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One of my stock plug wires bit the dust and I'm replacing them and ordering NGK Resistor Caps from DCC. Can I fit a 45 degree cap on all cylinders or do I need to get two straight ones and two 45s? link...

I concur - give link credit... plus they might have some other good stuff for us to see :)

I'm considering the Shorai LFX14A2-BS12. It's kinda pricy but at 4.45"w x 2.28"d x 3.5"h and 210 CCA it looks like a good, small replacement for the stock battery. I'm not really sure what all the other numbers mean, but I'm hoping the only other really important number is 12v :) I'll still try...

Yeah - Good info - Thanks for the reply. The swingarm/frame mounting is still under consideration depending on the size and how I think I can hide it best. I'm keeping a longer seat (for two riders) so a cowl isn't going to happen. I might still be able to get it under there depending on the...

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I got the carbs rebuilt and replaced a couple of one-off screws that someone had previously substituted when they lost one. My girlfriend was confused by my OCD need to replace all the screws in a set with identical screws when I found one to be different (replaced all float bowl screws so they...

I've seen some other threads about batteries and sizes but haven't seen anything super definitive... Do y'all run smaller than spec batteries? What are the tradeoffs? I've got a 74 CB550 that I want to relocate the battery to a custom box on the swing arm but I need to figure out a battery first

I decided I would be responsible and attack the mechanical issues (or future mechanical issues) first - ordered a gasket set and 4 carb rebuild kits to start off with. Decided I would throw in a set of clubmans to hold me over until I spring for clipons. The Clubmans went on before I ever...

Did you put the battery under the rear seat cowl? It looks too small but I don't see it anywhere else

I withdraw my question. I was continuing to look and noticed front drum brakes and on disc brake bikes a small reservoir. DCC has a smaller setup it looks like...

I've seen pictures of bikes with really simple, clean handlebars - no master cylinder with the brake lever. How is it relocated? Is there a set of parts I'm missing that makes that possible?

Thanks y'all. I'll look for a donor for the head and cam. I've never bored a head - difficult? Is there a walk through anywhere? In the meantime I'm gonna get this all cleaned up and the compression correct. I'll stick to some bolt-ons and aesthetics for now - at least until I am more...

Holy shitballs - those look fantastic! How long did that take you?

Paint is gonna happen but not sure exactly what yet... I already mentioned black on the frame, engine, and a bunch of the components - thinking about repainting the tank green (as homage to the original) and adding an offset stripe on top in a leather-brown color to match the brown leather...

I haven't been to MotoLiberty - I'm gonna look it up - Thanks! I'm a part of the Facebook group. I can't wait to make it out to drinks with those guys. It is a clean bike but has a bit of rust and a head gasket leak. I'm not used to riding so upright - I've had a CBR600 and a Gixxer 750 before...

I'm planning out my first build. I'll document the progress here - maybe on a blog. I'm starting out with a 1974 Honda CB550. The guy that had it before me did a little engine work but it needs some more (the valves, guides, and seals have already been reworked). Here is the plan so far...

I am just starting work on a 74 CB550 (pictured). There is an oil leak from the left side of the head gasket so I will be pulling the head and replacing that... This is my first vintage bike and my first rebuild in about 10 years - I've got a couple questions... There is a little clatter at low...

I'll try and make it out! Thanks!

I'm Ryan. I bought a '74 Honda CB550 last week. It's all original, 14.5k miles, and the top end has been rebuilt (per previous owner). I'm excited to start wrenching on it - headed towards cafe racer styling. It'll be a daily driver on nice days. This'll be my first vintage motorcycle. I've...