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« on: July 14, 2021, 08:21:09 AM »
Thanks, yes I’m aware. It’s peace of mind, and nice to know it passed I always think.
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« on: July 13, 2021, 08:36:19 PM »
Well those tyres make a difference!
I’m sure the can is not original Honda equipment but I made it fit! Considering I’ve not touched the carbs yet they run well! Will rebuild them soon!
Need to replace front brakes, sort out headlight and indicators, service forks, maybe swap out rear shocks (they’re rusty as) and check alignment etc! Trials handlebar I think!
Going to register it and see if I can get an MOT on her soon!
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« on: July 10, 2021, 09:09:02 AM »
So after running her a while on clean oil, I finally broke the clutch loose last week by reving up in gear on the stand then sharply applying rear brake, eventually it broke free!
I’ve now got new tyres (I went for a trials pattern, as I’ll ride it a fair bit on scrabbly farm tracks near me and around the woods no doubt until she’s registered) , new braided front brake pipes, new bars, new idiot lights, carb kits and a master cylinder repair kit!
Hoping for a dry busy weekend!
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« on: July 01, 2021, 11:27:53 PM »
Yeah and the front mud guard brackets look like they’ve been wrangled back into shape also!
But it tracks well enough, so fingers crossed!
How do I check the seals @oddjob I don’t know much about forks. I couldn’t see any oil up the stancions when I pumped up and down on the front end.
Thanks for the clutch tip!
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« on: July 01, 2021, 10:22:14 PM »
Another day another update!
Still waiting on a carb kit but to be fair through gentle coaxing across the revs and different jets and she’s really spat the muck out and ticks over lovely!
Today I ran some engine flush through then changed the oil and filter.
I put a new clutch cable on only to find the clutch is stuck on! If only I’d known before the oil change! Tried a few things to unstick it but no joy yet! Any tips?
I noticed today the bars are bent so she’s def had a bump in the past but it’s only the bars really that are bent. Shocks and wheel seem fine.
Managed a bump start and run up the track today! Good to actually “ride” it!
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« on: July 01, 2021, 12:01:56 AM »
Thanks BrianJ!
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« on: June 30, 2021, 10:04:15 PM »
A little video update today! Taking it very easy and gently, slow revs on the pilot jet circuit, some on full jets, loosening up the cruddy carbs. Def needs a rebuild but running ok for now! Amazingly aside from one indicator (which works as side light) electrics all seem to work! Are the indicators dual filament? Just need a clutch cable, and sort front brakes out then fresh tyres and tubes and she’ll be pretty sound! Going to do an engine flush then fresh oil tomorrow. https://youtu.be/rDzmFTtT4uEhttps://youtu.be/rJcv74IEMS4Enjoy!
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« on: June 30, 2021, 03:08:30 PM »
Thanks Oddjob! I've managed to get one from ebay but really appreciate the support! Same for the idiot lights (I never heard them called that before SOHC :-) )
If anybody had a front master cylinder however Id bite their hands off!
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« on: June 30, 2021, 06:50:35 AM »
Thanks @Brianj, @oddjob, too late! I bought it already 🤣
Now the fun begins!
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« on: June 29, 2021, 10:25:54 PM »
Has anybody got any tips on what to do with that brake system?
Clean it?
Rebuild it?
Replace it?
Cheers
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« on: June 29, 2021, 09:24:47 PM »
New battery, new fuel, new air filter.
Kicked a bit of oil around engine as suggested (thank you) and then to my amazement the starter worked! 20-30 seconds turning over and we got a pop then a few more then a one cylinder fire, then two then four!
Yes yes I knew I SHOULD have cleaned carbs, and I will now, but I wanted to see if she would go!
Happy days! Electrics seem good! She runs!
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« on: June 29, 2021, 06:45:51 PM »
Hi folks,
As some of you know from the introduction board, I took a gamble on a US import 550 F2.
Well she’s arrived, so my journey can begin!
First things, chrome gone in places but who cares really? Gave her a wash. Changed air filter. Ordered a clutch cable. Found some gunk in master cylinder for front brake, not sure if I can clean that or not yet. New battery going on now.
Will drop and top up oil, then see if she’ll fire up gently!
Paperwork says she came from Ohio!
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« on: June 29, 2021, 11:02:15 AM »
Welcome to the forum. That looks a good buy for £1500, hopefully the engine is ok. Before you attempt to start it take the valve caps off and squirt some oil in there and over the cam lobes and rockers, they will likely be bone dry if the bike has been in storage.
Make a list of the missing parts and get yourself along to the Kempton Park autojumble in July (you must pre-book a ticket) where there are a few Jap bike breakers with a lot of old parts in plastic trays to sift through. There are also people selling oil and you'll need that!
Thanks Dave! Thats good advice! I've got some oil on hand, the bike should turn up in a few hours! I'll start a new topic on the "Projects" board to track it!
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« on: June 28, 2021, 11:01:42 AM »
Thanks everybody for the warm welcome and the eagle eyed appraisal of missing parts I hadn't spotted yet :-)
The bike should turn up tomorrow, and I'll find out what I've bought but its actually the fettling and fixing I'm looking forward too!
Its only got 10k miles on clock so if thats not lying she should be a fluids/battery/filters/fuel check over and see if she'll fire up!
I'll post and record my journey!
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« on: June 27, 2021, 09:13:40 PM »
It gets delivered Tuesday so I’ll know more!
Chain guard? Handle bar clamp (order one) what else?
I’m not looking for perfection, but a safe reliable bike that makes me grin would be great! And a bit of tinkering would be fun!
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