Honda CB350F, CB400F, CB500, CB550 and CB550F Fours 1971 – 1978Clymer Owners Service and Repair Manual

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Softcover – 200 pages – Honda CB350F CB400F CB500 CB550 CB550F Fours 1971 – 1978 Clymer Owners Service Repair Manual Cover the following Models: Honda CB350F (CB350 Four) 1972-1974 Honda CB400F (CB400 Four) 1975-1977 Honda CB500 1971-1973 Honda CB550 1974-1978 Honda CB550F (CB550 Four) 1975-1977Contents: QUICK REFERENCE DATA GENERAL INFORMATIONManual organization / Service hints / Parts replacement / Safety hints / Tools ?Expendable supplies / Serial numbers / General specifications. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UPTools / 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 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 ENGINEServicing 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 CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSIONClutch / Transmission / Gearshift mechanism FUEL SYSTEMCarburetors / Fuel tank / Air cleaner / Manometer / Emissions control ELECTRICAL SYSTEMStarter / Starter solenoid / Ignition coil / Breaker points / Spark advancer / Alternator / Voltage regulator / Silicon rectifier / Battery / Switches / Wiring diagrams FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKEFront wheel / Brakes / Tyre changing and repair REAR WHEEL AND BRAKERear wheel / Brake / Tyres / Wheel alignment STEERING SUSPENSION AND FRAMESteering / Front suspension / Rear suspension / Stripping the frame GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS extra info

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