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Hey guys! I'm getting some weird electrical issues with my 76 CB550. With a fully charged battery connected, and the ignition off, I get a normal (12.5 or so) voltage reading. When I switch the key to on, the voltage drops to about 9v and will keep dropping. When I flip the key back to off...

Hello everyone! I have a 1976 Honda CB550K2 with about 40,000 miles on it. The bike runs fine, but has started to develop a small oil leak towards the end of the riding season from one of the seals behind the side chain cover. Being that it is winter time in NJ and averaging about 20 degrees...

Hello everyone, My bike seems to have a charging issue at low idle. Here are my voltage numbers: -Bike off, battery connected to bike - 12.4V (which I believe is normal) Although there does seem to be a bit of parasitic draw that I have to figure out -Bike running at idle, around 1,100 RPM -...

Any one know if a CB750 seat will fit on a CB550 stock seat mounts? I've been looking for a stock seat pan so I can make a cafe seat out of it because I want to retain the factory latch and hinges. I found a good deal on a seat off a 750 and I'm hoping it will fit on my 550 frame. Any input?

Hey everyone! I'm having charging issues. I fully charge the battery, put it in the bike, shortly later it's dead. The bike isn't recharging the battery and it ends up dying. I know with cars this means the alternator is back (in most cases), but unfamiliar when it comes to bikes. I have...

Hello All! I have noticed that my 76 Honda CB550 revs down slowly. The throttle response when revving up is great, the throttle snaps back great, but the engine takes too long to rev back down to idle. I know I have seen an older posting about this topic but I can't seem to find it. If you...

Hey everyone! I have a 1976 Honda CB550. I'm building it as a Cafe/Brat. I am not the tallest guy around, about 5'6" and with the stock seat on the bike and regular sneakers, I am not able to touch comfortably on the ground (flat footed). I can creep on my toes and when I wear my boots I can...

Hello all! I am building a Cafe/Brat in the style of a retro-mod, I have some new parts and modern styling but trying to keep most original parts and retro class. It's a 1976 Honda CB550. I am new to these bikes and have seen quite a bit of various tires and companies to choose from. That is why...