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Offline Slinky

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1976 CB550 build
« on: October 19, 2014, 04:13:15 pm »
I picked up this bike from a friend here in WA for $500. It was in really good shape and no one knows when the last time it ran ( Pre 2006 ) Here it is when I picked it up.
My first plan was to get the bike running before I put a lot of time and money into it. I cleaned the carbs out, fresh gas and oil and new plugs. It took some lovin' but after a few cranks and studders it ran on all 4 cylinders and sounded great!!
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Re: 1976 CB550 build
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2014, 04:15:05 pm »
A few more pics of it
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Re: 1976 CB550 build
« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2014, 04:19:10 pm »
I did some polishing on it and picked up an electronic ignition!
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Re: 1976 CB550 build
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2014, 04:27:41 pm »
Sorry I don't know why it keeps posting sideways pictures. 
I got some Tarrozi rearsets for the bike and installed the clubmans for the time being. Any tips on why my headlight will not get power?? I followed the wires and nothing is broken or shorted out yet it has no power. All the other lights on the bike work it's driving me insane!!
Also covered the seat which was a huge eyesore!
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Re: 1976 CB550 build
« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2014, 04:48:35 pm »
did you check the fuses under the left side body cover? Do all other electrical functions work? Does it not work on LOW or HI?

If your fuse is verified good, and you have measured 12v at the 3 prong connector, then perhaps its as simple as the build being bad.
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Re: 1976 CB550 build
« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2014, 05:24:43 pm »
fuses all good, bulb works. No power at 3 prong. I followed the wiring diagram and even tried swapping wires around.. no power to prong. Does anything else need to be grounded to work maybe.
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Re: 1976 CB550 build
« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2014, 05:55:41 pm »
well, its got to be diagnosed step by step.

Start at the ignition switch. 4 wires: RED, BLACK, BRN, and BRN/WHT. With the key in ON position, do you have 12v at each of the 4 colors?
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Re: 1976 CB550 build
« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2014, 05:59:51 pm »
Did you know you put a k model seat cover on your f?  ...not trying to be a know it all, just looks kinda funny
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Re: 1976 CB550 build
« Reply #8 on: October 19, 2014, 08:07:31 pm »
I'll check out the ignition. And yeh I bought the cover real cheap and realized today it didn't for right and wasn't for the F
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Re: 1976 CB550 build
« Reply #9 on: October 21, 2014, 08:42:27 am »
Just purchased the SS brake lines and installing my master cylinder rebuild. Also ordered my Cognito Moto rearset mounts.
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Re: 1976 CB550 build
« Reply #10 on: October 22, 2014, 06:29:48 pm »
Tank dents... Cool or no?
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Re: 1976 CB550 build
« Reply #11 on: October 22, 2014, 06:33:40 pm »
Can be very cool-
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Re: 1976 CB550 build
« Reply #12 on: October 22, 2014, 06:56:43 pm »
it's always cool to ruin ugly old stuff ;)
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Re: 1976 CB550 build
« Reply #13 on: October 22, 2014, 07:12:44 pm »
I already had a huge dent in the one side... something must have fell on it before I owned it. So why not... I think it looks good just have to touch up and do some body work
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Re: 1976 CB550 build
« Reply #14 on: October 22, 2014, 07:54:42 pm »
okay sorry, carry on then (like you would not have anyway)
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Re: 1976 CB550 build
« Reply #15 on: October 23, 2014, 05:53:42 am »
Great solution with utility too. Plus, I like knee dents when they are done well.
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Re: 1976 CB550 build
« Reply #16 on: October 23, 2014, 08:47:08 am »
yea I think i'm going to round the front of the dents out, not liking the flat line. As a bonus it knocked a ton of rust off the inside of the tank :)
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Re: 1976 CB550 build
« Reply #17 on: October 29, 2014, 05:58:00 pm »
Pretty upset about my rearsets. I have the F frame so nothing I have will mount them. Spent $300 on them and the mounts and I have to cut the rear brake spline off my frame to make the work.. WTF?! So if anyone wants some rearsets I have some. I feel all crunched up with the stock foot postion with clubmans. If anyone has any input i'd greatly appreciate it.
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Re: 1976 CB550 build
« Reply #18 on: October 29, 2014, 06:03:55 pm »
Fabricate a simple "relocation" bracket to mount your rear sets. This can either be mounted off engine mounting bolts, original foot peg locations, or from your passenger pegs coming forward.
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Re: 1976 CB550 build
« Reply #19 on: October 29, 2014, 06:08:50 pm »
the problem is I need 2 bolts to mount the bracket on.
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Re: 1976 CB550 build
« Reply #20 on: October 29, 2014, 06:09:59 pm »
im also confused about need a return spring for the rear brake pedal.. Do I need one?
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Re: 1976 CB550 build
« Reply #21 on: October 29, 2014, 06:10:39 pm »
Snap a picture of your frame (left and right) and your rear sets please.
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Re: 1976 CB550 build
« Reply #22 on: October 29, 2014, 06:23:50 pm »
i'm trying my damn phone wont post them
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Re: 1976 CB550 build
« Reply #23 on: October 29, 2014, 06:24:40 pm »
Here ya go
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Re: 1976 CB550 build
« Reply #24 on: October 29, 2014, 06:25:25 pm »
Here's my mounts
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