Classic1979 Honda CB550K motorcycle runs rides mot/tax exempt many new parts

I bought this from a friend about 4 years ago. He had taken it off the road in 1983 , stripped it down and had the frame powder coated, then the project stalled.

Unfortunately he had stored the previously running fine engine in a cold damp cellar and it was badly seized. The pistons were rusted in the cylinders and all four gudgeon pins were seized in the con rods. I sourced a second hand crankshaft with con rods and barrels and pistons. Whilst in the engine I cleaned up the cylinder head and ground all the valves in. I fitted a new camchain, primary drive rubbers and several oil seals.

The engine starts easily and runs fine. Chassis wise I have fitted several brand new parts including , rear shock absorbers, drive chain, front brake master cylinder, rubber flexible hose, metal pipe , caliper seal and brake pads and just this week a new sealed type battery. I had to source a good second hand front wheel and headlamp brackets from the USA. It has a Motad 4 into 1 exhaust system fitted. I took the fuel tank which was full of leaded petrol for 25 years!

Back to bare metal and painted it with rattle cans. I had a go at pinstriping using tapes. The original style of transfers are still available on line. The front forks really need rechroming as they are pitted and damaged the new fork seals I had fitted. The bike runs well and rides ok. With the forks done it is a useable classic, but it really deserves to be improved cosmetically. I have spent as much as I want to on it and hardly ride it. The bike is in south Manchester, near the airport. The bike is strictly cash on collection. I recommend viewing as I find photos online always make things look better than in the flesh.

Please remember that this is a 42 year old bike. The item "Classic1979 Honda CB550K motorcycle runs rides mot/tax exempt many new parts" is in sale since Sunday, December 19, 2021. This item is in the category "Cars, Motorcycles & Vehicles\Motorcycles & Scooters\Honda". The seller is "kayesdad" and is located in Altrincham.

This item can be shipped to United Kingdom.

• Model: CB
• Capacity (cc): 550
• Manufacturer: Honda
• Mileage: 19000