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« on: October 04, 2018, 11:41:17 AM »
I am embarking on a full engine/gearbox strip down and rebuild of a recently purchased 1977 Honda CB550F2
Is it possible to get all the gaskets in a complete set? or will I have to get various sets for the topend, bottom end, gearbox.
Trigger mentioned that apart from the clutch cover, the 500 set could be used. Can you get complete gasket sets for the 500?
What are the recommendations of this forum for the best suppliers of these gasket sets.
This is my first sohc Honda strip down/rebuild, so would like to get the correct gaskets.
Thanks, Bill W.
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« on: October 02, 2018, 03:45:09 PM »
Only 550 F2 tank is from the United States. Including postage it works out to approx. £250. I think I will pass on that one. At least mine has no dents. Thanks for the info.
Is there anyone in the UK that repairs or can refurbish petrol tanks?
Thanks Bill W.
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« on: October 01, 2018, 06:48:27 AM »
The petrol tank has, in the past, developed a few pinholes, that externally have been bodged with body filler.
That can't have worked as they then proceeded to try and line the tank with the resin used in fibreglassing. Needless to say this didn't work.
Is there anywhere that does repairs on tanks, or is a new one the only option??
Thanks Bill W.
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« on: September 30, 2018, 02:31:15 PM »
Seabeowner,
It's a typo,should read CB550E-1146469, the 9 looks like a 1 with a hand carved 0 at the top to make ie a 9?
Cheers Bill W.
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« on: September 30, 2018, 09:37:20 AM »
Ref SteveW's post about gaskets.
I am starting my first 550 strip down and am going to need a full gasket set. Are there any recommendations of the best place to buy them?
Thanks Bill W.
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« on: September 30, 2018, 09:00:43 AM »
I have just bought myself a Honda CB550 registered on 1/08/77. Eng No CB550E 1146469. The 9 looks like a modified 1? Frame Number CB 550F 2107548. Would this be a 550 F2 model?
Despite this being the first bike I have bought since 1964, I'm glad to see that old tech still reigns, points, coils etc. Only thing modern about it is the hydraulic front brake
It was advertised with a locked engine. When I went to view it, it appeared the gearbox had problems, as the rear wheel wouldn't turn with the box in neutral, or with the clutch operated, nor would it turn over on the kick start
At home the generator cover was removed and a socket was put on the crank nut. I found that the engine and gearbox, moved slowly at first and then seemed OK. Rotating it forward got the same result, engine and gearbox worked OK through all gears and the rear wheel turned OK.
Next job is engine out and find why it had locked. It will be pics all the way and well labled containers.
Problem 2 The petrol tank has, in the past, developed a few pinholes, that externally have been bodged with body filler. That can't have worked as they then proceeded to try and line the tank with the resin used in fibreglassing. Needless to say this didn't work.
Is there anywhere that does repairs on tanks, or is a new one the only option??
I am really looking forward to taking the engine/gearbox apart. Pity it wasn't on of the old pre unit construction bikes, as the Nortons, BSA's and Triumphs were in my formative motorcycling days, late '50's and '60's.
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« on: September 03, 2018, 10:23:32 AM »
Hi AshimotoKo,
Just to let you know, I live on the Hull - Hessle boundary near the roundabout that takes you up to Clive Sullivan Way. Sainsburys Store is my corner shop. Cheesr Bill W.
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« on: September 03, 2018, 10:16:42 AM »
I'm glad I saw sense and pulled out of the deal, it upset the seller but rather that than buy a lemon. Thanks all. Bill W.
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« on: September 03, 2018, 06:50:17 AM »
Thanks for that Julie.
Just had a bit of a ding gong with an eBay seller ho was selling a frame and an engine form a Honda 400/4, which he bought from a complete bike in the mid '90's, The bike was said to have 1,380 Kilometers on it.
He didn't have a V5 for it and wouldn't tell me if it was imported or not. He said that he wasn't selling a bike, just parts, so wouldn't say.
He gave me a right slagging of on eBay, when I withdrew my bid.
I thought the frame on a bike was the same as the chassis on a car, that was where the VIN/ Frame number was, and so you would be able to get a V5 for it if the original was lost.
Thanks for the info. I have assumed that the frame number and the VIN are the same thing??
Bill W.
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« on: September 02, 2018, 10:30:28 PM »
I have recently re-kindled my interest in bikes, In particular the Honda 400/4.
I want to know what the legalities are in regard to V5's.
If a V5 is not available for a frame, can it still be registered? I suspect no.
If a bike is imported and the frame is offered for sale, what are the legal requirements before you can get it on the road.
Does the seller have to disclose whether the frame is a UK one or if it is imported?
I ask this as I am going to build a Honda CB400/4 and would like to get things done legally.
Thanks Bill W
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« on: September 01, 2018, 07:23:16 AM »
I have seen for sale a frame and engine with matching numbers but no V5. How could I find out if this is an import or a UK bike?
Thanks Bill W.
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