72 CB550 opions

[81xsproject]

Still looking for a cheap little bike for SWMBO. Obviously not the RD350 . I found 2 of these for sale and was curious if they are decent bikes. I seem to remember some discussion on some kinda old honda having head oiling problems. Opinions please...

[81xsproject]

sorry, I meant 500

[TomB]

I have both, '72 500/4 for work and 550/4 with sidecar.

I've owned the 500/4 for 23 years and give it hell, change the oil every 2000 mile and tension the camchain regularly and it works great.

[Geezer]

If you change the oil often the cam will last a long time. The big problem with the cam is that they don't tolerate dirty oil at all.

Use good oil and change it often and it will last.

Geezer

[81xsproject]

thanXS guys for the input. I am going to buy and pick them up tomorrow morning Lots of work CLICK