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a.raia

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cb550 HPgain
« on: September 09, 2008, 12:54:30 PM »
 whats a cheap way to get a little more HP out of my 1977 cb550f?

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Re: cb550 HPgain
« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2008, 12:57:39 PM »
Some of the boys have picked up CB650 cams off e-bay and thrown those at em for an inexpensive bump.

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Re: cb550 HPgain
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2008, 09:37:31 PM »
sorry but hp and cheap NEVER fit in the same sentence
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Re: cb550 HPgain
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2008, 09:58:01 PM »
I hear Megacycle makes a nice cam for the 550 but doing a nice hand port and polish of the intake and exhaust ports is always going to be the best bang for your buck. Some people stray away from doing something like that themselves, but in reality, it's pretty hard to #$%* it up. Also, a good tune up (i.e. spark plugs, wires, points, condensor, valve adjustment,oil change, tire pressure) can really improve a hard ridden bikes performance. Hope that helps.

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Re: cb550 HPgain
« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2008, 09:59:35 PM »
sorry but hp and cheap NEVER fit in the same sentence
+1

there IS low budget, like the 650 cam, or a new exhaust, or pods but if you want real numbers you gotta send real money