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CB500/550 / Tytronic electronic ignition....reliable..?

« on: May 25, 2022, 11:05:24 AM »

Hi....as the title states,, has anybody tried this system..?
It is from "old-honda" who's name has been mentioned on here a few times.
I am seriously contemplating this system, so any do's/don't, tips, timing set-up etc would be appreciated.

Regards,,,,andy

CB500/550 / Carb 069A sync....

« on: April 28, 2022, 10:50:39 AM »

Ok people, this has been asked multiple times, and I already know the answer...anyway...

Block number is CB550E.. carbs fitted are 069A's.. sync usually carried out by attaching gauges to inlet headers, via four screws...correct so far.... soooo, where are my screws...I have been over the inlet headers with a fine tooth pick and there are none whatsoever. Going off the history and the P/O, removing the choke butterflies, I can only presume that the inlets have also been swapped...I have no idea why... so my real question is are the carbs or the inlets wrong..?
I am fully aware of how to bench sync these carbs, but I'm a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to the carbs, as I like to use gauges for a visibly accurate setup.. so how much messing is it going to be buying carbs with the vacuum ports fitted, rejetting etc or easier and cheaper to buy the correct inlet manifolds and swap them out...just answered my own question really. Whoever did these carb mods was either bored, an idiot or a complete fckwit...or all 3.

CB500/550 / 550 carbs 069A. Question about gaskets.

« on: April 27, 2022, 11:20:34 AM »

Hi all,, newbie with a question about my carbs.
My intro explains my current project.
Modified cb550(E), with 069A carbs. These have been modded by a PO, which includes the removal of choke butterflies (don't ask).
My main concern is my leaky bowls,( there's a joke there somewhere).
Anyway, the gasket in question are house shaped, BUT I think I've also read, or misread that the correct gasket is actually round.
Can somebody please correct me and tell me which ones are the correct ones.. any links etc would be appreciated. [ Guests cannot view attachments ]

New Member Introductions / Newbie......hi everyone.

« on: April 27, 2022, 08:47:22 AM »

[ Guests cannot view attachments ] [ Guests cannot view attachments ] Hi everyone...been riding donkeys years.
First bike was a honda SS50, I was 12.
Moving forwards, I've owned lots of bikes.

Now, due to health issues I've had to give up the sports bikes, and have to go a bit slower

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My current ride is a bandit hardtail chop, which is so comfortable to ride..

Anyway, I've just purchased, as a project, what I believe to be a 1978 cb550E (as stamped on block). Again this is modified as an old skool choppers, extended for tubes, etc. She was a mess when I got her. Anyway, she's now running and painted, but unfortunately I'm gonna need advice from this forums members, as there's a few things stumping me. [ Guests cannot view attachments ]