Author Topic: First bike ! 76 cb550 (Read 22334 times)

Stev-o · « **Reply #125 on:** July 12, 2013, 05:36:26 PM »

No bloggin or loggin?

Cbpunk · « **Reply #126 on:** July 12, 2013, 05:39:13 PM »

Ha! Plenty loggin last night. Completely friggin shot

Cbpunk · « **Reply #127 on:** July 13, 2013, 04:17:55 PM »

Idk guys. It fired right up idled good no stalls and ran like a champ. Took my first congested red light filled local highway and it was fine. No stalls or kooky throttle. Then took it on nice twisty county road and blasted it. Ridiculous fun. Happy days ! Great start to vacation !

Cbpunk · « **Reply #128 on:** July 13, 2013, 06:52:53 PM »

Btw tews got cables yesterday. Thanks they look great.

Tews19 · « **Reply #129 on:** July 13, 2013, 06:54:19 PM »

Sweet! Now if you want to take the plunge! Im sure we can walk you through!

Cbpunk · « **Reply #130 on:** July 13, 2013, 06:56:35 PM »

Idk lol. Kid around corner is doin it for me. Only $20. Besides he already has the bars. But thanks a lot man. Unless his schedule pushes it back too long ill pick em up and well do it

Tews19 · « **Reply #131 on:** July 13, 2013, 06:59:21 PM »

No problem! You running the stock grips?

Cbpunk · « **Reply #132 on:** July 13, 2013, 07:01:18 PM »

No got new dual density replacements. Guy at store recommended. Feel nice. Told him I had a 76 cb550 he like sweet man! Ha!

Cbpunk · « **Reply #133 on:** July 13, 2013, 07:03:49 PM »

The grips I had were shotty.

Stev-o · « **Reply #134 on:** July 14, 2013, 06:30:46 AM »

Good to hear its running good. Vacation?

Cbpunk · « **Reply #135 on:** July 14, 2013, 06:53:08 AM »

Yea just stayin local and beach bummin. Gonna be a hot week so just lookin forward to spending the week with my daughter, soakin in some sun , hittin the water, shakin up some margaritas and hopefully a few nice rides.
And get that damn crankcase cover off and deal w the leak lol.

Cbpunk · « **Reply #136 on:** July 14, 2013, 06:56:53 AM »

Did some touch up paint on frame last night in some rusty spots and looks ton better. As I was toolin around I noticed the chain is pretty loose. Probably well over an inch of play. Too loose? How do I tighten it?

Stev-o · « **Reply #137 on:** July 14, 2013, 07:07:43 AM »

Quote from: Cbpunk on July 14, 2013, 06:56:53 AM

I noticed the chain is pretty loose. Probably well over an inch of play. Too loose? How do I tighten it?

I suggest you download the service manual for your bike, it will show you basic maint procedures that you need to learn.
In the meantime, go here...

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=99365.0

Cbpunk · « **Reply #138 on:** July 14, 2013, 09:56:43 AM »

Thanks stevo. I actually have the original manual and Haynes manual but the kid who cleaned n synced carbs has them rt now . Ill get em this week after he does the bars.

Cbpunk · « **Reply #139 on:** July 14, 2013, 10:03:56 AM »

Just read the thread you posted. Thanks. Huge help. Ill give it a go this week.

Cbpunk · « **Reply #140 on:** July 15, 2013, 08:22:19 PM »

Duanob , ordered my orings and oil seals from partzilla tonight. Thanks for the parts info. Really appreciate it.

Cbpunk · « **Reply #141 on:** July 21, 2013, 11:33:33 AM »

Getting bike back later today from kid who changed the bars out for me, but apparently the starter button had been jerryrigged up and is now shot. Idk if ill just need a button, or more. So I may be in the market for a new rh control. When I get it back ill open it up to take a look at the damage.

Tews19 · « **Reply #142 on:** July 21, 2013, 12:58:03 PM »

Wtf... That's #$%*ty...

Cbpunk · « **Reply #143 on:** July 21, 2013, 01:29:57 PM »

Yea. No fun. At my gf kids bday party and pickin it up in couple hours. Well see...

Stev-o · « **Reply #144 on:** July 21, 2013, 01:52:09 PM »

Those starter buttons are a weak link, don't be so quick to judge.
I'm at about 50% at repairing them and prefer to repalce them, not super expensive....when you can find them

Cbpunk · « **Reply #145 on:** July 21, 2013, 05:23:42 PM »

Thanks stevo. Still haven't picked it up yet. Apparently now has blown fuse. No spares. Home Depot run tmrw then pick it up and get a look at starter button mess.

Tews19 · « **Reply #146 on:** July 21, 2013, 06:02:12 PM »

Before you pick up spare fuses, bring yours with you...... There are 2 different size 15 amp fuses 20 amp ones too... You need the ones that are not as long..

Stev-o is correct. More and more people I talk to say the life expectancy on the controls and the small plastic parts is about to expire.....

Stev-o · « **Reply #147 on:** July 21, 2013, 06:14:04 PM »

Doubt Home D will have those fuses, go to any auto parts store.
If its blowing fuses, there is obviously a short, possibly bare wire grounding out.

Cbpunk · « **Reply #148 on:** July 21, 2013, 06:19:32 PM »

It's a 20 amp. Checked Home Depot and they do have it. 5 pack like 2$. So if it blows another ill ck to see if this wiring job the kid did is blowing it.

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #149 on:** July 21, 2013, 09:36:17 PM »

I was able to rebuilt the starter switch on my Goldwing last year. It's the same basic control, so hopefully you will be able to fix yours too.

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Author Topic: First bike ! 76 cb550 (Read 22334 times)