1974 Honda CB550 Junkyard Rescue and Charity Project

1974 Honda CB550 Junkyard Rescue and Charity Project #HondaCB #cb550 #giveback
🔧🏍️ WELCOME TO OUR JUNKYARD GEM | 1974 HONDA CB550 PROJECT! 🏍️🔧
Welcome back, motorcycle enthusiasts! In this video, we're unveiling our newest passion project that we've been eager to share with you all - a vintage Junkyard 1974 Honda CB550. It may seem like a rust bucket for now, but we're going to pour our hearts, souls, and wrenches into it, transforming it into a road-worthy masterpiece!
This bike has a special history, sitting in a junkyard and forgotten, just waiting for the right team to restore its glory. That's where we step in! Over the coming weeks, we'll be refurbishing every inch of this classic machine, from its iconic inline-four engine to its shiny chrome trim. Expect the unexpected as we bring you along for the ride, showing you each step of our restoration process.
But that's not all. This project is not just about resurrecting a vintage beauty; it's about giving back to the community we love. Once our CB550 is road-ready, we will be DONATING it to a charity. The funds raised from this classic beauty will help those in need and spread the love of motorcycles far and wide.
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[@wallybuettner]

Closer to stock on the forks and handle bars, cool bike! I am sure you can save it.

[@motorcyclerewind]

This going to be a fun build. Thanks for watching.

[@NobodyWhatsoever]

Oh, what an amazing find! I'd definitely like to see it returned at least close to stock! If you were doing a raffle sort of thing as a give-away (donating proceeds instead of the bike -- though I absolutely understand the logistical nightmare that would be, and no I'm not making the suggestion), I'd have to admit to being extremely interested in purchasing a chance for it.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks. We are working out the logistics to be able to sell raffle tickets 🎟️ for a chance to win the CB550. Thanks for watching. We be sharing the details asap.

[@NobodyWhatsoever]

@@motorcyclerewind OOohhhoohohohoooo .... I read the description and assumed you were donating the motorcycle itself to charity. What news! I think donating it for the sake of raising charitable funds is awesome!

[@spaceflight1019]

​@@motorcyclerewindWhen you get a 1978 KZ650B2A to auction let me know...

[@danpetreikis]

+1 on No to the chopper idea. Set. It back to stock and let the raffle Winner make it their own. I’m curious to see the cost of tickets… might enter myself

[@motorcyclerewind]

What do you think would be a fair raffle price. Thanks for watching.

[@heavyglassglass]

$5 per ticket, no limit on tickets. Make it accessible for a lot of people to donate to charity and participate

[@flir67man84]

Ride to Connecticut! Woohoo.. this channel is going places!

[@motorcyclerewind]

I was joking when I said I was going to ride it to Connecticut. But hold on I was joking when I said I would ride the GPZ to Colorado. 😂

[@davidhayter8516]

Chopper…Noooooooooo. Back to stock.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks for watching.

[@superdad2150]

Yeah I'm not going to pay into a raffle for a non stock 70's honda must be stock & original

[@motorcyclerewind]

So if it was original what do you think a good price for the raffle ticket would be. I don’t know much about this stuff trying to help the family raise money to honor their son. Any help appreciated.

[@framusburns-hagstromiii808]

Imho..ditch the bubba-chopper parts and put it back to original....that bike is fabulous just the way Honda intended

[@motorcyclerewind]

That’s my normal sentiment. I am also fond of mods from the period. This has been a fun debate to watch play out. Thanks for watching.

[@chunkybullmoto]

Take it back to original configuration! The chopper look is horrible.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks for watching.

[@rsc68er]

no to the chopper, standard forks and bars please

[@motorcyclerewind]

What if we could do both? Just a thought. Thanks for watching.

[@spaceflight1019]

​@@motorcyclerewindWhy hack up a classic motorcycle? I collect and restore old CB radios and there's nothing worse than finding a rare one that's had holes drilled in it for mods.

