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Post by antique550four on Aug 2, 2011 23:51:22 GMT -4
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Post by cb500bobber on Aug 3, 2011 0:13:17 GMT -4
Dang that's nice
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Post by tango911 on Aug 3, 2011 9:44:02 GMT -4
nice clean looking bike. Dont forget about the Vintage Bike night at the Steer Inn. tomorrow night from 6-9pm. Emerson and 10th. Cb550 is a good all around bike. Someday you should go back to a stock color and stripes  i like the stock look  |
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Post by A65L on Oct 14, 2011 23:20:59 GMT -4
Looks great. Did you have any trouble with the front brake master cylinder? The one on my '72 500-4 seems to be stuck on all the time, like the brake is constantly being applied.
Larry
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Post by novafrk on Oct 15, 2011 9:40:16 GMT -4
Larry,
This is very common on the early Honda disc brakes. corrosion builds up behind the square seal and presses onto the puck preventing it from releasing. You just have to disassemble it clean the gunk out and install a fresh seal and you should be back in business.
Eric
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Post by antique550four on Oct 15, 2011 15:36:32 GMT -4
the front brake was corroded and stuck when I first had the bike. I cleaned and rebuild each season sometimes twice due to dissimilar metal corrosion that builds up. I found a guy who makes stainless steel pistons and installed one about 4 years ago. Havn't had to remove the caliper since. Highly reccomend a stainless piston for the caliper. Even have one for the little 350 four.
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Post by 550fi on Dec 15, 2011 19:54:58 GMT -4
Nice 550,Ive got a 75 cb550f1 and it is not that nice.
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Post by antique550four on Feb 28, 2012 16:09:47 GMT -4
just wanted to add another picture. Getting the spring fever and stoked to ride again. Attachments:
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Post by 550fi on Feb 29, 2012 6:21:05 GMT -4
That bike looks great,id like to have a 550K to match my F1.Took er out three times this week.  |
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Post by A65L on Oct 10, 2013 13:57:33 GMT -4
the front brake was corroded and stuck when I first had the bike. I cleaned and rebuild each season sometimes twice due to dissimilar metal corrosion that builds up. I found a guy who makes stainless steel pistons and installed one about 4 years ago. Havn't had to remove the caliper since. Highly reccomend a stainless piston for the caliper. Even have one for the little 350 four. I know this is an old thread but I'm hoping you will see my reply and tell me where I can get the stainless steel piston for my 500. |
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Post by antique550four on Oct 10, 2013 18:31:20 GMT -4
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i like the stock look 
