Author Topic: Reviving the Old 550 (Read 10397 times)

Slinky · « **Reply #25 on:** October 29, 2014, 06:00:13 PM »

Hey man did your rearsets screw in the factory passenger holes? Mine don't seem to work... looks like I have to drill them out for them to work.

revive_the_550 · « **Reply #26 on:** October 29, 2014, 07:10:04 PM »

Quote from: Slinky on October 29, 2014, 06:00:13 PM

Hey man did your rearsets screw in the factory passenger holes? Mine don't seem to work... looks like I have to drill them out for them to work.

Yes, they slid right in. No issues what so ever. I don't have a bit big enough for the passenger pegs, so there wouldn't really be a way for me to drill them out either way...

Slinky · « **Reply #27 on:** October 29, 2014, 07:26:02 PM »

Damn mine seem to be different threads!

revive_the_550 · « **Reply #28 on:** October 29, 2014, 07:46:11 PM »

Hold on, mine aren't screwed into the passenger peg. They are just using that hole. They are bolted on.

Slinky · « **Reply #29 on:** October 29, 2014, 07:47:36 PM »

damn! ok stupid F frame

Slinky · « **Reply #30 on:** October 29, 2014, 07:54:25 PM »

one more ? Did you have to use the rear brake return spring?

revive_the_550 · « **Reply #31 on:** October 29, 2014, 07:56:57 PM »

That's funny you ask. No the brake just returns on its own...I never really though of that. I just took it all off and said what ever...here's a photo of that. I'm not sure if you can see it or not...

Slinky · « **Reply #32 on:** October 29, 2014, 08:07:53 PM »

sweet I thought it would stick or drag. I could use my mounts by cutting off the rear brake spline like it says ( cognito mount with tarozzi) ... just thought I had to run the return spring..

revive_the_550 · « **Reply #33 on:** October 29, 2014, 08:24:18 PM »

Quote from: Slinky on October 29, 2014, 08:07:53 PM

sweet I thought it would stick or drag. I could use my mounts by cutting off the rear brake spline like it says ( cognito mount with tarozzi) ... just thought I had to run the return spring..

When you say "rear brake spline" what do you mean?

Slinky · « **Reply #34 on:** October 29, 2014, 08:26:58 PM »

the spline where the factory brake pedal slides onto, to engage the rear brake. that piece needs to be removed to bolt on mounting bracket

revive_the_550 · « **Reply #35 on:** October 30, 2014, 08:29:55 AM »

Quote from: Slinky on October 29, 2014, 08:26:58 PM

the spline where the factory brake pedal slides onto, to engage the rear brake. that piece needs to be removed to bolt on mounting bracket

Oh yea, totally. take that off. I've basically removed everything stock. Besides the engine/frame and brakes.

revive_the_550 · « **Reply #36 on:** October 30, 2014, 09:05:00 AM »

Quote from: calj737 on October 30, 2014, 08:55:51 AM

Quote from: revive_the_550 on October 30, 2014, 08:29:55 AM
Quote from: Slinky on October 29, 2014, 08:26:58 PM
the spline where the factory brake pedal slides onto, to engage the rear brake. that piece needs to be removed to bolt on mounting bracket

Oh yea, totally. take that off. I've basically removed everything stock. Besides the engine/frame and brakes.
Easy. Removing that eliminates the "reversing cam". I notice your rear brake is set up to "pull" not "push" Revive. That's because the splined cam not there any longer. If it were, you'd push down with your toe, the rod would actuate the lever forward, the cam would then pull the rear brake arm, the way it is designed. Also, without a return spring, you run the risk of the brake not releasing.

Your installation will work, but it is not advisable nor imbued with safety measures.

I removed my spline cam too on one bike, but then had to fabricate a solution for the brake arm. I would not recommend this modification for drum brakes.

You are correct. Cognito Moto actually makes an adapter for the spline.

Here it is.

http://cognitomoto.com/collections/rearsets/products/honda-brake-lever-for-spline

revive_the_550 · « **Reply #37 on:** October 30, 2014, 09:11:08 AM »

Yes, but the downside is that its 42 dollars + shipping. And To be fully honest I don't use my rear brake nearly as much as I probably should. In the motorcycle safety class they teach you like 70% front 30% back. But really I am 80% front 10% engine braking and maybe 10% rear brake if I remember to use it. I don't honestly ride hard enough or long enough/far enough to really be using my back brake a ton. So it's there, and it works, but probably not as good as it could work.

Slinky · « **Reply #38 on:** October 30, 2014, 09:45:24 AM »

I have the spline piece, but then I need my mount on frame, to use the cognito mounts It requires the spline to be cut off... I just don't get it lol

Slinky · « **Reply #39 on:** October 30, 2014, 09:50:47 AM »

im just pissed for $75 to buy a "bolt on" mount that requires a decent amount of fabrication. They could of made it to go around the spline like the 750

Slinky · « **Reply #40 on:** October 30, 2014, 09:56:46 AM »

I understand, it says its for the F but required removal of brake spline,... thought it meant the slide in part not cutting it off frame lol

Slinky · « **Reply #41 on:** October 30, 2014, 09:58:42 AM »

I prob will try to return and just use the rear pegs unless I can figure a way to re moutn the spline

revive_the_550 · « **Reply #42 on:** October 30, 2014, 12:04:39 PM »

Quote from: Slinky on October 30, 2014, 09:58:42 AM

I prob will try to return and just use the rear pegs unless I can figure a way to re mount the spline

Slinky - do you have a thread? if so, share it?

revive_the_550 · « **Reply #43 on:** October 31, 2014, 12:50:44 PM »

I just got my electronic ignition in the mail. I'm heading out to Joshua Tree tonight to go rock climbing and hang out in the desert. When we get back Saturday afternoon my plan is to install it, and recheck the entire electrical system for issues. Hopefully my over-charging issue will be resolved.

Slinky · « **Reply #44 on:** November 01, 2014, 08:27:27 AM »

I have an electronic ignition I haven't put in yet, looks daunting lol

goldarrow · « **Reply #45 on:** November 01, 2014, 01:42:33 PM »

Quote from: Slinky on November 01, 2014, 08:27:27 AM

I have an electronic ignition I haven't put in yet, looks daunting lol

Fairly easy job

revive_the_550 · « **Reply #46 on:** November 01, 2014, 04:40:18 PM »

Quote from: goldarrow on November 01, 2014, 01:42:33 PM

Quote from: Slinky on November 01, 2014, 08:27:27 AM
I have an electronic ignition I haven't put in yet, looks daunting lol

Fairly easy job

Yea, I mean I'm just going to follow the instructions. I'll timelapse the video and see how it goes. I'm thinking about doing it tonight. Although, I don't have a garage I do have some lights and a side yard...I'll let you all know how it goes.

goldarrow · « **Reply #47 on:** November 01, 2014, 04:43:06 PM »

Here's a quick read beside the instruction included with the unit

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=142364

revive_the_550 · « **Reply #48 on:** November 01, 2014, 07:36:39 PM »

Quote from: goldarrow on November 01, 2014, 04:43:06 PM

Here's a quick read beside the instruction included with the unit

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=142364

Thank You! This helped me out a lot!

Worked on the bike. Installed the ignition and i statically timed it. Took a little longer than I expected(2.5 hours instead of 1 hour) but overall pretty good! Excited to have this in my bike. Next step is dyna coils.

Slinky · « **Reply #49 on:** November 01, 2014, 08:37:45 PM »

I need to hook up mine!!! which ignition you got

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Author Topic: Reviving the Old 550 (Read 10397 times)