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    Best tips on ensuring your carbs don't leak after a rebuild?

    So I'm about to dive into my carbs again. I want to make sure that after I rebuild them with new gaskets and what not, that no stone is left unturned and that my carbs won't leak. I want to take my time and do it right. What are the most common causes of leaks, and how can I make sure I don't...
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    Tried my first start, backfiring out the carbs. Any ideas? (Video)

    Title says it all. Do my carbs need adjusting? https://youtu.be/RwPBf_F89KU Sent from my Pixel 2 using DO THE TON mobile app
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    Stainless Steel Brakeline Questions

    I've got a couple questions about building your own stainless brakelines. 1) what's "stainless steel" and why does it break the line? No but seriously: Does the size of the banjo bolt matter? If the master cylinder is 14mm, and the banjo bolt is listed as having a 3/8 - 10mm bore, does that...
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    CB550F Triple Tree Cad Files?

    Does anyone have a cad file for a CB550F triple tree they would like to share? I finally have access to a machine shop at school and can start milling my own stuff! I want to machine a new triple tree to accommodate my new tach, speedo, and ignition switch, but I don't want to mess up the...
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    "clipons and stock foot pegs" and other cafe racer faux pas

    Why don't we have a fun little thread where we poke some fun at typical cafe racer faux pas. I'll start: Clipons and stock foot pegs Pictures of body lean in a turn but the bike is upright Mojave tanks on everything And go!
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    Ignition switch options?

    My stock ignition switch is busted. Only getting power to two of the 5 poles. I don't want to overload my switched power line so I wanna get a properly functioning turn key ignition switch. I would LIKE to use the original key but if I have no choice, I guess I'll ditch it. Have any of you guys...
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    Seat options that fit without hacking frame

    What seat options are there for a cb550 that doesn't require cutting up the frame? I just refuse to cut the frame. I will not molested my bike like that. Would it just be best to buy a stock seat pan and build/upholster a seat?
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    CarbonK - good transaction

    Bought gauges from carbonk. Theyre exactly as described and they were delivered in no time. Great guy, would buy again.
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    Taotao 50cc scooter

    My neighbor is a used car salesman with no lot, just a dealers license. He gets all these wonky cars and tries to sell them to idiots. Anywho, he had a taotao scooter sitting in our parking lot for months without a license plate and it finally got repo'd by the HOA. So the HOA currently has it...
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    Wiring harness from scratch

    Protip: just buy sonreirs harness for the love of God. I've laid out most of my wiring for the starting system. So far I've accounted for: Ignition switch RH controls Subwiring harness Starting switch Coils Points Clutch switch Why do I feel like I don't have enough grounding for the system...
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    WOW. Everyone check under the seat right now.

    Just found this under my seat. I don't think the PO even knew this was there.
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    Electronics -safe under the seat?

    Is it really safe to stuff the electronics under the seat? I imagine between the wiring, rectifier, regulator, switch etc it could get hot under the seat. Is hiding the electronics under a seat really safe or is it an overheating hazard waiting to happen? Asking for a friend...
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    FS: CB550F Speedo/Tach/Idiot lights

    SOLD SOLD SOLD 76 cb550f stock gauges and idiot light. Idiot light mount is a little busted. See pics
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    Check in!

    Seems we haven't had much going on in this sub. How's a little check-in to see who's active and doing what where? Moved here from Chicago a year and a half ago, Peachtree City area. Just got my bike (76 cb550f) delivered to me 3 weeks ago from chicago. Finally got the time, money, and space to...
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    BCP wiring harness kit?

    Has anyone bought a BCP wiring harness kit? It's $35 for 220' of wire in 11 colors plus a fuse box. Sounds too good to be true almost.
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    Testing coils - results are in

    And I don't know what's wrong. Now that I have your attention, if you've seen any of my build posts you know my bike doesn't want to start. I rebuilt and rerebuilt my carbs, I commissioned work on my carbs twice, and so i don't think it's a gas issue. I tested compression and got readings...
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    Are we losing viewership at DTT?

    When I first joined this forum, there was a new build EVERY day. Now it seems to be kinda slow. I understand that I got involved at the peak of the "cafe racer" fad, but man it really seems slower these days. I for one kinda like it. A lot less useless arguments and a lot more quality to the...
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    Stock front forks?

    Hey all, My bike's front end is completely stock and I want to declutter it a bit. How are you guys getting this clean look on the forks? Is it just removal of the gaitors and stock headlight ears? Or are these new forks? Ripped the pic of the red bike from DCC, blue bike is mine for reference.
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    Moving from Chicago to Atlanta, how to ship?

    Hey guys, on the first week of August I'm moving from Chicago to Atlanta and I have a couple ideas how to ship my bike. I just want to gauge your opinions. Option 1) rent a uhaul trailer and drive it down to Atlanta. Drawback: the vehicle would be a Volvo s60 or a Honda civic. Option 2) uShip...
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    spark, clean carbs, good compression. SHE WONT START.

    So I've been working on my bike quite a bit lately. I've changed the points, condensers, and spark plugs, set the timing, got the carbs cleaned PROPERLY, and the compression checked out. But when I give her a few (read:15) kicks, she wont get going. I can hear it putter while I'm kicking it, but...
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