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So my bike has always been kick start only bike but i recently decided to install electric start. 2 questions - i purchased the motor but it only has one wire going into it... is this the power or ground? if its ground where is the power? - ofcourse stock starter solenoid/ relay would work but...

All parts are off of 75 cb550 otherwise noted Rear drum brake off of 75 cb550 and 76 cb550. Good pads. 25 shipped Front fender stock. 65 shipped obo Bar mirror 15 shipped obo Original metal tank emblem 75 shipped Stock exhaust mount pieces 20 shipped kreem tank sealant 10...

my cb550 has charging issues still with these batteries. http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B004J2TAZQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage i measured voltage out of each individual yellow cable coming out of stater and it measured to be 12.3 volts. is this considered to be low...

i was wondering if anyone is running one of these. it seems pretty simple to install. cut a hole, drop the stainless cap, weld. done...

4brand new 39mm pod filters for sale. i decided to go with velocity stacks instead. 25 shipped.

Well I completely rebuild the CB550 including the wiring harness. Bike runs great but it does not charge the battery at all. http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B004J2TAZQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 this is the battery that is in my bike. I have never opened up the stator or...

So title pretty much explains it. 75cb550 with velocity stacks and 4 to 1 exhaust. The bike dies out when i give it gas with throttle. however, when i open up the choke, bike seems to have no problem revving up high. I have tried this with stock jets as well as jets 4 times larger and same...

well im looking to re-rejet my cb. Timing is right and points are good. carbs are synced but my bike has hard time idling without giving gas and it shuts off as soon as i give it more than 25% gas. I dont think i have enough fuel going into the bike. My current setup is 75 CB550 Velocity...

I own a CB550 thats been running ok until today it suddenly lost spark at cylinder 2 and 3. As some of you may know, 2 and 3 is fed by the left coil. I checked the wiring and everything seem to be hooked up. Both left and right coils are warming up when i try to crank the bike and bike does...

I installed this brake http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-caferacer-cafe-racer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-brake-parts-black-aluminum-nissin-hydraulic-front-brake-master-cylinder-perch-lever-kit-17-651-b-3604.html and it seems that its not building enough pressure in the system to...

Well I was finally able to get the bike up and running. However, it cuts off when i give it gas. I am assuming this has to be with the main jet sizing maybe? I am running velocity stacks and 4 to 1 exhaust. 40 for slow jet 115 for main jet. Are my Jet sizes. What could i adjust to stop my...

Well i have converted the bike into a cafe and i finally had the chance to try to start it up tonight. The bike is getting spark to the plugs when i checked. It is definitely getting fuel. However, i get a few bangs (explosion out of exhaust) here and there and bike does not start. My...

well im looking to rejet my cb. I have done some research and according to this 1 jet size for custom 4 into 2 exhaust 2 jet sizes for 4 into 1 exhaust 1 jet size for K&N filter (single inside airbox) 1 jet size for drilling out the bottom of the airbox 2 jet sizes for both single K&N and...

I have 75 CB 550 but im not sure which brand or model oil i need to get. I read that i need 3 quarts of 10-w40 but Can i run any 10-40w from any company? Is there specific kind i need to get for the wet clutch?

I have a 4 to 1 exhaust and pod filters on my cb550. I am living at sea level and was wondering what size jets i should get. ANy inputs would be appreciated ;)

Hello, i have read on the forums that if i plan on running no exhaust (just headers) and no air box with pod filters, i need to get new jets? Is this a required mod? If so, where would you recommend that i purchase the new jets for a cb550? (I have seen the jet sizing chart for different mods...

Hello Dotheton, I am wiring up my cb550 right now, wiring harness will be rebuilt from scratch. I had one question in regards to the controller that i recently purchased. It has a kill button instead of a kill switch (or should i say ignition on and off switch) Could i use this kill button to...

Located in Michigan. Parts off of 1975 CB550 w/ 10k miles All parts were working before it came off the bike

Im trying to figure out the battery size for my CB550. No starter, no blinkers, no indicators. Bike is gonna have just headlights and taillights. Im not trying to get new regulator or rectifier. How small of a battery can I go? any specs would be appreciated ;)

Hello Im looking for a new chain for my 75 CB 550. I am not sure what size/ length chain i need to replace my stock chain COuld someone tell me what it is or where I could find it? Thank you ;D