How to Hone Cylinders : Honda CB350 / CB360 / CB450 / CB550

[@speedphreax]

Lots of people do not know that this is a really important step. It can make the difference between a good and a bad top end rebuild. Thanks for sharing this!

[@lynskyrd]

this is a HUGE step. I learned the hard way a long time ago... had to go 'back in'; but only once. Anyway, when cleaning the cylinders after honing- I've always used diesel fuel instead of water. It's a great cleaner, no need to worry about rust and it's got some lubricity to it which I think works well on initial startup. Ride safe everybody.

[@stefanm67]

That was a really well put together video. Clear and very nicely explained. It told me exactly what I wanted to know and I really enjoyed it.... I'm looking forward to watching more of your stuff. 👍Thank you Brendan.

[@davesearches4950]

I used to use those cylinder hones you are using on valved brass instruments like trumpets and tubas when I cleaned them. After honing them that way I would use soft brass, cylinder shaped, brushes with dawn dish soap to finish the cleaning and smoothing out process. The brass brushes left a very smooth surface. Might be something to try on engine cylinders if you want them to be extra clean. We had a massive ultrasonic cleaner as well we used to get absolutely every bit of dirt and grease off the metal.

[@davegillette953]

Great videos thank you, I'm looking for my first vintage Honda project and your videos are very informative and encouraging.

[@chrismacmahan8159]

Love the videos! Thank you for making them👍🏼

[@gregmcfarland8639]

thanks for the time spent, I always look forward to your input, Great Job!!!!!!!!!

[@Common-motor]

Thank you for the kind words. Glad to help!

[@stevegledhill8418]

Thank you for this and all The other wonderful videos

[@Common-motor]

Glad you like them!

[@cb400fhonda6]

Awesome job Now here is my question Could you have used a blade Type hone may be Just wondering ? Thanks

[@amon-recrosby3151]

great video. thanks for the information

[@davidmancinone1541]

I need all these videos,im pretty new to motorcycles,trying to rebuild 74 cb 550 four,make more

[@Common-motor]

We're trying as fast as we can! Recommendations on subject??

[@vintageironmotorcycles]

@@Common-motor maybe a video on lapping valves?

[@Common-motor]

@@vintageironmotorcycles working on it...

[@lakestatebullies7391]

I like the bullet vise

[@tomdangerfield1532]

Great video as usual!! Would you have to hone your cylinders even if your not going to replace the rings?

[@Common-motor]

I would always recommend honing to give your rings some fresh cylinder to grab onto when doing a top end.

[@jeffhackett6178]

Don’t hone the cylinders if not replacing rings, not wise to tear the engine down that far and not replace the rings anyway

[@JaykAnderson]

Was that as good for you as it was for me?

[@tinhtran1309]

recovery of crack cylinder?

[@LegitWaffle18]

What size hone is it?

[@danielrobert7181]

What's the grit you use ?

[@Common-motor]

180-220 depends on the cylinder wear.

[@johnchando5517]

Flex ball hones are cheesy. Why don’t you use (and sell) a Lisle Rigid Hone?? Rigid hones will actually fix a wavy or out-of-round cylinder. A flex ball hone will not.

[@TheReverb1]

Mate sorry I do not see any X pattern there. You are drilling too fast to obtain it.

[@Hathorr1067]

"Bottle Brush" hone.

[@ChiefCabioch]

Sad you guys don't know a glaze breaker from a real cylinder hone....

[@mikeolson291]

You forgot cb400t