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Offline Can550

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Re: 1976 CB550K "Fried intake Valves" project start
« Reply #25 on: April 26, 2017, 06:14:45 AM »
When I was cleaning the sprocket area (as I had opened it to remove starter motor), a small broken O ring fell out. Not sure where did it come from. Would appreciate if anyone recognises it. Thanks




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Re: 1976 CB550K "Fried intake Valves" project start
« Reply #26 on: April 27, 2017, 05:27:14 PM »
3 of dash and tach bulbs are burnt. Anyone knows part number for OEM replacement or if I want to go led route from superbright leds wil BA9s work
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Re: 1976 CB550K "Fried intake Valves" project start
« Reply #27 on: May 04, 2017, 01:43:49 PM »
Got it running
Later tonight Shall write down details of what all was done before she fired up

Thanks everyone for helping me out with valuable suggestions and guidance


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Re: 1976 CB550K "Fried intake Valves" project start
« Reply #28 on: May 05, 2017, 12:11:07 PM »
Oil sweating/ seeping from tappet covers and rocker rods ends caps. Honda had only the later ones and 3.75$ each. Got to and industrial hydraulic supplies and got myself several of those plus the starter motor O rings. Ranging 17 cents to 61 cents each. Good stuff thought it may be of help to someone else. ( these are Canadian dollar prices)



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Re: 1976 CB550K "Fried intake Valves" first short ride and photo
« Reply #29 on: May 08, 2017, 08:28:56 PM »
I took a short ride earlier today, washed her and took this photo, very excited to share with you guys.

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Re: 1976 CB550K "Fried intake Valves" project start
« Reply #30 on: May 08, 2017, 11:40:36 PM »
Beauty!
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Re: 1976 CB550K "Fried intake Valves" project start
« Reply #31 on: May 09, 2017, 05:09:57 AM »
Thanks cafe racer fan


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Re: 1976 CB550K "Fried intake Valves" project start
« Reply #32 on: May 09, 2017, 11:47:09 AM »
very nice!!!
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Re: 1976 CB550K "Fried intake Valves" project start
« Reply #33 on: May 09, 2017, 01:40:17 PM »
I put Castrol GTX 10-40 oil that has SJ SL SM SN API ratings. Is it good enough or I shall drain it and put motorcycle specific oil?

I have a bit of noise like something is loose inside engine but on higher RPM it sort of goes away. I believe I have done chain tensioner right (at TDC > 15 degree past, loosen the lock but, let it adjust itself, hold the stud and tighten the locknut)?
Appreciate advice


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Re: 1976 CB550K "Fried intake Valves" project start
« Reply #34 on: May 09, 2017, 01:46:20 PM »
Here's YouTube link if sound quality can do justice.



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Re: 1976 CB550K "Fried intake Valves" project start
« Reply #35 on: May 10, 2017, 12:55:40 PM »
Nice looking bike.

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Re: 1976 CB550K "Fried intake Valves" project start
« Reply #36 on: May 11, 2017, 08:15:12 PM »
What a time I had taking it apart, cleaning and putting it back together. First time in my life I worked on a bike when it comes to engine (though my work is nothing compared to what you guys are and have been doing or done). Help from members here is just amazing. Big thanks to all of you!

Now it is running and I have nothing to do with it, it is rather boring. I started cleaning and polishing it a bit, removing grease builds, waxing and metal polishing, detailing spokes and tiny parts etc. that too is sort of done. Balance work is to lube all cables, that will be done once my cable lube is here.

Took some shots today, was looking for "Photos forum section" did not find it so posting here.




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Re: 1976 CB550K "Fried intake Valves" project start
« Reply #37 on: May 11, 2017, 08:17:23 PM »
unable to attach more than two photos, shall post one by one

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Re: 1976 CB550K "Fried intake Valves" project start
« Reply #38 on: May 11, 2017, 08:25:05 PM »
an other one

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Re: 1976 CB550K "Fried intake Valves" project start
« Reply #39 on: May 12, 2017, 08:12:33 AM »
mmmmm bokeh !

great looking bike!

cheers, dj

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Re: 1976 CB550K "Fried intake Valves" project start
« Reply #40 on: May 12, 2017, 07:13:12 PM »
Thanks
Yes used my f1.4


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Re: 1976 CB550K "Fried intake Valves" project start
« Reply #41 on: May 12, 2017, 10:11:03 PM »
 Very nice.
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Re: 1976 CB550K "Fried intake Valves" project start
« Reply #42 on: May 13, 2017, 06:31:19 AM »
Thanks
If anyone can hear sound of engine pls


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Re: 1976 CB550K "Fried intake Valves" project start
« Reply #43 on: May 13, 2017, 09:28:20 AM »
Yea, I was wondering what chunk of glass you were using.

Looks good.

I can hear the bike run, but have no opinion of what's going on as I've never heard my bike run (yet). Good luck!

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Re: 1976 CB550K "Fried intake Valves" project start
« Reply #44 on: May 13, 2017, 12:15:16 PM »
Thanks for replying though. Wonder how to make my post attractive enough to have inputs!

It's Nikon 50mm f1.4


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