1978 Honda CB550 Redemption Ride! Fixing What Failed Us

1978 Honda CB550 Redemption Ride! Fixing What Failed Us #vintagemotorcycles #motorcyclerewind #cb550
Welcome back to Motorcycle Rewind, where vintage bikes get a second chance at life, and this time, we're out for redemption! 🏍️
Remember that stubborn 1978 Honda CB550k that broke down on us in our last adventure? Well, it's back in the garage, and we're not giving up on it. Join me as I dig into it, seeking the root of the problem, and working to breathe new life into it.
The real excitement comes when we fire up this Honda and take it out for a quick redemption ride! Feel the wind in your hair as we hit the open road and see if our mechanical endeavors have paid off. Is the bike ready for a full revival, or will it prove to be a real challenger? There's only one way to find out!
So grab a wrench or a cup of coffee, and let's dive into another thrilling episode of Motorcycle Rewind. Whether you're a seasoned rider or a garage tinkerer, there's something here for every bike enthusiast.
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[@cambo1200]

Your place looks like a motorcycle dealership, mine looks like a motorcycle junkyard 😂

[@motorcyclerewind]

😂 I just clean my junk 😂. Thanks for watching.

[@countrytoad5343]

I see the two and one manifold for is there any way possible I could have came two of those manifold

[@tommitchell8425]

I have a '77 Fantastic Bike -went through it however with upgrades- Electronic ignition overhaul front to back Delkevic header- Runs like a champ..

[@motorcyclerewind]

They're really cool bikes. IMO the CB550 fits me the best. Thanks for watching!

[@user-sq3jl4mk2u]

You just can't kill a Honda, sometimes middleweight bikes are more fun and less demanding to ride. I had 2 GS 550e Suzukis and the engines wer indestructible they were over engineered with roller bearing crankshaft. Middleweights are great fun.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Yes they are. I am getting a GPZ550 soon. To add to the fun. Thanks for watching.

[@averydavis4758]

A 550 is my goal for next year. I was going to sell both my bikes to buy one but i got in an wreck last night and the one i was on likely totaled. Hope to still find a 550 for next year if i can get back on a bike again. Great video as always!!!

[@motorcyclerewind]

Hope you are ok. Send me message @ [e-mail] or on Instagram. Let see If I can help find you one.

[@chrislollich6064]

Nice bike, looks like U have A bunch of Nice bikes. Thanks from NOR-CAL.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks. My wife said, I can have as many motorcycles as I want as long as her car fits in the garage. Challenge accepted!! Thanks for watching.

[@davidrochow9382]

In my opinion and having owned both they are much nicer bike then the 750/4 was. Lighter and better handling .

[@motorcyclerewind]

Agreed. Thanks for watching.

[@robertjeffery4664]

Tighten the rivets on the clutch basket will eliminate half the perceived cam chain noise

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks. I will give that a shot. Thanks for sharing.

[@owenjones506]

The only problem you really have to watch out for is a worn hyvodrive chain eating through the bottom oil castings .and sieving the bottom end up.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks for the tip.

[@daveco1270]

Is the 360 cam new? Those are cool. Bike sounds good. It seems to me when you listen to a bike idling on an iPhone video or a go pro video, you tend to hear all the little taps and clicks you don't hear as much in person.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Dave, I just added the GoPro Max to the camera bag. Love it for riding videos. Before all you saw of the bike was handlebars and gauges.

[@aussiebloke609]

I"m guessing that's not the original carb setup? Don't know that I've seen an inline 4 Honda that didn't have a carb per cylinder - but I also wasn't in the US as a kid, and I guess there may have been different variants to allow for US emissions. Edit: the carburetors also look to be very different to what I've seen on these bikes before - they usually appear to be either Keihins, from the spec sheets I've read - and are much closer to the engine itself to allow room for a good-sized airbox behind the side covers. So when you say you set the carbs to 2:16 "factory settings"...I'm not sure how that happens when it seems you have a non-factory setup.

[@motorcyclerewind]

This is an aftermarket carb kit from SpeedmotoCo. “Factory settings” for the Mikuni Carbs. Sorry for the confusion. Thanks for watching.

[@jefftuckercfii]

Bike night at Eric's house!!!

[@motorcyclerewind]

Garage Party the first Tuesday of every month. BYOB and a friend. Everyone is welcome.

[@twowheelsoneleg5672]

May of missed it but the 2 carb/manifold conversion, does it affect the performance at all? I appreciate an older classic middleweight isnt something you ride round at 10/10s anymore

[@motorcyclerewind]

Probably the same as electronic ignition. Here is the link to the install video. Be nice it was one of my first videos. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aITQaXSGn7VsfZY

[@twowheelsoneleg5672]

now on my watch list @@motorcyclerewind

[@antonyallen8677]

Hi there, it could just be me but i don't think it's balancing that is wrong with your wheels, it seems like your wheels are not round as though they are egg shaped, as the bike seems to have a judder when you are riding it.

[@SOLDbyYOU]

Impression… fuel starvation…. Clean the tank, petcock and filter

[@motorcyclerewind]

Good ideas thanks.

[@jackhmason]

So what carb settings did you revert to?

[@motorcyclerewind]

Started at idle 4 out, a/f 1 out. Then small tweaks from there. Can’t remember what the jets are. Did make sure jets were clean and clear. Thanks for watching.