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  1. Hondacb550man

    O-ring size of cb550 engine side cap?

    I have an oil leak coming from my bike's right side engine cap. Have to replace the o-ring. Does anybody know the size of those o-rings/if they are round or flat o-rings? Thanks
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    Weird sounds coming from my cb550's engine

    Just back my bike back from a mechanic who opened the motor and replaced a headgasket. Rode it home, totally cool 90mph+ np. I was on a casual ride and I took it on a calm dirt rode. The fastest I went was prlly 30mph. About 15-20 minutes in, I hear this weird sound coming from my engine. It...
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    Left exhaust White smoke? I'm BUGGIN out

    If your willin to read 8), let me tell the whole story... When I first bought this 74' Honda cb550 the first carb body was bad and didn't run. I replaced it. On the 4th carb, the float needle isn't on the right height, but I semi-bent the float to the right level. After, I tried to run the...
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    Stripped airscrew on carb?

    Bought a new carb body and the screw deteriorated when I was trying to rebuild the carb. Its weak enough where i think i can use a drill bit to break it out but I dont want to mess anything up. Any suggestions?
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    Quieting a CB550

    I've had neighbors give me shit about how loud my bike is, and I want to quiet my empty megaphone mufflers. The attention from the cops isn't that fun also. Has anyone modded their bike, or created a baffle and willing to give me some insight? I know a stock exhaust would be quieter...just costs...
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    Honda CB Carburetor Compatibility

    I have a broken carburetor body and wanted to buy a new carb for my 1974 honda cb 550k. Should i strictly be looking for an original carb from 1974 cb550k or is there some overlap like.. can i used a honda cb550k carb from 75'? or 76'? does a supersport cb550F carb overlap, etc?
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    Mechanic Carb cost question

    I've got a 74' honda cb550, and ive grown real tired of doing work with it, so I'm giving it to a mechanic. And I'm wondering whats a fair price to agree upon. Things to fix, to my knowledge: -The first carb has a piece that needs to be glued to insure that the bike runs. -Resync He asked for...
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    Muffler for Honda 74' CB550k

    I'm looking for a 4 into 2 muffler that can silence my bike alittle. The owner before me put some megaphones, and it's just not my style. Does anybody have a solution, product? My mufflers are hollow right now, if that helps. maybe some type of insert thing could do the trick. thanks.
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