1976 CB550F new member

[Orcade-Ian]

James,
I got a lovely new old stock brake pedal from Ken (Oddjob) and as he says, he has one left!  What's the famous come-on in almost every advert? 'Hurry, while stocks last'. If funds won't stretch that far, I have the one I replaced it with.  PM me if needed.  I should be meeting up with my Hull mate in the Highlands soon (assuming fuel available and no lockdowns - grrrrr!!!) and he will be going back home to Hull later - easy courier if needed.  I don't have a kickstart but I do have a few US spec indicator bodies and lenses - all used, some good.

Ian

[Towsejames]

I will send you a message once I have investigated closer. I have ordered a cb550F kick start lever which looks to sit out longer. I will see if this changes anything first


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[3scs]

I might have what you need including the return spring which is different to the k one on e bay strangely enough I bout a k3 a few years back which had a lot of parts from the f on it the brake cross shaft is also different how desperate are you asi need to swap mine which means removing the swing arm it’s on my list of jobs to do and I’m not far from you also

[Towsejames]

I might have what you need including the return spring which is different to the k one on e bay strangely enough I bout a k3 a few years back which had a lot of parts from the f on it the brake cross shaft is also different how desperate are you asi need to swap mine which means removing the swing arm it’s on my list of jobs to do and I’m not far from you also

I will send you a message


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[3scs]

Hi mate measure this distance and this is the correct pedal and return spring I believe

[Towsejames]

Hi mate measure this distance and this is the correct pedal and return spring I believe

I get approx 120mm


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[3scs]

Yes that looks right I’ve got the brake pedal and spring here ready if you want them

[AshimotoK0]

Welcome James from another 'ull lad (I live in Willerby HU10 6)

If you haven't seen my Dropbox links they are here:

https://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,8884.0.html


550F specific : here  CB550 PARTS MANUAL

CB550K3 Parts Book (Thanks to Ken Oddjob for letting us scan his copy)

https://www.dropbox.com/s/fk9l07zhkoxqhvk/CB550K3%20Parts%20Book.pdf?dl=0

CB550F2 Parts book (Massive thanks to Ken  AKA ODDJOB)

https://www.dropbox.com/s/h7tm19y5fy27vvd/CB550F2_PartsBook.pdf?dl=0


https://www.dropbox.com/s/wwtfuqz1tbgj5m1/CB550_Parts.pdf?

CB500 / 550 F SHOP MANUAL .... AMMENDED 08/22
https://www.dropbox.com/s/lirtu1euydi0rol/Honda%20CB500_CB550%20%20Four%20Service%20Manual%20Ammended.pdf?dl=0

[andy120t]

Welcome aboard James!
 I'm from Beverley, but currently living in the South....although I was up there and in the glorious Wolds at the weekend!

[Towsejames]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone and nice to know there’s people nearby!

Special thanks to 3scs for helping me with the kick start issue - which is now sorted. It turns out I have a 550f frame with K swing arm and pegs. All changed to F bits now minus the swing arm which allows me to use the kick start.

My next step is onto the carbs. I’ve bought a set of Keihin 069A as the ones fitted are the PD model. I’m in the middle of cleaning up with 069As. The bike has been running on the PD set with a misfire on cylinder 4 - I suspect blocked jets. I may give these a quick blast through while I continue my thorough revamp of the 069A set.

I’m considering buying a cheap ultrasonic cleaner to make things easier as they’re fairly cheap of eBay - anyone had any experience with these?

Again thanks guys


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[3scs]

Pleased your getting it sorted I’ve come to the conclusion that our two bikes have been stripped and carelessly rebuilt in the same shed at some point I think I’ve got your swing arm and seat stashed away somewhere 🤣