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Date: Sat Jan 17 04:47:21 2004
Name: Stan
Email: winchesternoguns@aol.com
Type: CBX 550F

Has any one replace the rear air shock with anything else?
I found that an 86 VFR shock is a direct bolt in but the spring rate is much too stiff (shock body eye to eye length is 270 mm).
Anyone know what spring rate would be appropriate?

Thanks

Date: Fri Jan  2 08:34:34 2004
Name: rob
Type: CBX 550F2 (Integra)

If only i had the money and the space.....
I would have even considered going halves with someone, but cant even afford that at the moment. bummer.
funny that, i thought it was you on ebay. was one of the other guys here though, cos he remembered me when i mailed.
anyone out there a member of the vjmc? that might be worth trying Gary.

hi Basmaf. i know the problem with space mate..

Shed. Assorted le mans bits, old cooker,parts for new kitchen. plus all the normal garden shed things.

Spare room. more assorted le mans bits, mainly engine and gearbox related. ie. all of it!! Computer and desk, assorted cabinets with her work stuff, lots of my radio and electronics crap. add to this the fact that the room is still without carpet because i am still trying to finish some rewiring. A bomb site would look tidy in comparison.

Garage. Spare cbx, mangled Z750, most of a Z650, craploads of other stuff that should have been thrown away years ago.
Oh and some bsa A10 bits.

by the way if you dont want that 18 year old, i am sure that i could squeeze her in somwhere, or should that be, i could squeeze somthing into an 18 year old....

time to go

rob

Date: Fri Jan  2 03:53:15 2004
Name: Basmaf's CBX clutch doesn't yet, but soon will
Type: CBX 550F

Rob
You are right, but the problem is, I really do have nowhere to put them.
I already have 5 bikes, with 2 running, 3 in bits, and 1 of those is at a mate's house.

But if I did buy them, her indoors might divorce me, leaving lots of room for all those extra bikes and I could see that horny 18-year......, but I digress
God, but it is tempting, but then her indoors she might decide that 20 years for murder might just be worth it, and she has a fearsome temper

Combine the temperament of Maureen O'Hara from The Quiet Man with that of a great white shark, add a few doses of PMT, then put her in a really bad mood .....
Yeah, she would take the 20 years, shit$@)e(J
But, I am very interested in the spare motor..

The CBX service was going back nicely.
Rocker cover off, cams out, chain tensioner off.
I cut the rubber sleeve off the tensioner spring, and fitted a new tensioner blade.
I checked the valve clearances, and installed new plugs.
The carbs were next, and I had to make some changes, and they are now on the block inlet stubs, but not yet connected to the airbox.
That bit is proving a bugger.
I started her up, and she sounded nice and sweet.
Clutch next
The old clutch plates looked fine, but I swapped them, then
A lug snapped off the Clutch Release Plate, and by the looks of it, has been cracked for a while.
I am phoning David Silver in the morning to get a new one.
I will write it all up for the website.
Happy New Year guys.
Cheers
-Basmaf

Date: Thu Jan  1 23:28:21 2004
Name: Gary Lovatt
Email: grybertie@aol.com
Type: CBX 550F

Sorry Rob i aint advertised on e-bay,i don`t like it too many spivs selling you rubbish.I.E. you think your buying an irmscher exhaust for your vectra when they actually sell you a standard zorst packed in a irmscher box!!! an e-bay won`t do nothing about it but if you back out of deal they ban you indefinatley!!! They gotta go folks so come on 700 quid an you got yourselves two bikes for the price of one an spares to sell or use for a long time to come....Come on make me an offer no silly money offer refused!!!!

Date: Thu Jan  1 08:02:39 2004
Name: rob
Type: CBX 550F2 (Integra)

Gary
how big is that lawnmower!!!!
did you have this on ebay a while back? Did i mail you about the pipes? i think i did.

Basmaf....

No chance of persuading her to let you rebuild it with the excuse that it would be worth three times as much when its done?

Basmaf....you want it....

And then making the old man buy a shed, to park his sit on mower in...

Basmaf....you want it now....

