CB550 refurb

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

If it was a crack I can't envisage a catastrophic failure likely.

[Johnny4428]

I agree that I don’t now think it is a crack. If it was manifesting itself from the outer edge of the disc it would be plausible. Having had a good examination of the mark under magnifying glass and good light I’m quite sure it is just a scratch.

[taysidedragon]

That's a relief. 👍

[Acro1985]

Might be a daft question but are still able to get hold new discs or is it a case of getting hold of a second hand one that still has plenty of life left in it.

[Johnny4428]

Yes but look at the price!

[Bryanj]

Being as how all 500 and 550 are the same shouldnot be difficult to get, oh and 500 twin

[Johnny4428]

Not actively pursuing but just seen this! Much better price.

[Johnny4428]

Another one done, with a final bit of tensioning it’ll be ready for a tyre!




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[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Do you have to grind off any excess spoke ends on the inside of the wheel or does the tape stop it lancing your inner tube?

[Johnny4428]

No excess spoke Ted! If they are the correct spokes for the rim they and hub they should be sound. The tape will undoubtedly cushion the seat for the inner tube, I suppose there could be small burs on the nipple ends if it had been built using a screw driver. I just use fingers and spoke spanner.

[Mike_Berkshire]

Another one done, with a final bit of tensioning it’ll be ready for a tyre!

Impressive! I need at least my rear wheel rebuilt with new spokes and rim but I don’t know if I can work up the courage to do it myself; it would be a first for me.

[DomP]

Another one done, with a final bit of tensioning it’ll be ready for a tyre!

Impressive! I need at least my rear wheel rebuilt with new spokes and rim but I don’t know if I can work up the courage to do it myself; it would be a first for me.

It's really not that hard Mike once you've watched a few videos, the critical bit is getting CWC to send you the correct spokes, they've got mine wrong twice out of two builds.  Quite enjoyable really.

[Johnny4428]

Onward we go. Could have done this with the engine in frame but glad I removed from frame this afternoon. Definitely worthy of a top end rebuild!





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[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

I've seen worse NJ's 400 strip down springs to mind - it's amazing it ran as it was when the pistons were out.

Looks like number 1 cylinder was  a tad leaner than the others - but not massively.

[Bryanj]

Average 40+yr old Honda