Author Topic: CB550 died on the way to work/electrical issues (Read 2303 times)

Mushman · « **on:** June 30, 2020, 01:06:44 AM »

Luckily I was on a side street and hadn't made it to the highway yet. Bike was running like normal (it's all original, no mods) and it just stopped running. No lights, horn, nothing. The battery is charged and the connections are good. I haven't had time to dive into it yet, and being a lifetime motocrosser and this is my 1st street bike I'm terrible with electrics anyway. Any guidance on where to look first would be greatly appreciated.

dazemc · « **Reply #1 on:** June 30, 2020, 01:10:05 AM »

Checked the inline fuse beneath the left cover?

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bryanj · « **Reply #2 on:** June 30, 2020, 01:15:31 AM »

Would help to know what year/model for diagnosis

Mushman · « **Reply #3 on:** June 30, 2020, 02:35:41 AM »

Sorry, it's a 74.

bryanj · « **Reply #4 on:** June 30, 2020, 02:44:24 AM »

Does that make it a 550 K0?

Mushman · « **Reply #5 on:** June 30, 2020, 03:01:34 AM »

It was the fuse! Thank you, dazemc. There were still all 3 original spare fuses inside the rubber cover. Could've saved myself a lot of hassle with that knowledge. Lesson learned.

bryanj · « **Reply #6 on:** June 30, 2020, 03:14:34 AM »

To do that i would suggest you buy the blade fuse conversion from Hondaman on here as the old fuse box will keep giving you trouble. This is what i was asking details for to find out which fusebox you have. When asking a question remember we cant see your bike so you need to say EXACTLY what it is in the question

Mushman · « **Reply #7 on:** June 30, 2020, 03:27:35 AM »

Sorry again, I thought CB550 in the title was sufficient. Changed my profile pic for future reference.

bryanj · « **Reply #8 on:** June 30, 2020, 05:35:49 AM »

There are many sub models of most Hondas and there can be subtle or majour differences between them.

Mushman · « **Reply #9 on:** July 01, 2020, 02:35:07 AM »

I get it, but obviously it was sufficient to get the right answer.

Deltarider · « **Reply #10 on:** July 01, 2020, 02:56:33 AM »

Do yourself a favor. Compare engine- and framenumber of yours with those listed in the first few pages of the various CB550 Parts Lists. They are all here: http://www.honda4fun.com/materiale-documentazione-tecnica/parts-list/parts-list-cb550 You only have to do this once. For the rest of your life you will know what exact model you have, so what you can expect. If you specify, also others here know, which makes it easier to give precise answers. Carb numbers and color codes are also there. Realise that wire diagrams may differ for various markets. Therefore you need the 'area code' that you will also find in those pages.

Mushman · « **Reply #11 on:** July 01, 2020, 02:34:08 PM »

Thanks, I know what model I have.

Deltarider · « **Reply #12 on:** July 02, 2020, 04:09:31 AM »

Quote from: Mushman on July 01, 2020, 02:34:08 PM

Thanks, I know what model I have.

Yeah... than I'd communicate it, 'it's a 74' means nothing to us. Even better: have it in your signature like below.

Mushman · « **Reply #13 on:** July 02, 2020, 11:35:46 AM »

Yeah, the title of the thread had the model in it and the first person to answer nailed it. And my quote was "sorry, it's a 74." See the difference? Don't like my posts, don't read them.

bryanj · « **Reply #14 on:** July 02, 2020, 12:08:42 PM »

Look, dont get snotty cos we asked for more info late 74 could be 75 model and there are differences.
As per your request i wont read your posts and wont use my 50 years of workshop knowledge to help with your problems

Mooshie · « **Reply #15 on:** July 02, 2020, 12:13:48 PM »

Quote from: bryanj on June 30, 2020, 03:14:34 AM

To do that i would suggest you buy the blade fuse conversion from Hondaman on here as the old fuse box will keep giving you trouble. This is what i was asking details for to find out which fusebox you have. When asking a question remember we cant see your bike so you need to say EXACTLY what it is in the question

+1 on Hondaman fuse box/plug and play. It was a lifesaver for me as getting replacement original fuses is near impossible

Mushman · « **Reply #16 on:** July 02, 2020, 12:45:48 PM »

Not a bad price, either. Thanks!

Deltarider · « **Reply #17 on:** July 02, 2020, 01:49:45 PM »

Quote from: Mushman on July 02, 2020, 11:35:46 AM

Yeah, the title of the thread had the model in it and the first person to answer nailed it. And my quote was "sorry, it's a 74." See the difference? Don't like my posts, don't read them.

Do you, newcomer with only 53 posts, have any idea how often Bryan (9999 posts!) had to ask WHAT BIKE?!!! for he could even begin offering his valuable help? If you get snotty and perhaps don't like our manners, don't stay here and move to another forum and see if you will receive the help you can get here.
Bryan, I'd like to be the first to congratulate you with your 10.000th post!

Mushman · « **Reply #18 on:** July 02, 2020, 02:10:26 PM »

I've had it with you, you old fart. I apologized TWICE already, and thanked the guy who gave me the correct answer without even knowing my bike was Flake Sunrise Orange. So do me a favor and go bother someone else because I didn't do anything wrong except apparently get your panties in a bunch because you've got nothing better to do than post here and argue with people. The number of posts I have is irrelevant, I've been reading this forum for years, long before I got the bike. Get lost.

Scott S · « **Reply #19 on:** July 02, 2020, 04:48:52 PM »

I think this has been resolved.

Locking this so heads can cool down a bit.

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Author Topic: CB550 died on the way to work/electrical issues (Read 2303 times)