Teds new project a CB500 K1 mostly version 0.5 circa 1972.

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Sounds a brilliant service I can't see any physical bend in them the photo & angle make them just look odd.

Not sure if it's damage or how they are - both fork ears have small creases on the inside. One is well pitted with rust the offside one is not bad.

[Bryanj]

I have one nos pair for No36 i will see if i can get to them for pictures Ted

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

I have one nos pair for No36 i will see if i can get to them for pictures Ted

Pictures should be okay if you use my e-mail Bryan or what's app if easier..

Not sure what No36 means?
Cheers Ted

I've dismantled the pair of forks without issue so I have the long bit with a spring out of the alloy cases.

[Laverdaroo]

Bryan is referring to his Number 36 off the production line I think Ted, its a sooper dooper really early one he has.

Ive probably got some internals up for grabs if anything is knackered in there Ted, speak up and I'll have a mooch round the shed when I get home.
Forgot to say, I managed a speeding ticket on the way ho,me from yours..........76 in a 70! Miserable buggers!

Had a great day and met you n Wendy so more than worth it. How are the plants doing, your tank lookingh like the Amazon
yet?

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Looking at my now dismantled front forks if I am completely honest I can't get my head  around how they actually  work.
A long spring with a puddle of oil in the bottom?
I was expecting some sort of piston in the middle at least.
I'll have to search the net for a schematic diagram.

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

The plants are holding their own, my sump filter system has pushed them to the far end of the tank away from the weir.

[Laverdaroo]

Yeah mine do that so i mount themm on bits of nylon so they stay put.or just let them do their own thing and watch em bobble about. Glad the bike's coming on so well mate

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

I can't believe I've got the frame stripped  virtually bare - just one lower steering column upper race to remove then it's opposite number at the bottom of the steering column

I'll slow down soon when the cold weather bites & the cash flow interrupts play/progress

[Laverdaroo]

crack on while you can Ted, especially as you're in the groove. And you're only doing it as you enjoy it, thats a good thing

[SPR]

I'll slow down soon when the cold weather bites & the cash flow interrupts play/progress

I just move mine in to the lounge ..... one of the perks of living on your own 

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

I'll slow down soon when the cold weather bites & the cash flow interrupts play/progress

I just move mine in to the lounge ..... one of the perks of living on your own 

I do have a small office that is heated attached to my garage but the whole bike will not fit in without major alteration. I can do small stuff in the office but not really a complete engine. I have a night storage heater in there with full wall & ceiling insulation.

[Laverdaroo]

Tne 550 is the only engine that hasnt been brought into the kitchen/lounge to be built up. Saying that all the bits been through the dishwasher umpteen times by the Long Haired General.........without prompting i might add...........she's a keeper

[Bryanj]

Ted those were new tapers on the headstock and the only way to get the bottom one out is grind it and knacker it so i would leave it in if at all possible

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Ted those were new tapers on the headstock and the only way to get the bottom one out is grind it and knacker it so i would leave it in if at all possible

My BiL has a special tool that removes them undamaged.

[Spitfire]

What or who is BiL

Cheers

Dennis