taken care of! The chrome is in outstanding condition and it is in 100% original condition! The CB550F is the perfect balance between the grunt & power of the CB750 and the economy & thrills of the CB400. The 550 provides one of the finest balances between performance, economy, and handling! Great bike for beginners & experts alike! Not as intimidating or difficult to maneuver as the CB750. Instead its more precise and agile for easier & more exciting riding! Legendary Honda reliability! Parts are available in abundance!ONE OWNER BIKE-COMES WITH CLEAR ORIGINAL STATE OF RHODE ISLAND TITLE!Better than money in the bank! These vintage Hondas are appreciating daily & are certainly more fun! Ready to become the flagship of your personal collection!______________________________________________________________________Please check out our detailed video on this motorcycle:*May take a second to load if you are on mobile!* _________________________________________________________________Please note before bidding: this motorcycle does turn over and shows strong compression. This bike appears to be 100% original! The only thing that has been altered is the tires! The original fenders are perfectly straight, the clutch pull is nice and light, the side covers look brand new, The tach and speedo look brand new, and the tank is in great condition. However, two spark plugs were overtightened and the treads have been damaged. IT will need a repair or a new cylinder head. Along with a carburetor servicing, brake servicing and fluid change. The original exhaust does have some rust at the bottom.__________________________________________________________________Frame Vin: CB550-1246854 Engine Vin: CB550E-1084600__________________________________________________________________ General information Model: Honda CB 550 K 1 Year: 1976 Category: Sport touring Engine and transmission Displacement: 544.00 ccm (33.19 cubic inches) Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke Power: 50.00 HP (36.5 kW)) @ 8500 RPM Top speed: 183.0 km/h (113.7 mph) Compression: 9.0:1 Bore x stroke: 58.5 x 50.6 mm (2.3 x 2.0 inches) Valves per cylinder: 2 Fuel control: Overhead Cams (OHC) Cooling system: Air Gearbox: 5-speed Transmission type, final drive: Chain Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels Front tire: 3.25-19 Rear tire: 3.75-18 Front brakes: Single disc Rear brakes: Expanding brake Physical measures and capacities Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: 206.0 kg (454.2 pounds) Fuel capacity: 17.00 liters (4.49 gallons) Testers: Peter Watson, Graham Sanderson The Atlantic for five years except that in the States it was transformed into the CB550 in 1973 and, subsequently, the CB550F last year. So the latest derivative we've got over here is more than just an upstaged CB500. Having been though its transition period as the CB550 in the States, the bike is just about on the ball and it's been well worth the wait. Honda now appear to be designing machines specifically for the European market rather than merely insulting European taste with that sit - up - and - beg riding position that the Yanks love so much. It's a trend we noticed with the CB400 first tested in these pages in July '75 and which became consolidated in the CB750F, a greatly improved version of four-piper CB750s. Seating position on both the 400 and the new 750 was good and it's equally accommodating on the CB550. Footrests sprout just to the rear of the engine and the rider leans slightly forward on to the handlebars raised a couple of inches above the head-stock. The bars are wide enough to afford bags of control through the turns, yet they're sufficiently narrow to maintain the rider's body in aerodynamic' balance for those long motorway bashes. I can almost hear the potential customer mulling over the comparisons between the 40 lb lighter and, at the time of writing, £166 cheaper CB400, and the heavier and £250 more expensive CB750, as well as pitching it alongside the GT550 Suzuki. Yet the CB550 is much more than just an in-bet weenie in the Honda range; more than merely a compromise between 750 cc beef and 400 cc cheap thrills. We believe the CB550 provides one of the finest balances between performance, economy and handling quality in today's motorcycling arena. That may sound like a tribute normally reserved for the two grand-plus machine, but we thoroughly enjoyed the CB550 and consider it to be one of the better bikes to emerge from Honda's design team in recent years. At £975, the CB550 is cheap enough to fall within easy HP reach of most bikers and possesses performance that makes you