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Offline KennyRedman

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76 CB550F - Oct 2021 - Rear tail light and rebuilding gauges
« on: August 12, 2013, 02:42:16 PM »
I bought this 76 550F for $500 earlier this year and due to having a baby, I have been chipping away at it slowly.

The most current status and purchased pics are attached.


I had a local guy powder coat the frame with a satin black and had Harisuluv clean and rebuild the carbs. They look awesome!


I rebuilt the top end- new gaskets all around.  It was leaking like a sieve- the head gasket plopped right off as the surfaces were covered in the copper gasket stuff.  It did not stick to the gasket, only the aluminum- that was hell to remove.  But, with patience, beer and music, I finally had all the surfaces clean. If I find one more gasket...!


After the motor went in, I put on the center stand with a new spring from DSS.  I painted the swingarm and centerstand with por15 and topcoated with a semi-gloss from duplicolor. 


I installed new tapered bearings in the stearing stem, and installed the forks with new gaiters. Got a repro seat cover from ebay, and put that on yesterday to see how it looks.  I'm installing the larger turn signals, because I like the looks of those better, and found the F sissy bar from Tews-
There's a lot left to assemble, and hopefully I'll be able to spend a couple hours a night after baby goes to sleep.  She starts daycare in a couple of days, so hopefully she'll be tired at the end of the day!

There are quite a few things I really want to do, but I might wait until this winter- riding season is getting shorter and shorter!
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Re: 76 CB550F - Oct 2021 - Rear tail light and rebuilding gauges
« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2013, 05:51:34 PM »
I'm getting ready to put the rear wheel and brakes on and am continuing to clean and repaint as I go. Here are the pegs:





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Re: 76 CB550F - Oct 2021 - Rear tail light and rebuilding gauges
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2013, 05:55:56 PM »
Looking very good.
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Re: 76 CB550F - Oct 2021 - Rear tail light and rebuilding gauges
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2013, 06:12:24 PM »
Yes that bike is looking really good.  Reminds me to get started on another project :)
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Re: 76 CB550F - Oct 2021 - Rear tail light and rebuilding gauges
« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2013, 05:32:30 AM »
Quote from: LesterPiglet on August 15, 2013, 05:55:56 PM
Looking very good.
Thank you sir!

Quote from: goldarrow on August 15, 2013, 06:12:24 PM
Yes that bike is looking really good.  Reminds me to get started on another project :)
Go for it! SENCHA looks awesome- how's it been this summer?
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Re: 76 CB550F - Oct 2021 - Rear tail light and rebuilding gauges
« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2013, 06:10:02 AM »
   That certainly is a very nice machine. You've done good work. I hope to see some pictures of it out and about soon!
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Re: 76 CB550F - Oct 2021 - Rear tail light and rebuilding gauges
« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2013, 02:06:53 PM »
Got a couple of hours in today while baby napped :)

Carbs are on:





Airbox is in:





Battery box is in:



I have a few questions about this filter I have and the original airbox parts at the bottom, but that'll have to wait til tomorrow as it's time to take the baby to the sitter for the evening.
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Re: 76 CB550F - Oct 2021 - Rear tail light and rebuilding gauges
« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2013, 02:54:37 PM »
Looks like you are rolling along!
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Re: 76 CB550F - Oct 2021 - Rear tail light and rebuilding gauges
« Reply #8 on: August 17, 2013, 04:18:57 PM »
Quote from: Tews19 on August 17, 2013, 02:54:37 PM
Looks like you are rolling along!

Ya man, a few more solid days and it should be ready.
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Re: 76 CB550F - Oct 2021 - Rear tail light and rebuilding gauges
« Reply #9 on: August 18, 2013, 12:33:14 AM »
looks good, wish my 76 was that good to start and I was as far along as you!

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Re: 76 CB550F - Oct 2021 - Rear tail light and rebuilding gauges
« Reply #10 on: August 18, 2013, 09:55:44 AM »
Got the rear brakes, kickstand and wheel on this morning.





