CB550
Ah well the problems with my new Honda are starting to show, it is not happy putting down power at over 5k RPM. There is a slight oil leak, the rear light comes on when it’s steering is locked, the centre stand is damaged, the rubber boot from the airbox to one carb is split, the air filter needs changing and the carbs need cleaning.
Unfortunately all that needs to be addressed before I can start with the small modifications I had in mind to give it that cafe racer look. I hope I will be able to get it all sorted before spring comes around as I was really looking forward to being able to get out and use it daily.
Luckily I have been getting a lot of help trying to understand the issues from the sohc 4 forum and also watching some videos on this youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/mrmaxstorey?feature=watch. Also luckily David Silver’s is there for the parts as a lot of garages are too bone idle to do any kind of work these days they just want the simple new bikes that just need an oil, filter and plugs change in once a decade.