I don't have any ethanol free gas within an hour of where i live. If I had the choice, I'd spend a little more for non-ethanal but I've been running E10 in my vintage bikes for years without a problem. I don't let them sit for a long time.
My first bike, which I still have, is a '76 CB550F in solid orange (with safety beeper, which you get used to after a while and also saves you from looking like an idiot who forgot to turn off the signal). My bike from the dealer had a wide seat and vetter fairing and higher handlebars. I've ridden it as such for 25,000 miles. During pandemic I resurrected a SR250 Yamaha which gave me the fun experience of riding a lighter bike w/o fairing. ... and after that and seeing this ride and others on the 550s, I am now working on bringing it back to more stock (ditching the fairing)... . The fairing greatly limits the top speed, and also creates a lot of not great wind turbulence behind. It does have a cool retro look though. By the way, I've used ethanol fuel w/o any major issues for all those miles, w preservative in it overwinter. So... I am now seeking, in order of importance, headlight assembly, front directionals, handlebars, seat... oh, and the orig header is intact but rusty, and I'll replace it once the rest is done. Header now painted black which is not a great look. The next 25,000 miles will be on a very different bike! (total miles ~30,000).
ik heb er 1 nu gekocht in Holland en het is zeker een heerlijke motor wel zet ik er een wind scherm op voor lange ritten is dat beter en gooi er geen geen E10 in dat is dodelijk voor deze motor .
CB550F is more versatile than most riders know today. My '75 CB550F has completed three IronButt Saddlesore 1000 Mile rides. It also handles the dust of gravel roads. It lives up the title of UJM (Universal Japanese Motorcycle).
Great Bike! My Dad had a ‘75 550 Four in the Green base model that was just gorgeous! Ran like a top. We drilled out the baffles on the four pipes and it really sounded good! Of course he had a Vetter Windjammer Fairing and matching Bags in White which set off the Green. Maybe you know, what ever happened to the Vetter Company? Thanks Sir. Please keep up the Good Work, Love your Content and Demos! Cheers from Salem, Ohio.
The main issue I've seen with ethanol fuel isn't that it attracts water, but it's the fact that ETHANOL EATS the METAL that the carbs on a cb550 (and many other vehicles) are made of.
Premium has no benifit, high octane is for high compression engines. Manual states 86 PON and up, so 87 in the US. Use lowest octane that doesn't cause pinging.
However, the dual overhead cam 750 also is a 16 valve engine that produces 10 more hp that does the SOHC 750. It is a far superior much more modern feeling motorcycle. I am kind of biased as I own a 1980 750F now with 117,000 miles. It is a really great motorcycle. I am craving a ride on mine for this afternoon.
@@throttlecompany if you think the antique is a much better bike then that is your opinion. The 1980 bike is a much more modern feeling better handling motorcycle. I'll take that.
Umm, yeah, we don't get ethanol fuel in my country. You do, however, get fuel that they use on race cars, which I assume is ethanol. But from the fuel station, you get ULP 95 or 93. I'm sure 95 is fine for a classic Honda.
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I had the same bike. Bought it as a last possible one from a german shop in 1979.... My first bike ever. I loved it!
I have a 78K that I'm building cant wait for the first ride!!! Great video! and this bike is an INCREDIBLE time machine
Keep the beeper! I love that feature.
It's a great little bike and I'm looking for a 1970s classic honda with the CB550 definitely in my sights.
awesome video and thanks for the history on the 500 four, the 550 four beautiful bikes
i have a 73 Honda 500 four and love it
Great bikes. I have a 74 cb550 in my garage. Love it
What a lovely video! The rider/presenter is very informative and honest. I thoroughly enjoyed this video, thank you for posting it.
I don't have any ethanol free gas within an hour of where i live. If I had the choice, I'd spend a little more for non-ethanal but I've been running E10 in my vintage bikes for years without a problem. I don't let them sit for a long time.
Same except my whole state is ethanol fuel(CA). Luckily I can ride year round so it never sits longer then a month in the tank.
yep, don't let any gas sit in the tank/carbs for more than 3-6 months, might be okay longer, but kinda risky.
I have a 1975 550 four as my first bike and I love it.
