Author Topic: 1978 CB550K - new project - COMPLETED (Read 24131 times)

Johnie · « **Reply #75 on:** March 13, 2017, 06:48:42 AM »

OEM exhaust back on...

Fezzler · « **Reply #76 on:** March 14, 2017, 11:45:36 AM »

Looking good. Love those pipes!

Johnie · « **Reply #77 on:** April 15, 2017, 11:46:25 AM »

Sent the carbs to harisuluv as I am in the middle of a complete kitchen remodel floor to ceiling. Just no time to learn how to do these different carbs. Want to get it done so I can sell it and clear up some room in the shop for the 69750KO which is on the lift and a K1 in the wings.

Stev-o · « **Reply #78 on:** April 15, 2017, 12:21:19 PM »

Quote from: Johnie on April 15, 2017, 11:46:25 AM

I am in the middle of a complete kitchen remodel...

Cabinets and flooring too? We're in design stage of master bath remodel...

Johnie · « **Reply #79 on:** April 15, 2017, 01:16:02 PM »

Correct Stev-o...cabinets, putting in some hickory hardwood floor, removing a wall and soffit to open it up. I am doing all the de-construct. She gave me the shop so I am giving her the kitchen. The oak cabinets were from 1987 and looked really good so from a guys point of view it was not necessary, but she has been very good to me

RAFster122s · « **Reply #80 on:** April 15, 2017, 01:46:10 PM »

Johnie, the old cabinets make a nice shop storage cabinet or you can donate to a charity.
if there is much usable oakw I would recycle it for woodworking projects.

I will save you the trouble ofsearching for a buyer and you can just ship it to me...I will give ya 2x the purchase price and parts...double your money.

Should easily fetch 2500 if she runs well.
It is cleaning up nice.

Stev-o · « **Reply #81 on:** April 15, 2017, 06:49:57 PM »

Quote from: Johnie on April 15, 2017, 01:16:02 PM

Correct Stev-o...cabinets, putting in some hickory hardwood floor, removing a wall and soffit to open it up. I am doing all the de-construct. She gave me the shop so I am giving her the kitchen. The oak cabinets were from 1987 and looked really good so from a guys point of view it was not necessary, but she has been very good to me

Sounds like a good plan, will benefit you in the end (home value and good food!)

Johnie · « **Reply #82 on:** April 26, 2017, 10:01:41 AM »

Got the engine covers clean of oxidation and they turned out nice. Now just waiting for harisuluv to send back my carbs and she will be ready to button up, fire and sell.

Stev-o · « **Reply #83 on:** April 26, 2017, 04:02:58 PM »

Sell?! Arent ya gonna ride it at least a month? Oh, gotta pay for that kitchen!

Johnie · « **Reply #84 on:** April 26, 2017, 07:23:52 PM »

Yah, probably got to ride it a month or so

Johnie · « **Reply #85 on:** May 17, 2017, 04:57:12 AM »

Got the carbs back from harisuluv (Jim) and they look new. Only deal is the post office broke off the brass drain tube on the float bowl. No problem...I mentioned that to Jim and he promptly send me a new bowl. This kitchen remodel has set me back so I hope to get these carbs on soon and test it out. Need to get some room in the shop.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #86 on:** May 23, 2017, 07:59:35 AM »

So, any photos of her all cleaned up and running?
My older sister did a major remodel, taking down walls in dining and kitchen to open up the space between living room, dining room and kitchen to a large open planform and removed the carpeting in the house and installed hardwood flooring and granite countertops with large island/eating area. Stainless kitchen appliances, some tile work in kitchen cooking area...all of that work really changed the looks. The master bath was totally redone as well. Large walk-in shower, tilework, modern sink/surround design. All the lighting replaced was done with LED lighting and some of it was of dimmable lighting.

Johnie · « **Reply #87 on:** May 28, 2017, 11:40:50 AM »

Still need to install the carbs. Need to button up this kitchen project for my wife.

Johnie · « **Reply #88 on:** June 07, 2017, 12:41:13 PM »

Wanted to show the pics of the carbs I got back from harisuluv after the cleaning and rebuild. They look fantastic and so good I thought they were new. Now I have to get them mounted so I get this project done. I have had some offers for the bike already. This kitchen project really set me back...

hoodellyhoo · « **Reply #89 on:** June 09, 2017, 08:50:33 AM »

Wow those sure are clean! Cad plated bit are nice and bright too.

Still not done with that kitchen? Doesn't your wife know you have CB750's to attend to?

Lostboy Steve · « **Reply #90 on:** June 09, 2017, 08:57:48 AM »

Quote from: Johnie on March 11, 2017, 07:17:09 PM

Fezz...Dupli-Color Engine Enamel DE 1615 found at most automotive stores in squirt can.

I used the same stuff on the same spot. Looks great.

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Stev-o · « **Reply #91 on:** June 10, 2017, 06:34:48 AM »

Quote from: hoodellyhoo on June 09, 2017, 08:50:33 AM

Still not done with that kitchen? Doesn't your wife know you have CB750's to attend to?

+1! Your not the carpenter, right?!

Johnie · « **Reply #92 on:** June 10, 2017, 08:57:31 AM »

Just part time on this project

Johnie · « **Reply #93 on:** June 17, 2017, 08:57:14 AM »

Finally got a break from the kitchen remodel project to install the carbs and throttle cables. Install went fine. So getting close. Will get the air box and other stuff buttoned up to fire it up and ride. More to come...

RAFster122s · « **Reply #94 on:** June 17, 2017, 01:05:39 PM »

Imagine the newly zinc-yellow cad plating bumps the price up a tad. Sure looks great!
Imagine you are eager to get it running.
Paint on motor came out nice.

Johnie · « **Reply #95 on:** June 17, 2017, 03:18:47 PM »

Thanks RAF...yes, harisuluv did a fine job on the carbs. The new paint on the motor really cleans it up nicely. Can't wait to get a ride on it. Then I need to get back working on the 69CB750 I picked up in early spring. Plus, I have a K1 waiting in the wings I did not expect to get. I should save some of this for when I retire in about 18 months

RAFster122s · « **Reply #96 on:** June 17, 2017, 09:24:23 PM »

Going to need a couple more to have a dozen...then a couple more to have one so you can ride a different bike every day for two weeks. It starts to become a maintenance nightmare when you have so many bikes that riding them to keep them in good tune and to keep the acids & moisture down in the oil and batteries up becomes a serious challenge. Retirement gives you that freedom. You just wish you had all that "free-time" with the former pay.

Johnie · « **Reply #97 on:** June 18, 2017, 08:33:24 AM »

RAF I hear you about the maintenance as the bikes accumulate. However, I am not going to keep anymore including this CB550K, CB750K1 (pic) and the 69 CB750 (pic) which is on the lift and already started in the project board. May even part with others in the stable, but for sure the 3 I mentioned will be sold. It is fun to get them running and let them go to a new home.

Stev-o · « **Reply #98 on:** June 18, 2017, 11:50:04 AM »

Hey Johnnie...good to see you back at it.

Not real familiar with the later model 550K, but on my '76 550F, I put the carbs in while the airbox was already in place.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #99 on:** June 18, 2017, 12:09:07 PM »

Fitting airbox or getting it out and in will require the the carbs to be out. SohRon has a good piece about the method to do it in his restore thread. It takes a special sequence to get the intermediate filter box back in and hooked up to the filter box in the triangle.

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Author Topic: 1978 CB550K - new project - COMPLETED (Read 24131 times)