[@yomommaahotoo264]

I had a chopped Honda 350 and it was cool as F!

[@freebaf]

@@motorcyclerewind Both would be fantastic! Chopper for the story, original because, well, it's a classic!

[@johnpost]

I would buy a raffle ticket if the bike is more stock - if it’s a chopper I’m a nope on the ticket.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Awesome. Thanks for your support it will mean a lot to the family.

[@daveunsworth9931]

Awful looking with those bars forks and backrest ,for christ sake put it back to stock!! It's not a bloody harley!!

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks for your feedback and thanks for watching.

[@legacybrewery785]

Go stock... That chopper look does NOT look right especially for a beautiful bike like that.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks for the feedback. This is a very passionate question it is either love at hate. There has been anyone who said, “I don’t know, I could see it either way”😂 thanks for watching.

[@gjermundvaland8568]

Thanks for the video! 😊 Personally I do not think this bike suits the chopper style. But of course choose the style you like.😊 I have CB500 from -76 (European model) that I probably will choose a scrambler type of look.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Fair enough! I may have an opportunity to talk to the previous owner. I that happens we are going to have to finish his vision. Thanks for watching.

[@daveco1270]

Those handlebars are awful. I'm not sure about the chopper vibe, but I'm sure it'll turn out great no matter what. I've just never loved the idea of making a 4 cylinder into a chopper. If you don't go the chopper route, I have some euro spec (low) bars for that bike. Cut for wires already.

[@motorcyclerewind]

They are awful. These mods were done soon after the bike was bough. Which is the only reason I would consider the chopper. But the euro spec bars are intriguing. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it. BTW: we have some interesting(at least I think) motorcycles coming up on the channel.

[@VanD-Dam]

Can’t support the chopper direction. Back to stock with a 4 in 1 exhaust would be my suggestion.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks Darin. Appreciate your feedback. Like the 4 into 1. That’s what I have on my CB550. Thanks for watching.

[@superdad2150]

I absolutely say no to a chopper they don't look at that way better off just bringing it back to closest original as possible they look stupid as a chopper

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks for your feedback. And thanks for watching.

[@westtexan2263]

Think it looks like shit the way it is. You should put it back the way it came.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks for watching. I am normally bring it back to original with the exception of when going back to original costs more than the bike is worth. Or the mods come with a great story. Thanks for watching

[@michaelsheffield5412]

Get rid of the chopper look its terrible, GPZ 1100 is fantasic. I had a turbo GPZ at the time these cam out/ Regards Mike New Zealand

[@motorcyclerewind]

The turbo GPZ is awesome. What do you have now? Thanks for watching!!

[@michaelsheffield5412]

@@motorcyclerewind I have a VF1000r that I have stripped down and am tidying up . I had one in 1986. I have a 1979 Yamaha XS 750 I have restored but can’t get the carb’s sorted. Also have Buell 1125r- amazing bike. And lastly a Benelli TRK 502 Mike

[@willeel3750]

Nope on chopper. Yes on stock.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks. Really appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching.

[@anonimous2451]

That 10 MM pulled a disappearing act in my shop too. I think they are forming a rebellion.

[@motorcyclerewind]

😂 I don’t like looking for tools that’s why everything is on the wall. But when there it makes me crazy. We need to band together and squash this rebellion before they get the 12mm’s in on it. 😂 Thanks for watching.

[@anonimous2451]

@@motorcyclerewind ROFLMFAO, in my garage the 13 is in cohorts.

[@timlangley8926]

no chopper standard 550 getting fewer and fewer

[@motorcyclerewind]

I have a 78 CB550k. It is my favorite size motorcycle(for me). Thanks for watching.

[@karlvanboxel561]

Make it std I believe you’ll get a shed load more interest

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks. This is gonna be a fun project.

[@niged]

Please put it back to original spec. Not a chopper

[@motorcyclerewind]

Once we get it back to the shop we can assess it better. Thanks for watching.

