It’s all about the CB550
There’s a unique kind of quiet in a motorcycle shed when you’re deciding what to ride. Yesterday, I walked past my 2012 Honda NC700X a brilliant, modern, sensible machine and reached for the key to my 1974 Honda CB550. I didn’t buy this bike brand new off the showroom floor. Over 51 years ago, I […]
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Despite the bike running beautifully for 99% of the ride, I did notice a slight, intermittent miss around 8,000 RPM.
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Almost 2000 miles ridden ensuring the mechanical reliability, my focus shifted to refining ride quality and fixing a few persistent problems.
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After sitting in my Dad’s garage for almost 30 years, it was time to break out of my funk and get this bike back on the road. What a revelation, wind therapy was just what I needed!
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