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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #400 on: February 13, 2017, 05:08:18 pm »
Crazy, it seems like these are popping up lately!  Two other forum members bought them (today). I passed only because it was 'Megacycle money' and I decided to go with the newer, hard-welded option.   

I love the old NOS stuff though.. half wish I picked one up  :-\

Ill be watching your build and will be referencing it regularly as I put mine back together!

I wish you had it running so you could tell me wether or not you liked the lightened crank! thats my next decision..
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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #401 on: February 13, 2017, 06:51:07 pm »
 ;D ;D
Quote from: BLAC on February 13, 2017, 05:08:18 pm
Ill be watching your build and will be referencing it regularly as I put mine back together!

I wish you had it running so you could tell me wether or not you liked the lightened crank! thats my next decision..

Bambus amazing build has cost me a lot of money!!  ;D ;D
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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #402 on: February 13, 2017, 07:25:22 pm »
Quote from: BLAC on February 13, 2017, 05:08:18 pm
Crazy, it seems like these are popping up lately!  Two other forum members bought them (today). I passed only because it was 'Megacycle money' and I decided to go with the newer, hard-welded option.   

I love the old NOS stuff though.. half wish I picked one up  :-\

Ill be watching your build and will be referencing it regularly as I put mine back together!

I wish you had it running so you could tell me wether or not you liked the lightened crank! thats my next decision..

Really? Those don't pop up often. Were the A or B grinds?

I wish it was running too!!
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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #403 on: February 13, 2017, 07:25:59 pm »
Quote from: Camrector on February 13, 2017, 06:51:07 pm
Bambus amazing build has cost me a lot of money!!  ;D ;D

Hey, me too!!!

And thank you for the kind words.
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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #404 on: February 13, 2017, 07:31:52 pm »
Two of the 122-00 Yoshimura Isle of Man cams popped up on eBay. I grabbed one and Sinister grabbed the other. I'm looking for the milder grind too if you know of any.
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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #405 on: February 13, 2017, 08:02:37 pm »
Quote from: Camrector on February 13, 2017, 07:31:52 pm
Two of the 122-00 Yoshimura Isle of Man cams popped up on eBay. I grabbed one and Sinister grabbed the other. I'm looking for the milder grind too if you know of any.

Sweet! Including mine those are the 2nd and 3rd ones I have heard of in the past 5 years. Used? New? Mind if I ask the price?

Not aware of any but I will keep my eye open!
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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #406 on: February 13, 2017, 08:09:30 pm »
Quote from: akabek on July 11, 2016, 02:10:56 pm
I have the same Powerbarn kit in my bike.  Ideally it would be good if someone offered an air box with a single filter to fit the CR26.  That would probably make life easier to tune the carbs.

I think I have a set here and could come up with a proper air box.
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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #407 on: March 24, 2017, 06:40:42 pm »
Drool......

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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #408 on: March 24, 2017, 09:48:05 pm »
 From Mike Dude at Power Barn?
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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #409 on: March 24, 2017, 09:57:49 pm »
Quote from: Godffery on March 24, 2017, 09:48:05 pm
From Mike Dude at Power Barn?

Yes Sir
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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #410 on: March 25, 2017, 04:22:44 am »
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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #411 on: March 26, 2017, 05:39:48 pm »
Got a few parts in and have had a little time to tool on the bike.

Got my timing wheel and borrowed a dial gauge. First time setting TDC so I went slow. Not hard but took my time none the less. Got it set where I felt TDC was, threw the timing advance piece on and the index mark hit dead center on the "T" mark. Also got the cam oriented correctly. Threw some red loctite on the bolts and torqued em down.




My C5 ignition came in so I got it mounted on the bike. Still need to wire it, install the coils, and setup.



And then I also started getting my remote oil filter mounted and ready for plumbing. (please ignore the wires, still in rough form making sure everything works)

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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #412 on: March 28, 2017, 08:21:06 pm »
I decided to change up my gauge setup to better accommodate my fuel sending unit I have in my tank. Turns out the Acewell wasn't overly compatible with my Yamaha thermo style fuel sending unit. (Live and Learn). Since a tank modification is out of the question I made the change to a MotoScope Pro gauge. It will do everything that I want and more. So it (along with a Breakout box, resistors, m-relay, and a mounting bracket) came in the mail yesterday. I was already using a Motogadget compact push button for my start so I also picked up another one to control the gauge.

I proceeded to bend the mount to about a 35 degree angle, drill two M8 mount holes to the stock triple upper, drill two M12 holes for the buttons, and trim a curve into the bracket so it flowed nicely with the bike. I still have some fine tuning to do to get my spacing just how I want but I think it turned out pretty good.

