1978 CB550 Pieces/Parts Hellride

Kanticoy said:
Good choice there.
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I think you would appreciate where the color inspiration comes from. LOL

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bring a few bits from the motor next time you come and we will powder coat them to match or something
 
No test rides. We're gonna take a little break. Me thinks I bent a valve. The cam chain slipped and it locked up on a start. I could turn it back, but not forward. Pulled the rocker box off and then it could turn forward again. Put it back together. Low compression (115) on 2 and no compression on 3. I was 150 across the board when I did the first start up. I had some issues with the tensioner, and it may have bit me in the ass. Luckily, I've built up quite the collection of CB650 engines. School starts on the 14th, so have to gear up, but I'll do my tank repaint this week, take a breather, then get back at it maybe this weekend.
 
I feel your pain. I'm right there with my kz twin engine.
 
Thanks, Murray.

Well guys, you think this is a problem? LOL

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You’re right! JB Weld fixed it!

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Tested for leaks. We are good to go. Just have to wait on the new head gasket to traverse the entire country.


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so, I think we know that they are interference engines now...

Glad you got it sorted!
 
Repainted the tank, though my IPhone isn’t picking up the right red. Waiting for cure...




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looks great man.. can you flash what the pain you used is? I like the color; the graphic is nice too
 
Luugo86 said:
looks great man.. can you flash what the pain you used is? I like the color; the graphic is nice too
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It's the Roth Rattle Bombs. Tropi Cali Orange and Tropi Cali metal flake under Cherry Pie candy. The pic was taken at dusk with no overhead sunlight, so you're not seeing the gold and orange reflections. The pic shows the red lighter than it actually is.
 
Hopefully, these pics show the paint a bit better. I haven’t done the final wet-sand.




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