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Got everything today Jon, thanks.
You’re welcome. Thank you for buying them.

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Member 4 Sales / Re: 1973 Honda CB500 K2 clutch cable for sale.
« on: August 14, 2022, 01:47:54 PM »
Ok, it’s yours. I’ll box them up and get a postage price. Can yiu DM me your address please?

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Member 4 Sales / Re: 1973 Honda CB500 K2 tacho drive for sale.
« on: August 14, 2022, 01:47:36 PM »
Ok, it’s yours. I’ll box them up and get a postage price. Can yiu DM me your address please?

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Member 4 Sales / SOLD - 1973 Honda CB500 throttle cables for sale.
« on: August 14, 2022, 09:39:23 AM »
1973 Honda CB500 throttle cables for sale. £25 for two, plus postage.

Sorry, can not recall which is which. Please check part numbers before buying.

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Member 4 Sales / SOLD - 1973 Honda CB500 K2 clutch cable for sale.
« on: August 14, 2022, 09:34:52 AM »
1973 Honda CB500 K2 clutch cable for sale. £15 plus postage.

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Member 4 Sales / SOLD - 1973 Honda CB500 K2 tacho drive for sale.
« on: August 14, 2022, 09:33:00 AM »
1973 Honda CB500 K2 tacho drive for sale. £50 plus postage.

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CB500/550 / Re: Exhaust gaskets: Copper or alu/fibre?
« on: June 05, 2020, 06:46:03 PM »
Nope and dont tell me, having worked on 1950's built ships i hate to think what i breathed in

That reminds me of an audit I was involved in on one of the ships I was on. The auditor was going through the stores list and came accross an entry for “CAF” jointing. CAF stood for compressed asbestos fibre. He asked, “Why did we have asbestos on board?” It wasn’t asbestos, the old terminology had been wrongly used. Thinking on my feet I said, “ CAF, completely asbestos free”. Thankfully he saw the funny side.

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CB500/550 / Re: Lovely weather, rotten fuel lines!
« on: May 30, 2020, 11:25:17 PM »
Cut the old pipe off from the T connector, just slice it so it slides off. I didn't many moons ago and just tried to pull it off, it pulled the metal pipe out of the T connector and in those days it was impossible to find another. Not listed as a part number. Apply some silicon grease or oil to the T pipe and the new pipe should just slide on no problem.

Yes, nitrile is the right stuff. I'd also think about replacing the overflow and air vent pipes with Nitrile as well Jon. Maybe think about getting a set of Viton O-Rings from Gerber.

Thanks OJ

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CB500/550 / Re: Lovely weather, rotten fuel lines!
« on: May 30, 2020, 01:43:52 PM »
And, are there any tricks in replacing these hoses without dismantling the carbs?

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CB500/550 / Re: Lovely weather, rotten fuel lines!
« on: May 30, 2020, 01:42:31 PM »
Planet Silicone on ebay

Found them. Nitrile, is that the stuff?

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CB500/550 / Re: Lovely weather, rotten fuel lines!
« on: May 30, 2020, 01:39:47 PM »
Thanks Julie

Do you have a link as to what I should buy?

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CB500/550 / Lovely weather, rotten fuel lines!
« on: May 30, 2020, 01:28:13 PM »
Got the bike out, checked the tyres, oil etc., turned the fuel on - petrol spraying out one of the fuel supply lines. Luckily I’ve still got a spare set of carbs ( long story) so swapped them over. No problem, had a nice run out in the sunshine.

Upon return, looked at the removed carbs, hoses cracked and split.

Can anybody recommend a reputable hose supplier that supplies hoses that withstand modern day fuels?

Also, just to confirm the hose size, I.D. 5.5 to 6mm? O.D. 10 - 11.5mm?

Thanks

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CB500/550 / Re: CB500 Make new brass tubes for float bowls
« on: May 24, 2020, 09:08:00 AM »
As others have said, great write up. Good luck with your project.

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CB500/550 / Re: I must be mad
« on: May 12, 2020, 06:24:10 PM »
Looks great that. Hopefully you’ll be able to get some miles on it soon.

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