Forums › Piston broke › Hyde Park Inn v
1977 Honda Cb550 A Tale Of Lies, Engineering Incompetence And Fraud.

chrisr
1977 Honda Cb550 A Tale Of Lies, Engineering Incompetence And Fraud.
97
27586
  • 2 Vote(s) - 1.5 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Threaded Mode
1977 Honda Cb550 A Tale Of Lies, Engineering Incompetence And Fraud.

leehenty

Posting Freak
*****
Posts:
5,401
Threads:
238
Joined:
Nov 2010
Reputation:
0
I agree, it's like polishing a turd.
Find
Reply

Muppdog

Senior Member
****
Posts:
308
Threads:
23
Joined:
Aug 2013
Reputation:
0
Well underpowered and clumsy, as I remember that CB. A 400 with a 250 engine. Girlfriend had one and was only too keen to swap bikes on any occations.

Not sure what became of either of them?!



Rob
Find
Reply

Matlock

Posting Freak
*****
Posts:
3,994
Threads:
252
Joined:
Jul 2006
Reputation:
0
I had what I thought was a nice CB250N as a runabout at one time in the early 80s, I picked it up really cheaply. It never let me down in many miles over the year or so I had it. When I came to sell it, a guy turned up to look at it and spotted a rear shock was leaking Huh , so didn't want to test ride it and was not a happy bunny :dunno: . After a couple of weeks I got a 2nd hand shock from the breakers, fitted it and it wouldn't start. Battery was bu**ered Rolleyes . Fitted a new battery, spun but wouldn't start. CDI had failed, apparently they don't like flat batteries Confusedorry: . Took it to a guy who reckoned he could fix the CDI and while he had the tank off, he noticed a crack in the frame around the headstock :rant: . I ended up scrapping it for about £50. Now I know why I got it so cheap  :rotflmmfao:  

2002 TDM900 in glorious yellow, 
NOW SOLD  Sad
 

2012 Honda Crosstourer VFR1200X. Hyperspeed tourer.


1990 XTZ750 in black, standard apart from Micron silencer. Mechanical restoration complete, cosmetic restoration next on the agenda..
 
NOW SOLD  Sad
 

<sub>Follow me on <a class="bbc_url" href="http://www.twitter.com/cesummers">twitter</a></sub>
Find
Reply

chrisr

Posting Freak
*****
Posts:
1,796
Threads:
134
Joined:
Mar 2010
Reputation:
0
Just as an update to this, I have just found out Peter Thorne is now in prison for fleecing an elderly relative with dementia out of £150,000. What a piece of work. If you’re interested it’s on the Oxford Mail website. Bang goes my small claims case, but I got my bike back, I’m sure plenty haven’t!
The Blue One : 2004 model owned 2010-2018 much loved, much missed and now living with a man in Scotland Spain.

The Black One : 2010 Model Registered 2013 owned 2018 - present .Beowulf Cans. Renthal 755s Grip Puppies,15w fork oil,DL650 handguards ,givi engine bars ,led spotlights,gipro gear indicator, shortened dogbones, LeeHenty CSM kit and stainless bits, Topsellerie seat,MRA Xcreen,.PC III (dynoed). K&N airfilter,Fenda extenda. Lots of stainless/titanium.
Find
Reply

dapleb

Administrator
*******
Posts:
18,686
Threads:
776
Joined:
Mar 2006
Reputation:
0
I guess he won't be appearing on mystic baldric TV any time soon.



I wonder how many peeps boikes he still had!
Doin valve clearances? Use dappers valve shim exchange program and the job will be carroty - Free (other than you postin me yer shims) for sporting members.
Find
Reply

Matlock

Posting Freak
*****
Posts:
3,994
Threads:
252
Joined:
Jul 2006
Reputation:
0
A nasty piece of work all round then.  Sad

2002 TDM900 in glorious yellow, 
NOW SOLD  Sad
 

2012 Honda Crosstourer VFR1200X. Hyperspeed tourer.


1990 XTZ750 in black, standard apart from Micron silencer. Mechanical restoration complete, cosmetic restoration next on the agenda..
 
NOW SOLD  Sad
 

<sub>Follow me on <a class="bbc_url" href="http://www.twitter.com/cesummers">twitter</a></sub>
Find
Reply

Studley Ramrod

Administrator
*******
Posts:
19,582
Threads:
854
Joined:
Oct 2007
Reputation:
0
That is the lowest of the low.  What a nasty person he is.
Find
Reply

leehenty

Posting Freak
*****
Posts:
5,401
Threads:
238
Joined:
Nov 2010
Reputation:
0
He's in jail with no bail, that's how this sad story ends.

Personally, I think he should have been given four horses Roman justice. Sorry Chris, no point in suing people with no money, proceeds of crime act means Government takes all if they can find it.
Find
Reply

Apache

Senior Member
****
Posts:
566
Threads:
25
Joined:
Oct 2016
Reputation:
0




This doing up old bikes pox is catching, particularly middle aged men.[/quote]



Oh dear, no going back Lee. I got the bug back in the nineties. Restored four so far from the bare frame up. Proud to say to your own standard. Absolutely zero profit in it if done properly though. Ended up keeping two anyway.

