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1976 CB550F1 (what have I let myself in for) Project
eight0:
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?
eight0:
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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Erny:
Maype PO riding while kickstart lever was in position with engaged gear?
eight0:
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.
eight0:
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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