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Date: Tue Nov 27 13:50:17 2001
Name: Mark Dunlop
Type: CBX 550F

Thanks for the imput out there ...... honda part no. is
SSH750 but my local bearing store can't cross it to a BCA,Timken,or SKF bearing no.there must be a common Taper Roller Bearing that replaces these two .
hehe.......i'll get to the bottom of it.
Stay tuned for more of the adventures of IN SEARCH OF STEARING HEAD BEARINGS. thanks Gang

Date: Tue Nov 27 13:39:44 2001
Name: Mark Dunlop
Type: CBX 550F

Hi John.......I went thruogh the same problem when i bought my bike @ 35,000k " Rattle Noise ". Tensioner biggest Problem ( Design Type i mean.......It;s designed like an Ironing Board )the tensioner pivots. on a shaft-----after a while that shaft gets a worn spot in it ,as well as the " bracket " it slides through.
I cleaned up the shaft and the hole it slides through and replaced the chain with a factory one.
It was a closed loop chain ......so i borrowed a chain splitter ( with a $100 deposite from the bike shop ). Split both chains , then tied old chain to new chain with a piece of wire and turned engine over by hand so as to feed new chain in while extracting old chain.I rejoined chain with the spitting tool i borrowed.* Note * make shure u follow manual as not to mess up cam and sproket timing.
when your done ....slowly .....very slowly.....turn the engine over by hand as to make shure nothing BINDS!!!!!

Date: Tue Nov 27 08:37:16 2001
Name: John O'Rourke
Email: john_orourke18@hotmail.com
Type: CBX 550F

Hi
Iam looking for some advise on the renouned rattling noise that the camchain is making.IS IT DIFFICULT TO REPLACE THE TENSIONER or the camchain itself.I have the haynes manual but it does not indicate clearly what u have to do.Can anybody give me some advice on this problem.I would be very greatful
Thanks
John

Date: Mon Nov 26 07:58:21 2001
Name: Dave Head
Email: davehead633@msn.com

Mark
The taper bearing set for the cbx is common to all the "smaller" Honda's. cb 250, cb 400 4 etc. Any local motorcycle shop should stock them.
Dave

Date: Sun Nov 25 10:56:35 2001
Name: Yutaka Yasuda
Email: yasuda@bakkers.gr.jp
URL: http://bakkers.gr.jp/~yasuda/CBX/bbs/bbse-i.html
Type: CBX 400F2 (Integra)

Dear Mark,

Unfortunately I don't know the part number for it but some Japanese folkes already did it. Just report if you succeed it for sharing useful info.

Yasu.

Date: Sun Nov 25 10:56:21 2001
Name: Yutaka Yasuda
Email: yasuda@bakkers.gr.jp
URL: http://bakkers.gr.jp/~yasuda/CBX/bbs/bbse-i.html
Type: CBX 400F2 (Integra)

Dear Mark,

Unfortunately I don't know the part number for it but some Japanese folkes already did it. Just report if you succeed it for sharing useful info.

Yasu.

Date: Sun Nov 25 09:44:33 2001
Name: Mark Dunlop
Type: CBX 550F

Hi gang....I'm just about to pull apart the stearing head of my CBX550F and suspect it has the original "Ball" bearing type bearings.Does anyone out the there know of part no. for newer style Tapered Roller bearings to replace this original style bearing?

Date: Mon Nov 19 21:22:33 2001
Name: Marti Albert
Email: martialbert51@hotmail.com
Type: CBX 400 Custom

Per favore, sono disperato per il mal funzionamento della mia moto. Non c'meccanico capace di metterla a punto. Si tratta di sincronizzare e registrare la carburazione
(4 carburatori tipo VE 60 A).Mi sono messo da solo a metterli a posto, ma mi mancano i dati di regolazione e mi sono dovuto arrangiare con le guarnizioni (introvabili).
Gradirei sapere se ci sono possibilitper un buon esito.
Grazie anticipatamente,
PS.Mi trovo in Thailandia.
Saluti
Albert

Date: Mon Nov 19 17:13:57 2001
Name: Singh
Email: roughseas@rediffmail.com
Type: Others

Simon,
If i were you, i would open up the entire rear wheel assembly and service the brake linkage with the swingarm, most probs thats where the problem should lie.
Cheers
Singh

Date: Fri Nov 16 06:01:06 2001
Name: simon
Email: s.n.b.hodgson@lboro.ac.uk
Type: CBX 550F

Have just acquired CBX550F 1984 model.