wonder why you ever considered buying the CB750. We dubbed the CB400 a Poor Boy's Musclebike; the CB550 is that and more. More weight, more muscle, more torque and more pure motorcycling enjoyment. ____________________________________________________________ Call our shop at 860-454-7024 if you have any questions!This bike is being sold to help raise funds to finish the New England Motorcycle Museum project (The historic Hockanum Mill in Rockville CT!!!) So along with hundreds of other bikes from our collection it will sell as-is!...our loss your gain!Any enthusiast of this era and more would appreciate this bike added to their collection. Attractively priced, this bike is a beauty and is ready for you. Don’t miss the opportunity to own her today, place your Bid Now! Either way, you won’t be disappointed she is waiting for you!There is more to see! Come and visit! All proceeds are going towards the New England Motorcycle Museum restoration project under construction now!! ____________________________________________________________ THE DEALER CONVEYANCE FEE ON THIS SALE IS: $150 The dealer conveyance fee is an industry standard, common dealer fee. It is to be included in the final payment of your vehicle. The conveyance fee includes; the option for a Q1 notarized bill of sale if needed, odometer discloser, sales agreement form, Cert. 125 tax form, dealer invoice, retail purchase agreement, buyers guide, customer support, transfer of title (if applicable) etc. ____________________________________________________________ ***THIS MOTORCYCLE IS SOLD WITH A CLEAR TITLE & A CT DMV Q1 SUPPLEMENTAL ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP/BILL OF SALE*** We can provide a notarized bill of sale if necessary. IF YOU HAVE ZERO EBAY FEEDBACK YOU MUST CONTACT US TO VERIFY THAT YOU ARE A LEGITIMATE BUYER ____________________________________________________________ AUCTION TERMS: Please read carefully! Motorcycle sales are FINAL: Qualified and Serious bidders only, please make sure this is the motorcycle you want and you have the money to buy it before committing! Kaplan Cycles takes pride in top-quality customer service; Please contact us prior to leaving feedback so we may resolve any issues, questions or concerns about our motorcycles, and let us know what we can do to resolve them before leaving feedback! We strive to do our best to make sure all our customers are 100% happy. We always provide top-quality service and motorcycles described as accurately as possible. We respond quickly between the hours of 9am and 6pm EST, 5 days a week. For our fastest service please call Kaplan Cycles at 860-454-7024. Warranty: All motorcycles sold "as is, where is" with no warranty unless written and implied. We encourage you or a third party to come and do a full inspection PAYMENT: ______________________________________________________________________ AGAIN, THE DEALER CONVEYANCE FEE ON THIS SALE IS: $150 ____________________________________________________________ Deposit Due Within 24 Hours of Sale: PayPal, cash (In Person Only! Do NOT Mail Cash!!!), and credit cards are accepted for deposit. The Deposit is nonrefundable. Final Payment is due within 72 hours / three days: We accept checks, cash (In Person Only! Do NOT Mail Cash!!!), or wire transfers for payment in full on all motorcycles. Wire transfers are the preferred method of payment, we will email you the wire transfer form, simply print and hand it to or email the form to your banker, and call us when the wire is sent at 860-454-7024, we will confirm payment is received and tag the motorcycle “SOLD ~ PAID IN FULL, cleared for pickup or shipping”. All checks must clear the bank before buyers can pick up the Motorcycle; Out of State checks can take weeks to clear. Payment in full or other arrangements must be received within 3 days of close of auction or the motorcycle may be relisted. SHIPPING All shipping charges and arrangements will be assumed by the purchaser You can send a shipper to pick up your motorcycle, or you may pick up the motorcycle in person! We will assist with loading the motorcycle upon pickup at no charge to you We will provide forklift, ramps, and dock for loading, and assistance to load for free. We suggest Haul Bikes Daily Direct for the best service and pricing. ______________________________________________________________________ On Mar-05-17 at 13:04:32 PST, seller added the following information: CORRECTION; The bike is a more valuable K model, not an F model. Also The mufflers on this bike have had the ends trimmed, and the handlebars and grips are upgrades form the original 1976 C550K items.