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CB500/550 / 12 volt reading from Negative terminal
« on: March 07, 2023, 06:51:34 PM »
Hi All

I had a short in my wiring and confirmed this with my multimeter I disconnected the negative lead and set my meter to Amps then put one lead to the negative lead and the other to the negative post and got a reading (can’t remember the reading) however I then used a test lamp which lit up and I had 12volts from the negative lead to negative post.
I think I have found the short but still get a reading of 12 volts across the negative lead and negative post but no amps and the test light did not light up

All the above with ignition on or set to park

Have I got another issue
Thanks

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Site Feedback / FAQ / How to... / Upside down Avatar
« on: December 07, 2022, 05:55:31 PM »
Hi All

Having problems with my Avatar being upside down I have tried all sorts even edited the picture and flipped it but still I'm upside down 
 >:( ???

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CB500/550 / Number 1 cylinder not firing compression issue
« on: August 01, 2022, 06:04:59 PM »
Hi all
I have a issue with number 1 cylinder not firing I have tried a number of thing listed below and now starting to think engine rather than ignition or fuel
The engine sounds good when warmed up but remove plug 1 and still sounds good no change bike tends to overheat after a run.
New coils leads and plugs
Took lead off plug no difference in engine running
Swapped number 1&4 over good spark
New carbs
Cleaned carbs a number of times
Checked valve clearance
Plug is black ( scooty carbon) all rest light brown
Compression check incorrect way throttle not open
1= 70
2-4 = 100
Compression check correct way
1 = 145
2 -4 = 125
Check temperature of manifold
1 = 60
2 -4 = 150 approximately
Used easy start direct into inlet manifold no difference

Any help ideas would be appreciated
Thanks




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CB500/550 / Carb or ignition
« on: October 06, 2021, 09:25:27 AM »
Hi all
For months now I’ve been trying to tweak my 550 carbs I now have new carbs air filter and still have the same problem my spark plugs 1&4 are always rich (black) and 3&4 weak to normal (light brown) this makes me think ignition, I think I have a David silver electronic ignition as when I set the timing on 1&4 there is no adjustment for 2&3
The bike sometimes takes a little while to start then hesitant to pull away but runs great at higher speeds I have changed carbs, filters coils and plugs each time we get better but the plugs are always the same.
The bike used to overheat and oil warning light would come on at low revs and tick over  would drop
Any ideas before I change the electronic ignition
Thanks

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CB500/550 / Filters filters filters
« on: August 29, 2021, 11:33:58 AM »
Hi all
I am slowly getting all the correct parts for my 550 air filter I have a few questions hopefully someone can help
On the air filter case the pipe on the side I believe is from the engine breather the one on the bottom is a drain
Looks like there should be a hose from the airbox where does this go ?
Inside the bottom of the air filter case should be a oil separator thingy I have one on it’s way but what go’s on top of that
And lastly any advise on inline fuel filters

Thanks
Rich

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New Member Introductions / Hello
« on: August 20, 2021, 07:34:35 PM »
Hi I’m Richard from Northampton
Currently just got CB550 us import on the road still a few bits to sort whilst ridding her
Also in the stable I have the following
Honda CD175 ready to put back together
BSA bantam D7
Yamaha FAzer 600
Triumph Bonnie T100 13 plate




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