Honda CB550 K0 1974

Honda CB550 K0 1974. In fully restored condition and only covered 233 miles since the restoration. Clock shows 21570 miles but this is a replacement speedo bought from the USA for the same year and model as the originals were not present.

MOT’d 29/07/23

Honda Owners Club Dating Certificate - frame and engine numbers match for year and model

Frame & parts shot blasted and powder coated (local professional)

Engine dismantled, casing cleaned (Local professional)

Tank cleaned & lined (RTT Motorcycles)

Seat completely restored (P&K Classic Bikes)

Fork tubes hard chromed (Philpots)

Wheels respoked with stainless (RWH Motorcycles)

Various parts rechromed (Vehicle & General Polishers & Platers)

Tank, side panels and engine sprayed (The Paint Shack, Wickenby)

Delkevic 4-1 exhaust system

Engine & carbs stripped and rebuilt

New clutch plates, primary chain, timing chain and tensioner, pistons and rings, all o rings and seals changed, engine bolts replaced with stainless ones, 

Parts sourced from David Silver & CMSNL as well as independent sellers in UK and USA

Approx spend £8000

Not exhaustive but original frame, rims, rear mudguard and light + bracket (rechromed), front mudguard (shows some age related spots), seat frame, electrics but new wiring loom fitted, handlebars (rechromed), fork ears (rechromed), gauge holders (rechromed), L&R controls (wiring checked and all functioning), headlight etc (rim rechromed), forks, steering stem (new bearings), tank, panels.