And maybe you could talk the wife/girlfreind into waiting till spring/summer before decorating, cos its the wrong time of year to do that sort of thing.

Basmaf....two spare bikes, just what you want....

Anyhow, best of luck Gary. and keep us up to date with whats going on wont you.
I keep thinking that we know somone who might be able to give them a good home. someone who has a few bikes already, someone who may need some spares. but i just cant think of his name..Albert,Alf...Brian,Basil,Barry..no i just cant remember

rob

p.s. i have said it before and i will say it again...
i would have got rid of the girl before the bike

Date: Thu Jan  1 01:44:41 2004
Name: Denis
Email: elcuho@yahoo.com
Type: CBX 400F

Can anyone tell me if crankshaft of cbx 550 f fit in CBX 400 f ?

Thanks.

Date: Tue Dec 30 20:56:08 2003
Name: Gary Lovatt
Email: grybertie@aol.com
Type: CBX 550F

Right unfortunatley its come down to this but needs must when your settling down with your missus.
2 cbx 550`s for sale.1 is the donor bike for the rebuild that is 70% complete new tyres,chain an sprockets powder coated frame,brand spanking new shock absorber and refurbished brakes i.e.pads and pipes.The donor bike is in a state of stripdown but the engine is still in the frame,there is also a spare engine with a brand new crank installed as i was gonna use the donor bike engine till i had completed the rebuild on the old engine.Basically if anyone is interested you will have 2 of everything as i do not have the time to finish this project i.e. new flat an missus wants it decorating!!waaahh.The price i belive is a steal at 700 quid for both bikes please don`t ask me to separate em as i need to get em gone out of my old mans garage he has a strange idea of wanting to put his lawn mower back in there? You will need a tranny van or large trailer to shift everything so come lads an lasses please let thes pair cbx`s got to some people who will put em to good use...Please use my e-mail address to contact me grybertie@aol.com

Date: Sat Dec 27 20:49:57 2003
Name: Denis
URL: http://digilander.libero.it/ierovante/cbx/tech.htm
Type: CBX 400F

Hello Gord

There is one wery good site on the net, but it is in Italian language (partly in english). It helped me a lot.


http://digilander.libero.it/ierovante/cbx/tech.htm

Date: Thu Dec 25 03:44:44 2003
Name: Gord
Email: gohonda@shaw.ca
Type: CBX 550F

Hello:

I have a 1983 CBX550F of Canadian origin.
I need a picture of and/or decals for this
bike. I am in the process of restoring this
bike. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks: Gord

Date: Sun Dec 21 05:17:42 2003
Name: Basmaf does not need a spare engine, yet...
Type: CBX 550F

550, engine split, but no starter motor. Liverpool
http://motorbikes.freeads.co.uk/1985__HONDA_CBX-86929.htm#contact_seller

He wants 50 notes, but check what you are getting.
good luck
-Basmaf

Date: Sun Dec 21 05:10:48 2003
Name: Basmafs CBX is going to get serviced...
Email: basmaf@-nospam-ntlworld.com
URL: http://members.lycos.co.uk/basmaf/index.htm
Type: CBX 550F

HI Chaps.
It is that time of year again. No, not that time, but service time.
This year there is quite a lot to do.
Firstly, dump the oil, and replace the clutch plates.
Then it is on to the engine head, and replacing the cam chain guide and slipper blades, then also checking the tappets, and plugs.
If I find a lot of wear on the cam blades, I will drop the sump, and clean the strainer
Then it is on to the fuel in bits.
I will be cleaning the air filter checking the diaphragms for splits, freeing up the throttle stop screw to drop the tick over down a bit, and checking the pilot screws are at 2 turns out.
And that is it.
Sounds very easy if you say it quick, but you know how it goes..
My question is, are there any things that you lot know, that I should know, before I start the job.
I am open to advice.
To give something back to the group.
I have heard that a CBX 750 starter motor will fit the CBX 550, but I am not sure what model. (750 of course)????
I also have coming the service info for the CBX printed by Mechanics December 1983, but it won't arrive till after I have done my service.
I will post it on my website after I have got it scanned.
Thanks
-Basmaf
ps
Ned
http://bakkers.gr.jp/~yasuda/CBX/ned/photos.html
cbx4.jpg
Is it just me, or is that one hell of a steering lock angle$@)e(J

