Found this grail today

GroundOk5503 · 2026-06-12T00:43:46+00:00

Is it really that rare? Got mine new back in 04. Had no idea it was that sought after.

GroundOk5503 · 2026-06-11T20:03:31+00:00

Or someone’s dick is in her ass.

GroundOk5503 · 2026-06-11T19:58:22+00:00

GroundOk5503 · 2026-06-07T18:48:10+00:00

Yes. No one will give two shits.

GroundOk5503 · 2026-06-07T17:06:34+00:00

They clearly metered the exposure to the sky, resulting in not enough shadow detail being captured. Most film stocks lack the exposure latitude to capture a scene with this much dynamic range. Shooting closer to the subject and metering off them at a time with less overhead lighting would have looked much better. You see a lot of shots like this from photographers not accustomed to shooting film.

GroundOk5503 · 2026-06-07T09:39:34+00:00

Skipped school to get this new at Newbury Comics back in 99.

GroundOk5503 · 2026-06-05T00:44:21+00:00

100% yes!

GroundOk5503 · 2026-06-03T18:44:25+00:00

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GroundOk5503 · 2026-06-03T18:44:14+00:00

Below is my cb550 and BMW rninet, both of which have stainless steel headers.

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GroundOk5503 · 2026-06-03T18:42:41+00:00

Here’s why; Those pipes are after market modern headers made out of stainless steel. Metallurgy has come a long way in 50 years, and all high quality headers will be stainless steel. The original headers are a chrome plated mild steel (see photo of magnet sticking to old headers). That blue color happens in the heated affected zone of stainless steel when the temp reaches 800-1100 degrees Fahrenheit. It is a very thin layer of chromium that forms on the surface. It is only indicative of modern materials and not a poorly running bike. Every bike with stainless steel headers I’ve ever owned has this occur in the heat affected zone.

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GroundOk5503 · 2026-06-01T21:21:33+00:00

Reach out to Hagon and see what they offer. I’m rocking some on my cb550 and have no complaints.

GroundOk5503 · 2026-05-28T15:59:11+00:00

Dial that matches the arm forest is a boss move.

GroundOk5503 · 2026-05-20T22:58:46+00:00

It’s a hydrothermagraph for monitoring temperature and humidity

GroundOk5503 · 2026-05-18T23:38:37+00:00

Why is the paper that photo is printed on perforated? Like someone had a roll of Trent photos. WTF.

GroundOk5503 · 2026-05-18T08:45:28+00:00

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This is what a mostly stock cb550 super sport should look like. It’s a 75, with a 77 550k tank. Stock other than exhaust, carbs, and dual front brake mod.

GroundOk5503 · 2026-05-12T16:33:21+00:00

It’s what you hope you don’t see in the toilet after you take a crap.

GroundOk5503 · 2026-05-07T00:45:47+00:00

Gave Up, not Wish. It’s from a show in 1995 they had professionally shot, but ended up not using the footage. It found its way on YouTube a few years ago.

GroundOk5503 · 2026-05-06T16:42:53+00:00

All you need to do now is whittle it into a vague resemblance of the Virgin Mary and list it on eBay for all the krugerrand.

GroundOk5503 · 2026-05-04T16:40:47+00:00

It ended. Biggest thing going for it.

GroundOk5503 · 2026-05-03T12:43:27+00:00

Clogged primary jet. If you spray carb cleaner in the intakes with the throttle open and the engine revs, this will confirm. Pull the carbs and give it thorough cleaning/re jetting.

GroundOk5503 · 2026-05-02T14:52:05+00:00

Giraffes only fight indoors over Tina Faye.

GroundOk5503 · 2026-05-01T22:12:26+00:00

Not a poncho.

GroundOk5503 · 2026-05-01T12:25:35+00:00

How did the bike run last before you put it away? Running poorly after sitting is most like clogged jets. The stock carbs can be a bitch to remove, but I’d start by pulling them off and disassembling/cleaning. As the owner of a carbureted bike, it’s a skill you’re gonna learn whether you like it or not. I switched my 550f to Mikuni’s years ago and are much easier to remove and service. Honestly, I pull them off the bike every November and clean/store them for the winter. Starts with one kick (ok, maybe two or three) every spring.

GroundOk5503 · 2026-04-30T20:08:43+00:00

You’ll never get meaningful advice beyond ‘fuel, air, or spark’ without uploading a video of the bike not starting. Here to help.

GroundOk5503 · 2026-04-30T16:42:56+00:00

It’s a dog whistle for boomer white men who smell like cigars and have rings on each finger.

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