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Offline fergie

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78 cb550 k head gasket
« on: April 28, 2009, 05:15:52 PM »
Just noticed oil seeping out between the top of cylider and head. does this mean my head gasket is gone ? there is only 20,000 km (12,000mi.)  on the bike.
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Re: 78 cb550 k head gasket
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2009, 05:18:17 PM »
Could be the head gasket, could be the "sealing rubbers" or "pucks".  If your engine is in good shape (good compression, pulls well) then you may want to live with the leak if it isn't too troublesome.  Rolled up paper towel jammed between the fins will soak up the oil, change when saturated.
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Re: 78 cb550 k head gasket
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2009, 05:22:54 PM »
If I do decide to change out the head gaskets and o rings can I get away with aftermaket stuff or is oem a better way to go?also can I do the job with the motor in the bike or do I need to pull it? Thanks alot for any input ,cheers, Fergie.
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Re: 78 cb550 k head gasket
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2009, 05:39:01 PM »
With the 550, it can be done in frame.  I prefer OEM, but hear Veresh (sp?) are pretty good.  Avoid Athena.  There is a thread recently started (may be on page 2 or 3 now) detailing the parts you need to assemble. 

A manual would be a great place to start!
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Re: 78 cb550 k head gasket
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2009, 06:01:18 PM »
how do you know what gasket you have athena or vesrah i ordered mine frome partsnmore complete set for 70 bucks is it garbage or usable?
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Re: 78 cb550 k head gasket
« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2009, 06:51:44 PM »
Quote from: pinnacle on April 28, 2009, 06:01:18 PM
how do you know what gasket you have athena or vesrah i ordered mine frome partsnmore complete set for 70 bucks is it garbage or usable?

You'll find this thread interesting.  There is a pic of a Vesrah kit in there even.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50114.msg534752#new
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