Recent content by Derwood

I'm new to this and am curious as to what to do (or maybe not do) with my new gaskets prior to installing them. I have seen/heard that some folks prefer to coat the gaskets with some sort of anti seize and some folks suggest to not do anything. I can see the benefit of the anti seize, maybe...

What is "VAPOR BLASTING"? Very curious to find this out.

That's awesome. We used to get in trouble for messing with the governors and bumping. Heck, rubbin' is racing! Now for the questions; -Where do you get your cables from. I would like to go with a little bit of bling and put some braided lines. -really like the headlight on the Cx. -What...

GREAT looking bike Kamn! I am a newbie at this. Just got started on a '78 CB550k. Seeing what you have done with this CX in the time that you had to work it makes me wonder if I could throw some questions at you regarding the tear down and rebirth of my CB. I live in AB (grew up in TO) and...

So, as for the SODA blaster method. How can I go about this? I'm not a shop, just a dude with a garage and enough skills and balls to try to do this CR project. Do I need a blast cabinet?

Looking for all advice on best method for removing old/baked on gaskets.

How can this be done without damaging. Looking for all insight. Thanks in advance.

Thx sonic!

LOOKING FOR A RESOURCE FOR REPLACEMENT BOLTS FOR MY '78 CB550K ENGINE.

Can anybody explain what this is?

Thanks dog! I will try that then.

Thanks for all the replies. I have removed all parts from the frame, cables and shifter/brake arms and disconnected all electrical wiring necessary. I actually have a factory service manual for the CB550 but I believe it's for any model up to '77 and of course mine is a '78. In the manual it...

Hello, I am trying to get my engine out of the frame so that I may replace all seals and service the valves etc. can anybody give a hint on how to get the engine out of the frame? I'm looking for dismount instructions specifically as i have already disconnected everything else and removed all...

Good stuff Okie. Thx.

I am new to the game and my '78 CB550 is showing signs of old wiring. Can anyone suggest a source for all new electrics for these bikes?