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1966
« on: February 07, 2021, 06:41:12 PM »
Thanks all. Vin is off. Drexel grinder, paint stripper heat gun and cheese wire did the trick.
Next, s/arm bushes. Though to be fair they look just fine..with very little if any fore/aft and side play. Looks,like the po was a dab hand with the grease gun...what to do?
1967
« on: February 07, 2021, 01:52:45 PM »
Perfect, thanks for that. 
1968
« on: February 07, 2021, 11:00:59 AM »
Thanks, much appreciated. The gluing bit is interesting.
1969
« on: February 07, 2021, 10:12:50 AM »
I’m about to send the frame for powder coat, but would be very grateful for some advice on removal and replacement of the vin plate. Having trawled the site, I presume it’s conventional to drill out the original rivets then replace with new. I can’t see replacement rivets on the DS site though.
Any advice on removal and replacement gratefully received as I’d like to avoid my usual procedure of cocking it up!
1970
« on: February 05, 2021, 07:41:20 AM »
Great tip. What thickness grade A felt please, or does it come in one thickness only?
1971
« on: January 29, 2021, 06:32:54 PM »
Is it true that there are more RGS’s registered than ever left the factory. Or is that a wife’s tail? Lovely lookers,though.
1972
« on: January 29, 2021, 11:49:42 AM »
Really nice. I had one of those and ran it with a 500 twin card head....great for knocking the bottom end out  . Roll on spring...
1973
« on: January 20, 2021, 08:42:57 PM »
Thanks, much appreciated.
1974
« on: January 20, 2021, 07:59:29 PM »
Oops, Trigger...
1975
« on: January 20, 2021, 05:07:07 PM »
Apologies, Tigger. Just noticed your Jan 17 post.
I’ve done a number of searches using various clues, but haven’t come up with your photos. Could you send me to the relevant item please.
Thanks in anticipation.
P
1976
« on: January 17, 2021, 07:02:33 PM »
Thanks, Oddjob.
The end float was suggesting as much, but thanks for the insight. I’ll have a pop tomorrow. 7 days soaking in petrol and still no sign of the float pins moving...will engage in some autopunch action tomorrow with a post spacer and wire support to prevent the posts breaking...maybe.
Cheers
P
1977
« on: January 17, 2021, 06:32:32 PM »
Hi, Cantarauk.
If I can work out how to separate the bar from the hinge posts I’ll polish the feck out of it then have if zinced. Failing that I’ll get my hands on some s/s bar and take it from there.
Just need some tips on dismantling.
P
1978
« on: January 15, 2021, 09:03:22 PM »
Hi, Tomb.
I really wouldn’t know. Some sources suggest all 550 down tubes have a perceptible flattening at the headstock/downtube junction socket. I guess I’m totally reliant on the opinions and observations of other 550 owners. Perhaps they all came out of the factory like this Sir....ahem.
Using a crude straight edge, headstock cones/rod and builders level, everything seems to line up with reasonable accuracy. I guess I may be worried about nothing, unless somebody says different.
Thanks.
1979
« on: January 15, 2021, 02:59:50 PM »
Thanks heli_madken.
I’ve spoken directly to their owners and get the impression it’s quite common to witness depressions in the downtubes in this area. I’m not clear if these might be present at factory or occur harmlessly due to crash bars being fitted. In any event the wheels line up and the head stock is straight with no sign of stress or fracture. Perhaps I’m worrying about nothing. Or at least very little.
Thanks again
1980
« on: January 14, 2021, 10:40:52 PM »
I’ve just begun a cb550 restoration and started a detailed inspection and record picture session. I have query regarding the down tubes particularly in the area of the male/female socket junction point.
My query is, is it normal to have some flattening of the tubes at this location and just below on the lateral side of the down tube. It seems fairly symmetrical on both tubes!
Any contributions would be gratefully received. Apologies in advance for the photos.
Regards
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