1977 CB550

[Valentinik]

I started rebuilding the forks today. Got the new seals installed and everything In place but have A question.

What torque should the 8mm Allen head oil lock bolt at the bottom of the fork be tightened to? And should thread lock be used on it?

I did take a look in the factory manual but the bolt descriptions weren't clear to me.

Thanks

Mike

[Bryanj]

Just do it up tight is enough and only use threadlock if you want it to be a swine to change seals again BUT do make sure the copper washer is in good nick

[Valentinik]

Thanks Bryan, I will get some new washers fitted before they are installed.

[Valentinik]

Spent some time over the weekend, getting the forks on and the partially built up engine I'm the frame. I can get on with finishing the engine build off now.





Mike

[Valentinik]

A question, I have a new gasket for the clutch cover, do I need to put and hylomar on this gasket or should it be fitted dry?

Thanks
Mike

[hairygit]

No sealant needed, although some people smear the gasket with grease, helps stop it sticking and tearing if you need to do any further work inside.

[Valentinik]

No sealant needed, although some people smear the gasket with grease, helps stop it sticking and tearing if you need to do any further work inside.

That's a great tip, thank you. 

Mike

[Valentinik]

I got my tank back today. Im really pleased, it looks flawless. The colour may not be to some peoples taste but its exactly what I wanted.







Mike

[Valentinik]

I got the cylinder head installed tonight along with the cam.



I had planned on fitting the rocker cover. When I removed the head I noticed the 6 rubber blanking caps had been installed with some sort of clear sealant. Do they need any sealant fitted or should they just sit in place?

Thanks
Mike.

[Bryanj]

New rubbers should not need sealant but pattern ones sometimes need A VERY SMALL AMMOUNT.

DO READ THE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE FITTING THE COVER or you WILL bend valves

[Valentinik]

Thank you Bryan.

I must admit I forgot to order new seals up to this point. Is it possible to re-use them or is it wise to replace them?

Thanks
Mike.

[Bryanj]

Depends how lucky you feel, 80% of the time you can reuse the other 20% it leaks more oil than the Torrey Canyon

[Bryanj]

 Its not as old as i am and yes the RAF did bomb it to set the oil on fire but repeatedly missed!!!

[Valentinik]

I got the wheels back from the wheel builders today so spent the evening reasembling them and fitting them.



A question, I couldn't see in the manual ( I may be being stupid) the torque spec for the bolt behind the steering stem bolt. Can anyone tell me what the spec is?

This one:



Thanks
Mike

[Trigger]

Its a pinch bolt, pinch it up but, not too tight