Author Topic: My CB550K Build - Updated April 4th 2009 (Read 12263 times)

LMAERO_396 · « **Reply #25 on:** March 10, 2008, 08:57:24 AM »

Well, I finally got the wheels on and started measuring for SS brake lines and also got my Dyna Ignition all together. Need to get some oil and filter and fire it up soon to see if I screwed up anything timing wise.

bill440cars · « **Reply #26 on:** March 10, 2008, 10:30:04 AM »

Hey Mike. Great Progress guy!

That bike IS really shaping up!

That's exactly why I wanted you to post it and give details.

Later on, Bill

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dagersh · « **Reply #27 on:** March 10, 2008, 10:36:31 AM »

Mike,

That bike is looking very sharp! Looking forward to your progress.

Gersh

jesus freek · « **Reply #28 on:** March 10, 2008, 08:11:46 PM »

wpnssgt_usaf thx so much for the tip on where to purchase those allen head screws Im headed there now.Keep up the good work,your bike is lookin great!

De La Nooch · « **Reply #29 on:** March 11, 2008, 09:47:29 AM »

Looks great! I really like what you've done. Keep up the good work!

cbass*gxc · « **Reply #30 on:** March 11, 2008, 11:16:05 AM »

sgt did you buy those bolts as a kit or did you buy them separately? And if you do not mind asking how much did they all cost? i checked out the site but couldnt really find what I was looking for.

LMAERO_396 · « **Reply #31 on:** March 11, 2008, 02:47:34 PM »

Here is the link to the Lockhart Phillips kit. Below is also a link to the ProBolt kit, which is on my buy list.

LockHart Phillips
http://www.solomotoparts.com/product.php?productid=22493&cat=0&page=1

Pro-Bolt Kits
http://www.solomotoparts.com/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=93

cbass*gxc · « **Reply #32 on:** March 11, 2008, 04:43:47 PM »

Hell ya. Those things are sweet looking and fairly decent price.

LMAERO_396 · « **Reply #33 on:** March 12, 2008, 01:35:35 AM »

Well I got my Hondaman Resistor Pack installed along with most of the wiring.

Still in need of some aftermarket gauges which I have some idea of where to get. I'm still waiting on my new shocks, rectifier, regulator and I'm still looking for rebuild kits for the 85' ZX550 Brakes I'm using just to be safe. Almost ready for the first ignition test since rebuild

LMAERO_396 · « **Reply #34 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:47:39 PM »

Well I finally got her cranked today, after several hicups prior (leaking carbs, #4 carb not getting fuel, bad starter, etc) I got her cranked but still have one problem I'm not sure about. #1 is not firing but 2, 3, & 4 are, $:-\$ It's getting fuel and occasionally blowing it back out on the carb intake side

I'm hoping it's not the valve, because it acts like it can't get the mixture into the cylinder. I know the spark is good and carbs are good, not sure what else, just don't want to tear into the engine again

Javier · « **Reply #35 on:** March 20, 2008, 08:48:17 AM »

dyou get to the carb problem yet? also, wondering if you're keeping those wheels on, or going back to a spoked wheel.

LMAERO_396 · « **Reply #36 on:** March 20, 2008, 05:02:16 PM »

I got the blow-back eliminated but the #1 cylinder rocker arm, intake side mostly, is hitting the tappet cover. I know I did the tappet adjustment correctly. $:-\$

LMAERO_396 · « **Reply #37 on:** March 25, 2008, 01:13:59 AM »

Coming Soon, videos of first fire up and test run

LMAERO_396 · « **Reply #38 on:** March 26, 2008, 03:27:45 PM »

Fire it up!

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XccysMpqKG0[/youtube]

You can here the rocker arm hitting the tappet cover, haven't found a fix for that yet.

LMAERO_396 · « **Reply #39 on:** March 26, 2008, 07:09:44 PM »

link above doesn't work for me so here is a direct link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XccysMpqKG0

rachet · « **Reply #40 on:** March 26, 2008, 08:43:22 PM »

Sounds Great! Gratz on getting her fired up!

Rachet~

cbass*gxc · « **Reply #41 on:** March 27, 2008, 06:48:53 AM »

Nice wpn. Wish I could get mine to start.

I did get my bolt kit in though and it looks freaking amazing. I found a company on ebay that had a polished stainless kit for my bike for $25, so I ordered it and it came in yesterday. Got them all put on and love it. I will post some pics in a few days.

LMAERO_396 · « **Reply #42 on:** April 05, 2008, 12:27:18 PM »

Well I got the tapping noise eliminated (was one tooth off on CAM timing) and I had to fix the #1 spark plug hole with a new helicoil, she runs much better now but still in need of tuning and a sync. On hold for some cash to buy a 4-1 exhaust and cafe seat.

bill440cars · « **Reply #43 on:** April 05, 2008, 08:10:39 PM »

Hey guy, good to see you're making progress on your build. Did you say previously what 4 into 1 system that you're saving for? Didn't know if you mentioned it before and I had missed it or what.

Good to see another bike coming together, hope to get started on one myself soon. Things are kind up and down for me and hopefully will start to smooth out soon.

Take care, Bill

Vtec-Sauce · « **Reply #44 on:** May 28, 2008, 05:05:29 PM »

nice build, im an A1C(Crew Chief) with a 500, love the engine, build is looking good!

Pawsoff · « **Reply #45 on:** June 13, 2008, 05:02:19 PM »

nice work so far, I wouldn't have paired the tail end to go with the 550 but it doesn't look bad at all

grats on getting it fired up

LMAERO_396 · « **Reply #46 on:** October 30, 2008, 03:58:08 PM »

Been away to Guam for 4 months and back on this project!

Got front brakes, bar-end mirrors and a brand new Sealed Type battery from WestCo on the way. Started stripping the tank to fill in some dents today and will soon get a seat

A recent photo

LMAERO_396 · « **Reply #47 on:** November 09, 2008, 04:15:04 PM »

Almost there, just need exhaust, carb sync, seat, grips, speedo & tach.

LMAERO_396 · « **Reply #48 on:** January 12, 2009, 06:05:25 PM »

Haven't given an update in a while, Holidays and all, but getting back to work on it soon.

LMAERO_396 · « **Reply #49 on:** January 15, 2009, 08:56:41 PM »

A little test ride

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Author Topic: My CB550K Build - Updated April 4th 2009 (Read 12263 times)

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