CB550k1 US Import - UK registration

[juitz]

Already has one...and don't remember buying a replacement 🤔

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[Oddjob]

How about this then https://www.cmsnl.com/honda-cb550f1-super-sport-550-four-1976-england_model17113/lever-clutch-adj_22831333010/

[juitz]

Can any one recommend a decent and shorter clutch cable.

Purchased a cheapo one from eBay but it's way too long with the current handlebars, assuming I've got the correct routing.

[Bryanj]

UK version from Silvers?

[Laverdaroo]

I couldn’t find one for mine due to the same issues you’re having Dave so bought a kit and made my own. At least then it’s spot on…..


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[juitz]

I couldn’t find one for mine due to the same issues you’re having Dave so bought a kit and made my own. At least then it’s spot on…..


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Hi Roo, it you're happy with it, where did you buy it from?

[Laverdaroo]

This chap Simon, he’s a one man band running out of his house and extensive garage lock up. Top bloke, I get all my throttle cable kits n stuff from him. Get some rough measurements with a bit of string so you know total length and bell him and explain what you’re doing and he’ll suggest the best of what he has.

He’s a really nice bloke and super helpful. Mention you’re from the forum, not for me but if we use him we should tell him where we’re from and then eventually we might get better prices? Maybe? Doesn’t hurt. He’s not dear anyway but yer know


See how you get on Dave…..


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[juitz]

Perfect, much appreciated Roo!

[Laverdaroo]

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[juitz]

Hi all,

Really struggling with points adjustments.

I've followed few videos but I can't seem to get the points to close at the F marks. 

I'm using a multimeter to check continuity, and for example the 1/4 point is closed until just after these two marks.

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When reaching the F mark point is now open when it should be closing?

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I set the airgap using a 0.3mm shim by going to 1/4F mark and rotating 90deg unitl I see this tang.

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Could the advancer mech be the wrong way around? It is something I checked on here previously to make sure I had it right way around.

[K2-K6]

Advance mech can have the "cam" fitted the opposite way to how it should be 180 degree out, that gives this arrangement.

Just whip the points plate off, then switch the cam in it's location with the swing weight levers (obviously you need to take off a+r untit) shouldn't take long.

[mickwinf]

The points should be closed on approach to F mark and should open exactly on the mark. Move the backplate until it is perfect, then adjust the 3/4 side by moving its own adjusting plate without moving main backing plate.

[K2-K6]

Yep, Mick's right, I was reading it the other way 

[juitz]

The points should be closed on approach to F mark and should open exactly on the mark. Move the backplate until it is perfect, then adjust the 3/4 side by moving its own adjusting plate without moving main backing plate.

Cheers,.that makes more sense! I had it backwards.

But I have given it a good many tries and I just can't nail it. Set at 0.3mm and 0.4mm and just can't get the adjustment required. Not sure it's the spark advancer or I'm just fundamentally missing something. Videos show this process to be fairly easy.

[Oddjob]

The points should be closed on approach to F mark and should open exactly on the mark. Move the backplate until it is perfect, then adjust the 3/4 side by moving its own adjusting plate without moving main backing plate.

It's 2 and 3 Mick not 3 and 4.