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Messages - paulbaker1954
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« on: October 17, 2022, 08:26:38 AM »
Make sure you have the front tensioner the right way round. I had mine the wrong way and exactly the same problem. Also make sure you are inserting the cam from the rights hand side
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« on: October 13, 2022, 05:46:31 PM »
All sorted and back together now
Thanks to Julie for the bushes and John Oldfield for the collar (ouch at £95)
Old ones came out with sheer brute force and Julies went in quite easily after sitting in freezer but still needed a few whacks with my lump hammer.
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« on: October 12, 2022, 08:10:55 AM »
I had not come across this guy before, seems to have a lot of Honda old stuff. http://www.johnoldfield.co.uk/ordering.htmI managed to get a swingarm collar from him that I couldn’t quickly find anywhere else
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« on: October 10, 2022, 08:54:39 AM »
Thanks for all the help Bushes on way from Nursey but do I HAVE to replace the collar or can I just change the bushes?
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« on: October 10, 2022, 07:39:20 AM »
There is a bolt that goes all the way thoughthe frame and swing arm, that goes through a thick walled steel tube that is "pinched" by the frame when the bolt is tight, the bushes in the swing arm pivot on the outside of this tube. This tube is called a collar by Honda and is same on 750, 550 and 500. I could look up the part number for you but that would spoil your fun
Maybe a stupid question but how do you get the old bushes out? Do I need some special tool?
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« on: October 09, 2022, 05:59:31 PM »
There is a bolt that goes all the way thoughthe frame and swing arm, that goes through a thick walled steel tube that is "pinched" by the frame when the bolt is tight, the bushes in the swing arm pivot on the outside of this tube. This tube is called a collar by Honda and is same on 750, 550 and 500. I could look up the part number for you but that would spoil your fun
Got it now confusingly Haynes manual calls it Fork Centre Bush 😂😂😂
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« on: October 09, 2022, 05:46:38 PM »
New bronze bushes from Nurse Julie and probably an expensive collar from Honda plus new greas nipple, cheapest part and that will cure it. Yes the collar wears more than the plastic bushes!!!
Not sure what collar you are referring to
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« on: October 09, 2022, 05:20:36 PM »
I have just noticed there is play in my rear swing arm. If I grab the rear wheel I can move the rear arm side to side quite a bit.
I am a bit unsure about how to fix this as both Honda manuals I have are not a lot of help.
Yes I have greased it and yes I have checked the nuts are tight !!!
Any advice on how to proceed much appreciated
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« on: September 09, 2022, 09:15:28 AM »
Hi all, just had the 550 out a run after front brake Caliper clean and Dot 5 upgrade. Cant believe that horrible squeak has gone (for now). As read hear under someone’s recommendation just mearly removed outer edge of pads and that appears to have sorted it. Happy Days!😁 (And quieter too)
Can you put the link to the fix you refer to. My 500 front brake squeal has driven me nuts for years and tried many things
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« on: June 18, 2022, 10:17:48 AM »
Hi all. Could I have a hands up from those that have booked their bikes in for Crich. I will update Jon Lambly on the anticipated numbers. Many thanks
I will be there, ticket 211
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« on: June 02, 2022, 07:31:04 AM »
Hi Julie Got my pass today number 211
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« on: May 04, 2022, 04:56:39 PM »
I see Crich is on again this year, any plans for an SOHC area as in previous years?
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« on: April 18, 2022, 08:25:26 AM »
Thanks for all the replies
I have decided that as the play is very little will leave it and add to my winter to do list
Rather just be out riding now it’s warmer 😀😀😀
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« on: April 15, 2022, 07:56:00 AM »
Just noticed that if I push rear wheel there is a small amount of play movement in the swingarm.
How much play should there be (I assume the answe is none)?
Is it a difficult job to fix and what parts do I need to buy?
Thanks all
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« on: February 13, 2022, 02:05:51 PM »
I once fitted mine the wrong way round. If you do it is impossible to get the timing chain on so sounds like you did it right
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