Author Topic: 1977 CB550 K cafe racer build (Read 230889 times)

traveler · « **Reply #825 on:** June 27, 2010, 09:22:51 pm »

PM sent Mick.

This carb leak makes ZERO sense. I have started a thread reference this in the sohc/4 section.

~Joe

HedNut · « **Reply #826 on:** June 28, 2010, 05:01:59 am »

Hey Traveler!! BIKE LOOKS KILLER MAN!! Great work!! Love your sync n' breather tips too!...Excellent!! Great JoB! Looks awesome!

traveler · « **Reply #827 on:** June 28, 2010, 07:17:26 am »

Thanks!

You don't happen to have a spare PD carb laying around, do you?

~Joe

HedNut · « **Reply #828 on:** June 28, 2010, 09:16:52 am »

I don't......sorry...

Little_Horse · « **Reply #829 on:** June 28, 2010, 11:25:40 am »

bike looks great, but you probably aren't done. I thought I was done but I am still changing and fixing things. Also for those of use following, or pretending to follow we hope you aren't done too

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bwaller · « **Reply #830 on:** June 28, 2010, 11:28:33 am »

Quote from: traveler on June 28, 2010, 07:17:26 am

Thanks!

You don't happen to have a spare PD carb laying around, do you?~Joe

I've got some PD's left, do you need a complete carb or just a body?

greasy j · « **Reply #831 on:** June 28, 2010, 11:41:13 am »

congrats! your bike is one of my faves for sure. just beautiful!

Zaipai · « **Reply #832 on:** June 28, 2010, 08:39:31 pm »

Joe, I was re-reading this, and I think instead of changing out the carbs.. it maybe better to do this..

By HondaMan:
Hop-ups: Add 4 teeth to the rear sprocket and get a cam. Don't get high lift, get longer duration - BUT: not a LOT more duration, because it is a small-bore engine. A little goes a long way. Adding 5 degrees of overlap and 10 degrees of duration should be your limit for non-racing driving: it will REALLY wake up the "mid-four". Don't bother with bigger carbs: port it in the head instead. The stock carbs can make a lot more HP than they do: make a "pocket" above the intake valve, then raise the exhaust ports about 2-3 mm and smooth 'em out. This will add up to 10 HP to this neat engine, which is a lot.

Just a thought..

.: Scott :.

traveler · « **Reply #833 on:** June 28, 2010, 09:03:18 pm »

I'm just going to keep fiddling with my PD carbs for the time being....thanks though.

~Joe

traveler · « **Reply #834 on:** June 28, 2010, 09:10:35 pm »

Quote from: bwaller on June 28, 2010, 11:28:33 am

Quote from: traveler on June 28, 2010, 07:17:26 am
Thanks!

You don't happen to have a spare PD carb laying around, do you?~Joe

I've got some PD's left, do you need a complete carb or just a body?

Either, but need a 46A model. Prefer a complete #1 carb.

~Joe

bwaller · « **Reply #835 on:** June 29, 2010, 04:31:29 am »

PM your address again.

traveler · « **Reply #836 on:** June 29, 2010, 04:37:45 am »

PM sent.

Any help would be appreciated.

Name the cost...seriously. I have too much time and energy invested to not get it finished up like it should be.

Fighting hard to keep depression from setting in. $:-\$

~Joe

traveler · « **Reply #837 on:** June 29, 2010, 05:08:57 am »

Looks like "bwaller" is going to help me out. A ray of sunshine to say the least.

Me and carbs mix like oil and water. I've ALWAYS had a bear of a time with them....some things, you just have to farm out, I guess.

~Joe

traveler · « **Reply #838 on:** June 29, 2010, 07:04:56 pm »

Well, bwaller cleaned up the carb, inspected it, and all is well. I went ahead and ordered a new float needle and a new gasket set so HOPEFULLY a leaky #1 is a thing of the past.

Carb mails this week, parts mail tomorrow, 108 mains will be here any day.....time to do do some serious corner carving!

~Joe

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #839 on:** June 29, 2010, 07:06:54 pm »

Good stuff Joe, hope it all works out for you....

