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Offline git-man

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My new '78 CB550
« on: March 12, 2017, 09:17:13 PM »
New to the forum. picked up a 78 cb550 a couple months but just finally had time to start doing some work. The bike runs but poorly at best, just carb issues though. I have cleaned the carbs got all the passages clean I believe finally and set the floats and got them to stop leaking. So I'm hoping it will idle much smoother and I can vacuum sync it. I also cleaned the tank and bought some new euro style bars for her.

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Re: My new '78 CB550
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2017, 06:30:15 PM »
Welcome from MN.

Check for leaks around the intake boots.

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1975 CB550F Super Sport;  Lake Superior Circle 1000, 45-90 Saddle 1000, All in Yooper 1000 and SS 2000 in 48 hrs:  1985 GL1200A, MN in State SS1K

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Re: My new '78 CB550
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2017, 07:29:09 PM »
Welcome from TX
'74 "Big Bang" Honda 750K [836].....'76 Honda 550F.....K3 Park Racer!......and a Bomber!............plus plus plus.........

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Re: My new '78 CB550
« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2017, 07:45:25 PM »
Thanks MD will do!

78 CB550
85 XL600