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« on: September 10, 2021, 10:03:53 PM »
He only showed remorse cos he got caught, oh well that’s my small claims case up the Swanee!
I’m sure plenty haven’t got their bikes back so could be worse. “Motorcycle enthusiast” So not a classic bike restoration expert then? I blame Henry Cole!
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« on: September 09, 2021, 08:45:18 PM »
I have asked this question elsewhere, but this may be the right place. Can anyone tell me what are the best carbs I can look for to go on my 1977 550 K3, we can’t get the PDs to idle or run smoothly on no 2 and I understand there is a better alternative. (Or is there someone who can suggest a fix for the PDs?)
Thanks
PS. The info I’ve been given is “it’s the very fine fixed idle circuit that seems to be blocked, I can’t get in there as the jets are pressed in. Tried air, ultrasound and solvents”
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« on: September 09, 2021, 07:39:54 PM »
Hello again, it’s been a while, so the bike is now almost back to what it should have been when returned to me by Aspire. Only problem is my man can’t get the carbs right and no matter what he does no 2 will not play fair. Can anyone tell me what are the best carbs to look for for this bike, we understand the PDs are inherently unreliable.
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« on: June 18, 2020, 03:17:24 PM »
If you would care to log on to www.carpe-tdm.net as a guest you will be able to read my epic saga concerning my 550 and it’s “restoration” Hopefully it will save anyone else making my mistake. It is in the Hyde Park Inn section
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« on: June 12, 2020, 09:08:19 PM »
I treated myself to a neotec 2 after having a 1 for years, it’s a lovely helmet but if you can get a 1 for a good price I would say do that, the 2 isn’t worth the extra, and yes they both have a drop down sun visor.
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« on: June 11, 2020, 08:44:04 PM »
How long should it take for it to tick over without choke?
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« on: June 11, 2020, 08:37:08 PM »
Complete strip and rebuild, New timing chain, new rings, carbs stripped and rebuilt, he did say he’d had a problem with it only running on 3&4, but said he’d sorted it. Supposed to be someone who knows what he’s doing! To be fair I haven’t had a chance to get it hot, just run on choke for 5 mins. Looks like a good job so hopefully just needs running for a while.
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« on: June 11, 2020, 07:56:37 PM »
Good evening all, it seems I joined this forum at some point in the past, though I can’t remember when! I have finally received my 8,000 mile 1977 CB550 K3 back from a 4 and a half year restoration ( don’t ask! I thought I was being generous when I gave him 2 years to do it!) Anyhow, I originally got this bike as a swap for a (knackered) Suzuki GT500 way back in 1979, I rode it home and never really rode it again until I decided to get it restored. My father had ridden it for a while in the eighties but it sat in his garage for decades until his death in 2012, then I had it in my garden for a few years. Not had a chance to ride it since it came back today but I’ve found out it doesn’t seem to want to tick over without choke, the restorer had left by then! Hopefully I’ll get a ride on it in the next couple of days and will report back, just wanted to say hello.
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« on: May 22, 2008, 08:24:44 AM »
Had to look up "iterative" ! Thanks for the advice will let you all know how it goes as long as my wife doesn't have any other plans for the bank holiday weekend! ( some chance!)
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« on: May 21, 2008, 09:30:44 AM »
Can anyone tell me the procedure to follow when cleaning the carbs on my 550 k3 without disturbing the balancing or removing more than necessary. Is there anything I need to buy in preparation that experience shows I will definitely need?
Thanks
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« on: May 17, 2008, 06:49:37 PM »
Well I've just managed to get the carbs off, only to come home and see Matts post confirming Steve's thoughts about the redex! I decided that knowing my luck it probably wouldn't work anyway so I should do the job properly. It was quite a squeeze getting the carbs out,though managed to keep all rubbers intact (so far) I'm not looking forward to trying to get them back in!
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« on: May 13, 2008, 06:45:11 PM »
Thanks for the advice Dave- just had an idea (maybe a stupid one, but anything to save work!) what if I bung up the overflow pipes and fill the carbs with carb cleaner and leave overnight? Has anyone tried this or is it too daft to contemplate?
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« on: May 13, 2008, 02:57:23 PM »
Hi all, after getting found out immediately on the US site (for using the word petrol!) I was directed to the UK site. I'm just trying to get my 78 550k3 back on the road, it has been MOT'd and serviced a few times over the years but hasn't really been used much since about 1981 (usual story-family, car, more sense!) so less than 8000 miles on the clock. Problem is now it won't start and petrol just runs out of the carb overflow pipes, plugs stay bone dry.I presume this means a carb stripdown and clean - unless anyones got a better idea? Looking forward to getting all your words of wisdom/encouragement/empathy over the coming months (years?)
Chris
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