Date: Fri Dec 19 07:22:42 2003
Name: Denis
Email: elcuho@yahoo.com
URL: http://foto.volja.net/user_galleries/el-cuho/efekt/midi_Mainshaft.jpg
Type: CBX 400F

I'am searching for a crankshaft (mainshaft) for my cbx 400 f. I'm almost desperate to find that part, so i would be very pleased if someone told me where can i find it, and if i can get mainshaft from Japan. I'm from Slovenija (Europe)
And what would be the price.
my email: elcuho@yahoo.com

Thanks

Date: Fri Dec 12 21:59:16 2003
Name: 
URL: http://bakkers.gr.jp/~yasuda/CBX/ned/photos.html

Dave,

Thanks so much! One more question if I may: My "matriculation" date on my ow

Date: Fri Dec 12 21:59:04 2003
Name: 
URL: http://bakkers.gr.jp/~yasuda/CBX/ned/photos.html

Dave,

Thanks so much! One more question if I may: My "matriculation" date on my ownership papers says 1984. I've seen fotos of "my" bike that date in 1985. At the same time Rear Master Cylinder parts or kits seem to refer to models 79-80 or 81-82. Would the 81-82 be fit for my bike? Maybe it is an '82 that came to Italy later? Everyone seems to call it an '85. Above is a site with a foto of the same model I have.

Thanks again,
Robby

http://bakkers.gr.jp/~yasuda/CBX/ned/photos.html

Date: Fri Dec 12 21:58:49 2003
Name: 
URL: http://bakkers.gr.jp/~yasuda/CBX/ned/photos.html

Dave,

Thanks so much! One more question if I may: My "matriculation" date on my ownership papers says 1984. I've seen fotos of "my" bike that date in 1985. At the same time Rear Master Cylinder parts or kits seem to refer to models 79-80 or 81-82. Would the 81-82 be fit for my bike? Maybe it is an '82 that came to Italy later? Everyone seems to call it an '85. Above is a site with a foto of the same model I have.

Thanks again,
Robby

http://bakkers.gr.jp/~yasuda/CBX/ned/photos.html

Date: Fri Dec 12 21:57:59 2003
Name: 
URL: http://bakkers.gr.jp/~yasuda/CBX/ned/photos.html

Dave,

Thanks so much! One more question if I may: My "matriculation" date on my ownership papers says 1984. I've seen fotos of "my" bike that date in 1985. At the same time Rear Master Cylinder parts or kits seem to refer to models 79-80 or 81-82. Would the 81-82 be fit for my bike? Maybe it is an '82 that came to Italy later? Everyone seems to call it an '85.

http://bakkers.gr.jp/~yasuda/CBX/ned/photos.html

Date: Wed Dec 10 06:54:49 2003
Name: dave

Robby
The english for that is master cylinder, it may well be the problem but it would be worth bleeding any air out of the system first
Dave

Date: Tue Dec  9 22:58:16 2003
Name: Robby
Type: CBX 400F

Rear brake pedal has non resistance. It goes all the down. This summer the rear brake got stuck and since then it does not work. I wnat to know what to expect before going to a mechanic in Rome where most are not so honest. The guy I went to said I need a new "brake pump" I don't know the term in english.

HEEEELLLLLPPPPPP!
Thanks,
Robby

Date: Tue Nov 18 07:13:20 2003
Name: barry 

thanks dave/stan/ basmafs . all things worked a treat no more rottern front brake at now great thanks again all

Date: Sun Nov 16 23:35:46 2003
Name: dave

Barry
To get rid of the levers initial free play, fit a washer between the lever and master cylinder plunger ,just watch you don't loose all the play or the brake will not release and bind , older hondas had an adjusting screw in the lever to do this.
Dave

Date: Sun Nov 16 17:15:13 2003
Name: Basmafs cbx has no air in the brakes
Type: CBX 550F

