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« on: February 29, 2024, 06:24:50 PM »
Very creative, well done.
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« on: February 28, 2024, 05:09:07 PM »
Well according to RS paints their garnet brown does not require a base coat. Other sources say UC-16-100 which seems to be cloud silver. Am considering this on top of their silver. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284052756978
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« on: February 27, 2024, 07:12:40 PM »
Look carefully at the log book foto,
Ist reg nov 68
1st keeper change dec 67!!!!
And MOT says 9872 miles. Text says 9560 miles...?
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« on: February 27, 2024, 05:05:10 PM »
Thanks for the info Mick and Ash.
Any other sources for the candy paint?
And what about basecoat. Nothing on RS site. I could give them a ring.
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« on: February 26, 2024, 05:07:19 PM »
Looking for criticism and sources for paint.
I have an old tank that I have de-rusted and filled a few small dents. It is not really worth spending money on a professional finish as it will be another spare. I have sprayed a few bikes, but that was 40 years ago! And fifty years ago I bought a new 500 (my avatar) in candy garnet brown, so that is the colour for this one.
1. Spray with etch primer because that’s what our factory sprayer did first when I was working. Do I need this?
2. Spray with epoxy primer. Final light rub down.
3. Base coat. What do I need?
4. Spray candy garnet brown all over. How much paint do I need. 500ml seems enough.
5. Cure.
6. Mask for black panels at side of tank.
7. Spray black.
8. Cure.
9. Apply striping decals.
10. Spray 2K lacquer. I know it’s nasty stuff.
Intend to use aerosol rattle cans for steps 1, 2, and 10.
Will also do a test piece as I progress to check paint compatibility.
This has been on here before, but looking for sources and recommendations for paint. I only remember RS paint.
Thanks for any info/advice.
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« on: February 22, 2024, 06:44:50 PM »
Or, they could be a totally legit company, like Busso, but if reports are to be believed, a lot of buyers have fallen into the 'over promise, under provide' sales pitch of Busso.
That would be me among them. Promised three months, so far nine!
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« on: February 20, 2024, 06:45:20 PM »
Just because it is historic doesn't mean that all vehicles are MOT exempt. They also need not to be substantially changed. It's on the renewal each year, but surely you have to guarantee that also on the first time.
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« on: February 15, 2024, 07:06:05 PM »
Bought my new 500 from him there in August 74, £750 I think. Just looked, St Anns Road then. It's a pedestrian precinct now! Then moved on to Daytona, Kawasaki, three years later. Think that was before he was there. RIP.
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« on: February 10, 2024, 07:16:35 PM »
If only Henry had made motorbikes.
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« on: February 10, 2024, 07:13:24 PM »
I needed the top bit for one of my 550s as the screw points were broken away. CB500T bits tend to be cheaper but don't have the oil light but is basically the same bit of plastic. Bought one and changed the jewels and the top sticker.
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« on: February 02, 2024, 06:46:41 PM »
I have a spreadsheet with with all the gear ratios for for 500/550.
It's a bit convoluted as was done in fits and starts. Also has a bit added for different tyres.
You can swap around with the ratios.
You may notice that it is set to 36 rear sprocket for 550 as that's on my 550F
The internal gearbox ratios are the same for the 500 and 550.
Just the primary ratio changes from 4.0 to 3.063 and as the final reduction changes from 2.0 to 2.176, so they both come out at a very similar speed at revs.
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« on: January 30, 2024, 10:16:37 AM »
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« on: January 20, 2024, 06:55:52 PM »
If this is a USA import then I believed that the 1978s had PD46C like mine has. But maybe they were just using up bits as it was the end of the line. The main throttle spring is mounted round the throttle shaft on the PD46C.
But back to the choke shaft. I am not going to be much help. But think the C and A both have the double spring arrangement. When I split my carbs a few years ago I remember that getting that spring wound to give the correct force was a a nightmare so take note how much it unwinds when it lets go.
Hi just wondering what float height and needle position do you use on the PD46C carbs...........since I will be taking carbs of bike I am going to check everything out....can't get bike above 70 mph and am convinced its something to do with carbs. Everything on bike is standard.
Cheers
Brian
I have written down 14.5mm for the A and 12.5mm for the C. Strange really as think they are same carbs. So 12.5mm. Only covered about 75miles though as only got it legal late last year.
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« on: January 19, 2024, 06:54:22 PM »
If this is a USA import then I believed that the 1978s had PD46C like mine has. But maybe they were just using up bits as it was the end of the line. The main throttle spring is mounted round the throttle shaft on the PD46C.
But back to the choke shaft. I am not going to be much help. But think the C and A both have the double spring arrangement. When I split my carbs a few years ago I remember that getting that spring wound to give the correct force was a a nightmare so take note how much it unwinds when it lets go.
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« on: January 19, 2024, 06:34:59 PM »
I use Avon Roadrider Mk ll on all my classics
I find they're a good mix of grip, wear, ride quality, price and most importantly they don't do that horrible tramlining that affects most of the of the other tyres I've used in the past
They also do a softer compound race version..
Haven't Avon closed up shop now. So probably just old stock left.
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