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New Honda cb550f in the family but... Engine rattle!!
Noelia:
--- Quote from: Johnwebley on March 16, 2016, 08:35:35 PM ---it doesn't sound to bad,
suggest you check the tappets,cam chain tension,and plugs,
when the plugs are out,it will give you some idea of mixture,
any nasty smoke when revved?
just needs some TLC
--- End quote ---
Hi John,
No smoke at all.. Very clean... It fired up straight away, the last owner is horrified he said he rode it last weekend and there was no noise...
I'm not sure on how to check the tappets but i reckon it is all related.
Noelia
dave400:
It runs so take it for a ride, get it revved up bring it home do a full service adjust everything that's making a noise.....then enjoy the beast its old and they do rattle more than modern bikes engines..".cheers
Johnwebley:
--- Quote from: Noelia on March 16, 2016, 08:41:46 PM ---
--- Quote from: Johnwebley on March 16, 2016, 08:35:35 PM ---it doesn't sound to bad,
suggest you check the tappets,cam chain tension,and plugs,
when the plugs are out,it will give you some idea of mixture,
any nasty smoke when revved?
just needs some TLC
--- End quote ---
Hi John,
No smoke at all.. Very clean... It fired up straight away, the last owner is horrified he said he rode it last weekend and there was no noise...
I'm not sure on how to check the tappets but i reckon it is all related.
Noelia
--- End quote ---
they are simple to work on,I suggest you check Ashimoto dropbox for a manual,or get a Haynes,
just read,and understand,you can get lots of help here
watch this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLw6Av07wik
it will give the basic idea
Noelia:
--- Quote from: Johnwebley on March 16, 2016, 08:56:52 PM ---
--- Quote from: Noelia on March 16, 2016, 08:41:46 PM ---
--- Quote from: Johnwebley on March 16, 2016, 08:35:35 PM ---it doesn't sound to bad,
suggest you check the tappets,cam chain tension,and plugs,
when the plugs are out,it will give you some idea of mixture,
any nasty smoke when revved?
just needs some TLC
--- End quote ---
Hi John,
No smoke at all.. Very clean... It fired up straight away, the last owner is horrified he said he rode it last weekend and there was no noise...
I'm not sure on how to check the tappets but i reckon it is all related.
Noelia
--- End quote ---
they are simple to work on,I suggest you check Ashimoto dropbox for a manual,or get a Haynes,
just read,and understand,you can get lots of help here
watch this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLw6Av07wik
it will give the basic idea
--- End quote ---
I need a feeler gauge but thank you so much!! I'm not too confident on this, but I will try to get one of those feeler gauge and try it!
Noelia
Johnwebley:
take the tank off,
and take your time,
carefull removing the 8 caps,a good socket is needed,
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