[@robertcraft-pj2jp]

I hate it when people alter the bikes original design 😡

[@motorcyclerewind]

I feel the same. With the exception of alterations made in the period. Meaning I appreciate period kids of modern mods. They seem to fit the bike more. Just my 2 cents. Thanks for watching.

[@Cyprusmichalis]

Chop the chopper, its horrible 😮 back to stock or scrap it 😅

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks for your feedback.

[@juewa9596]

Of course remove the chopper-trash..!

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks for watching

[@matthewsmith1925]

Definitely standard bars and forks!

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks for watching. Really appreciate it.

[@flir67man84]

best thing you did was hose engine with wd40.. 50/50 actone/atf fluid in spray bottle is the same and cheaper… dollartree spray bottle.. you could ask scotchbrite for support. Awesome idea raffle

[@motorcyclerewind]

Pretty excited to raise some money is support of a great family. This is gonna be fun.

[@TNitroH]

I had a 500 four in 74 was a 72 with the extended fork twisted z bar handle bars l Lucas headlights King queen seat and short sissy bar. That's right out of the 70s. Mine was brown. Save it as a memento from the 70s

[@motorcyclerewind]

That sounds so awesome. Please send me pics(if you have any) to [e-mail]

[@jameshisself9324]

+50 on no to the chopper idea. The tank paint looks good enough to clean up and leave it original. Side cover repaint if necessary. Doesn't have to be original but a Honda chopper is a hard no.

[@motorcyclerewind]

lol. Thanks for watching.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

So epic! Love to see it stay as a chopper! It is unique and has a story unlike something stock! That was somebodys history so I vote keep it!

[@motorcyclerewind]

Me too. The original owner is still alive. We’re trying to work it out so we can meet and chat with him about it. Which will be so cool.

[@jtaylor896]

Nice find! NOT a chopper tho. If it's not going to be a proper chopper it should go back to original at least as far as possible.

[@nathanlovern5283]

I have polished many a Honda like that long ago. I use to pull the motors off easily but my back got bad in my 30’s

[@motorcyclerewind]

My back hurts l thinking about it. Thanks for watching.

[@briandarnell5966]

Definitely return to standard. Will be worth more. If you thinking of your charity.

[@motorcyclerewind]

You’re probably right. Thanks for watching.

[@jefftuckercfii]

Please put her back to stock. These bikes were awesome just the way they were from the factory. The idea for the paint is fine, but those forks and bars have got to go.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Agreed these bikes are incredible stock. I have a 1978 cb550k

[@az-cafe-moto]

If anyone can build it, you can. Looking forward to see what you have planned.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks for watching. This is gonna be fun.

[@Cyprusmichalis]

Choppers had there day and thats where they belong, forgotten, horrible monstrosities

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks for watching. Really appreciate it.

[@MotoMango]

So impressed with your consistency! Where do you find the time?! 😅

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks. I just settled into a routine and it works. Kind of how people who make time to go to the gym everyday. Plus I’m old and don’t do anything else. 😂

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks. I just settled into a routine and it works. Kind of how people who make time to go to the gym everyday. Plus I’m old and don’t do anything else. 😂

[@andypicken7848]

Rub some T cut over the tank and I think it will be running like new

[@motorcyclerewind]

😂I had to look up what T-cut was. Did not realize it restored engine too!😂

[@Antony_Pt]

Hi, Wow great project, ✌️😎

[@motorcyclerewind]

I think it’s gonna be fun. Thanks for watching.

[@JamesAnderson-x6d]

Great looking project

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks for watching.

[@pwood5733]

Taking spark plugs

[@motorcyclerewind]

LOL!!! Where do you wanna take em? lol

[@azdivr]

I've recently picked up a 74 in the same color. Would love to swap out your side covers for the black repos that came on it before you do a repaint. Also have a new repo front master cylinder/handle to toss in.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Wow thats awesome! I only have the one side cover.