Bike looks and runs fine but makes weird clicking noises from somewhere inside the inboard rear disk set up when the rear wheel rotates that dissapears when the brake is applied.

I have no experience of these disks before and the haynes manual isnt to helpfull. Anyone experienced anything similar or have any ideas where to start??

Date: Mon Nov 12 18:48:55 2001
Name: bog
Email: yvan.bogucki@free.fr

hello,
I saw last month that my 550 cbx was a 400 cbx: in fact, i've got a 550 cbx frame with a 400 cbx motor.
This is why the lenght of the cam chain wasn't good as i wrote last time.
When I bought the cbx I just look on the frame number. The motor number was dirty and I didn't know that NC07 was a 400 number.
I saw this mistake when i dismounted the clutch to change the disks last month. Even the honda retailer didn't saw it when I give my cbx to repair the cam chain tensioner ( just a gang of suckers).
Now I want to buy a 400 cbx frame with good papers (cheap if the motor is broken) and mount all my 550 parts on the 400.
Is it exist diferences on the frame beetween the 400 and the 550 ? I know the fork just has 1 brake disk on the 400 but the tubes are the sames. And the old owner mounted a 400 motor on my 550 frame, I suppose all the other parts are the sames ? no ?
Can someone confirm it to me ?

I find that a 400 cbx motor is well working ( 11000 rpm without a problem). The 550 should be great :(

thanx
bog

Date: Sun Nov  4 01:54:29 2001
Name: Singh
Email: gyro_error@hotmail.com
Type: CBX 400F

The bike is ready and running like a dream. For all the DIY enthusiasts...The oil hole on the No.3 con-rod journal was increased by 0.2mm. Head gasket can be fabricated out of 1mm thick copper plate (will hold all the way thru the rev range coz i have already tried it out) and the base gasket out of 6mm sheet. High temp silicone sealant does great to replace stock gaskets for the clutch/alternator...covers.
Cheers and more later after long term rape of the bike to see how my in-house fabrication works.
Singh

Date: Mon Oct 22 23:04:14 2001
Name: Singh
Email: gyro_error@hotmail.com
Type: Others

Hi all,
Opened up the 400's engine yesterday, never knew it would be so easy! The crank had developed a flat spot on the no.3 cylinder journal. All the other journals measure 30mm in dia whereas the no.3 cyl journal measured 29mm and 28.3mm. Have given the crank for metallizing and nitriting. As i am going to be making the gaskets myself i want to know what thickness gasket to use for the cylinder base gasket. Will let u guys know when i finally get to start the bike.
cheers
Singh

Date: Mon Oct 15 16:51:05 2001
Name: Bog
Email: yvan.bogucki@free.fr
Type: CBX 550F

Hello Yasu and all the cbx owners,

I've got my CBX since the last saturday, the cam chain and the cam chain tensionner have been changed (very expensive, because of lot of problems). Now, the motor is ok but it sounds a bit noisy at low RPM (< 2000 RPM) ( racklerackle...)
The mechanic said me it's ok.

The last 'son of a bitch' owner mounted the cam chain with 64 chain links, and the correct length is 65 chain links. The tensionner didn't work correctly (didn't work at all, 'cause the chain was too tightned and the break risk was high).
Now the battey is low :(( and the clutch doesn't work correctly : I can't start while pushing because the clutch slips. It slips too in high RPM.
It's easy to change the cluch disks.

Pictures will coming soon.

