Recent content by taylorm35

Thanks for the quick responses! I'll pick up the PB Blaster and give the insides a good soaking and will try working the crankshaft when I get a little time on the weekend. If I can't get it loose that way I will definitely let you know the progress. I'm also going to start up a build thread...

Hey All, I picked up my first project bike yesterday, a '77 CB550, came with title, a good frame/forks and is mostly complete. Only problem is the engine is seized. Picked it up for $100 so I am not in too deep. Was hoping to get some recommendations on steps to unseize the engine. The bike...

I just found a pos bike for 100 that's mostly complete so I might be messaging you soon! Thanks

Hey all, I am looking to buy a 71-78 cb550 project. I'm located in Burlington for my fellow Canucks. Ideally, since it is my first project i wanted it to start and have title, thats about it. Pricing I was hoping to be in the 500-700 range. Also let me know if my expectations are crazy...

You guys are awesome, thanks for the tips. I picked up a set of metric wrenches that were on sale at ct for $16 down from 45. I actually have an impact driver already, need to get some extra bits for as i only have what came with it. Hope you guys from Canada don't mind I added you to my...

Perfect, thanks!

Thanks everyone for the replies and advice on some tools to start with! I actually got a gift card for canadian tire today, will definitely put it to use on the metric box wrenches and socket wrenches. I would prefer the 550 as well, but it seems difficult to find, 750's seem to turn up more...

Hi Everyone! Super newb here. I have been riding for about 7 years now but over the last year and a bit I have been trying to get into project bikes. I am hoping that I can get some good advice from people on where to start as this is been the biggest obstacle. I have done a lot of research on...