Topic: My 1977 CB550F project

[JMS28411 I'm no Spring Chicken]

I found a nice site for CB500/550 performance parts

http://cyclexchange.net/500-550-Hi-Perf.htm

[JMS28411 I'm no Spring Chicken]

I read some where it could help keep the rear brakes from locking up

I've never heard that. Interesting notion. I wonder what the premise for that is? Chamfering the leading edge would only prevent chatter (in my opinion) of the shoe when it first contacts the drum. If you can recall what/why I would be interested to hear it. 

Brake Arcing
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[JMS28411 I'm no Spring Chicken]

Well our chinese tail light crapped out so we tried something different, (4) LED light strips with signal,tail & brake lights on each one ... bright during day time and  very bright at night

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Holy smokes! That taillight is BRIGHT!

[JMS28411 I'm no Spring Chicken]

I ran across something interesting, I always thought the screws on these old bikes were phillips head screws, but no ... apparently they are JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) screws

I ordered two sets, one for me and one for my son

https://www.webbikeworld.com/vessel-jis-screwdrivers-review/

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FYI - Awhile back we were having periodic problems with the main 10 Amp fuse blowing on a regular basis, eventually the starter would not work, I thought maybe the starter switch was bad, it was not

Turns out the starter solenoid was bad

I replaced the starter solenoid switch ... no more blown main 10 15 amp fuses and the bike starts up way better than before


I just drained and replaced the fork oil with 205ml 10w Honda fork oil.

I installed new front & rear sprockets and a new chain.

Installed new Bridgestone Batlax BT46 tires, I wanted Pirelli Speed Demons, but I could not find the rear tire 110-90/18

[scottly]

FYI - Awhile back we were having periodic problems with the main 10 Amp fuse blowing on a regular basis, eventually the starter would not work, I thought maybe the starter switch was bad, it was not

The main fuse should be 15 Amp, not 10.

[JMS28411 I'm no Spring Chicken]

You are right it is 15 ampthat we were blowing due to the bad starter solenoid switc

Don't know why I said 10 amp.

[JMS28411 I'm no Spring Chicken]

We did some recent maintenance and installed some new Bridgestone Battlax BT46 tires, man these tires have made a world of difference in handling and braking
Date                  Mileage
10/28/2023   19,718   New Tires, Chain & Sprockets YES Bridgestone  Battlax BT46 Front 100/90-19 & Rear 110/90-18 Directional Tires,
10/28//2023      19,718               New Sprockets & New Chain, Tire Air pressure 30 PSI Front & Rear
10/29/2023   19,718   Fork oil   YES   Drained and replaced fork oil with 205 ml Honda 10W Fork Oil in each side
10/30/2023   19,718   Change Oil & Oil Filter YES   Used 3 quarts Honda GN4 10w40 motorcycle oil Hiflofiltro HF401-3 Oil Filter
10/30/2023   19,718   Front Disc Brake Pads   YES   Checked Front Brake Pads and rear Brake Shoes they are both in good condition - no need for replacement
11/01/2023   19,736   Clutch & Throttle cables YES   Lubricate Clutch & Throttle Cables
11/04/2023   19,746   Replaced Brake Fluid   YES   Valvoline DOT 3 & 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid - Tire Air pressure 30 PSI Front & Rear

[flatlander]

11/01/2023   19,736   Clutch & Throttle cables YES   Lubricate Clutch & Throttle Cables

if you used original honda OEM cables: lubricating will actually ruin their inner teflon coating and make them worse.