Bog

Date: Mon Oct 15 16:50:46 2001
Name: Bog
Email: yvan.bogucki@free.fr
Type: CBX 550F

Hello Yasu and all the cbx owners,

I've got my CBX since the last saturday, the cam chain and the cam chain tensionner have been changed (very expensive, because of lot of problems). Now, the motor is ok but it sounds a bit noisy at low RPM (< 2000 RPM) ( racklerackle...)
The mechanic said me it's ok.

The last 'son of a bitch' owner mounted the cam chain with 64 chain links, and the correct length is 65 chain links. The tensionner didn't work correctly (didn't work at all, 'cause the chain was too tightned and the break risk was high).
Now the battey is low :(( and the clutch doesn't work correctly : I can't start while pushing because the clutch slips. It slips too in high RPM.
It's easy to change the cluch disks.

Pictures will coming soon.

Bog

Date: Sun Oct  7 22:13:14 2001
Name: Singh
Email: gyro_error@hotmail.com
Type: Others

Guys! Need a complete motor from a CBX400 or a 550 with the carbs and ignition module, will pay for shipping and the rest.
cheers
Singh

Date: Sat Oct  6 00:29:01 2001
Name: Wolfgang Papendick
Email: wolfgang@wpapendick.de
URL: http://www.wpapendick.de/honda.html
Type: CBX 550F2 (Integra)

Hi,

like to sell my bike.

Please send me an e-mail if you are interested.

For more information see: http://www.wpapendick.de/honda.html

Regards
Wolfgang

Date: Sun Sep 30 22:48:40 2001
Name: Singh
Email: roughseas@navy.org
Type: Others

Does anyone have a pair of con-rod bearings for the CBX400F, desperately need a pair or all four pairs if possible.
Cheers
Singh

Date: Sun Sep 30 22:46:44 2001
Name: Singh
Email: roughseas@navy.org
Type: Others

Have just completed dismantling my 400's engine. No.3 cyl had 4mm of play at the crank journal. After closer inspection i discovered a flat spot on the crank journal and a strange fact...the oil hole on this journal is smaller than the rest!!?? I am getting the crank journal built up and metallized, what i wanna know is :is it advisable to increase the dia of the oil pass?
Cheers
Singh

Date: Thu Sep 27 23:04:05 2001
Name: KEVIN KELD
Email: KKELD@NETCOMUK.CO.UK
Type: CBX 550F

I HAVE JUST BROKEN A 1983 CBX550F THIS MORNING, 19,000 MILES, RED AND WHITE ALL IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. ALL PARTS AVAILABLE. FAST POSTAL SERVICE. HOPE I CAN HELP SOMEONE OUT WITH SPARES

Date: Tue Sep 25 12:09:19 2001
Name: Corey
Email: coreybain@hotmail.com
Type: CBX 550F

singh,
The rattling you are refering to is most likly your cam chain, these bikes have nitorious problems with them, you'll most likely need to replace it as well as the tensioner. Does anybody know of a good aftermarket 4-1 exhaust that has a web page in english?
ps. I have to brag, i just picked up two sets of side covers for my bike for about $12 US ($20 CAN) as well asa fuel tank, and new seat for $10!!

Date: Sat Sep 15 21:25:18 2001
Name: Singh
Email: roughseas@rediffmail.com
Type: Other CBX

Brian this is regarding the NC17 model you have. As far as i know the CBR400F which had the same engine as the CBX400F has the NC17 code. I have the NC17 Honda, it comes with the REV head, the only diff between the CBR and the CBX is the chassis/bodywork and the Valve control mechanism. This bike came in quite a few models. The Fe and Ff model came without the fairing. The F2 and F3(endurance) models have the fairing. BTW check on the rim of the wheels to confirm which year your bike was manufactured.
cheers
Singh

Date: Sat Sep 15 21:24:05 2001
Name: Singh
Email: roughseas@rediffmail.com
Type: Other CBX

Brian this is regarding the NC17 model you have. As far as i know the CBR400F which had the same engine as the CBX400F has the NC17 code. I have the NC17 Honda, it comes with the REV head, the only diff between the CBR and the CBX is the chassis/bodywork and the Valve control mechanism. This bike came in quite a few models. The Fe and Ff model came without the fairing. The F2 and F3(endurance) models have the fairing. BTW check on the rim of the wheels to confirm which year your bike was manufactured.
cheers
Singh

Date: Sun Sep  9 15:44:50 2001
Name: jools
Email: technojunkie@microsoftsucks.org
Type: CBX 400F2 (Integra)

Hi all,

Have a CBX400F2 (Jap Import) that's been standing for a while (under cover) and it's all fine except for a short duration rattle from the engine when the throttle is closed.

