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Got the bike out of my basement and slapped the rear wheel and swing arm Got a bunch a parts in a bucket from when I bought the bike apart can anyone help me pin point where some of these go? Also was wondering if ther is a special way to pop on the kickstand ? And lastly was wondering if...

So I brought in my engine to the machine shop so they could inspect the usual wear spots. Since I doubt I'll ever have it this far down again imma replace the bearings and thrust washers in there. When looking at part diagrams I come across different sizes for the bearings and washers, how do I...

I got some 78 cb 550k side covers in great shape was Gona post em on eBay but would rather get rid on here. $80 plus shipping Lemme know Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Beauty, thx man appreciate it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

A little off topic but I figure this is the place to ask, I've been looking over diagrams regarding reassembly of my engine and when going over the oil pump part there is something about a woodruff key. Now I got no clue what a woodruff key is and or if my bike even has one ? Can someone...

Re: Haddock's first Café build - CB550 I've seen some pretty dirty looking brushed metal tanks, not sure if ur into that but check some ideas out on google Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Re: Haddock's first Café build - CB550 I had the same problem when I used an f tank on pd46a's, the f model carbs have two inputs for fuel. I'd imagine plugging one of the holes on ur tank is an option, which would give u only one line. When I used my k tank with f carbs I bought a simple fuel...

So after some deliberation I've decided to redo the bike relatively stock, that being said I did get a bunch of stuff powder coated and picked it up on Sunday, looks fricken amazing. I had also gotten him to blast my barrels, heads n cover which I also think turned out great. I know I've been...

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Is what I've got so far, still gotta check my exhaust size, and get my thickness gauge for measuring valve guides. Have any of u used the special gaskets for at the bottom of the cylinders ? Or just the large o-ring with the two smaller ones up top? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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Wicked another reason to head to princess auto, I'll hafta pick up those Gauge's, thanks that clears up a lot ! Snowing today so I'll be moving the engine downstairs so it's a little Easier to work on. I was just preaching to a friend that every job is easier with the right tools... Don't I...

So I got right to business this morning, just want to reinforce what I THINK I've grasped this morning. When you say check the rods you are referring to making sure the connecting rods are straight like this ? And when u say sized that is if ther is significant wear on the rod bearing...

Maybe check on the cost of exhaust sealing rings as well as what else u mentioned above! Thx again Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Beauty, I got my Haynes and clymers manual at work, since it's getting slow I'll be Able to research this week! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So I'm trying to figure out everything that I need and that I have, So far I got -new piston rings x 2 sets -steering bearings -valve springs x4 -inlet valves (on the way) x 2 -push rod seals x 4 -large cylinder o rings x 2 -small cylinder o rings x 4 -head gasket x 2 -other gasket for valve...

Very good point, I may as well not cut any corners. I'll hafta read up on the topic for a while though, I don't wana be screwing anything up. Like I said I'm new to tho so thx for the tips Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What would u guys recommend to clean up the muck off the engine casting as well as out side cylinders and heads, bought some stuff from canadian that work like total crap Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Next the exhaust valves Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just got these on eBay for $100 canadian shipped. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk