Topic: A few questions about a '76 cb550

[brownb56]

First, does anyone know a good US based website that carries all the parts I need to overhaul my engine. Second my motor is locked up, If I break one of the cam links can I get a new link to replace it or will I have to buy a new chain. And third, will a rear fender of of a '74 550 work on mine?

[TwoTired]

First, does anyone know a good US based website that carries all the parts I need to overhaul my engine. Second my motor is locked up, If I break one of the cam links can I get a new link to replace it or will I have to buy a new chain. And third, will a rear fender of of a '74 550 work on mine?

Question / response

1/ I'd like to see answers to this, too!  Have you looked in the FAQ?
2/Yes
3/Yes

[brownb56]

thnx, and yes I have, found alot of sites that deal with the cosmetics and carburetor. And i've found a couple overseas sites that have internal engine parts but have yet to find any local sites. Do you got a web site that sells the repair links for the cam chain.

[migopod]

Some stuff like piston rings and the like are pretty available as well as gasket kits etc.  I've had some
difficulty locating a lot of OEM or NOS parts for them tho'.

If you need any particular engine parts, let me know.  I've got a spare 76 cb550 engine in various states
of repair (top end is pretty good) that I could part out if you need anything off of it.

[brownb56]

Not sure excatly what i'll need yet. Bike sat out in the elements for a few years with plugs out of 2 cylinders. Anyone had any problems with using heli-coil repair kits on plug holes?

[bryanj]

If you have part numbers go to www.westernhillshonda.com Use the joining link from a CB450 or 500 twin.You may have to use the rear fender complete with light bracket and light but then all the 500 and 550 fours will fit