Description
Additional photos on this 1976 Honda CB550F Super Sport are available here for your perusal.
Built between 1974 and 1978, the Honda CB550 was “probably the best balanced Honda of the seventies,” according to this Silodrome recap. They go on to call it a “Goldilocks bike” as it fit in perfectly between the 400 and the 750 – the “CB550 was just right.”
It was offered in two versions, the K and the F. The K was the standard model, while the F was the “Super Sport.” In both platforms, the SOHC inline four cylinder engine was paired with a five speed transmission. The F differed with a simpler paint job, 4-into-1 exhaust, and lower bars.
For 1976, Honda offered the 550F in Flake Sapphire Blue and Shiny Orange.
This example is VIN:CB550F2010050. The seller acquired it 43 years ago from Fay Myers Honda in Denver, Colorado.
During his ownership, the seller has covered roughly 500 miles. The odometer shows 4,227 miles.
“2020 I undertook a restoration. It has been sitting in my barn dry and warm since I retired it. I took it down to the frame and rebuilt it.” The seller performed the following:
- All fluids and filters changed
- Fork seals replaced
- Front brakes replaced
- Front wheel bearings replaced
- New master cylinder and lever replaced (original is with bike)
- New front and rear tires and tubes (balanced)
- 4 carbs rebuilt (one replaced) and tuned and balanced
- New cables and fuel lines
- Seat recovered
- New battery
- New fuses
- Tank and side covers repainted in metallic blue. New side decals, New side covers.
This sale also includes the original parts that have been replaced.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
“The original 4 into 1 exhaust has one dent near the exit and has come chrome corrosion at the rear mount. The left side engine cover has some scratches. The gauge faces are slightly dull from age.”
“There are no mechanical issues. It passed a Colorado State police inspection on 11/5/2021.” Currently located in Greenwood Village, Colorado, this Honda is offered on a clean Colorado title.
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