Motor sounds fine otherwise and ticks over perfectly with no knocks or rattles at all.

Noise present in all gears and currently suspect cam tensioner is stuck.

Anyone confirm this?

Cheers,

Jools

Date: Sat Sep  8 20:42:50 2001
Name: brian
Email: fitterwayne@hotmail.com
Type: Others

i have a 1988 cbr400r nc17 the bottom 2 halves of the fairing are missing on trying to get these parts no one has heard of a nc17 model ,Has anyone out there ever had one ,
thanks brian

Date: Sat Sep  8 17:36:04 2001
Name: Denis Greenwood
Email: denis_greenwood@yahoo.com
URL: http://denis_greenwood@yahoo.com
Type: CBX 550F

Hi My name is Denis
Ihave a CBX550F in need of repair.
Most of the work I am doing myself.
But I need a starter motor.
Is there anyone out there who will sell me one
I live in Brisbane Australia. I would prefer one in Australia. If possible.
My Bike came without one. I start it by pushing it along a bush track. It seems to have poor acceleration at low revs.
I am repairing it for registation on the roads.
Eventually I want to take it from Cairns to the top of Cape york. I hope not to be crocodile bait by sleeping out in the open. So I won't sleep next to a creek or river.
Anyone want to come? maybe next year.
I would like to do this in winter as the temperature up there is around 38 Deg C. The winter is usually 25 Deg C.
This makes it much easier to travel.
Regards
Denis.

Date: Fri Aug 31 16:54:15 2001
Name: Sandro
URL: http://digilander.iol.it/ierovante/cbx
Type: CBX 400F2 (Integra)

Dear riders,
just to inform you that a new web site dedicated to the Honda CBX 400 - 550 F is active. In the site it is possible to find (finally!!!) REALLY ALL the reference guide with all the technical data, schemes and photos.
The address is the following:
http://digilander.iol.it/ierovante/cbx
Let me know if there are problems and please send me any material that can improve and enrich the site.
Bye.

Date: Mon Aug 27 05:26:35 2001
Name: Clive Chapman
Email: clive@chapman80.fsnet.co.uk
Type: CBX 550F2 (Integra)

Oil and filter change
What is the best Oil and at what level should it read on the dipstick when on the higher level and how much do i put in. can anyone give me this info. thanks Clive

Date: Tue Aug 21 10:59:46 2001
Name: denis greenwood
URL: http://denis_greenwood@yahoo.com.au

Hi Denis,
My name is Shayne and I recently purchased a CBX550F and spent a lot of money getting it up to roadworthy condition.
Unfortunately, number1 cylinder seized and damaged the upper crank case. However, the rest of the bike is in very good condition - new back tyre, fork seals, chain, rear sprocket, battery, to name a few. The monoshock has been rebuilt and the rest of the components are in working order.
I am looking to sell the bike (still assembled) and if you are interested, or maybe know someone who could be, please contact me on this address: sharon6410@hotmail.com
Thankyou.

Date: Sat Aug 18 20:53:19 2001
Name: Yutaka Yasuda
Email: yasuda@bakkers.gr.jp
URL: http://bakkers.gr.jp/~yasuda/CBX/bbs/bbse-i.html
Type: CBX 400F2 (Integra)

Dear Xavier,
I also owned 400F, sometime I had to overhaul the linkage of rear swingarm pivot. It includes 4 or more small tube parts. Even 3000Km running after, the grease arround this tubes will be used up easy.
Please check it out.
Some web readers also report sometime the rear shock unit itself need overhaul.
Yasu.