Recent content by jgmunz

Yeah if it wasn't clear before hand, I purchased the bike with the top end already split. He claimed it ran before he began work, but as i wasn't witness to that I've been playing with the idea of a full rebuild for a while. I checked the link for Dan's Course and it looks like just what i need...

Ive grabbed myself a shop manual and have flipped through it once or twice, but even with a basic understanding, I'm not sure what needs to be done to the bike. I bought it with the top end separated, and it had been sitting. The previous owner had planned to rebuild the top end and replace all...

Im located in Arlington VA, just outside of Washington DC. I know that Cognito Moto is down in Richmond, but aside from their suspension kits and other CNC'd parts, I havent looked at them as a resource. Not to mention they're far out from me.

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...