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Offline JoshuaJames

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CB550 Front End Rebuild
« on: August 19, 2011, 03:44:28 PM »
Hi,

I just got the front end off of my 1976 CB550 in order to remove the headlight ears. Now that it is off, and I will not be able to get it on the road this year anyway, I thought "why not rebuild the front end". I have found a couple useful threads, but not exactly what I am looking for. I need some photos!! lol

Does anyone have photos, links, videos, diagrams, etc of what is needed when rebuilding the front end?

just point me in the right direction....

Offline xruss

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Re: CB550 Front End Rebuild
« Reply #1 on: August 19, 2011, 04:46:37 PM »
Check out this link http://youtu.be/pV5ZkIBtrns
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Offline Goldbug

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Re: CB550 Front End Rebuild
« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2011, 05:32:41 PM »
Nice vid. Between that and a FSM (or at least an exploded diagram of all the different parts) you can't really go wrong.

Offline JoshuaJames

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Re: CB550 Front End Rebuild
« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2011, 05:51:57 PM »
WOW!!!

i was hoping for some pictures or step by step instructions, but that was 10 times bette!!!! thanks

okay, one more question. What fork seals should I buy, in terms of brands? Is there one that is better than the rest, does price make much of a difference?


I will be sure to post photos once I get on this during the weekend and next week.


thanks


Offline Ricky_Racer

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Re: CB550 Front End Rebuild
« Reply #4 on: August 22, 2011, 03:30:43 PM »

Josh, your only decent fork choice for the CB550 is Forking by Frank. Talk to Mary, Frank's widow. 847-475-1003. RR

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