As for Thorne and the like.......Cole and the other fella seem to me to have a hammer and pliers fettling mentality.......nice one helping out Smile
Find
Reply

Sabresdad

Junior Member
**
Posts:
19
Threads:
2
Joined:
May 2021
Reputation:
0
Sure I read somewhere that he wasn't available for a while as he was on holiday at her majesty's pleasure
Find
Reply

chrisr

Posting Freak
*****
Posts:
1,796
Threads:
134
Joined:
Mar 2010
Reputation:
0
Well here we are a couple of years on, been through Covid (although I didnt catch it) , moving house twice (due to having extensive building work done) the hottest weather forever etc etc and Ive finally managed to get the Honda on the road. Its got an issue with a dodgy connection in the ignition and a very erratic tick over but Ive finally been able to ride it, and apparently thats what it needs, would I do all this again? Probably not, its cost too much and at the end of the day is just a 46 year old unremarkable Honda that I might be able to sell for (hopefully) somewhere near what its cost me.(again probably not!)

Ive just taken it out for another spin and realised I was riding it like a Tdm, then I noticed the red line at 9000 plus - I wonder.

Whoa ! There you go! Fast little thing, but how come we didnt need brakes in the seventies? I even needed to start using the back brake again, havent done that for 13 years!
Don’t ask - iPhone!


Attached Files
.jpeg   4D615B2E-EADB-4BA7-B265-D7ED91F9109A.jpeg (Size: 243.49 KB / Downloads: 0)
.jpeg   19AD1B55-BE6B-42D4-A709-9296EBD32338.jpeg (Size: 231.8 KB / Downloads: 0)
The Blue One : 2004 model owned 2010-2018 much loved, much missed and now living with a man in Scotland Spain.

The Black One : 2010 Model Registered 2013 owned 2018 - present .Beowulf Cans. Renthal 755s Grip Puppies,15w fork oil,DL650 handguards ,givi engine bars ,led spotlights,gipro gear indicator, shortened dogbones, LeeHenty CSM kit and stainless bits, Topsellerie seat,MRA Xcreen,.PC III (dynoed). K&N airfilter,Fenda extenda. Lots of stainless/titanium.
Find
Reply

dapleb

Administrator
*******
Posts:
18,686
Threads:
776
Joined:
Mar 2006
Reputation:
0
Noice,!!
Doin valve clearances? Use dappers valve shim exchange program and the job will be carroty - Free (other than you postin me yer shims) for sporting members.
Find
Reply

Catteeclan

Posting Freak
*****
Posts:
2,644
Threads:
69
Joined:
Nov 2010
Reputation:
0
Very nice.  :good: 



I've been working on a few oldies myself and it's surprising what's still available but the cost isn't.
2002 TDM900 Yellow
Find
Reply

peter-may

Posting Freak
*****
Posts:
1,826
Threads:
136
Joined:
Nov 2006
Reputation:
0
Having a bit of time on my hands, I've been looking for a "project" ....trouble is, everyone knows what they've got now,so there's no really bargain cheap bikes put there. Nice 550 that tho'....just a nice thing to keep on the road.
Lock onto my co-ordinates and beam me up !!

04 900 - 92 mk 1 - r 1150 rs - Z550 A1 - 2x bonnies - plastic slug -XL185 - ...not in that order !! (and one or two i don't want / dare to own up to !!)
Find
Reply

ChrisG

Posting Freak
*****
Posts:
8,632
Threads:
493
Joined:
Mar 2006
Reputation:
0
I love a happy ending

1992 Mk1, 76k miles, Hagon springs, MTC exhaust, 4½ gears Gone now Sad

2009 900 abs, 42k miles, Yamaha heated grips, double bubble screen, R&G crash bungs, scottoiler, Autocom, 1500 lumen LED spotlights.



[Image: post-1-1152402501.jpg][Image: post-1-1150550726.gif][Image: post-1-1150559830.gif]
Find
Reply

leehenty

Posting Freak
*****
Posts:
5,401
Threads:
238
Joined:
Nov 2010
Reputation:
0
Shes a beauty

Looking to see if I can add a Honda GB500 as a project but they still want big bucks for quite tatty stuff. It wont like E10 though, best give her the good stuff
Find
Reply

Studley Ramrod

Administrator
*******
Posts:
19,582
Threads:
854
Joined:
Oct 2007
Reputation:
0
Very nice Chris. Cool  I'm really chuffed you eventually got to ride it and enjoy it.  :badgerrock: 
Find
Reply

dablik

Posting Freak
*****
Posts:
11,140
Threads:
284
Joined:
Jan 2010
Reputation:
0
Took awhile eh, looking lovely now  :good:

Bigred mk1 R1 Calipers- Braided lines- Givi wing rack-Crash bungs- Hi vis bullets-PR2's- and a hoot to ride.



Quad 900 Silver Laser duo tech pipes-Scott oiler-Engine crash bars- Radiator mounted see me ring LED's-Datatool system 3 alarm -Centre stand- Extender fender-Renthal bars-Handle bar risers-Mirror extenders-BMW GS Handgaurds-Acumen uprated horn & Nautilus-Stainless steel Radiator guard-Givi wing rack-OEM screen-Yammy touring screen-MRA Vario-MRA Double bubble cut down for fast as fk riding-Tiger screen-Tank protector-Stomp grip panels-Optimate lead   Gone to Heaven 
 Confusedorry:
 

 

1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space   Smile Sorted and on the Road Mick  Tongue  Tongue it's the bike that Jack built  Wink Gone to Heaven  Wub
 


 
Find
Reply


Forum Jump:


Users browsing this thread: