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Offline trippmann

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1977 cb550 airbox installation
« on: November 13, 2014, 08:18:38 PM »
hey guys! i finished up my cb550 build awhile ago and god to i love this bike. ANYWAY!

the one thing i couldnt figure out is how to install the damn air filter/ air filter box. can anyone give me some pictures, a how to, or a video on how to install it? its bot more brackets than im used to seeing for a simple airbox. thanks guys!

heres a few pictures of my finished build, hope you enjoy!




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Offline dave500

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Re: 1977 cb550 airbox installation
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2014, 04:33:12 AM »
hey looks great man,its too hard to describe,like bend your left wrist and hold a bolt etc,just gotta trial and error.
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Re: 1977 cb550 airbox installation
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2014, 04:53:53 AM »
Your engine, particularly in the first picture, looks great. Wish mine looked like that.
For the airbox installation, maybe Sohron has covered that in pictures.
I think the secret is: put everything in place but loose and then start tightening things.
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Re: 1977 cb550 airbox installation
« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2014, 10:35:20 AM »
Some useful stuff here if you scroll down.

SOHC/4 Owners Club Forums » Tech Forums » Project Shop » Topic:  Assembling my '74 CB550 - SHE LIVES!!!
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Re: 1977 cb550 airbox installation
« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2014, 10:52:44 AM »
Assembly is reverse of disassembly.....



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Re: 1977 cb550 airbox installation
« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2014, 11:49:47 AM »
Quote from: TwoTired on November 14, 2014, 10:52:44 AM
Assembly is reverse of disassembly.....



Bwahahahahah  ;D ;D

you speak the truth! however, the airbox wasn't installed when i purchased the bike  :P ;)

ill give those threads a look, thanks guys.
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Re: 1977 cb550 airbox installation
« Reply #6 on: November 14, 2014, 12:43:21 PM »
What pipe is that you are using?
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Re: 1977 cb550 airbox installation
« Reply #7 on: November 16, 2014, 01:14:28 AM »
There is only one way this will go into place, and it is a convoluted path filled with cursing and wiggling and scratched knuckles.   At Leary that is how it goes the first couple times you do it...


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Re: 1977 cb550 airbox installation
« Reply #8 on: November 18, 2014, 08:11:43 AM »
Love your bike! I have the same model in Candy Presto Red...

It helps to have small hands, I kept pinching, scratching and getting mine stuck, I believe I had to remove the carbs and drink two beers though.
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Re: 1977 cb550 airbox installation
« Reply #9 on: November 18, 2014, 12:54:35 PM »
Tripp,

I wish I was that far on my '77 F2!!!!  I did get new intake rubbers, and that is supposed to be a big help.  If you did not, try heating your rubbers so that they get pliable again, and that should ease the process.  I have heard the real difficulty lies with 35 year old, stiff intakes.

Let us know how you make out!!!!

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Re: 1977 cb550 airbox installation
« Reply #10 on: November 18, 2014, 02:57:09 PM »
woops, i may have been less than clear for most of ya! i have the intake plenum installed "the hard part", i couldnt figure out how to get the airfilter box in. now, i think i have it figured out. i just have to brave the cold an actually do it  ;D
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Re: 1977 cb550 airbox installation
« Reply #11 on: November 18, 2014, 02:58:02 PM »
oh, and its a carpy "yoshimaura" replica with the silver ceramic coating.
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