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CB500/550 / Re: Cb 550 ss spain
« on: April 22, 2021, 08:08:27 AM »
I bought an M16 1.5 bolt from this seller. Worked perfectly.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291185866163

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CB500/550 / Re: Source for genuine keihin jets
« on: April 20, 2021, 07:13:25 PM »
Quote from: Oddjob on April 20, 2021, 05:54:27 PM
I have some genuine 110 main jets.

I'll message you ken

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CB500/550 / Source for genuine keihin jets
« on: April 20, 2021, 09:12:27 AM »
I'm after Genuine jets for my CB550.

I've bought some larger jets from NRP but I don't trust them. AllensPerformance don't stock the push in mains and they don't have any 40 Pilots in stock as far as I can see.

Is there anywhere else I can order from?


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Project Board / Re: 1976 CB550F1 (what have I let myself in for) Project
« on: April 13, 2021, 04:32:27 PM »
Quote from: Oddjob on April 13, 2021, 03:48:00 PM
Just as a matter of interest what did you do with the kickstart, I know you refitted it etc but did you change the gears at the same time or reinstall the old ones, I notice the kickstart lever is missing so I'm thinking you went with the old ones.

I didn't. I left it out of the case and just left the shaft and circlip/spring in place under the clutch cover.

The kickstart doesn't clear the rearset anyway so I was going to have to modify the arm somehow. I've decided to leave it out and just use the electric start for now. I really did want to keep the kickstart though... if I miss it I will look at it then and I will have to get new gears.

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Project Board / Re: 1976 CB550F1 (what have I let myself in for) Project
« on: April 13, 2021, 03:12:24 PM »
Quote from: Oddjob on April 13, 2021, 02:27:15 PM
They designed for the Honda fours? I'm wondering how they seal to the carb body, is that the back and the bell mouths bolt onto the flanges there and the front has rubber gaiters like the OE airbox?

Those particular ones might not be, that photo is from the website. The ones I've ordered are made for the cb550 069A carbs.  When they arrive I will let you know!

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Project Board / Re: 1976 CB550F1 (what have I let myself in for) Project
« on: April 13, 2021, 10:06:00 AM »
As nice as the velocity stacks look, I've spent too much time and money on this engine to fill it with dirt and dust.

I've ordered these from Steeldragonperformance the US, they have metal bell mouths built in which improves airflow over standard pods (apparently).

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Project Board / Re: 1976 CB550F1 (what have I let myself in for) Project
« on: April 12, 2021, 09:39:54 PM »
Thanks! The lines aren't touching the stanchions, just looks like it in those pics. I'll take some better pics soon.

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Project Board / Re: 1976 CB550F1 (what have I let myself in for) Project
« on: April 12, 2021, 04:47:50 PM »
Thanks for the love.

Interesting points K2-K6.

I'm under no illusions its just going to ride great off the bat. I'll see how it goes and look at experimenting with increased resistance down the line.
The F1 also has the 2 smaller holes at the bottom of the emulsion tube, which I assume was due to the 4-1, not sure if that would help or make things worse.

Anyway as I said, I don't want to get into a deep tuning debate on here. I've seen what happens to people (I jest)  ;D

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Project Board / Re: 1976 CB550F1 (what have I let myself in for) Project
« on: April 12, 2021, 03:36:17 PM »
I've changed the oil and ran it again. No more metal.. must have been the kickstart (Phew). The charging is also working!

I'm still waiting on some things before I can ride it. I've ordered a dual 'airbox' which is almost like pods but nicer from  http://www.steeldragonperformance.com/air_boxes_7.html but it hasn't arrived yet. No point in trying to tune it before they arrive, and I know they don't run as well without the stock airboxes so I won't be asking for advice on Jetting or tuning on here!
I have gone up to 40 on pilot  and 110 on mains though which should put me in the ballpark before I embark on plug chops etc

I need to fabricate a plate bracket which will have to be side mounted.

I need to get the exhaust tip welded onto the reducer and the bracket mount to the pipe. Can't be riding it with it all hanging from the studs.

Aaaand I've just sent details through to footmanjames for an agreed value insurance quote.

Here's a picture just after I recently ran it, It does have the righthand foot controls on now.  I was too excited to film anything but I will post a video up soon. And yes I know the points cover is upside down.

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Project Board / Re: 1976 CB550F1 (what have I let myself in for) Project
« on: April 08, 2021, 06:52:27 PM »
Wellll, that might have been me as per my earlier post. Turning it over to get oil pressure the Kickstarter was slightly engaged caught under the rearset. That certainly would have caused the tooth wear.

That in turn could have caused bits of metal in the kickstart gears and then binded them causing the circlip to pop off.

I'm happy if that's the reason because it's a simple fix. Wondering if I should button it up as is, run it for a minute again, drain the oil again and check the sump to see if there's more metal.





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Project Board / Re: 1976 CB550F1 (what have I let myself in for) Project
« on: April 08, 2021, 06:45:01 PM »
Thanks Ken.

Here's what the gear looks like, very worn. Not sure what's gone on here. I assume it's not supposed to look like that. Is there supposed to be a thrush washer between that gear and the case?

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These are all the parts I had.

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Project Board / Re: 1976 CB550F1 (what have I let myself in for) Project
« on: April 07, 2021, 06:37:47 PM »
The black stuff is definitely graphogen, not worried about that. I can't see any metal on the gears through the sump, they look clean.

There is a mark on the kickstart shaft and a small mark on the case on the inside which may have been caused by it when it came off.

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Aside from the small bits in the earlier photo there's lots of small pieces of metal as well, not powdery sparkle but sand grain sized. Some slightly bigger and I can see they are dark on one side and shiny on the other. I did notice the kick start gear that is still in there had some shiny pieces on the teeth. I neglected to mention before I started it and was trying to get oil to the head I ran the starter for a bit whilst the kick starter was half engaged caught under the rearset, so the gear was half engaged. It wasn't noisy just tick tick tick.. That could have been what caused all the small bits of metal I guess?

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Project Board / Re: 1976 CB550F1 (what have I let myself in for) Project
« on: April 07, 2021, 11:18:57 AM »
Ha yeah got it.

Ok yes it's not the best picture. There were more smaller bits in the sump, like crumb size if that makes sense. Not loads, but as I only ran the bike for 1 min max, enough.

I'll wash as much as I can and put it on some paper and get a better picture. My fear is bearing but not sure what could cause that so quickly.

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Project Board / Re: 1976 CB550F1 (what have I let myself in for) Project
« on: April 07, 2021, 11:06:33 AM »
What do you think it is? I guess its hard to know. I didn't try to run it with the kick start in bits so it's not that.


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Project Board / Re: 1976 CB550F1 (what have I let myself in for) Project
« on: April 06, 2021, 08:52:41 PM »
Might be, but There's bits of metal in there.

Mm no not gasket seal, I used very little hondabond anyway. Those bits on my finger are metal and magnetic.   :(

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