Author Topic: CB550 help (Read 4793 times)

L.B · « **on:** November 10, 2014, 02:03:31 AM »

Hi all,
Rebuilding a CB550 for a mate thats not real well & want ones last ride....
I have all main parts done,,just need some help with where to buy gasket & seal kits for motor & forks from?
Will need rear shocks & new exhaust too plus other bits n pieces.
Im in the Hunter Valley NSW so any info will be appreciated.
Cheers Jason

petercb750 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 10, 2014, 02:35:41 AM »

Have you tried David Silver Spares in the UK?

dave500 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 12, 2014, 12:55:15 AM »

silvers has many more parts if you have the part number,heres a link,this page only shows some of the faster moving parts.
http://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/CB500K2-FOUR-1973-USA/

L.B · « **Reply #3 on:** January 11, 2015, 02:17:20 AM »

Thats great thank Peter & Dave.
Next question is,I bought a second motor as original chewed out cam bearing,big end etc etc.So found a new motor but really didnt want to do a full rebuild on it.Big end,mains seem to be fine as in a low mileage motor.Came with head off the motor.

Had to have head rebuilt & is done,just wanted to know how good are the bottom end seals like etc?Should I at least put rings in it/hone? Or just button it up & put back into frame?
As I mentioned the owner isnt very good health wise,so I need to get moving on this bike.
Any help appreciated....
One more thing where do you guys send to for chrome work?Heard a company in ACT was very good?

dave500 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 11, 2015, 02:30:15 AM »

the crank seals on these aren't prone to leaking,if you had the cases split you would replace them as a matter of course,dont split them just for those seals if they aint leaking,just close it up and run it.

L.B · « **Reply #5 on:** July 01, 2015, 04:21:00 AM »

Thanks for the info guys,Silvers came through with a big box of new parts for this build,Keith there was particularly helpful in finding some bits for me.Can now move ahead with this build.

Now just need to find a new exhaust system,anyone point me in right direction?Dont need to be chromed etc,aftermarket style is fine.Was thinking one of the ebag ones?

Stev-o · « **Reply #6 on:** July 01, 2015, 04:46:15 AM »

This is the best exhaust out there.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CB550K-STAINLESS-EXHAUST-4-1-CB550F-CB500-SOHC-RACE-YOSHI-TYPE-CAFE-RACER-CB-/111707086198?hash=item1a0242dd76&vxp=mtr

L.B · « **Reply #7 on:** August 30, 2015, 11:42:20 PM »

Thanks Steve-o,ill look into them.
On another note for the Australians on the east coast,has anyone had good or bad dealings with Campbells Classics at Somersby NSW?

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #8 on:** August 31, 2015, 12:03:06 AM »

Quote from: L.B on August 30, 2015, 11:42:20 PM

Thanks Steve-o,ill look into them.
On another note for the Australians on the east coast,has anyone had good or bad dealings with Campbells Classics at Somersby NSW?

Never heard of them... I'm in Brisbane..

L.B · « **Reply #9 on:** September 01, 2015, 01:40:09 AM »

Does any of you gents know if anyone does decals/stickers for the clock faces?There is one guy in US that does mph but cant find any for a CB550F clock face in km's...

Stev-o · « **Reply #10 on:** September 01, 2015, 03:01:07 PM »

Quote from: L.B on September 01, 2015, 01:40:09 AM

Does any of you gents know if anyone does decals/stickers for the clock faces?There is one guy in US that does mph but cant find any for a CB550F clock face in km's...

Sure....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CB550-Speedo-Tach-Gauge-Face-Graphic-Decal-Overlay-Km-H-/151347382600?hash=item233d01c948&vxp=mtr

Scott · « **Reply #11 on:** September 14, 2015, 11:55:11 AM »

Quote from: L.B on August 30, 2015, 11:42:20 PM

Thanks Steve-o,ill look into them.
On another note for the Australians on the east coast,has anyone had good or bad dealings with Campbells Classics at Somersby NSW?

Gday mate
I have dealt with Col when he was at Rydalmere a few years ago now. I bought a bike from him and had it rebuilt, except for the paint.

From my experience I would put him at the very top of the list of who to trust to do a good/great job at a fair price.

Give me a call if you like 0413 045 444

I probably only see him once a year or so now, but would call him a mate for sure.

Scott

Rocky2010 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 22, 2015, 04:57:24 PM »

Dealt with Col Campbell very nice guy and always been very helpful, also is in the know where to get parts.

L.B · « **Reply #13 on:** September 24, 2015, 03:06:02 AM »

Quote from: Stev-o on September 01, 2015, 03:01:07 PM

Quote from: L.B on September 01, 2015, 01:40:09 AM
Does any of you gents know if anyone does decals/stickers for the clock faces?There is one guy in US that does mph but cant find any for a CB550F clock face in km's...

Sure....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CB550-Speedo-Tach-Gauge-Face-Graphic-Decal-Overlay-Km-H-/151347382600?hash=item233d01c948&vxp=mtr

Thanks Stevo,but was looking for something with a factory look.
Scott & Rocky,thanks for the advice,ill look him up.

L.B · « **Reply #14 on:** November 18, 2015, 04:07:50 PM »

Thought Id post an update,been a fun rebuild so far,on the home stretch now bolting all new parts etc together.
Although im still stuck on gauges,need an original looking km gauge decal or repro face,what are you Aussie guys using?

L.B · « **Reply #15 on:** December 27, 2015, 08:05:48 PM »

Anyone help with gauge decal?In kms?Standard look?

calj737 · « **Reply #16 on:** December 28, 2015, 06:25:37 AM »

give this guy a try, he's a member and extremely well thought of-

http://www.cb750faces.com/cb750faces.nl/en/

L.B · « **Reply #17 on:** January 02, 2016, 10:29:00 PM »

Thanks bud,Ive sent an email to him.

petercb750 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 03, 2016, 02:18:17 AM »

I got 750 faces from him some time back, was very happy.

L.B · « **Reply #19 on:** April 03, 2016, 07:31:14 PM »

What are ppl using for the little rubber nubs under the indicator box bewtween the gauges?

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