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1978 CB550 K3 "running" restoration
SPR:
--- Quote from: Rob62 on March 11, 2020, 07:28:53 PM ---Nice! I had one back in the 80’s.... looks like a sold bike. A bit of chrome trim round that seat would lift it a lot.. 8)
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Yes - it does look a little bare without it
SPR:
Afternoon
Finally got hold of the bike and overall it looks ok and usable .......
There are a few bits need doing immediately - some maybe beyond me :)
Choke cable is broken at the fitting
Oil leak - see last pic - any ideas welcome ..... it does seem to be the only place leaking any fluids
Running wise is a little rough - mainly at the higher rev band but wondering if it needs a couple runs / fresh fuel running through .... so will try that before more drastic action
Throttle seems "tight" so doesn't snap back when you let go - more investigation required .... no air leaks from carbs etc
RHS top silencer isn't the best with the baffle either missing or disintegrated
Bars seem wrong ...
So some work to clean it up and try and do what bits I can .... will update with progress
Thanks
Simon
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Bryanj:
Even if its an actual leak 90% gearchange shaft seal about £3 and 2 hours max( for a novice) 7% oil pump cover O ring same time 2% oil pressure switch same time finally sprocket seal or gearbox shaft blanking plug which, unfortunately, to do right is an engine case split.
The blanking plug can be damaged if somebody has fitted an O ring chain as they are a bit wide.
SPR:
Thanks guys for the pointers - I'll start tomorrow and have a look
Watch this space :)
Thanks
Simon
SPR:
Easy one first ... no dimples for the handlebars so as thought they aren't correct .... will try and source some and change
As this is an import is it correct for the front indicators to be on as driving type lights when running - also is the indicator buzzer a correct feature ?
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