Honda CB 550 Custom Hardtail Chopper/ Rat Project

This is a great looking lowrider hardtail chopper- loads of fun to ride. but is currently on SORN. as i have started to make some improvments/ repairs to it. It will make a great project for someone looking to get a cool looking machine on the road without spending loads of money. as long as you are happy to put in some hours bringing it up to scratch I bought this bike in 2005 and rode it for a summer around South London/ Bromley where I lived. in 2006 I went to live abroad and left the bike with a friend in Colchester- When I returned to live in England in 2009 I got the bike back from him and set about making some repairs/ improvements. but since then I have had 2 children. (4 yrs old and 10 months old). and I currently have two jobs. so its is proving almost impossible to get time to give the bike the attention it deserves- also. we recently moved house. and the new place does not have a garage. so i am having to store the bike at my parents house. which is ok for now. but my father will want his garage back soon. as the winter is drawing in. It gives me no pleasure to sell this. but I can't store or work on it. so I have get real. let it go. and hope it goes to someone who can give it the attention it deserves . Here's some details:The rear suspension has been removed and the frame elongated. with a non standard rear wheel and speedo/ rev counterBattery storage is in a stainless steel casing under the seat ( Im selling the bike without a battery)The exhaust system had been removed. leaving only the downpipes. which had baffles stuck into the end- sounded great. but not ideal- I still have the downpipes (see photo) but really. it needs a new rear sectionAll structural work had been done before i bought it- I have recently cleaned the frame and handpainted it back- most of the frame has been painted. but there are still a few bits to complete. especially around the rear wheel areaThe petrol tank and rear mudguard are the original blue that the bike was when i got it. As far as i am aware. the engine is fine. here is a list of things that i am aware of needing attention:New choke cable2 new tyresBrake pads have been removed (front) as they had seized while the bike was in storageThe bike starts on a kickstart. the key fits into the top of the headlight. i had an intermittent problem with the front light going on and off whenever it wanted to- i planned to fit a new . more modern headlight. and sort out a new ignition positionWhen the engine is running. it is sometimes a bit sticky trying to get the bike into neutral. from first gearNew fuel outlet tap needed on the petrol tankFront wheel is fine. but is a bit scabby. needs a good clean and paint. or replace with a new wheel. easy to find good examples on e bay. and quite cheap toonew bracket/ fitting required for rear lights. registration plateThere are no indicators on the bikeThe emergency cut off on the handlebars does not workI have been as honest as possible here. if the buyer finds any other bits that need attention then i'm sorry that i missed them :)No time wasters please- you are bidding to buy. not to have a poke around. I'm starting the bidding at £199- a lot less than i paid for it. but obviously. the bike was running when i got it. At less than £200 starting price . this a great opportunity to pick up a chopper project to keep you busy through the winter months !Payment is to made in advance. by Paypal onlyThe bike is in Wells. Somerset- buyer will collect within a week of the auction endingHappy bidding :)

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