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Hi, I have my carbs taken apart and ready for cleaning. Can I use the stuff they sell at Auto Zone or is there a special bike carb cleaner? Thanks!

Hello. The other day I changed my oil and took a quick spin to run the engine and work the new oil in. When I got back after only about ten minutes, and was backing into my driveway I looked down and saw a significant size puddle below the bike. It wasn't an oil leak, as I'd feared. It was...

Hi, I noticed some oil leaking out of the left side of my engine (1978 cb550). I checked the oil level and it was a bit high so I went ahead and did a full oil change and made sure to fill to proper level. The leak persists at at seems to be a lower volume. When I reach 50 mph I see a little...

Got a buddy telling me only use real oil but bike shop recommending full synthetic for old bike. 1978 cb550. I've run only real stuff but curious about pros and cons (if any). Many thanks.

Hi. I just installed a center stand on my 1978 cb550. I had to remove two pipes in order to get it in there, but that was great practice. All else went very smoothly and everything seems to be in the correct position. However, trying to put the bike ONTO the center stand is a totally...

Hi. I bought my first bike - 78 cb550 - about a year ago and I've tried to make several repairs with much more success than frustration. I'm trying to change the front brake pads now, and after successfully removing the caliper, I was able to get one pad out by loosening a cotter pin I saw in...