Topic: Real Newbie seeking mechanical help in West Suburban Chicago

[philwolpe]

OK, I've got a low milage '76 CB550K that I bought at a garage sale a few years ago - Western Chicago suburbs.  Ran fine for a few years until last summer when suddenly, while idling, the two right cylinders stopped firing (finger on the exhaust test). Fuel drains from all four carb bowls.

I AM NOT A MECHANIC. I don't want to be one.  I got this baby for FUN. If there's anyone on this forum in the Downers Grove/Naperville Illinois area who could give me a hand/education in getting it running on all four, I'd sure appreciate it.

If this posting is not appropriate, let me know.

Phil Wolpe

[BBG523]

Hey Phil,  First things first, Do you have spark on those cylinders? Pull one of the plugs and hold it against the cylinder head so it touches ground( Make sure you are Isulated so you don't get shocked) See if you have spark firing across the tip of the plug. If not, you mave have lost your Coil ( worst case) or Points may need to be replaced and or adjusted.

Fuel from the carbs usually means the floats are stuck. Have you tried tapping on the float bowls this might  help free them otherwise it is Carb Cleaning Time. A good Clymer Manual from your Honda Dealer or Amazon is a good source to help with your bike Issues.

Since we are dealing with Older Bikes, a Little TLC is needed to keep them running so you can Enjoy ridining them.

I live in Yorkville if you need a Hand....

[Badboy]

A good rule is to check the basics first. Do's it  have spark on all four? What do the plugs look like? Check the points,are they burnt or the shoe worn off? If you have spark on all four and the plugs in question are wet,then you have fuel problem.