Barry
Stan my well bee correct, but just try.
After you have bled the brakes, with new fluid, pull the lever back and tie it back overnight.
Now turn the handlebars so that the routing of the brake pipes are as vertical as possible, then leave overnight.
Any air that is free will flow upwards to the handle bar piston.
Leaving the bike on the side stand may help.
In the morning tap the pipes all the way from the discs up.
I use a small spanner.
This will help to dislodge any trapped air in the system, and force it up.
Gently release the lever as you are tapping the pipe work near the top, and hold it where you are just starting to move the piston, and have taken up the free play.
This opens the valve and gives a direct route for the air to escape.
Then gently tap the end of the pipe work and gently pump the leaver, to help dislodge any trapped air at the top.
Always ensure that the trapped air has the most vertical route possible.
Repeat the above procedure as required.

It does work, and although it may take a couple of attempts, and I do all my bikes this way.
My hoses are original, but the lever is really solid.
Good luck.

-Basmaf

Date: Sun Nov 16 09:28:47 2003
Name: Stan
Email: winchesternoguns@aol.com
Type: CBX 550F

Barry,
sounds like you have done almost everything you can.
If the brake hoses are the original stock rubber brake hoses they are probably getting too soft and expanding under pressure.
You may need to get new brake hoses. The best is to replace them with steel braided ones.

good luck.

Date: Sun Nov 16 05:20:30 2003
Name: barry
Type: CBX 550F2 (Integra)

can any one answer this for me my front brake ist to bad but on heavy braking i can make the lever touch the bars ive bleed and bleed the system no air ive locked on side and bleed that side then locked the other side and bleed no air .it inproves if i leave a clamp on one side which makes the brake lever nice and hard .can you help

Date: Tue Nov 11 22:52:45 2003
Name: Will Wiliams
Email: willw@mungos.org
Type: CBX 550F2 (Integra)

Hi I am looking for a engine for the above bike anyone point me in the right direction

Cheers

Date: Tue Nov 11 00:51:39 2003
Name: nicacio gomes
Email: nicaciogomes@hotmail.com
Type: CBX 550F

Dear cyber friend,


I$@4m(J interested in a complete engine + ignition set for my honda cbx 550fII 1982 (PCO4-2015888-chasis.
would it be possible to ship it to Angola- lobito? please provide me with prices for same orders, we do not have access to credit cards).-

Awating your kind repley.-

Your new cyber friend

Nicacio gomes

Date: Fri Nov  7 08:30:51 2003
Name: Kevin
Email: cbx@epublish.co.uk
Type: CBX 550F

If anyone wants some good parts for their CBX550, I am going to break mine.

It's in good general nick but I'm fed up trying to get it to run well. Endless fuel problems.

Email me if you're interested in the starter etc. It's also got pretty much brand new chain and sprockets.

I'm in Kent UK. Nothing expensive, if you're an enthusiast.

Just want to get my money back.

Kevin

Date: Tue Nov  4 21:42:59 2003
Name: Basmaf's cbx still wants a new clutch
URL: http://members.lycos.co.uk/basmaf/
Type: CBX 550F

Alex
Ho ho ho.
What fun.
Here is what I had to do to mine.
Enjoy.

http://members.lycos.co.uk/basmaf/bikescbx.htm

Date: Tue Nov  4 03:23:21 2003
Name: Alex 
Email: gon_awol@hotmail.com
Type: CBX 550F

Hello there,

Just bought a 1983 CBX550F for a winter project (haven't heard it run yet)

Just wanted to ask if there are any problems or things I should whatch for on these bikes. Sounds like cam chains are bad but is there anything else?

Thanks
Alex

Date: Mon Nov  3 03:50:41 2003
Name: barry
Type: CBX 550F2 (Integra)

thanks harry (starter)

4info trying them monday .and thanks to everyone for there answers to my problems

Date: Sun Nov  2 06:15:15 2003
Name: Harry

Hey Barry

http://www.davidsilverspares.com/cgi-bin/dss2-cgi/ProdSel.pl
has them for 159 quid. Sure yours is broke? I fixed mine a while back (this year) quite easily with a bit of epoxy and some bodging...see earlier postings.