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CB500/550 / Re: Headlight reflector
« Last post by Bryanj on Today at 07:49:40 PM »
Pic of original
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CB500/550 / Re: Headlight reflector
« Last post by Bryanj on Today at 07:45:36 PM »
Are these the bulbs, pic of halogen
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CB500/550 / Re: Headlight reflector
« Last post by Skoti on Today at 07:44:30 PM »
Thanks Skoti, that looks the best and easiest option.  Mine must be missing a retaining clip or something for there to be an oil seal used to hold the P45T bulb in.

One last question, did you use a 4300k bulb? 6000k might be a bit blue?

Yes, I used the 6000k bulb and it's a bit blue. Maybe the warm white would look a bit better on an old classic motorcycle but that's your choice.

BTW
there should be a spring below the headlamp bulb retaining cup to hold the bulb in place.
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CB500/550 / Re: Starter solenoid
« Last post by Bryanj on Today at 07:39:40 PM »
Great innit, but they failed40 yr ago as well
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CB500/550 / Re: Has anyone used these coils?
« Last post by beardylondon on Today at 07:38:45 PM »
Hi All

So I am starting to get my head round fitting the new coils....

As per photos below, the original wiring is coloured blue and black/white and yellow black/white the other side.

The new ones, as per bottom photo, the wires are solid red and white, so my question is, which way round do the wires go?

thanks in advance!


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CB500/550 / Re: Headlight reflector
« Last post by Bryanj on Today at 07:38:34 PM »
That is a standard car bulb and there is an H4 equvalent, i will see if i can find a number for you cos im bored
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CB500/550 / Re: Headlight reflector
« Last post by DomP on Today at 07:36:34 PM »
Thanks Skoti, that looks the best and easiest option.  Mine must be missing a retaining clip or something for there to be an oil seal used to hold the P45T bulb in.

One last question, did you use a 4300k bulb? 6000k might be a bit blue?
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CB500/550 / Re: Headlight reflector
« Last post by Skoti on Today at 07:17:16 PM »
This is the LED that I fitted to the original reflector on my F1 which is a direct replacement for the original bulb that you have (P45T).


https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/products/compact-direct-fit-p45t-r2-led-hi-lo-beam-conversion-5-15-volts-410-423?_pos=3&_sid=a1490a3e3&_ss=r



While you're at it I recommend updating the side light bulb as well (BA9S).
It's very bright and would almost suffice as a day running light.

https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/products/ba9s-bright-white-200-lumen-t4w-233-led-drl-sidelight-upgrade-bulb-llb233-llb989?_pos=3&_sid=db90a2d79&_ss=r

 

Hope this helps

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CB350/400 / Re: Transmission output shaft bearing removal
« Last post by Dolomite_ on Today at 07:13:49 PM »
The shop manual doesnt show a seal between the collar and bearing/bearing and sprocket.

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CB500/550 / Re: Starter solenoid
« Last post by Neill C on Today at 07:00:20 PM »
Thanks. The joys of owning a 47 year old bike are never ending!
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