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Messages - mickwinf
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« on: Today at 03:53:12 PM »
Many of you have followed my journey with my 500 four named Lazarus. He is now roadworthy and undergoing final fettling and still resisting but gradually getting there. Was just thinking I would have not got here without the help of this forum, if only for the encouragement and banter! Lots of you have contributed spares and advice over the last 2 years, Nurse Julie and Graham with parts and machining work, Bryan who supplied stuff at low cost to help the budget, and many others with bits along the way. A big thanks also to Oddjob (Ken), no longer a member here but donated lots of engine parts to the cause, a star! So a big big thanks to you all from me and Lazarus, have a great day.
regards, Mick
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« on: Today at 03:39:38 PM »
had a little time today as Luna the dog is recovering well from her operation and can be left unsupervised for a while. I decided to replace the clutch plates with new EBC items and also changed the springs for some H/D ones I had. Snag is I thought I had a spare gasket but that is a 550 and is slightly different. the old one would probably go again but dont want to do the job again. I have had the carbs apart and put the needle clip in the centre groove and made sure things were clean in there, once the clutch is back together will try it out and report back.
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« on: Today at 01:51:38 PM »
Personally I would remove the shock bushes and renew them. Would also replace head bearings with standard races as many have had trouble with fitment of taper rollers.
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« on: May 09, 2024, 01:16:52 PM »
I have dealt with peter Holland via face book and found him to be very good with honest descriptions and reliable service.
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« on: May 01, 2024, 12:16:37 PM »
Having similar issues with Lazarus at the moment so have moved the needle to middle groove, haven't tried it out yet as our dog has had an operation so looking after her is taking priority over bikes!
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« on: May 01, 2024, 12:12:56 PM »
I never have much luck sawing the old bushes so made a simple tool. A thick washer the diameter of the hole in the swing arm but too big for Bush. File 2 flats on washer to allow it to pass through Bush then drop through to other side and drive Bush out with long drift. Easy! Also recommend bushes sold by Julie.
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« on: April 21, 2024, 09:14:29 AM »
OK will try them in centre groove, thanks all. I must admit I am not enjoying this snagging process as I have not been able to have a proper ride yet. Hopefully get there soon.
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« on: April 20, 2024, 05:01:50 PM »
so I have gone back to basics, timing is perfect with new Honda points, and reset the valve clearances. There is an occasional spit through the exhaust so I have taken the carbs off to clean again and check float heights. only done one carb up to now, but float was wrong and also the needle was set in the second to bottom groove, am I correct it should be second from the top? that would explain the richness. Carbs are 627b mains 100 slow 40s.
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« on: April 15, 2024, 09:13:36 PM »
I used Bryans method on two calipers that were seized and worked great, and piston comes out gently.
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« on: April 12, 2024, 08:31:17 PM »
Will re check timing but was spot on, will keep looking.
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« on: April 12, 2024, 05:14:50 PM »
Still having issues. I put another clutch in and it is better but still seems to slip at higher revs. It's adjusted correctly and works smoothly. I did replace the springs with the correct length as the originals were extra long. Would using longer springs make it less likely to slip? Cable is new and correctly routed. Also not running right, when pulling away from a standstill it has a bad flat spot and will almost stall unless I give it loads of revs. Had a quick look at the plugs and very sooty. Carbs have been cleaned and synchronised. Engine sounds a little flat when accelerating, not sure what to do next.
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« on: April 11, 2024, 05:47:29 PM »
Avoid the last few inches nearest to speedo
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« on: April 07, 2024, 04:39:20 PM »
Still having issues with the clutch, slips badly if i feed the gas in too quick. stripped the clutch down and does not seem bad as in the plates not too thin. However the springs are longer than the manual states, but would that make it slip? I would have thought it would be the opposite. I do have another clutch I can try, and that has the shorter springs. At least I had a ride out and got home without an unplanned stop.
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« on: April 01, 2024, 11:27:43 PM »
I did wonder about the adjuster, will check it out, cheers Bryan
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« on: April 01, 2024, 02:19:58 PM »
well that went well, not. Left the ignition on overnight, charged up and went for a short ride and going better and kept going until i stopped to investigate a noise ( chain catching on centre stand ) and then would not start. Also clutch slipping very badly. My partner had to come and jump me off ( no tittering at the back!). ho hum more to do, although its the original clutch so probably well past its best.
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