Almost forgot the little spring for the switch:



Figured I'd coast down the driveway :)



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Re: 76 CB550F - Oct 2021 - Rear tail light and rebuilding gauges
« Reply #11 on: August 18, 2013, 10:28:07 AM »
I thought the fire hydrant was some sort of mascot at first.   ::)
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Re: 76 CB550F - Oct 2021 - Rear tail light and rebuilding gauges
« Reply #12 on: August 18, 2013, 12:01:12 PM »
Depending on your riding style, you may like superbike bars better. They are lower but do not change the look. Great buy for 17 bucks plus shipping. I put on everyone of my bikes..
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Re: 76 CB550F - Oct 2021 - Rear tail light and rebuilding gauges
« Reply #13 on: August 18, 2013, 01:06:13 PM »
Quote from: Tews19 on August 18, 2013, 12:01:12 PM
Depending on your riding style, you may like superbike bars better. They are lower but do not change the look. Great buy for 17 bucks plus shipping. I put on everyone of my bikes..

I'll probably do that. I want to put on some SS brake lines, but I thought I'd wait until the seat's on to see how the ride position is. I wouldn't mind coming across a 400f set of bars that are drilled for the wiring, too. We'll see.
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Re: 76 CB550F - Oct 2021 - Rear tail light and rebuilding gauges
« Reply #14 on: August 20, 2013, 06:04:33 PM »
Does anyone think that using bolts in place of the seat hinge pins is a bad idea? I mean, will the threads screw up the hinges or finish?

A couple 6mm bolts and a few washers and nuts fit perfect. (Haven't tightened them down yet)

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Re: 76 CB550F - Oct 2021 - Rear tail light and rebuilding gauges
« Reply #15 on: August 20, 2013, 06:46:32 PM »
Not sure it will negatively effect.. I may have 2 pins if you need them. Yours
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Re: 76 CB550F - Oct 2021 - Rear tail light and rebuilding gauges
« Reply #16 on: August 20, 2013, 07:08:17 PM »
Quote from: Tews19 on August 20, 2013, 06:46:32 PM
Not sure it will negatively effect.. I may have 2 pins if you need them. Yours

I think you sent two with this seat, but I totally lost them. If you have more that would be awesome.
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« Reply #17 on: August 20, 2013, 07:13:22 PM »
Damn I forgot about the seat. . Thats the one I said pay shipping and it's yours for free... let me check... I will get back to you in the AM..
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« Reply #18 on: August 20, 2013, 07:43:18 PM »
Cool. I got a nice new repro cover for it and it looks pretty sweet.
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Re: 76 CB550F - Oct 2021 - Rear tail light and rebuilding gauges
« Reply #19 on: August 20, 2013, 07:47:39 PM »
Nice.. Let me see and I will follow up tomorrow. I have to ship off some parts so if I do have them I will mail them off. PM me your mailing info again please.
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Re: 76 CB550F - Oct 2021 - Rear tail light and rebuilding gauges
« Reply #20 on: August 22, 2013, 12:29:59 PM »
I have allen bolts in my seat no problems....if anyone has any hinges  ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: 76 CB550F - Oct 2021 - Rear tail light and rebuilding gauges
« Reply #21 on: August 22, 2013, 09:07:49 PM »
I had to do a quick preview. I should almost be done with it this next weekend.  How does everyone feel about black fenders in these bikes?

 

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« Reply #22 on: September 05, 2013, 11:00:32 AM »
Found a great looking tank with a spotless interior:



and a set of nice side covers:





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« Reply #23 on: September 05, 2013, 11:08:30 AM »
Chrome is the way to go for fenders IMO.. 

Is yours shot?
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Re: 76 CB550F - Oct 2021 - Rear tail light and rebuilding gauges
« Reply #24 on: September 05, 2013, 11:10:57 AM »
Quote from: Tews19 on September 05, 2013, 11:08:30 AM
Chrome is the way to go for fenders IMO.. 


Ya, I agree. Mine are fine, but I might have to build a Triumph next to satisfy my black fender desire :)
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