Mick

traveler · « **Reply #840 on:** June 29, 2010, 07:12:17 pm »

Thanks, Mick. When will you start your build? I know you have been gathering parts, but any idea when the INITIAL build up will begin?

Thing is gonna be a beast, I know.

This 550 REALLY handles nice.....just need the motor pulling at 100%.

~Joe

Zaipai · « **Reply #841 on:** June 29, 2010, 07:37:13 pm »

Quote from: traveler on June 29, 2010, 07:12:17 pm

Thanks, Mick. When will you start your build? I know you have been gathering parts, but any idea when the INITIAL build up will begin?

Thing is gonna be a beast, I know.

This 550 REALLY handles nice.....just need the motor pulling at 100%.

~Joe

+1

Then you can come spend a week here and get mine humming.. Its ok now, but I bet you could get spot on..

.: Scott :.

traveler · « **Reply #842 on:** June 29, 2010, 07:51:57 pm »

no...yours is fine.

Cycle X was having a "blue light special" on 550 drag pipes a day or so ago.......REALLY marked down, and these were PROFESSIONAL quality, not cheapo's....even had me thinking it over......but I want a Mac 4-1, black with a chrome tip!

~Joe

Zaipai · « **Reply #843 on:** June 29, 2010, 08:03:36 pm »

Quote from: traveler on June 29, 2010, 07:51:57 pm

no...yours is fine.

Cycle X was having a "blue light special" on 550 drag pipes a day or so ago.......REALLY marked down, and these were PROFESSIONAL quality, not cheapo's....even had me thinking it over......but I want a Mac 4-1, black with a chrome tip!

~Joe

Yes I was watching. Those were the ones I wanted. However I wanted them in black, and still working out details on money. I have another day 1/2 before I need to pull the trigger.. Yes, as I understand it the 4 - 1 exhaust is best for WOT and since I do mostly town hopping.. I don't mind 4 - 2 or drag pipes..

.: Scott :.

traveler · « **Reply #844 on:** June 29, 2010, 08:07:25 pm »

I may patch my pipes....but I'm not real happy with them. I'd like to have a set of Benji's STAINLESS 4-2's with peashooter tips. He even gives you a choice to baffling depending on the sound you wnat. I think I would want the high pitch schreik over the loud rasp. Problem is, Benji want's damn near a grand for them!!!!

~Joe

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #845 on:** June 29, 2010, 10:22:34 pm »

Quote from: traveler on June 29, 2010, 07:12:17 pm

Thanks, Mick. When will you start your build? I know you have been gathering parts, but any idea when the INITIAL build up will begin?

Thing is gonna be a beast, I know.

~Joe

Well i have most of the parts mate but i have limited room to actually start building. I still have a few parts to get yet and a couple of parts are still being developed {not allowed to give away any more info than that

} So hopefully it won't take too long to get the rest of the bits and i can start soon. I was just going through what i already have and i really am having a hard time containing myself...

Really would like it finished by Christmas, i will be doing a build thread and everyone is invited...

Mick

Zaipai · « **Reply #846 on:** June 30, 2010, 03:58:16 am »

Can't wait RR gonna be watching for that build thread to start!
.: Scott :.

traveler · « **Reply #847 on:** June 30, 2010, 08:13:58 pm »

I ordered a brand new MAC 4-1 exhaust tonight. It is black with a chrome tip.

My 108 main jets arrived today, and Western Hills is sending me some O-Rings and a new float needle.

This...the good #1 carb coming in from BWaller, and HOPEFULLY she will run right.

~Joe

Zaipai · « **Reply #848 on:** July 01, 2010, 05:32:46 am »

Awesome man! From what others have said, the 4 into 1 is going to work well for the type or riding you are going to be doing..

.: Scott :.

traveler · « **Reply #849 on:** July 01, 2010, 04:15:51 pm »

So....do we need to talk about a certain beat up 4-2 in need of a home, or are the drags coming?

With some WORK, these pipes would be really sweet......I jsut really wanted the 4-1 for my cafe, and stainless ones from RocCity were $1K, and flipprboi at BCR wanted 850...so I got what I wanted.

in short....want 'em? I'll let you have them for the cost of shipping, Scott.

~Joe

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