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Offline cb550inct

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CB550k Guages
« on: July 18, 2011, 11:20:07 AM »
We there two types of guages used on 78 CB550K's  I attached a picture of mine, but have seen antother set on other bikes.
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Re: CB550k Guages
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2011, 11:31:50 AM »
these are the other gages i have seen for a 78 550 k.

my guages say nd on the bottom
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Re: CB550k Guages
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2011, 11:37:13 AM »
If they're like the 750 then yes there were more then one style of gauges.  Those look like the later style gauges used from about 76 or 77 on.  The earlier ones used a bright green face rather then the blue.
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Re: CB550k Guages
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2011, 11:55:08 AM »
Those top guages are the same ones that are on my '77, which I know is original.

The 550 section from the SOHC4 site says that earlier 550's had a dark green background rather than the light green on our bikes.
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Re: CB550k Guages
« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2011, 01:52:54 PM »
Thanks danny I was worried they were moved from a 750 to my bike. They are light green
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Re: CB550k Guages
« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2011, 01:57:47 PM »
CB how are the tires? I am still waiting to get mine back from the shop
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Re: CB550k Guages
« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2011, 02:06:15 PM »
Likewise .....my bike wont get done until thursday, the guy doing it for me decided to take last monday and tues off and he wants the car for 2 days to do the fork seals with the tires. so they go on thursday, but they look real cool in the trunk of my car
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Re: CB550k Guages
« Reply #7 on: July 18, 2011, 02:41:43 PM »
He wants the car? Yikes, how much is he charging to do the forks?  You have another rider while this one is in the shop?
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Re: CB550k Guages
« Reply #8 on: July 18, 2011, 03:35:48 PM »
Sorry i said car. He is a pretty cool Guy $90 an hour is his rate. $90 to take off the tires, change and balance them. $90 for the fork seals. I had a small burr in my front right fork that i buffed down,. It may or may not been the cause of the leak. It has been leaking for about a month and the bike is over 30 years old, so  I figured get them done right and see how they work with new seals.

PS I spending and average of $150 a week on this bike, and it is becomming addictive. I research everything here and then shop


New Tomeselli type Bars
Bosch H4 headlight comversion
NKG D7EV Plugs
New Rubber Mounts for Tank
New Grips
New Exhaust
Uni Replacement Air Filter
New Tires, Tubes And rim Strips


Oh yeah new helmet and jacket
And I am  hoping to get a seat by labor day., Which will mean new turn siganls...liscence plate bracket...If you live in ct please dont tell my wife!


 

But i have put 1000 miles on in a month, so i am happy.
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Re: CB550k Guages
« Reply #9 on: July 18, 2011, 03:50:05 PM »
I still search CL and fleebay for bikes. Can't wait to get mine back. I spent plenty already.  Who says recession?
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Re: CB550k Guages
« Reply #10 on: July 19, 2011, 08:01:35 AM »
Quote from: Tews19 on July 18, 2011, 03:50:05 PM
Who says recession?


Harley Davidson might. People aren't spending the $15k, $20K, $25K on bikes as much. That's why prices on used bikes and parts like ours are getting so blasted crazy.
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Re: CB550k Guages
« Reply #11 on: July 19, 2011, 08:14:41 AM »
Quote from: Duanob on July 19, 2011, 08:01:35 AM
Quote from: Tews19 on July 18, 2011, 03:50:05 PM
Who says recession?


Harley Davidson might. People aren't spending the $15k, $20K, $25K on bikes as much. That's why prices on used bikes and parts like ours are getting so blasted crazy.

Really? Thought it was because we have the coolest bikes on the road?
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Re: CB550k Guages
« Reply #12 on: July 22, 2011, 12:44:10 PM »
Are you tires on....I still waiting on my fork seals to be done
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Re: CB550k Guages
« Reply #13 on: July 22, 2011, 12:54:59 PM »
Are you having a shop replace your seals? It shouldn't take very long.  I replaced my fork seals in about 30 minutes with the help of a friend. It is a much simpler job on the 77-78 bikes than on the earlier ones.
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Re: CB550k Guages
« Reply #14 on: July 22, 2011, 01:12:11 PM »
Quote from: Bankerdanny on July 22, 2011, 12:54:59 PM
Are you having a shop replace your seals? It shouldn't take very long.  I replaced my fork seals in about 30 minutes with the help of a friend. It is a much simpler job on the 77-78 bikes than on the earlier ones.

Hey BankerDanny, I see you are near me... You state you have done a reseal of the forks on a Honda 550 78'? You ever think about helping fellow members to this and show them how to do complete this procedure? 30 minute time frame sounds like it would not be to complicated...

Cb550- Tires have been on, my mixture screws need replacement and are on order.... Sadly, she is in the shop waiting to complete the carb rebuild.... Great news is the shop said my bike is in excellent shape..
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Re: CB550k Guages
« Reply #15 on: July 22, 2011, 03:24:21 PM »
I would be happy to help you, but I won't be available for a while. This weekend is devoted to getting ready to ride with the Michigan guys in the Relay Rally, then I am gone from Tue 7/26 to around Tues 8/2. So the weekend of the 6th is the earliest I would be able to help.

I am exagerating a bit on the time. Replacing the two seals takes about 30 minutes, but then you have another 30-45 minutes to dissasemble and reassemble the front end.
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Re: CB550k Guages
« Reply #16 on: July 22, 2011, 04:12:08 PM »
Ohh it's all good. I was thinking whenever you were free. That is if you were even willing too. I appreciate it. You stoping by to rockerbox as well?
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Re: CB550k Guages
« Reply #17 on: July 22, 2011, 05:27:42 PM »
Yes, I am planning to be there
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Re: CB550k Guages
« Reply #18 on: July 23, 2011, 11:02:27 AM »
I know this is off topic but got the bike back with new tires and fork seals ($200 to install the tires and replace two seals ,new fork oil.  So im pretty psyched, but its 100 outside
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Re: CB550k Guages
« Reply #19 on: July 23, 2011, 08:12:51 PM »
Damn she looks good....

Hey what type of exhaust is that and where is video of it running???/
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Re: CB550k Guages
« Reply #20 on: July 24, 2011, 08:35:50 PM »
I was going to ask the same question about the exhaust.
I had a job finding the right exhaust for my '76 Cb550F.
Nice looking bike. I'm across the pond ( Long Island Sound)
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Re: CB550k Guages
« Reply #21 on: July 25, 2011, 06:48:43 AM »
I have to find a way to take a video and put it on you tube... I tried with my cell phone,but on You Tube it had no sound.
I looked all over the internet for an exhaust and found this one at Lossa engineering, I believe there is a video here of someone with the same exhaust. It is made by gp motowerks.   This exhaust is loud sounds like a modern exhaust. If you have a 78 or 77 cb550 you will have to re-jet. Stock is 90, I have 105 but 100 should work as well just depends on the needle position. Also I am using the stock air box with a Uni Air filter.

In this thread is a video of the exhaust someone else made.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=75578.msg1012147#msg1012147
 
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