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Project Board / Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« on: December 10, 2023, 02:54:42 PM »
not much happening as I have been ill for a couple of weeks, but still struggling with the front brake bleeding. all new or refurbished, hoses rubber seals etc but just will not bleed. I have tried all the usual methods with syringes  but no luck so getting really frustrated, even dismantled master cylinder in case i did something wrong.

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CB500/550 / Re: plastic chainguard renovation
« on: December 10, 2023, 02:41:33 PM »
just noticed the heat must have been too much and the chainguard is now distorted. I may try reheating and try to straighten, ho hum.

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Misc / Open / Re: Donations
« on: December 05, 2023, 12:12:16 PM »
thanks for the timely reminder, donated.

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Project Board / Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« on: November 25, 2023, 06:25:41 PM »
yes Ken I got a new one to make sure. I seem to have sorted it, i turned the main adjuster fully in and left it in that position instead of backing it off as per manual. Also the threaded adjuster at handlebar end was a little tight and was snagging on the nylon inner cable so filed that down, still think the plain cables are better. Had to walk away as getting frustrated today, I will return to battle tomorrow!

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Project Board / Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« on: November 25, 2023, 12:29:39 PM »
Hi Bryan, did think about the radiator place, will make enquiries. I thought I would do a couple of easy jobs today but not working out that way! back into the garage I go!

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Project Board / Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« on: November 25, 2023, 12:14:11 PM »
Lazarus continues to resist, still not sure what to do about the tank, was looking at the ones on ebay from India as brand new is tempting, has anyone any experience of them? Still having a problem with the clutch operation, originally fitted an OEM from Silvers but caused a problem releasing as the nylon liner was damaged. tried one from ebay which worked ok but was far too long so got another silvers one and still having trouble. Before fitting to bike but fitted to operating mechanism in cover it seems to operate correctly but when i fit to engine things seem to lock up and i cant get any adjustment on cable. I had loosened off the main adjuster on chain cover and pushrod is new, everything is greased up and free. Its very frustrating, any ideas?

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Project Board / Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« on: November 21, 2023, 10:33:31 PM »
working on the petrol tank, rubbed down to bare metal and primed. Was de rusting the inside but has revealed a hole in the bottom of tank. A bit cheesed off cos it looked solid so will have to decide how to proceed, repair or replace, damn it.

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CB500/550 / Re: plastic chainguard renovation
« on: November 21, 2023, 10:29:10 PM »
tried the heat gun method, did not work and made the plastic very soft. Having some other issues, see my Lazarus thread.

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CB500/550 / Re: plastic chainguard renovation
« on: November 20, 2023, 04:19:26 PM »
A few ideas to try, thanks. I did have to rub it down with abrasive as was quite rough (as most things were on Lazarus) so will experiment and report.

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CB500/550 / Re: plastic chainguard renovation
« on: November 18, 2023, 10:23:08 PM »
Will try the heat gun method, already tried autoglym Ted

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CB500/550 / Re: New carb linkage rods
« on: November 18, 2023, 04:42:39 PM »
I would like one please ken

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CB500/550 / plastic chainguard renovation
« on: November 18, 2023, 03:46:36 PM »
My chainguard off Lazarus was a bit battered so sanded it down to a reasonable smoothness but has left the plastic quite dull even when polished with plastic dressing. I don't really want to paint it so has anyone got any tips?

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CB500/550 / Re: Correct spark plugs for my 500 ?
« on: November 13, 2023, 10:13:42 PM »
d7es replaced by d7ea.

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Member 4 Sales / Re: SOHC Cafe Racer
« on: November 12, 2023, 04:01:25 PM »
Usually not a fan of custom bikes but that is sweet and old school looks. A bargain.

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Project Board / Re: Doms CB550F1 project
« on: November 12, 2023, 03:56:02 PM »
They can get bent if dropped at some point, also designed to rest against the kick-start.

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