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« on: May 04, 2020, 09:51:29 AM »
It has the vin plate badge on the frame next to side panel and also stamped on the frame
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« on: May 04, 2020, 09:29:37 AM »
Probably why it’s different as I thought the one i got of silvers was for the F model , i will double check that the OEM one listed on the CMS site is for the F2 . Failing that i might try to refurb the original one .
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« on: May 03, 2020, 11:41:38 PM »
Just completing full restoration on my 550F3 , ordered a replacement wiring harness from Silvers and noticed a lot of the the cable colours are different from the original and don’t match up with the handle bar switches etc .Should I order an original harness from CMS for the extra cost . What’s your experiences with aftermarket harnesses.
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« on: April 06, 2020, 02:17:56 PM »
Thanks guys i will have a look on cmsnl , at least we’ve all got plenty of time on our hands . Stay safe .
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« on: April 06, 2020, 12:38:34 PM »
Thanks Julie i will PM you , appreciate your help as always .
Odd job don’t think this CB had been on the road in this condition, it was last taxed 7 years ago . It’s been in my friends garage for many a year.
Do guys know if the rear indicator rubbers and earthing washers are still available.
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« on: April 04, 2020, 11:57:50 AM »
Thanks Julie , parts for these 550s seem hard to come by , I’ve been spoilt on the great availability of Z1 spares , just finished my 74 Z1B
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« on: April 04, 2020, 11:34:50 AM »
Would anyone have a left switch assembly for sale
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« on: April 04, 2020, 11:26:48 AM »
Hi guys , thanks for your help please see pics
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« on: April 01, 2020, 03:28:19 PM »
Cheers guys ill try to post some photos later , most of the photos taken are on my iPhone and when i try to attach its says the file size it to big , any ideas on how i shrink the file sizes.
Thanks
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« on: April 01, 2020, 12:16:23 PM »
Thought it may be a us import as its just a plain blue tank without the gold flash and has yellow reflectors on the headlight brackets . Will the switch gear from a 400four fit ok and will the wiring be the same . It’s also missing a seat and brackets , any suggestions were i can pick these up from .
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« on: April 01, 2020, 11:35:27 AM »
Thanks guys , must of been registered very late , its a F3 according to the frame number . Does anyone have a left handlebar switch unit that they are willing to sell as the horn button and wiring has been butchered .
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« on: March 31, 2020, 10:15:24 AM »
Hi Guys , just acquired a 79 CB550F to restore whilst in lockdown.I currently own. 78 400 four F and a couple of Z1s . Ive had the 550 running and the engine sounds great with good compression and no smoke considering that its not been run for 7 years . The bike seems to be all there minus a seat and fixings. I am planning on stripping and total restoration . Is there any parts which are hard to come by and any things to look out for which are different to a 400four and can course problems.
Noticed the left hand switch gear wiring has be hacked so ill require a new left hand switch does DS or CMS sell these also require seat brackets and Air filter cover thumb screws. Thoughts on paint finish for the engine , was thinking in total stripping of engine vapour blasting or ceramic cleaning then repaint in silver .
Thanks
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« on: September 13, 2019, 08:09:54 AM »
Thanks guys ,I’ll change the gear change seal as well .
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« on: September 09, 2019, 10:36:44 PM »
Hi guys , noticed I’ve got a very slight oil leak from the sump gasket, is it possible to drop the sump without removing the engine .
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« on: September 02, 2019, 09:35:11 PM »
Thanks guys , ill try running it without the filter . Ive got a new one from DS sitting on the shelf .
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