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Valentinik:
Thanks everyone, its all really useful information to me, i've learnt so much already. Il keep an eye out for some carbs, the frame is the first thing I'm going to be working on though. So i've got plenty of time to gather the bits together.

I made a little bit of progress this morning. Both wheels are off, the engine is out and i've taken a look at the forks. The chrome seems to be pretty rusty and I'm not a fan of the wheels, so i may see if i can source a set of original forks and spoked wheels.



Before i took the engine out though i wanted to check it turns over as i didnt know what state it was in. The good news was it turned over quite freely. The less pleasing news was when i drained the oil, 2 litres of water came out before the oil.

As you can see from the picture theres a bit of rust on the camshaft and tops of the valves but I'm hoping its still useable. Im planning on a full engine rebuild anyway.



Mike

matthewmosse:
Once you get inside the engine, check the journal bearings under that camshaft, have you got a rocker cover? Also check the valves are seated and not bent, Hopefully the water will not have been in there too long. I would think the twin disk setup and superdream front forks should be easy to re home.

Valentinik:
Thanks guys, Is there a specific year of carbs/inlet I would be looking for?

Unfortunately I don't have the rocker cover. I think that is the reason for all of the water ingress, it seems like it has been left outside for a while.

Are the rockers and cover specific to the 550, or would a 500 set work if i can get them?

As I'm not going to get around to the engine build yet, i wondered if it would benefit at all to fill the engine with some fresh oil that i've got spare?

Mike

Norniron:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/311516677219
These are the carbs you want!
Im not personally recommending this set btw

Valentinik:
That's great thank you. Il keep a look out for them.

Before I remove the wiring loom I'd like to test that everything works. However the ignition switch is faulty ( it's held together with a cable tie).  Is there a brand of switch that's ok to use? Or should I go with a genuine Honda item?

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