Recent content by Weeburn

Another thing that caused that on my 550, depending on how your bike is running or if you've recently done any work to make any changes, is the idle screw being set too high. What would happen on mine is it was running rough and having a hard time keeping idle, so I'd adjust the idle screw to...

Anything to check or measure on it? Did a little googling, only thing I've seen is used baskets. I'm fine with replacing the clutch plates/kit, but is there any place that sells a new basket? or is it something I can scuff up/rough up, or is it like brake rotors and flywheels where it just...

Hey guys I have a 74 CB550 that I've had about a year, it's always had a stiff clutch release, like if you can imagine when taking off from a stop as you gradually release the lever, there's no movement, a little bit of creeping forwad, then a harsh grab as you take off. Not much of a "friction...

Hey y'all, I'll give you the back story below but the point of this question up front: - when testing carb bowls for leakage, will filling them with water not yield as accurate of a result as actual gasoline? Back story: My '74 CB550k always had a slow drip from carb 2 drain tube. After I...

How about with a Mac 4-1 exhaust? I just picked up a 74 CB550K that had a Mac exhaust and Uni filters installed already when I bought it (still has stock 100 jets in it). I get that it's a case-per-case thing that'll take adjustment and fiddling, but any recommendation (maybe by experience?)...