Hello all,
Im looking for some help here on my first build. I picked up a 1974 CB550 to build into a cafe/brat bike. Although i don't feel in over my head, I'm not too sure where to start here. The previous owner claimed he bought the bike running and he disassembled the bike last winter. It now sits in my garage in pieces... carbs, frame, 2 separate engines, exhaust, tank, etc. Ive decided I want to rebuild the engine as the top end has already been torn down, and clean/polish it while its torn apart. Where do I start with a rebuild? Im afraid I wont know what Im missing or what needs replacing once its apart, or that ill do some damage while tearing down. Any advice is helpful as i havent found any videos or anything that help my case. Ive got the motivation and the bike, all i needs some knowledge to help me get started. thanks!
Im looking for some help here on my first build. I picked up a 1974 CB550 to build into a cafe/brat bike. Although i don't feel in over my head, I'm not too sure where to start here. The previous owner claimed he bought the bike running and he disassembled the bike last winter. It now sits in my garage in pieces... carbs, frame, 2 separate engines, exhaust, tank, etc. Ive decided I want to rebuild the engine as the top end has already been torn down, and clean/polish it while its torn apart. Where do I start with a rebuild? Im afraid I wont know what Im missing or what needs replacing once its apart, or that ill do some damage while tearing down. Any advice is helpful as i havent found any videos or anything that help my case. Ive got the motivation and the bike, all i needs some knowledge to help me get started. thanks!