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« on: January 11, 2011, 10:52:18 PM »
Well a :Dt least it wont get rusty LOL
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« on: January 11, 2011, 09:58:04 AM »
Yes but what bars? Is there an equivalent OEM still obtainable?
David Silver and CMSNL both indicate not obtainable.
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« on: January 10, 2011, 11:35:22 PM »
Hi
Does anyone have the dimensions for standard CB500K1 handlebars and maybe where can I get the same?
Cheers
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« on: January 10, 2011, 11:11:42 AM »
Hi
Thanks for everyones help on the model I.D..
My conclusion is its a 1974 reg. K1. Frame no. CB500 20562**
The clutch cable IS on the left, so
A PO has changed the top yoke and fitted CB550 idiot lights and center ignition lock.
I wondered why there was a top and bottom yoke in the spares box but no clock plate, darn.
Question is will the K1 top yoke slip on the existing bottom yoke? Anyone
I guess I will have to find a K1 handlebar bridge with wiring, K1 lock and lock holder and clock plate.
Anyone got these lying about?
Cheers
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« on: January 07, 2011, 11:35:30 AM »
Fazer1K
Do you know I can vaguely remember 2 550's being sold at the same time - small world - and we're still alive,
for the time being.
Bryanj
Thanks for that... of course it all makes sense know. I wondered why Honda would move the clutch mechanism on the later CB500 as it would have been an expensive procedure for just a tad more reliability. I guess they were keeping the CB500 going for a little longer while using CB550 parts. I have noticed that the top yoke is also different to take the ignition lock. Any idea what else is different? The bike I have got does not have the chrome trim round the bottom of the tank, but it might have fell off I suppose. I presume the carbs and cam would be the same as a CB500K2?
Steve
Yeah small world.
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« on: January 06, 2011, 01:27:01 PM »
Hi Steve
Well I may very well have sold you that bike as I worked there in sales from when it opened -I think 1977 till about 1982.
The owner was Mike Harrington and I remember I worked with a guy called John #@%$ - who died last November
from bowel cancer I have just found out.
Anyway from further research on the CMSNL.com website there was a CB500K3 FOUR (EUROPEAN DIRECT SALES)
which has the center lock and idiot lights - I guess towards the end of the CB500 life they had to raid the parts bin.
Did you do the restoration on the bike in the pic - By the way how much did you get for that beautiful mint 550/K3?
Cheers
T_revs
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« on: January 06, 2011, 11:32:46 AM »
Hi
So Steve/Bryanj thanks for that.
Steve are you talking about a 500K3 or a 550K3?
BTW I worked for HGB in Harrow, Acton and Ruislip for my sins. They were affectionately
known as Hackit, Grabit and Bodgit.
You said you swapped the tank and seat - what is the difference between them?
According to the American site a 500K3 has the clutch cable on the right side crankcase - is this true?
Did a 500K3 come with the center lock and idiot lights as standard?
Cheers for your help
T_revs
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« on: January 06, 2011, 12:02:07 AM »
Hi All
Could anyone tell me exactly which model my 500/4 is?
Registered 1974
Frame CB50020562**
Engine CB500E 21453**
Idiot lights and ignition key between the clocks like a 400/4
Cheers
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« on: January 05, 2011, 11:49:13 PM »
Hi All
Hey the drinks are on me.
Thought I'd introduce myself.
Just got a basket case 500/4 ripe for restoration... I hope.
I had one in the late seventies bought from HGB Motorcycles in Harrow,
North London.
Ah those were the days.
Cheers Lads and Ladies
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