Topic: What did you do to your bike today ?

[Stev-o]

Brought home my latest purchase yesterday, a '78 550K.  Bought it last week just south of Austin, very fair deal. It ran, I rode it around the park lot, no engine issues. I get it home, turn fuel on, starts right up but gas is pouring down from the carb area...WTF?! [didnt leak on two occasions last week]
Thinking sticky float...no. Fuel line came off petcock...no.  fuel line leak...yes!
Some "engineer" thought it would be ok to piece together the fuel line! This is a new one to me.
The fuel line from the petcock went into the larger one and then that one went over the smaller one leading to the carb....WTF??!!




Oh well, easy fix, had new fuel line on the shelf, 10 min later I was off and running!





The bike runs fantastic but if you look closely, there is some minor damage, the bike was laid down at some point. Only 8K miles, no rust, new Dunlops, original exhaust in nearly perfect shape - how do you lay a bike down and not scrape the exhaust?? This will be a fun one, parts are on the way...

[Dave Voss]

Very nice Stev-o, another '78 CB550K in capable hands!  Question: is that the stock location for the horn?  When I bought my '78 last year, the horn came in a box of loose items (it didn't work anyway...) and I haven't been able to figure out where it is 'supposed' to be mounted, seems like I may be missing a bracket.

[flybox1]

Looks good Stev-o!  Always liked that base color.
Glad you found the fuel line(s) issue before you set your a$$ on fire 

[Schnell]

Picked these up in the mail today. American sourced. The German source was temporarily out of stock. The swing arm is coming off this weekend.

[Stev-o]

Very nice Stev-o, another '78 CB550K in capable hands!  Question: is that the stock location for the horn?  When I bought my '78 last year, the horn came in a box of loose items (it didn't work anyway...) and I haven't been able to figure out where it is 'supposed' to be mounted, seems like I may be missing a bracket.

Yes, pretty sure it is. Let me know if you need a close up pic.

Looks good Stev-o!  Always liked that base color.
Glad you found the fuel line(s) issue before you set your a$$ on fire 

Ha...me too! Just did 20 miles on her, no fire, I think we're good.

[Tintop]

That is the correct position for the 77/78 550 horn.  May have an extra bracket if you get stuck. - Brian

[Nick0]

Just made some gaskets for my carburetor caps


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[rb550four]

Sandblasted the bottom of the 500 tank that has pin holes, flushed it with paint thinner to get the gas fumes out, let it dry, then brazed the pinholes.  Planning on doing an entire sand down and prime tomorrow. I knew the heat would waste the paint job when I saw the leaks, so I figured I'd repaint the whole bike blue , but I have it registered red...... easy enough to change but then I had this idea to  repaint in red again and change out the black area to gold with a black pinstripe just for a change.

[grcamna2]

Picked these up in the mail today. American sourced. The German source was temporarily out of stock. The swing arm is coming off this weekend.

Did you source them from a place in Cali. ?

[Schnell]

Yes, that's it. Performanceintl is the ebay seller name. Hope they will fit properly. I'll keep you posted.

Last spring, I changed to tapered steering head bearings, so the bike should be nice and tight after this.

I'll be reading the "changing swing arm bushing" threads, just like I read the steering head bearing threads last year. This site is a wealth of knowledge. Thank you all!

[edwardmorris]

Just made some gaskets for my carburetor caps


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Where is the rubber material from?

[Nick0]

Just made some gaskets for my carburetor caps


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Where is the rubber material from?

gasket paper from napa or advanced auto, it comes in a (18 inch?) roll. Cheaper than buying new gaskets and the best part about it is you don't have to wait


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[edwardmorris]

gasket paper from napa or advanced auto, it comes in a (18 inch?) roll. Cheaper than buying new gaskets and the best part about it is you don't have to wait

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Very nice. I'm guessing its gas+ethanol safe?

[Nick0]

gasket paper from napa or advanced auto, it comes in a (18 inch?) roll. Cheaper than buying new gaskets and the best part about it is you don't have to wait

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Very nice. I'm guessing its gas+ethanol safe?

yep


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[Dave Voss]

Yes, pretty sure it is. Let me know if you need a close up pic.

A close-up picture would be much appreciated!

[Dave Voss]

That is the correct position for the 77/78 550 horn.  May have an extra bracket if you get stuck. - Brian

Yes, please let me know if you have one, thanks Brian!

[Tintop]

That is the correct position for the 77/78 550 horn.  May have an extra bracket if you get stuck. - Brian

Yes, please let me know if you have one, thanks Brian!

I should be out inthe shop later today, and will check through the dead horn collection.

[strynboen]

made egnision adv on the twin...have to made new parts they vas vorn aut..

[Dimitri13]

[Stev-o]

WOW...I hate to post after Dimetries gorgeous 550!

But....I bought me a choppa! Well, kinda like one.



Has a sissy bar, pad fell off, beautiful seat and oh, so tall ape hangers!
All I need is some 10" over fork tubes and I'll be set! Yeah, right.

Couldnt resist this first year 500 when a fellow member offered it for $500, took a month but finally made it to Austin from IL.

I know, I know, the tank is miscued a bit, dont worry, I can fix that. The tank came wrapped in a box so as not to scratch the original paint [thanks Sean] and yes, have the side covers too. And look at that exhaust! Not bad for 43 years old...

[goldarrow]

I have 16" rear from my K0, want it to complete that choppa?!

[Retro Rocket]

WOW...I hate to post after Dimetries gorgeous 550!

But....I bought me a choppa! Well, kinda like one.



Has a sissy bar, pad fell off, beautiful seat and oh, so tall ape hangers!
All I need is some 10" over fork tubes and I'll be set! Yeah, right.

Couldnt resist this first year 500 when a fellow member offered it for $500, took a month but finally made it to Austin from IL.

I know, I know, the tank is miscued a bit, dont worry, I can fix that. The tank came wrapped in a box so as not to scratch the original paint [thanks Sean] and yes, have the side covers too. And look at that exhaust! Not bad for 43 years old...

Haha, I'll christen that the "not so easy rider"....

[madmtnmotors]

Pulled the carbs this morning to fix the sticky choke. Then I went for a ride....

250 miles later I found myself at the SGMP for the Manufacturer's Cup motorcycle drags!

(picts to follow in the Sam Auto thread http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=61876.4100 )

[grcamna2]

Yes, that's it. Performanceintl is the ebay seller name. Hope they will fit properly. I'll keep you posted.

Last spring, I changed to tapered steering head bearings, so the bike should be nice and tight after this.

I'll be reading the "changing swing arm bushing" threads, just like I read the steering head bearing threads last year. This site is a wealth of knowledge. Thank you all!

That man has good quality bushings,I bought a pair from him for my CB350 2 years ago.

[Schnell]

Yes, that's it. Performanceintl is the ebay seller name. Hope they will fit properly. I'll keep you posted.

Last spring, I changed to tapered steering head bearings, so the bike should be nice and tight after this.

I'll be reading the "changing swing arm bushing" threads, just like I read the steering head bearing threads last year. This site is a wealth of knowledge. Thank you all!

That man has good quality bushings,I bought a pair from him for my CB350 2 years ago.

Good to hear, thanks!