Topic: 1975 CB550F Project Penguin. A.K.A. David

[Zaipai]

that's what mine was doing, the slides still had some fuel goo that refused to come off, even under a wire wheel.

I added that stuff and rode around for a day, the next day I started it and they weren't sticky anymore

Sweet  I will let you know how it works out.. I hope it works like that I really don't want to pull the carbs yet..

.: Scott :.

[Zaipai]

So I drained the oil from the front forks.. Smelled nasty, like Oil, Water and Trans fluid that has been sitting in there for over 30years. So I guess I never did any thing with these forks.. I checked and the other forks (the ones that came with the bike) are the ones I cleaned up and replaced the oil in. So later I am going to put some new fluid in them and tomorrow take it out for a test run and see how she handles. Also going to put some of that stuff IC recommended in the tank and see if that free's up that carb.

Edit:
 Well just found out I can't get the tops off the forks with out my center stand. So I am painting it up and will have to put it on tomorrow. Also gonna have to take off the handle bars. I also have been working on the seat, its just too long. I am going to have to figure out how to trim it down with out it looking like crap..

That's it for tonight I am too tired to do any more.

.: Scott :.

[hondaface75]

It never ends does it 

[Zaipai]

It never ends does it 

No it does not seem to. However that for me is all part of the fun.. 

.: Scott :.

[Captainkirk]

Oh, goody....I'm not the ONLY one having fun, then!

[Zaipai]

Oh, goody....I'm not the ONLY one having fun, then!

Ah man, whats up? What trouble have you gotten yourself into now?

I put the center stand on today and got the oil in the forks.. No easy feet as I had a graduation party to goto for the inlaws and my own b-day party and etc.... However when I got home and realized I left the A/C on in the garage I was more then happy to spend all the time in the world in there!!

Well off to bed..

.: Scott :.

[Captainkirk]

AC in the.....GARAGE...?
You gotta wet bar, too?
I should've stopped by yesterday.
Actually, I almost did...but that's another story.

(Limping home Sunday through Paddock Lake....Go to my project log for the lastest..... )

[Zaipai]

AC in the.....GARAGE...?
You gotta wet bar, too?
I should've stopped by yesterday.
Actually, I almost did...but that's another story.

(Limping home Sunday through Paddock Lake....Go to my project log for the lastest..... )

Yes sir.. Garage has AC/Heat and Cable and Internet (wireless).. The fridge I had in there died, how ever there is still a freezer in there and a pretty good stereo.. Man I was out on the bike yesterday also..

.: Scott :.

[Spikeybike]

sounds like a decent mancave ...  heat ,a fridge and a stereo is manditory ... but cable and AC?   now your just showing off  

[fasturd]

I don't have AC in mine but I have a bathroom!

AC and cable would be nice. But then people would want to hang out and I would never get anything done!

I am jealous of the AC though, keeps the sweat out of your eyes!

[hondaface75]

Oh it would be so nice to have a crapper out there!

[Zaipai]

Oh it would be so nice to have a crapper out there!

I agree.. That will be in the next garage.. I could not work out there with out Internet, I am such a newb still I am always looking things up. Now if Kirk, or Spikey were to stop by and spend a day in the man cave I could do with out the Internet.  The AC is mandatory, heat and I don't get along. Plus it makes painting in the humidity better, as it draws out most of the moisture in the air..

How ever its a small garage, only 1 1/2 car so space is at a premium. Cable is good when the wife has "friends over" that I don't want to deal with..  Also is a good excuse for the guys to hang..

.: Scott :.

[Zaipai]

So a few set backs, some how I got brake fluid on the and around the MC and it bubbled the paint (problem with spray painting with rattle cans) and when I was wiping off the paint, some got on my tank and it also started bubbling.. So I will have to take that off and do it over, this time I will be able to use the gold Honda emblems.   One or more carb is filling up to much and causing some gas puddles when sitting still. However if I shut off the gas just before I turn off the bike it does not leak, so I am sure its an easy fix, however I still have a sticky slide that I have to deal with. I took it out for a short night ride and the thing lights up beautify.. Nice to actually see the turn signal lights and neutral switch light all bright like that. I fixed the seat the best I can for now. It looks better just not how I wanted it to look, however it will do for now. A guy (older guy, gray hair etc..) almost ran off the road on his HD checking out my bike. Met him later at the gas station. We had a talk and a few laughs.. Was fun..

