I have an opportunity to purchase this cb550 with the water fall exhaust for 2200$.. it has some patina but does start up and run just fine, I noticed some oil leaking out of the top and some rust on the chrome. Minor cosmetic wear- and has the original seat. Do I pull the trigger and buy? Currently own a 350 and a 750 and wanting a 550 for my collection. It has 39,000 miles on it clean title and carbs rebuilt
Hi everyone, this is my second season on the Honda CBR650R. I currently have Dunlop tires from 2021 on the bike. The front tire has started cracking, even though there's still plenty of tread left. To avoid taking any risks, I want to replace them with new tires.
So here's my question:
Should I go with the Michelin Power 6 or rather the Road 6? What's the difference in terms of urban wear (mileage-wise — if anyone has that info)? Obviously, the Road 6 is more versatile and lasts longer, but I'd like something a bit grippier. However, if the Power 6 lasts less than 10,000 km, then there's not much point buying it for just one season...
Day 1 of our Bryson City ride is live 🏍️
Tail of the Dragon, Moonshiner 28, Fontana Dam, and Tapoco Lodge all in one ride.
A hell of a way to start the trip.
🎥 https://youtu.be/dywxapyPyNQ
#TailOfTheDragon #BrysonCity #2xRebels
Can someone with a running CB360t or CJ360t please check how many turns their fuel mix screw(s) & fast the idle screw is turned out?
I have a bike that won't start, and they are all turned in 100% tight. ( So, minimal fuel, and fast idle is really open wide.) That can't be correct. I just need alittle guidence to at least get her started.
thank you.
I bought a big gasket set for an engine rebuild on eBay however, I am trying to figure out which oil o-ring is meant for what. I really need to replace the rocker arm shaft cap bolt which is four bolts I think and I looked at the orings on my engine are green but it could be a mistake from the previous owner? I also have no idea where all the other orings and the weird green things go. Is anyone able to help me?
I bought a big gasket set for an engine rebuild on eBay however, I am trying to figure out which oil o-ring is meant for what. I really need to replace the rocker arm shaft cap bolt which is four bolts I think and I looked at the orings on my engine are green but it could be a mistake from the previous owner? I also have no idea where all the other orings and the weird green things go. Is anyone able to help me?
I installed the Murray’s Carbs kit on my 77’ CB750 and have been struggling for months to get it running right going back and for the on the phone with them. It’s rideable now but the current issue is this: I can’t go past 1/4 throttle below 5,500 rpm or the bike bogs severely. Cant even blip the the throttle to rev match. Keep in mind the bike ran fine stock and I have ridden it for 3 years so I don’t expect the issue to be unrelated to the carberation.
Here is a list of all the diagnostics I’ve done so far.
Check the ignition system (which I already refreshed)
Check timing and advance
Compression test
Valve clearance
Temp gun on headers
New gas in tank
Full battery voltage
Check carb boots for cracks
Replace boot clamps and tighten
They even sent me a whole new set so try and the bike behaved the same so I believe it is something on the bike itself.
Where else could I be getting a leak from??? Or does anyone have any ideas??
New to bikes, would this work for replacing a rectifier? It’s a 76 550, so it has the separate regulator from the rectifier
Good morning. I am helping a friend with his 1966 CB77 and I am by far no expert. We took apart the left side of the engine and were checking out everything and happened to notice that there was no chain on the “oil slinger”. I was quite surprised by this because I understand this is what little is done to clean the engine oil. I understand that the oil pump is lower in the engine as expected so I assume the engine has developed pressure but I wonder if the oil slinger has any function in directing the oil throughout the engine.
I have seen the Keep on Wrenching video about the location of the washer on the oil slinger.
The interior of the oil slinger is perfectly clean. I am concerned about what would happen if the oil slinger was not turning.
Are there other things we should check before buying a new chain and reassembling?
Are there well known places where the engine may accumulate crud?
I'm tired of the Bluetooth feature working only on the roadsync app which sucks ass honestly. They couldve made it like a controller so we can access any app we wish. Since I'm on iphone i can't even use spotify to listen to music as they have limited it to only apple Music (which require subscription).
Does anyone know any loopholes to use the navigation buttons on other apps in hness
I'm trying to find something more secure than the standard SW Mototech ABS, Givi Softbags. With more secure I mean: something that is not relying on a simple zip to lock the content.
I won't leave any valuables on the bike, probably just the riding boots and clothes.
But I'd like peace of mind if I go for a stroll in a city or check a waterfall.
I'm thinking of lockable hard panniers and I cannot find much for this bike except this video. They mentioned the frame is custom. I'm going to try my luck with these: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007566550690.html
What's your experience with custom frames? Are they worth it? Or have you got any ideas for peace of mind when leaving your bike behind for touristic stops?