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Honda CB550 User Manual

Honda CB550
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1. REP Affi PROCEDURE. . . . . . . . . . . 1 7. INSPECTION AND
2. SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
ADJUSTMENT OF CB550 ..... . 107
1. Clutch ................... .. .... 107
3. MAINTENACE OPERATIONS .. . 7
8. NEW FEATURES
4. ENGINE ... ......................
19 OF CB550 ...... .......... ...... 108
1. Servicing with engine
1. Blow-by Gas Scavenging
mounted in frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Device .... ............... .... .. 108
2. Engine removal and installation .... 20
2. Starting Motor Safety . ... ... .... 109
3. Cylinder head, cylinder
3. Front Suspension ...............
111
and piston ................ ...... . 24
4. Brake Lining Wear Indicator ....
112
4. Valves and valve sprihgs ......... 33
5. Oil pump and oil filter ... ......... 36
9. COMPARISON OF
CB550 TO CB500 ............... 113
6. Clutch ..... ... ......... ......... . 40
7. Gear shift mechanism ............. 43
10. ENGINE ............ .. ......... 121
8. Cam chain tensioner . ............. 46
1. Clutch ............ . ......... .. . 121
9, Crankshaft and connecting rod .... 47
2. Gearshit .... .. .... ....... ..... . 124
10. Transmission, kick starter
11.
TROUBLE SHOOTING . ..... ... 128
and primary shaft ...... ........ .. 53
11. Carbureto r ....................... 57
12. MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE . .... ... ........ ... .
134
5. CHASSIS ............... ...... ... 65
13.
TECHNICAL DA TE . ....... .... 135
1. Fron t wheel and front brake .... . . 65
2. Rear wheel and real brake ........ 73
14. WIRING DIAGRAM ...... .. ... 143
3. Steering .......... .. ..... ....... .. 77
15. INDEX . .... ...... .... .......... 148
4. Front suspension .................. 79
16.
SUPPLEMENT TO CB550Kl. . . 149
5. Rear suspension ..... ..... ... ..... 82
6. Frame body ... ...... ............. 84
6. ELECTRICAL . .......... ... . . .. .. 87
1. General description ............... 87
2. Ignition system .. ...... ........... 88
3. Charging system ...... .. ...... .. .. 93
4. Starting system .... ... ............ 98
5. Electrical equipment .............
103
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Honda CB550 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Displacement544 cc
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Transmission5-speed
IgnitionBattery and coil
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesDrum
Final DriveChain
Fuel System4 x Keihin carburetors
Rear SuspensionDual shock absorbers
Horsepower50 hp (37 kW) @ 8500 rpm
Max Power50 hp (37 kW) @ 8500 rpm
Seat Height800 mm

Summary

MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

Adjust carburetor idle speed and synchronize all four carburetors for uniform vacuum.

ENGINE OIL INSPECTION AND CHANGE

Oil Level Inspection

Check engine oil level with the dipstick without screwing it into the case.

Oil change

Perform engine oil change while the engine is warm, drain oil, replace filter, refill.

BRAKE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting Brake Caliper

Adjust brake caliper for small clearance between friction pad and brake disc.

Replenishing Brake Fluid

Fill brake fluid reservoir with DOT 3 BRAKE FLUID up to the level mark.

FRONT WHEEL AND FRONT BRAKE

Front Wheel

Disassembly of the front wheel, including removing speedometer cable, axle holder, and front axle.

STEERING

FRONT SUSPENSION

ELECTRICAL

IGNITION SYSTEM

CHARGING SYSTEM

STARTING SYSTEM

Starting Motor

Describes the starting motor's mounting, function, and specifications.

TRANSMISSION, KICK STARTER AND PRIMARY SHAFT

CARBURETOR

Disassembly

Remove carburetor unit, disconnect fuel tubes, remove air cleaner case, choke and throttle cables.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

ENGINE

Troubleshooting guide for engine issues like no start, poor idling, loss of power, overheating, backfire, and smoke.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

TECHNICAL DATA

WIRING DIAGRAM

BRAKE INSPECTION

SPECIFICATIONS (CB550 F2 '77)

WIRING DIAGRAM (CB550 F2 '77) (U.S.A. Type and Canada Type)

SPECIFICATIONS (CB500K3 /CB550K3 '77)

WIRING DIAGRAM (CB550 K3/CB550 K3 '77) (General Type and Australia Type)

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