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Bryanj:
Its a CB550'76 550 FOUR  according to the  I D book making it a K2

Mike_Berkshire:
Thanks Bryan!

Mike_Berkshire:
Having completed the front end of the bike I am thinking about what comes next. I’m planning on refitting the rear wheel so i have a rolling chassis as I don’t have a lift and the bike shed is very cramped so it will make it easier to move about. I was going to start on the engine next. The bottom end is staying together and everything above has been stripped down. As I build it up again I was going to start by repainting the bottom end and then putting it in the frame; building upwards from there.does this make sense or is it better to build up more/all of the engine before getting it into the frame?

Bryanj:
Depends how strong you feel, putting in just the bottom end is far less physical BUT then you have to bend over to do the rest.

Your back

Your aches

Your choice

McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
I put the engine in without block etc more awkward than overly heavy. My brother helped with the lifting. Then built up from there. I do have a bike ramp.

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