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RobbertCole

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New here CB550k
« on: June 22, 2010, 04:30:22 PM »
Hello, new to motorcycles but not new to forums.

Just picked up this bike

Im sure you all know more about it that I do.

Hoping to learn some stuff and find some local stuff going on.


Good to be here!
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Offline scunny

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Re: New here CB550k
« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2010, 04:33:33 PM »
welcome from NZed. looks like a nice 550, have fun.
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Re: New here CB550k
« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2010, 05:23:39 PM »
Hi RobbertCole, you have come to the right forums for sure.. First order of buisness is to figure out exactly what you want to do with your 550 and then start searching.. The front page has links from Hondaman on tips, tricks etc.. He sure knows his stuff.. Enjoy and Happy riding from S.E. Wisconsin..

P.S. I bought my project (my avatar) from Madison..

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Re: New here CB550k
« Reply #3 on: June 22, 2010, 05:25:54 PM »
Quote from: Zaipai on June 22, 2010, 05:23:39 PM
Hi RobbertCole, you have come to the right forums for sure.. First order of buisness is to figure out exactly what you want to do with your 550 and then start searching.. The front page has links from Hondaman on tips, tricks etc.. He sure knows his stuff.. Enjoy and Happy riding from S.E. Wisconsin..

P.S. I bought my project (my avatar) from Madison..

.: Scott :.

Nice bike! I just got back from a little ride and it seems I have some clutch issues I need to sort out. :-\
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Re: New here CB550k
« Reply #4 on: June 22, 2010, 06:35:51 PM »
A great clutch in a 550 just does it job. fresh oil does wonders for the way they feel and shift but I have not have a 550 clutch that did not slip if you ride it hard, I currently have two 550's a 74 K and 76 F

welcome

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Re: New here CB550k
« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2010, 09:57:22 PM »
Quote from: raef on June 22, 2010, 06:35:51 PM
A great clutch in a 550 just does it job. fresh oil does wonders for the way they feel and shift but I have not have a 550 clutch that did not slip if you ride it hard, I currently have two 550's a 74 K and 76 F

welcome

mark raef
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I have no clue if its clutch cable adjustment or what but once the thing gets warm it just seems to fall out of gear.I think its just poping in to neutral. I dont even know what the first step to working on it is.
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Offline Raef

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Re: New here CB550k
« Reply #6 on: June 23, 2010, 04:03:34 AM »
that sounds more like a shift fork may be bent or warn. The problems I get are slipping during hard shifts or quick starts and a hard time finding neutral.

It always feels smoother and neutral is easier to find with fresh oil.

I'd clean her up change the oil and put some miles on it and see how it does. take mental notes, if it does something note when and where.


enjoy
Mark
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