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The original Haynes Repair Manual - Based on a complete stripdown and rebuild of a vehicle

Honda Motorcycle CB550 (1974 - 1978) Clymer

  • Includes online edition!
  • What's Included

    Use the online manual straight away
    Book ships next working day (before 5pm)
    Fault Finder - Diagnose 400+ problems
    Take on bigger jobs with Haynes’ help
    Wiring diagrams for key vehicle systems
    Extra videos in online manual
    700+ pictures & diagrams of your vehicle
  • Print edition only!
  • What's Included

    Book ships next working day (before 5pm)
    Fault Finder - Diagnose 400+ problems
    Take on bigger jobs with Haynes’ help
    Wiring diagrams for key vehicle systems
    700+ pictures & diagrams of your vehicle
    Suitable for novice and pro mechanics
  • Online edition only!
  • What's Included

    Use the online manual straight away
    Includes ALL content of a printed manual
    Fault Finder - Diagnose 400+ problems
    Take on bigger jobs with Haynes’ help
    Wiring diagrams for key vehicle systems
    Extra videos in online manual
    Print any page at home
    700+ pictures & diagrams of your vehicle

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This Honda vintage motorcycle manual is 200 pages.

QUICK REFERENCE DATA

CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION
Manual organization / Service hints / Parts replacement / Safety hints / Tools ?Expendable supplies / Serial numbers / General specifications.

CHAPTER TWO / PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Tools / Daily checks / Weekly checks / Preventive maintenance schedule / Chassis checks and adjustment / Oil and filter / Periodic lubrication / Engine tune-up / Compression test / Valve adjustment / Cam chain / Spark plugs / Condenser (capacitor) / Breaker points / Ignition timing / Air cleaner service / Carburetor adjustment / Emission control devices / Clutch / Battery check / Drive chain service / Winter storage

CHAPTER THREE / TROUBLESHOOTING Operating requirements / Troubleshooting instruments / Starting difficulties / Starter / Poor idling / Misfiring / Flat spots / Power loss / Overheating / Engine noises / Piston seizure / Excessive vibration / Clutch slip or drag / Transmission / Poor handling / Brake problems / Electrical problems / Troubleshooting guide

CHAPTER FOUR / ENGINE
Servicing engine in frame / Exhaust system / Tachometer drive cable / Engine removal / Cylinder head / Valve train / Cylinder barrels / Pistons and rings / Camshaft / Oil pump and filter / Crankcase / Crankshaft and connecting rods

CHAPTER FIVE / CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION
Clutch / Transmission / Gearshift mechanism

CHAPTER SIX / FUEL SYSTEM
Carburetors / Fuel tank / Air cleaner / Manometer / Emissions control

CHAPTER SEVEN / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Starter / Starter solenoid / Ignition coil / Breaker points / Spark advancer / Alternator / Voltage regulator / Silicon rectifier / Battery / Switches / Wiring diagrams

CHAPTER EIGHT / FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE
Front wheel / Brakes / Tire changing and repair

CHAPTER NINE / REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE
Rear wheel / Brake / Tires / Wheel alignment

CHAPTER TEN / STEERING, SUSPENSION, AND FRAME
Steering / Front suspension / Rear suspension / Stripping the frame

APPENDIX / GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX

CB350
CB400
CB500
CB550
Super sport
500 four
550 four

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What's covered: 
Honda CB550F, 1975-1977
Honda CB550, 1974-1978
Honda CB500, 1971-1773
Honda CB400F, 1975-1977
Honda CB350F, 1972-1974

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