[@TheRattyBiker]

OMG!! I LOVE your methodology and choice of tools and selection in this video 😊😊 it twangs my heart strings all day long - it's my exact choice and methodology of tools all day long for any long journey 😂😊🥰🥰

[@motorcyclerewind]

Love it. Great minds think alike 😂 Thanks for watching.

[@keithcorkern4308]

I'm all in and ready when you are Eric! Love your plans for the paint, that will look awesome!

[@motorcyclerewind]

Awesome. This is gonna be so much fun. Thanks for watching.

[@robg796]

Stock or cafe racer

[@motorcyclerewind]

This is a HOT topic. Almost as good as what oil should I use! lol Thanks for watching!

[@markiek3530]

Absolutely NOT a Cafe racer!!! Way overated.

[@yomommaahotoo264]

Chopper- it's part of Americana.

[@motorcyclerewind]

I agree. 🇺🇸

[@motorman8198]

just keep it old school cool make it safe and keep it like it is

[@motorcyclerewind]

Agreed. Someone bought this and soon after did their chopper magic to it then parked it. 1974 motorcycle last tagged in 1979. This is gonna be fun. Thanks for watching!

[@thouseinthehouse]

First and foremost, you should take the bike rescue in the direction you feel most led. That said, that chopper look is vile to my taste and would not be interested in entering a raffle with it in that configuration. Thanks for the content!

[@motorcyclerewind]

This is my favorite comment of the day. Gave me a compliment sandwich. Tell them what you like, tell them what you don’t like, tell them what you like. Well done. I really appreciate you watching.

[@seanblackwell7060]

Chopper always. Why? Because you can! Screw the haters🤘🏻

[@motorcyclerewind]

😂 I am normally a purist as one can tell by looking at the 16 motorcycles I currently own. But I also like to honor the people that owned them before. When it was done in the period. I once had a 1954 Zundapp that the original owner(only before me) turned into a dirt bike. Paint scallops on the tank hand pinstriped. Not the best but it was perfect. Just like this 550 it was on the road(legally) for 5 years in that time this is what it became. So I thinks it’s pretty cool. The original owner is still alive and we are trying to get a sit down with him. If that happens it is definitely going to be a chopper. Thanks for watching.

[@heavyglassglass]

​@@motorcyclerewind bobber/chopper builds on classic bikes are disgusting. I'd rather see it sit in that shed for twenty more years than see it destroyed

[@jeramystephens74]

I think it would be awesome if you could do a Flying Dragon esque paint job. That would go with the 70's chopper light look.

[@motorcyclerewind]

I like the way your thinking. That would be cool.

[@Chairman750]

Absolutely NOT! No chopper. .That bi8ke was never meant to look like a chopper. It needs to look like the original set up. Get rid of everything that looks chopper. Make it right.

[@motorcyclerewind]

😂 people are passionate about the CB550 or they really dislike choppers. 😂

[@Chairman750]

@@motorcyclerewind I am in both groups. I love the 500F/550F bikes, and I hate anything choppers.

[@yomommaahotoo264]

YES to keeping it chopped!! Had one just like it and to this day regret letting it go.

[@motorcyclerewind]

I have one I regret getting rid of. Yamaha XS650 that I $50 for delivered. Got it running and turned it into a cafe racer. Traded it for my 1978 Ford F-150 4x4 that I haul motorcycles around in. I will get that one back someday. Thanks for watching.

[@yomommaahotoo264]

@@motorcyclerewind Forget what year, but my chopped 350 was a Scrambler that was really cool after I fixed it up. The motor was seized so I used an included 305cc parallel twin that was also included in the deal. Those Scramblers were cool.

[@slipjointguy]

Awesome! Love seeing your channel grow!

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks so much. Not sure what happened. It’s like someone at KZbin flipped the switch for me. Thanks for watching.