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Title: Desperately need some "77 CB550 carbs.
Post by: Domski on June 27, 2010, 07:44:05 PM

Hi,

Has anybody got any, or know where I can get some? its a 76 r 77. Cant remember but I do know I need the carbs!

Title: Re: Desperately need some "77 CB550 carbs.
Post by: Bryanj on June 28, 2010, 07:54:31 AM

You need to be sure of year and type as 77/78 K are different in majour ways from all the others

Title: Re: Desperately need some "77 CB550 carbs.
Post by: captaindonutbikes on June 28, 2010, 10:34:52 AM

i have a set that needs a rebuild !

Title: Re: Desperately need some "77 CB550 carbs.
Post by: Domski on June 29, 2010, 09:52:53 AM

Ok, Its def 1977. Thanks but unfortunately mine need a rebuild too and I need ones that are ready to replace.

Title: Re: Desperately need some "77 CB550 carbs.
Post by: totty on June 29, 2010, 11:23:33 AM

Quote from: captaindonutbikes on June 28, 2010, 10:34:52 AM

i have a set that needs a rebuild !

Since Domski has turned them down do you mind if I step in?
How much are you after for them? Are they complete and do they just need a strip, clean and seals?

I've got a thread going about bogging in the middle of the rev range and substituting the carbs has been suggested.

Title: Re: Desperately need some "77 CB550 carbs.
Post by: captaindonutbikes on June 29, 2010, 02:10:34 PM

mine are off a 78k and are in need of some serious tlc

the bike ran with them on but they have been apart and will need a complete overhaul and one of the float bowls (no3) leaks and number 4 has had the drain tube blocked by the previous owner with a rivet ! sounds worse than is

i can send you some pictures if you like.  ???

being honest about the condition. i swapped them on mine as i was given a set in better nick, which in irony i completely stripped and rebuilt and am now having trouble starting the engine

Title: Re: Desperately need some "77 CB550 carbs.
Post by: totty on June 29, 2010, 02:20:48 PM

I'm a little put off by 'serious TLC', but float bowls aren't a problem as I can rob them off the set I'm using.

Mines a 79 reg K. The carbs look almost spotless inside and out but I've replaced all of the ignition and the fault persists so I might as well try different carbs.

Send pics and a price to allan_totty@hotmail.com

Cheers

Allan