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« on: June 03, 2012, 07:38:04 PM »
Clearance was ok so I'm back to the drawing board.
Left it now cos the swear box is full!
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« on: June 03, 2012, 04:53:42 PM »
Thanks Chaps for the support, I think you may be onto something Bryan,
Just about to go and check my clearances!!!!!!!
I did notice if you pull the lever in slowly the squirting doesn't happen.
I was thinking maybe the master cylider was assembled incorrectly and just quirting the pressure back into the resevoir instead of down the hose.
i'll let you know how things go.
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« on: June 03, 2012, 10:37:11 AM »
Hi Folks
I've not been on for a while mainly because I'm close to BryanJ and he HAS become my world of knowledge!
I'm sure Bryan will know the answers I'm looking for but our paths have crossed in the night recently and I've not managed to speak to him about my problem.
Anyway, master cylinder rebuild, new BOTTOM braided hose (Thanks to BJ), new piston and seal (again thanks to BJ for getting the old piston out), new bleed nipple (bet you can't guess who did that?) and it just wont bleed out!
It's bleeding to a certain extent as The brake gets about 25% on it right at the end but thats it. i have checked all the connections and all seams good. One thing I have noticed is that if I try to pull the lever in with the top off the resevoir fluid spurts out of the hole with the small pin hole in it. is this correct or does this indicate that the master cylinder is not functioning correctly?
Any help would be VERY MUCH APPRECIATED as I'm so close to finishing my project.
I will post pics when it's finished but not before:-)
Thanks in anticipation.
Timbo
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« on: May 10, 2011, 04:24:58 PM »
No worries Dave,
I'm sure Mike and the others will offer further assistance so you can get to the bottom of the problem.
I'll keep an eye out to see how it goes. Anything else just ask
Cheers
Tim
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« on: May 10, 2011, 03:52:25 PM »
Hi Dave, Another Newbie here and also working on a 77 550K3
Can't help with the wheel dimensions you asked for cos mines being "sorted" but I've just measured the swingarm width and mine is 240mm
My rear spindle spacer is 32mm.
Hope that helps a little
Cheers
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« on: May 08, 2011, 11:50:11 AM »
When I started I knew I wanted to strip right down to get to know the bike. Thats where I am right now, a thousand pieces in boxes all labeled up and a photo file on my laptop (now set up permenantly in the garage) I've got the head away to a machine shop to sort out the horendous mess of 2 exhaust studs that some previous "engineer" managed to perform and I've got the engine in bits on the bench so I could check the internals properly.
Gona get some oil seals on order today probably from DS unles anyone knows anywhere better or a complete set rather than getting individuals. Once thats sorted engines going back together. All internal parts are good with hardly any wear on bearings or primary drive chain. I think the chain must have been changed at some point tho cos theres tell tale wear grooves in the case where a chain has been rubbing!
My plan then is to get everything back onto the bike as is for now to enjoy it for a few years and then decide what to do.
Maybe just get another. I feel this could be adictive!
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« on: May 07, 2011, 07:40:01 PM »
Thanks to SteveD for the info on the Engine number a few days ago, I'm getting so carried away with all the brill info coming my way I forgot to say thanks.
Had some great help from Bryan J too with a problem on my front caliper and piston, getting sorted with it all now.
I've spent the whole day in the garage cleaning, polishing and paint stripping!
I love my new long lost hobby, and i'm sure once the rebuild gets underway it's only gona cost a tenner or so!!!!!
Thanks again for all the info given so far.
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« on: May 06, 2011, 07:28:51 PM »
Nice one Stidds, been lookin at your build, looks cool.
Did you manage to sort electrics out I noticed your previous thread?
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« on: May 06, 2011, 08:49:01 AM »
Ah, now having checked the log book again looking at the numbers I've found out it's on a T plate not an R plate as I stated in my first post!
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« on: May 06, 2011, 08:46:49 AM »
Hia bryan,
I'm actually in Gloucestershire too, Wotton under Edge.
Yes thats a point about the engine but its got an E suffix. Doesn't that mean it 's from an F?
No big deal to me I just wanted something to do and I'm sure I'll never get around to making it pristine I'd rather just smarten her up making sure it's all good mechanically and then ride.
What've you got?
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« on: May 05, 2011, 10:41:17 AM »
Sean,
I Sorted the posting thing!
Cheers
Tim
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« on: May 05, 2011, 10:36:25 AM »
Hi to all,
I'm Tim and have just started a project on a 78 CB550K (not sure what she actually is cos the frame says one thing and the engine another).
I'm 45 and bin riding bikes since 16.
I've had loads of um over the years and at the mo have 4 in the garage.
2000 W Yamaha R6 track bike
2007 07 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird
2010 60 Kawasaki ZX10R
1978 R Honda CB550K
My Mrs also rides a Suzuki GSXR600 (she'd never been on a bike when she met me 8 years ago and now the Blackbird is for sale cos she wants to ride hers everywhere we go too!
Anyway I'll get to know you all soon as I'm sure I'm gona need a lot of answers.
Cheers
Tim
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« on: May 05, 2011, 10:28:21 AM »
Hi Sean
I'm just North of Bristol and I too have just started a 78 CB550 restoration job!
A little daunting but now completely stripped down and cleaning before moving on.
I must also be stupid cos I can't see how to add a new post in the introduction page, any idea's
Cheers
Tim
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