Greetings all:
First off, great site you've all got here. I've been trolling through for a few days now, it looks like a place I could get comfy in pretty quick.
Second, i came across a pretty nice 1978 CB 550K, 31k, original tires (or so I'm told), 1 previous owner, original seat cover, even original sludge in the carbs! I picked the bike up for The Missus, she's going for her M license; the price was right too, an even trade for a 2hp Honda outboard. I've even managed to get 'er running, sorta. So far I've;
1- Drained the 23 year old gas (why do people leave gas in like that?)
2- "Kreemed" the gas tank interior- highly recommened, the interior was heavily corroded, no holes though.
3- Drained and cleaned the carb bowls.
4- Replaced the oil & oil filter.
5- Replaced the brake fluid.
6- Installed new spark plugs.
7- "Patched" a few small holes in the pipes; cross yer fingers!
8- Adjusted the valves, gonna recheck though.
9- Adjusted the point gaps, haven't done the timing yet.
10- Adjusted the cam chain.
11- Installed a new battery.
I still need to acquire a new air filter, brake pads, and a new tappet cover to replace the one I broke. New tires are on order, with new inner tubes, $163 all in! The last time I bought a motorcycle tire it was near double that!
The bike now runs, kinda, starts right up strong on full choke, settles down to a nice idle, but needs a whack of clutch riding to get going. stalls when moving too. I'll get that sorted this week I hope.
the real question is this; would any of the fine members 'round this forum have any suggestions as to where I could acquire a Cafe seat and a bullet fairing for this bike? Maybe even an alloy tank for it? See, when The Missus is done with it it's time to take that nice original seat and gas tank off, and caff it up! I've seen a 450 that had been bitched up in this manner and man, did it look sweet!
First off, great site you've all got here. I've been trolling through for a few days now, it looks like a place I could get comfy in pretty quick.
Second, i came across a pretty nice 1978 CB 550K, 31k, original tires (or so I'm told), 1 previous owner, original seat cover, even original sludge in the carbs! I picked the bike up for The Missus, she's going for her M license; the price was right too, an even trade for a 2hp Honda outboard. I've even managed to get 'er running, sorta. So far I've;
1- Drained the 23 year old gas (why do people leave gas in like that?)
2- "Kreemed" the gas tank interior- highly recommened, the interior was heavily corroded, no holes though.
3- Drained and cleaned the carb bowls.
4- Replaced the oil & oil filter.
5- Replaced the brake fluid.
6- Installed new spark plugs.
7- "Patched" a few small holes in the pipes; cross yer fingers!
8- Adjusted the valves, gonna recheck though.
9- Adjusted the point gaps, haven't done the timing yet.
10- Adjusted the cam chain.
11- Installed a new battery.
I still need to acquire a new air filter, brake pads, and a new tappet cover to replace the one I broke. New tires are on order, with new inner tubes, $163 all in! The last time I bought a motorcycle tire it was near double that!
The bike now runs, kinda, starts right up strong on full choke, settles down to a nice idle, but needs a whack of clutch riding to get going. stalls when moving too. I'll get that sorted this week I hope.
the real question is this; would any of the fine members 'round this forum have any suggestions as to where I could acquire a Cafe seat and a bullet fairing for this bike? Maybe even an alloy tank for it? See, when The Missus is done with it it's time to take that nice original seat and gas tank off, and caff it up! I've seen a 450 that had been bitched up in this manner and man, did it look sweet!