Oh yea, had another (the same) cop follow me all over the village.. hum.. maybe some unwanted attention..

Oh yea, riding video this coming weekend, assuming it does not rain..  I have every thing I need to do it.

.: Scott :.

[Captainkirk]

You just go ahead and keep that cop occupied. I don't need him trailing the buellosaurus.

[Spikeybike]

i actually don't mind the wisconsin cops ... well kenosha and millwaukee are the only ones i've had to deal with .. those are also the only two written warnings i've ever gotten  

[Zaipai]

i actually don't mind the wisconsin cops ... well kenosha and millwaukee are the only ones i've had to deal with .. those are also the only two written warnings i've ever gotten  

Yea, they are alright.. Still I carry my badge just in case.. The one around here is a Barney Fife type, he is on duty from 2pm to 11pm from 11pm to 2pm we have county cops patrolling the area..

Hey Spikey, feel like making me a seat? I saw your video's and I may just give up on the one I have in favor of a better custom one, I just don't have the chops to pull it off..

.: Scott :.

[Spikeybike]

hmmmm... i could but . but  .... i admit .. my seats aren't all that .... good    


the one i just made turned out well cuz its flat ..

have you seen the thread Zap?

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=27238.msg278206#msg278206

[traveler]

Your bike has been nominated and seconded for July BOTM.

~Joe

[fasturd]

Good morning.

I noticed you posted on travelers page you were having carb problems? High idle when warm?

We should be able to figure it out in a night!

[Zaipai]

Good morning.

I noticed you posted on travelers page you were having carb problems? High idle when warm?

We should be able to figure it out in a night!

Oh I know what the problem is, the slider on the #1 carb is sticking.. If I reach down and push down on the bar that goes across all the carbs it drops to a normal idle.. I actually noticed it when I put the carbs on the bike after I painted every thing. I took the top off and looked it over, it seems to be very clean, so I am thinking perhaps the body got warped or some thing while sitting on the bench.. Bottom line is I have to take that carb apart and see if its rubbing or if its just sticky for some reason like varnish. I also noticed one or more of the carbs is leaking just the smallest amount while sitting.. If I shut the gas off, it stops.. So my floats need adjusting.. So.. If not this weekend, then next weekend I have to pull them all off and work on them and repaint the motor where the gas has leaked on to it. I am hoping to do it this weekend, so I can make Road America.. However its looking like I won't make it this year dang it.. The good-news is Rockerbox in Milwaukee is possible if I get it buttoned down..

The good news, is when I hit the throttle it comes to life, so at least I can still ride it.. Its just getting to be a pain to reach down at every red light to drop the idle..

Thanks..

TTYS,
.: Scott :.

[Spikeybike]

if your carb body is warped i have a box of spares (8 to be exact) ...

i missed Rockerbox last year .. i was already thinking i would meet up with you  (and another buddy o mine in South Millwaukee) .. from what i've heard and read it's a pretty good turn out of the classics (witch i find odd for Harley country  )

[Flying J]

I also noticed one or more of the carbs is leaking just the smallest amount while sitting.. If I shut the gas off, it stops.. So my floats need adjusting.

Not always the float adjustment. Sometimes the float needle doesnt shut off the flow all the way and allows gas to flow buy and slowly fill your carbs till they overflow. Hold a clear tube......wait... nevermind the 550f carbs have the overflow and the drain separate. Well while you have the carbs off clean the float needle seats with a q-tip to make sure there is no crud on them letting them leak.

[75cb550 (kyle)]

Your bike has been nominated and seconded for July BOTM.

~Joe

off to the polls

[RAFster122s]

Zaipai,

Really need to provide a little more info than you have on the CB550 rebuild in the BOTM thread...

Share what the rebuild entailed...
What kinds of paint and if you clear coated parts or not. The fact it was a budget build and it's a rider...not daily yet but, I'm presuming it will be.
That it's your first build or nth build...or first Honda build...
How long it had sat before your rebuild...

Details man, details...involve your voting community to know the love and sweat and pain of the rebuild.
Win the hearts and minds...
Don't tell them you have such a cushie mancave environment...AC/heat, cable and stereo...gee  

I'll vote for you when they set the polls...

Traveler, will they nominate your bike again or is it a once up arrangement...

David

[75cb550 (kyle)]

you've got my vote ,Scott. the pic is worth a thousand words... the first one being "GOOOOLLLLLLLD"