Hi all!
My name is Jason and I'm primarily a sport bike/track/racing instructor and canyon junkie on much more modern machines, but I have had a 1976 CB550 (way back in the 90's.... first 4-cylinder bike!) and recently I'm working on a '76 custom Cafe bike. I have a small repair and restoration business and considering I'm not new to forums and their vast supplies of information I wanted to join up here to get some info, look for parts, and maybe help contribute in some ways if I can.
Recently one of my customers asked me to look into his bike. After some diagnosing and giving him the bad news that she needed to be torn apart, I began the process. Here's a video of the damage. (should be public even though it's on facebook.)
https://www.facebook.com/1motomedic/videos/1924058781244859/What I'm in need of are some specific part that aren't that available without some digging. I could really use some recommendations on main bearings (specific to this bike or anything compatible), Cam chain guide and tensioner, maybe a head that has good journals. This thing had a lot of shavings in the oil so the head is pretty toasted. It'll cost more to machine than to just replace most likely.
The bike is a '74 CB550. I'll post up some pics shortly.
Thanks for any suggestions and looking forward to being part of the community!