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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #413 on: April 14, 2017, 11:55:28 am »
Quote from: bambuhiphop on October 25, 2015, 02:26:49 pm
Got the Cylinder back from mrieck this last week. Turned out great and a huge thanks to him. I had already had it blasted and I had previously primed it. Got some color down on it and then a little Glyptal in the cam chain channel. Put the rings on the pistons, mounted on the rods, and set my gaps. After baking the cylinder I went ahead and got it mounted on the case. Looks a bit more like an engine now!! Head is out getting worked on so that will take a little time before I have it back to get on the engine.












Reading back through this because I'm having the damnedest time getting the oil rings on my 592 motor. ARE YOUR PISTONS BACKWARDS????. Isnt the larger  reliefs the intake?



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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #414 on: April 14, 2017, 05:13:51 pm »
I just noticed that too - hopefully they are just resting there because even if they aren't backwards #2 is different from the others...
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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #415 on: April 17, 2017, 07:07:23 pm »
Quote from: Camrector on April 14, 2017, 11:55:28 am
Reading back through this because I'm having the damnedest time getting the oil rings on my 592 motor. ARE YOUR PISTONS BACKWARDS????. Isnt the larger  reliefs the intake?

Looks like either 1,3, & 4 or 2 are backwards. Haven't been in the garage but looks like I will be taking the motor down to figure it out. Thanks for having difficultly with yours ;) Not looking forward to tearing down the motor but better to find out now then after first start.
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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #416 on: April 17, 2017, 07:14:03 pm »
Oh man that's horrible but I'm glad we caught it.
#2 is correct. The others are switched in the photo. The larger reliefs are the intake valve reliefs.
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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #417 on: April 17, 2017, 07:30:51 pm »
Quote from: Camrector on April 17, 2017, 07:14:03 pm
Oh man that's horrible but I'm glad we caught it.
#2 is correct. The others are switched in the photo. The larger reliefs are the intake valve reliefs.

 :o. Good catch guys!
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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #418 on: April 18, 2017, 12:07:22 am »
Wow ya good eyes!  Also the rods should be "letters forward" from everything I have read (and how mine was installed stock).  I'm uncertain if his makes any difference but I have seen it referenced in a couple of threads.
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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #419 on: April 23, 2017, 11:14:51 pm »
Wow, what an amazing build, can't wait to see this thing running! ....can you please tell me what master cylinder this is? I just order one from Cognito but it's ridiculously big and would prefer this style.

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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #420 on: December 27, 2017, 01:42:43 pm »
Hello Internets!

I haven't posted in quite some time. Had quite the busy year. As anyone who can read above, you know that I hit a snag with my motor. One really should put things together correctly, haha! I've been working on the bike off and on. I also decided to make a couple changes but I thought I would make some updates before the year is done.

I picked up a fly screen and changed up the headlight bucket. The one I got didn't fit my light how I wanted. Also got some different mounts for Motodemic. Overall, I am happier with the look.



I was also never a fan of the stock nut for the shocks so I had this nut made for me.

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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #421 on: December 27, 2017, 01:47:40 pm »
I ran into some issues with my exhaust when trying to mount for the first time. The number 2 pipe was high and did not want to fit. To fix this I had the pipe cut, picked up a backup head, had it re welded, and cleaned up the weld. It is currently out being ceramic coated. I also moved the back mount point so I can "hide" that bracket. More pics on that later.





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« Reply #422 on: December 27, 2017, 02:05:27 pm »
Biggest goal for myself this year has been to get this engine running this year. I won't make that goal but I'm close, finally!

I got a new table for the bike to make life a little easier. Very glad I did as it has made working on the bike so much easier!



I started by getting my pistons in right. Had to order some new gaskets to put back together.



To make sure the cam guide was in right I dropped the oil pan to get a look. Realized I missed a 6mm bolt that I got put in correctly. Also ran into a big issue with my kick. Took a little bit to figure out but the kick gear was meshing all the time. Took about 3 hours but I was able to get it lined up correct so the motor rotates nice and free and kick doesn't click.



Because my exhaust really isn't removable I decided to remote mount the oil filter. Got the oil plate mounted and torques in. Just need to make the oil lines.



Upgraded the points and have installed a C5 ignition. Still need to wire but all in place.



I traced down some unused tappets and installed them in the 1978 head cover I picked up.



And finally I got cam degree'd, TDC set, and carbs back on. It actually looks like an engine again.

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« Reply #423 on: December 27, 2017, 02:49:57 pm »
Which 4-1 pipe? MGP?
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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #424 on: December 27, 2017, 03:01:35 pm »
Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on December 27, 2017, 02:49:57 pm
Which 4-1 pipe? MGP?

Yes, MGP. One of the first ones made.
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