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Offline Geoff Hastings

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Cb550 2nd gear whine
« on: April 24, 2021, 11:48:04 AM »
Hi there,
A friend has just bought a 1976 CB550 and there is a distinct whine when in second gear but only second, the others are ok. It makes little difference wether it’s under load or not. Is it likely to be a bearing or the actual gear?
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Offline bryanj

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Re: Cb550 2nd gear whine
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2021, 12:38:21 PM »
Could be either, there is no "common" problem with 550 boxes
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Offline Geoff Hastings

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Re: Cb550 2nd gear whine
« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2021, 07:09:00 AM »
My 550 never had a gearbox whine but a certain classic Honda dealer that stocks lots of spares who sold him the bike said they all do that and not to worry about it!
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Offline Nurse Julie

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Re: Cb550 2nd gear whine
« Reply #3 on: April 25, 2021, 08:11:29 AM »
None of my 550/4's whine.
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