Project 550 is go

[gary123]

That’s a van full of treasure bud. What a great starting point for a great build. You should be chuffed with that


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Cheers Roo, it does seem a good starting point but as you know its not all plain sailing. Still, what else would we be doing. 

[Laverdaroo]

Quite!


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[gary123]

Most likely a US import with a reg corresponding to it's age before DVLA decided to do the 1st Jan thing.

What would identify it as us import?
Seller really thought it was originally UK bike. Not that it matters to me, they are all imports.

[Sesman]

Or as I maintain….all Japanese exports. The UK registration stuff is bullshit as far as I’m concerned. Do we really need to be obsessed with vin plate position and the right number plate holder? 5 pints of landlords says no.

[Seabeowner]

On the other hand:
It's good to see yet another 500 will be appearing here soon. If it is a 1971 500 then it is almost certain to be an import via Europe. If it has a VIN label on the headstock it will be from the US. But as you say they are all from Japan anyway and only us nerds can tell the differences.

[Sesman]

Agreed. IMHO any and all restos are of equal importance and satisfaction, especially and most importantly to the restorer. I salute you all….

[Sesman]

Oh, I forgot about the the indicator size…very important that…😳

[Laverdaroo]

Or as I maintain….all Japanese exports. The UK registration stuff is bullshit as far as I’m concerned. Do we really need to be obsessed with vin plate position and the right number plate holder? 5 pints of landlords says no.

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[Trigger]

The next project is home, but will just be stored away till the 550 is finished. It came from a great guy called Collin who I have advised to join up on here as he has to give up bikes and has A LOT
of SOHC stuff to get rid off. Including some complete bikes plus loads of hard to get stuff. (Attachment Link) (Attachment Link) (Attachment Link)

Lucky you looked at the email i sent you 

[gary123]

The next project is home, but will just be stored away till the 550 is finished. It came from a great guy called Collin who I have advised to join up on here as he has to give up bikes and has A LOT
of SOHC stuff to get rid off. Including some complete bikes plus loads of hard to get stuff. (Attachment Link) (Attachment Link) (Attachment Link)

Lucky you looked at the email i sent you 

Yes I think it was lucky, the wife not so much But thanks.

[gary123]

First of all apologies to Julie for stealing her picture, but can you tell me where this goes. I know its to do with the coils but cant remember what it does and the parts diagram doesn't [ Guests cannot view attachments ] help much.

[Nurse Julie]

First of all apologies to Julie for stealing her picture, but can you tell me where this goes. I know its to do with the coils but cant remember what it does and the parts diagram doesn't (Attachment Link) help much.

It slides over the seam at the front of the coils where the coils bolt to the frame Gary.

[Oddjob]

IIR it's also the earthing point for the loom.

[Sesman]

Can I enquire as to whether that part specific to the 500 models only as my 77 550 F2 doesn’t have one. Unless it’s a parts manual oversight/error and I can’t remember removing one.

[gary123]

OK got it, thanks.