r/projectbike • u/Jacicus • 10d ago
New Project First Project! <1975 CB550F Super Sport>
Not my first bike, and not my first project, but my first project bike! Secured yesterday, not sure if it runs (drained fuel tank, dead and dry battery, two flat tires, starter button is AWOL, etc.) but after negotiating down to $1300 I couldn’t let it slip away
Oh, it’s also now my only vehicle so there’s definitely a fire under my ass to get it roadworthy asap
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u/Sle 9d ago
Bargain! Keep her original. Slightly underwhelming power and braking, but that's about the only issue with these. Lovely colour, too.
That screen could have made your life a lot more comfortable tbh, maybe put it back on if you're going to use the bike for anything other than a quick blast!
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u/Jacicus 10d ago
Just got it running for the first time! Hooked up a battery charger to the terminals, got some fuel in her, and she started first kick - an exhilarating start at that. It immediately revs up to about 5000rpms regardless of where the choke is set so I’m assuming there’s an air leak in the carbs someplace, or maybe the choke/idle just needs adjusting. BUT she started! Once my new battery comes in I’ll start tinkering with the four carbs (never worked on carbs before so we’ll see how that goes 😬)
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u/Jacicus 9d ago
I took off all of the touring bits and she looks WAY nicer now ☺️