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CB500/550 / Re: Side stand too close to the number one front pipe issue ?
« Last post by Nurse Julie on May 14, 2024, 06:48:07 PM »
The Delkevic comes with its own rubber block for the side stand, the OEM rubber one won't fit.
Edit..... Centre stand, not side stand 🙄🙄🙄
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CB500/550 / Re: Side stand too close to the number one front pipe issue ?
« Last post by McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on May 14, 2024, 06:42:11 PM »
Quote from: Seabeowner on May 14, 2024, 06:30:45 PM
I had the same problem with my 4/4 set from silvers. It would clang on the pipe coming up.
Bit of a bodge,  but I stuck a tiny piece of 1/8" rubber against the stop.
Phil

Ah interesting I'm looking at a similar option. I did do a site search but could not find much. I'm looking at a similar option as the silencers sit nicely otherwise.

I can almost get two fingers between the frame and number one front pipe. The other side for number four is identical almost  two finger gap,  so I don't think the pipe is to blame.
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CB500/550 / Re: top end gasket set recomendations
« Last post by Robert W on May 14, 2024, 06:41:02 PM »
I always used a light film of GE Silicone (pure Silcone caulk, not the paintable goop) on the head gasket and the O-rings for the oil passage. It was a poor design relying on the O-ring alone between the head and the cylinders. Why they didn't have a similar setup for the cylinder to crank case with the oil jet is a mystery. However I've got Yoshimura big bore kits with higher compression pistons in both my CB500's and they never leak at the cylinders or the oil passage. You have about a half hour before it starts to set too much so make sure you get the head on and torqued within that period. The silicone also makes for an easier cleanup the next time you change the gasket. Paint thinner or mineral spirits seems to slowly eat the film left behind.
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CB500/550 / Re: Side stand too close to the number one front pipe issue ?
« Last post by Seabeowner on May 14, 2024, 06:30:45 PM »
I had the same problem with my 4/4 set from silvers. It would clang on the pipe coming up.
Bit of a bodge,  but I stuck a tiny piece of 1/8" rubber against the stop.
Phil
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CB350/400 / Re: rotor removal tool. Also Gaskets
« Last post by McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on May 14, 2024, 06:24:31 PM »
I would also add you can get corrosion in the output connection block as well as where it leaves the alternator housing.
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CB350/400 / Re: rotor removal tool. Also Gaskets
« Last post by Jan B on May 14, 2024, 06:10:13 PM »
Did you check the ohm-readings on the 3 stator wires? That will tell you something. The regulator is more likely to fail...
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CB500/550 / Re: What is the correct 500 rear brake light switch wiring route ?
« Last post by McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on May 14, 2024, 05:30:10 PM »
Thanks for that.👍
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CB500/550 / Re: Relocating or alternative to ignition switch
« Last post by Laverdaroo on May 14, 2024, 05:30:04 PM »
No worries bud, just shout Dom


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CB500/550 / Re: Relocating or alternative to ignition switch
« Last post by DomP on May 14, 2024, 05:27:16 PM »
Quote from: Laverdaroo on May 14, 2024, 04:54:22 PM
I know where there might be some brackets but they’re in the US.

Do you want me to ask my pal over there Dom? It’s a bit of a long shot but I know they’re there……



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Don't worry Roo, I'll cobble something up on the cheap if I can, failing that I'll take you up on your kind offer mate
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CB500/550 / Re: What is the correct 500 rear brake light switch wiring route ?
« Last post by ozzybud on May 14, 2024, 05:18:23 PM »
Here is my unmolested CB550. Plugs in behind the frame bar
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