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.”
Manufactured in October of 1977, this example is VIN: CB550K2113845. The seller purchased this motorcycle via auction in December of 2021.
The true mileage is unknown. The odometer shows 986 miles. The seller has put less than 200 miles on this example.
Maintenance:
The seller states they installed new fork springs and coated the gas tank.
Modifications:
Keihin CR carburetors with pod air filters.
Four-into-one exhaust.
Custom triple tree clamps with clip-ons.
Bar-end mirrors.
Aftermarket instrumentation.
Custom tail fairing and modified subframe.
LED rear turn signal light bar.
H4 headlight.
Custom side stand.
Rear sets.
Borrani 18″ spoked wheels.
Not pictured: Forseti 600cc big-bore kit.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Kenda tires with date codes of 5120 and 0621.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Vancouver, Washington, this Honda is offered on a clean Washington title. Have any CB550 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Additional Information
Location
Vancouver, Washington
Year
1978
Make
Honda
Model
CB550
Mileage
True Mileage Unknown
VIN
CB550K2113845
Title
Clean
Title State/Country
Washington
Private Party/Dealership
Private Party
Additional Charges
No
VIN Report
N/A
Total Bids Placed: 19
Auction has ended.
Auction expired without reaching reserve price.
Highest bidder was: t************0
Bidder Name
Bidding Time
Bid
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t************0
October 18, 2023 2:01 pm PDT
$1,550
h*****z
October 18, 2023 2:01 pm PDT
$1,475
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h*****z
October 18, 2023 1:59 pm PDT
$1,450
t************0
October 16, 2023 5:37 am PDT
$1,350
c********n
October 16, 2023 5:36 am PDT
$1,250
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t************0
October 16, 2023 5:36 am PDT
$1,201
c********n
October 16, 2023 5:33 am PDT
$1,101
t************0
October 15, 2023 5:39 pm PDT
$1,001
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c********n
October 15, 2023 5:39 pm PDT
$1,000
t************0
October 15, 2023 10:33 am PDT
$850
c********n
October 15, 2023 10:33 am PDT
$750
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t************0
October 15, 2023 10:33 am PDT
$701
c********n
October 15, 2023 10:12 am PDT
$601
t************0
October 15, 2023 10:12 am PDT
$501
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t************0
October 15, 2023 9:04 am PDT
$350
c********n
October 15, 2023 9:04 am PDT
$250
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