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Offline holyspokes

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New Guy CB550f
« on: December 14, 2014, 09:19:24 AM »
Hi Everyone. I've just picked up a CB550F on the cheap in need of a lot of TLC. I've done a number of CB's before, but never really torn into the engine. Mostly cosmetic, carbs, tuning, etc. Compression test with no carbs installed gives me 1)118psi 2)120psi 3)0psi 4)0psi.

I know the bike will need a top end, full re wire, maybe valves? Any advice on how to determine the health of the top end other than tear into it?

Looking forward to all the great info on this site while I rebuild this one!




Also have a 1980 Ironhead as my main ride:



This is a CB750 I did in the past. Sadly sold it to get the next bike..


Offline Stev-o

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Re: New Guy CB550f
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2014, 08:35:05 PM »
Welcome from Texas. Good advice from Cal ΔΔΔ
'74 "Big Bang" Honda 750K [836].....'76 Honda 550F.....K3 Park Racer!......and a Bomber!............plus plus plus.........

Offline holyspokes

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Re: New Guy CB550f
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2014, 11:32:00 PM »
Thanks guys, will do with the oil. I'll post up the results soon. Thanks!

Offline 78 k550

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Re: New Guy CB550f
« Reply #3 on: December 25, 2014, 06:22:26 PM »
Welcome,

Paul
Paul
Littleton, CO

76/77 CB 750F, 
75 GL1000, (AKA GL1-242 NGWClub),
76 GL1000 LTD
84 GL1200 Standard
6 Bultaco's= 42, 49, 121, 152, 167, 188