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CB500/550 / Primary Chain Wear

« on: September 24, 2013, 04:29:41 PM »

So I've got to dismantling my engine and I've found some horrendous gouges in the lower case. The primary chain had been running very loose for a long time. I've never had this running so couldn't say how loud it would have been!

Of course I'll be getting a new primary chain, but what do I do about the case? The cut to the oil passage is super deep (although not through yet) should I get it filled in? I was considering using an epoxy putty, would that hold up inside an engine?

Sorry for lack of a photo will try and get one up soon.

Thanks!

CB500/550 / CB550 First Build - Hondvarna?

« on: August 16, 2012, 02:48:35 PM »

Hello all, I wanted to start this thread for myself more than anything, housing a documentation of the project amidst a sea of experts is a no-brainer!

My name is Brad, I'm 23, my background is motocross and a bit of trials so I'm no stranger to bikes. The electrics, however, I'm finding a little daunting...

Six weeks ago, I underwent an operation on my shoulder and got a load of time off work, within two days I had purchased a 550 in bits on eBay for £400. Everything I was after was there, frame, engine, forks, swingarm, wheels and a few other bits and pieces, the rest would probably not have featured on the bike I want to build anyway.

As someone with a crosser background, I want to build a bike that is a little hat-tip to motocross bikes of the same era, namely the Husky 400. I'll audition a genuine Husqvarna tank, but I'm doubtful it will suit the stance of the bike. I'll be aiming for a low, brat(ish) bike so all Husky references will be in colour opposed to parts.

As this is my first build, and I'm not exactly raking it in, I hope to recondition as much as I can, even if it means buyig total junk and bringing it back to life by hand, time I have, money I do not.

New Member Introductions / CB550 First Build - London

« on: August 16, 2012, 02:15:46 PM »

Hello all, I've been ushered over this way from the US site so this is my introduction!

My name is Brad, I'm 23, live in London and I've just started building a '76 CB550.

Thanks for having me!