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CB500/550 / Re: Clutch cable snapped
« on: May 29, 2018, 08:36:33 PM »
Snap (literally)   ;D

Here is a pic of a broken push rod that has a very similar look to yours. These look like machined ends but are not, it is just a rotational wear pattern.


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Project Board / Re: Bitsa Project
« on: May 28, 2018, 07:57:21 PM »
I used re constituted foam, 1" thick and stuck 2 together with HD spray glue. Easy to cut to shape and sculpt with an electric carving knife. After I made the vinyl cover, I stretched it over the metal base Trig made for me and pulled the cover really tight and held it in place with that silver carpet tape. We then used this metal upholstery strip but cut the spikes off and drilled through the holes in the metal strip and the metal pan and held the strips in place with pop rivetts.
I'm just about to make another seat for another project bike so I will take some pics of the underneath so you can see what it looks like.
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Misc / Open / Re: Mirrors
« on: May 28, 2018, 02:41:08 PM »
High temperature retainer.

5404
CB500/550 / Re: Clutch cable snapped
« on: May 28, 2018, 09:15:21 AM »
Blimey, this is all getting very complicated. The standard CB500 clutch push rod was 1 piece, with two hardened ends. One end has a machined cup for the ball bearing. The other end has a machined dome to fit into the mushroom. A usual 'bodge' when the rod broke and the two broken alloy ends rubbed together and wore down, was to insert another ball bearing in the gap, which is chrome, which then wears by the rotation of the rod, into the alloy surfaces, making it look like the ball bearing had been there all the time, which it had not. This constant wearing also causes swarf which is not a good thing.We have seen broken push rods that have worn so much that there have been 2 ball bearings inserted between 2 breaks, just to make up the correct length. Pure laziness, if someone can be bothered to remove all the broken parts of the push rod and insert ball bearings to make up to the correct length so it functions effectively, why not just fit a new push rod.

5405
CB500/550 / Re: Clutch cable snapped
« on: May 27, 2018, 10:13:56 PM »
Clutch cable snapped at the handlebar lever the other day. I’ve ordered a new cable from Silvers and decided to take the old one off in readiness. Disappointed to find the clevis on the sled, clutch lifter damaged, even though the cable was still connected and clutch operating ok. Ordered a replacement one of those as well. Just waiting now.

In the meantime I thought I’d check out the clutch push rod with a view to fitting the new one I got from Trigger last year. It seems that my set up is a little different to that shown in the CMSNL exploded diagram. There’s a short section of rod/sleeve about 8mm diameter and about 60mm long that is made up of two pieces that rotate against each other and I can’t see the long push rod anywhere.

Are there different set ups out there?
Your pushrod is busted.
That's why you have a Trigger replacement

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Yep, definitely busted, that's why it's in pieces and not one whole piece.

5406
CB350/400 / Re: CB400 Wheel Hub Finish
« on: May 27, 2018, 09:11:25 PM »
Satin polish with lacquer.

5407
Out & About / Re: OUT AND ABOUT 2018
« on: May 27, 2018, 09:07:36 PM »
Out and about all over the place today on the CB550. Saw this stunning Vincent with a Watsonian side car, both in absolutely stunning condition.  What I would like to know is why does it have 2 rear sprockets, one either side of the wheel ?. [ Guests cannot view attachments ]

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CB750 / Re: CARB VACUM GUAGES/BALANCER - BEST ONES?
« on: May 27, 2018, 08:57:52 PM »
I'm on a washing up bottle hung from the flower basket hangar with a bungee

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Love it. It reminds me of Blue Peter  ;D ;D ;D

5409
New Member Introductions / Re: And it's hello from me too.
« on: May 27, 2018, 08:55:39 PM »
Welcome.

5410
CB350/400 / Re: Cam chain/ valve timing
« on: May 27, 2018, 07:04:25 PM »
Lol
I'm looking forward to it now!

So was I  :'( :'( :'(

5411
Project Board / Re: Bitsa Project
« on: May 27, 2018, 02:12:03 PM »
Millie is all run in now, other than 1 tappet doing a Michael Flattery impression of River Dance, no other issues to report. Therefore, oil and filter change, check and adjust tappets and a general check over of nuts / bolts etc, that's all that needs doing. This is such a brilliant bike to ride, probably the best old Honda I have ever ridden actually, great fun.

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CB350/400 / Re: Cam chain/ valve timing
« on: May 27, 2018, 02:04:37 PM »
The engine on my CB400/4 was running really well, before I took it apart and found it had eaten 3 pistons and sets if rings.....just saying  ;D

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Misc / Open / Re: Spotted in Douglas IOM tonight
« on: May 26, 2018, 10:43:29 PM »
I have just watched some vids on YouTube of them bikes, pretty amazing stuff for a 250(I hadn't a clue what it was to be honest !!!).

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Misc / Open / Re: Spotted in Douglas IOM tonight
« on: May 26, 2018, 09:31:05 PM »
What a beautiful exhaust system.

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CB350/400 / Re: Petrol tank repair
« on: May 26, 2018, 08:53:03 AM »
Because modern fuel (last 5 years) contains increasing amounts of ethanol, which turns lining materials to mush, allowing leaks to happen again, and blocking fuel taps and carb jets which a sticky mess.

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There are now Ethanol proof liners, I'm sure that every lined tank Menno turns out is not a disaster. But I agree to a point, if you don't need it don't do it. With mine I used the same cleaner that comes with the liner kits to clean the insides of my tank. It came up spotless so I didn't line it. Bit of a problem if your tank leaks though, in this case a new tank would be my choice as they are available and the 400F paintwork is quite simple and cheap.
I'm know Menno doesn't line tanks routinely, only if the customer requests. His tanks are acid dipped prior to any work, so they are scrupulously clean inside before lining.

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