My first bike, which I still have, is a '76 CB550F in solid orange (with safety beeper, which you get used to after a while and also saves you from looking like an idiot who forgot to turn off the signal). My bike from the dealer had a wide seat and vetter fairing and higher handlebars. I've ridden it as such for 25,000 miles. During pandemic I resurrected a SR250 Yamaha which gave me the fun experience of riding a lighter bike w/o fairing. ... and after that and seeing this ride and others on the 550s, I am now working on bringing it back to more stock (ditching the fairing)... . The fairing greatly limits the top speed, and also creates a lot of not great wind turbulence behind. It does have a cool retro look though. By the way, I've used ethanol fuel w/o any major issues for all those miles, w preservative in it overwinter. So... I am now seeking, in order of importance, headlight assembly, front directionals, handlebars, seat... oh, and the orig header is intact but rusty, and I'll replace it once the rest is done. Header now painted black which is not a great look. The next 25,000 miles will be on a very different bike! (total miles ~30,000).
ik heb er 1 nu gekocht in Holland en het is zeker een heerlijke motor wel zet ik er een wind scherm op voor lange ritten is dat beter en gooi er geen geen E10 in dat is dodelijk voor deze motor .
I have 2 of em and work on them exclusively.
CB550F is more versatile than most riders know today. My '75 CB550F has completed three IronButt Saddlesore 1000 Mile rides. It also handles the dust of gravel roads. It lives up the title of UJM (Universal Japanese Motorcycle).
Great Bike! My Dad had a ‘75 550 Four in the Green base model that was just gorgeous! Ran like a top. We drilled out the baffles on the four pipes and it really sounded good! Of course he had a Vetter Windjammer Fairing and matching Bags in White which set off the Green. Maybe you know, what ever happened to the Vetter Company? Thanks Sir. Please keep up the Good Work, Love your Content and Demos! Cheers from Salem, Ohio.
The main issue I've seen with ethanol fuel isn't that it attracts water, but it's the fact that ETHANOL EATS the METAL that the carbs on a cb550 (and many other vehicles) are made of.
Why can’t you buy premium fuel from the petrol station there ? Is it not sold at regular stations
Premium has no benifit, high octane is for high compression engines. Manual states 86 PON and up, so 87 in the US. Use lowest octane that doesn't cause pinging.
How do I get in touch with you. I’m in the market for a New Bike. Thanks. Rick Hill Salem, Ohio.
Give us a call or and email... 1-614-600-2421 or info@throttlecompany.com
I sold my 1976 550 F1 in 2017 which was better than one at Mecum Auction for about $9000 less than the one at Mecum.....I felt a little sick.
It's a hooligan bike with the right exhaust, did 20,000 miles on a ratty 550 k4
However, the dual overhead cam 750 also is a 16 valve engine that produces 10 more hp that does the SOHC 750. It is a far superior much more modern feeling motorcycle. I am kind of biased as I own a 1980 750F now with 117,000 miles. It is a really great motorcycle. I am craving a ride on mine for this afternoon.
The SOHC is a much better bike to own and to work on. If your ego needs the extra 10hp, then go for it.
@@throttlecompany if you think the antique is a much better bike then that is your opinion. The 1980 bike is a much more modern feeling better handling motorcycle. I'll take that.
Hey Dylan, where are you getting ethanol-free gas?
Either Circle K or Sheetz
@@throttlecompany Thanks. We've got a 12 year old Vespa that should probably have it. I don't think it will bother the Meteor.
Yeah, my decision-making factor is the carburetor, if it has a carb it gets ethanol-free. The Meteor was made to run on the cheap stuff!
Umm, yeah, we don't get ethanol fuel in my country. You do, however, get fuel that they use on race cars, which I assume is ethanol.
But from the fuel station, you get ULP 95 or 93.
I'm sure 95 is fine for a classic Honda.
Yo hold the fuck up you in Columbus Ohio I’m from Lancaster like and hour away
If only i could find a CB550F in Australia that isn't over 9 grand :(
Turn signal bleep is an aftermarket product .
I’m sorry, that’s just not true.
@@throttlecompany different laws in the states I suppose
manuals.sohc4.net/cb500/service_manual/HSM500550_11.pdf
Not in the Netherlands, but disconected it before I drove of from the Honda dealer :))
Esso 99 octane..!!