Questions for DSS

[UK Pete]

Well done, i am amazed they replied, however i suspect if they could make them the order numbers would have to be high
pete

[SteveD CB500K0]

Glenn has 10,000 members. If there's any chance of new production we could easily join forces.


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[AshimotoK0]

I suppose DSS would have the buying power to warrant a substantial order but I won't contact him unless everyone is happy about it. I know the German sites source/manufacture special items and just make them available to club members at the discounted rate (e.g. CB750 SOHC primary drive damper rubbers).
BTW if there is any specialized part which required re-manufacture made of rubber or rubber/metal bonded component I have an ex-colleague who is a Honda owner and also owns a rubber moulding company and also one who analyses rubbers/plastics. He is local to me in East Yorks.

Also  I am almost certain that the CBX1000 uses the same crank shell bearings as the CB750 SOHC

Cheers ... AshD

[Lynx]

Is it too late to ask DSS if/when they will be releasing a repro kickstart for the 400/4? I had one on back order at one time but it got cancelled.

[AshimotoK0]

Is it too late to ask DSS if/when they will be releasing a repro kickstart for the 400/4? I had one on back order at one time but it got cancelled.

No not too late, let's just keep compiling lists of say at least half a dozen or so questions and I will submit.

Cheers ... AshD

[honstan3]

hi to all, a question for dss, would it be possible to remanufacture via an engineering co?, new rear luggage racks for the cb400f/550/etc as i think it would be a good seller? as they are like hens teeth! rare!!. thanks honstan3.

[JamesH]

hi to all, a question for dss, would it be possible to remanufacture via an engineering co?, new rear luggage racks for the cb400f/550/etc as i think it would be a good seller? as they are like hens teeth! rare!!. thanks honstan3.

Would also be good to ask the same about repro cb750 rear grab rails ash...

[AshimotoK0]

Hi Ash,

HM341's : Every previous ETA has been exceeded because more and more problems keep presenting themselves. Chinese made moulds, Italian producers, thankfully not my project. I have been led to believe first prototype is almost ready for test fit then we are about 8 weeks away.

Best Regards

David

David Silver Spares LTD
www.davidsilverspares.co.uk

[JamesH]

Awesome thanks Ash (and David).

[Johnwebley]

quick comment about DSS ,

I ,like most of us ,use them alot,more than I want to,but always the service is great,

I am having a summer refurbish at present , so new air filter ,pads etc,

on removing the rear wheel, I found one brake shoe brake material was 60% unglued,so a quick call to DSS,and about 36hrs later
they arrived,
the part is PH316,

my comment is that the shoes need about an hours work to finish them,the cam end are to wide to fit on the cam,the pivot end ,again
is to wide to allow the fitting plate and split pin to fit,

just minor bug bares,but maybe if the casting is to tighter tolerances,

John

[Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP)]

John
Even brake shoes you have had to mod its not on they should fit.If it were me I would send them back and look elsewhere
Cheers
Bitsa

[AshimotoK0]

OK lets get another list together and I can ask him a few questions at the same time. Think he is in the USA sometime this month.

Cheers .... AshD

[JamesH]

I had a similar problem with some cb550 aftermarket shoes from Wemoto. Dont think this is confined to dss..

[Lynx]

Any new on the repro kick start for the 400? Cheers Ash.

[AshimotoK0]

Lets get a list together again.

Cheers ..Ash please add your questions to this post again.

cheers..Ash