Topic: New guy from New York

[wnyoutlaw]

I picked up a 1977 CB550 Supersport at a garage sale a few weeks ago. I wasn't really hunting for one, but it caught my eye. I got it running, but it needs a tune up for sure. I did all the basic stuff, oil change, new plugs, adjusted the valves. I tried to adjust the cam chain tensioner, but the lock nut was frozen solid on the screw. Sooo... Off came the head and carbs. The carbs were very dirty, so I guess it's a good thing that I am taking the time to do it up right. Not sure if I want to keep it stock or turn it into a cafe racer. I am concerned about running out of warm weather up here in NY, but this should keep me busy all winter!

[Sami1987]

Welcome!Good luck with your project. Much info here.

[WrenchMonkey]

Welcome Aboard!

[wnyoutlaw]

Thanks!
I've learned a lot about my 550 in the last few weeks, 99% of it from the SOHC4 forums!!

[BobbyR]

Welcome for Downstate NY. Plenty to learn here.

[Tews19]

Welcome! Those cam tensioners can be tricky... I used PB blaster.. Usually helps and fixes the problem... Any pics?

[wnyoutlaw]

Here's a few pics of it, one when I brought it home, and the others are the beginning of the tear down. Please bare with me while I figure out how to download the photos.

[Tews19]

Wow very clean from the looks.... Are you keeping the tins stock?

[70CB750]

Welcome!

[wnyoutlaw]

Thanks!
Tews, I've already seen some horrific pics of other bikes here, so I guess I'm lucky to have found one in relatively decent shape. If by "tins" you mean the tank and fenders, I would like to keep that original.

[Tews19]

If the exhaust is shot you may want to look into a MotoGPWerks... Got mine last week for my 77 550F build...

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[tool14]

welcome

[sinister902]

welcome to sohc4! lot's of good info and people eager to help. Where-a-bout's in WNY? I'm in buffalo....

[wnyoutlaw]

Thank you tool14!

Tews19, as soon as I saw that MotGPwerks exhaust of yours, I called them and left a message. I hope he gets back to me! Hope the price doesn't scare me...

sinister902, I am halfway between Buffalo and Rochester.

By the way, I'm in need of a cam chain tensioner for my '77 CB550.

[sinister902]

I have a used spare tensioner if that helps you....

[MOONDOGNYC]

Looking forward to seeing the build.

[wnyoutlaw]

sinister902, I think I have a line on a cam chain tensioner. If the deal falls through I will hit you up, thanks!

MOONDOGNYC, thank you! I am going to start a build thread in the project forum. Right now I'm torn between getting it running and functioning really well while keeping it on the cheap and looking a little rough, or going hog wild and dumping a ton of money into and making it mint.

[MOONDOGNYC]

sinister902, I think I have a line on a cam chain tensioner. If the deal falls through I will hit you up, thanks!

MOONDOGNYC, thank you! I am going to start a build thread in the project forum. Right now I'm torn between getting it running and functioning really well while keeping it on the cheap and looking a little rough, or going hog wild and dumping a ton of money into and making it mint.

Do it right... if not, you will wind up spending money twice on parts you're not ultimately happy with...just sayin'....HOG WILD !