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CB350/400 / Re: My New Project arrives after a 44 year wait!

« Last post by magpie114 on May 23, 2024, 06:32:58 PM »

Well I’ve got the room for one but it’s a little hard to justify at the moment. I can see the advantages, I’ll almost certainly get one at some point.

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CB350/400 / Re: My New Project arrives after a 44 year wait!

« Last post by McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on May 23, 2024, 06:23:45 PM »

Quote from: magpie114 on May 23, 2024, 03:43:09 PM

Looking really good and I agree those pipes look good.

Would love a bike lift like that, maybe next year...

If you have the room and the funds a bike ramp does make life a lot easier - I was able to do lots of work sat on a stool or chair - much easier on my back. Being able to have my frame on the ramp albeit with a supplementary scissor stand meant I could fit the engine with no wheels fitted using the centre stand and staps to keep it stable. Mine has a removable panel at the rear section to make wheel removal easier.

Hardest job I had was getting the ramp out of the packing case and up my slightly sloping driveway into the garage - they are quite heavy.

Project Board / Re: Teds new project a CB500 K1 mostly version 0.5 circa 1972.

« Last post by McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on May 23, 2024, 06:07:31 PM »

Quote from: Laverda Dave on May 23, 2024, 03:26:20 PM

Well done Ted . Crack open the bubbly whilst you trawl Ebay for that CB750 Project you've always promised yourself (or a Maico )
Happiness is turning on the fuel and the carbs don't flood .
Post some photos of the complete bike wearing it's newly painted suit

Sadly the 750 is far too heavy for me - I've pretty much decided the Maicoletta idea will be too much pain due to the lack of parts.

I'll never say never but - this 500 might be my last build - if I am tempted it will be something smaller or even another 400 at a push. Space issues would mean my existing 400 would have to go. Not sure I could handle the separation it would be like getting a divorce.

CB350/400 / Re: Wiring

« Last post by McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on May 23, 2024, 05:58:59 PM »

Quote from: Madgrandad on May 23, 2024, 05:15:06 PM

Ted, so what your saying I have to solder a green earth wire to the inside of the indicator earthing plate and run that to the loom?

If I remember correctly I drilled a small hole on the bulb holder plate then screwed a wire to the plate via an eye connector.
I might have used a small pop rivett it was a couple of years ago. Then as you say ran the wire inside the front headlamp cross tube and into the headlamp bowl to the earth terminal that acts like a captive nut holder for the headlamp fitting side bolt.

Project Board / Re: Teds new project a CB500 K1 mostly version 0.5 circa 1972.

« Last post by Rozabikes Tim on May 23, 2024, 05:56:47 PM »

Well done Ted. Great to hear your news after such a well documented build we have all followed. Expect to see you with the knee down when we get a warm Derbyshire!

Project Board / Re: Teds new project a CB500 K1 mostly version 0.5 circa 1972.

« Last post by McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on May 23, 2024, 05:51:47 PM »

Not sure about elsewhere in the UK, here in Derby it's still pretty cold for a long period of bike work.
It was only 58 deg F in there today - well below my comfort zone tbh.

I've decided to set the carbs up using a Morgan Carbtune Pro 4 that I ordered today so the tank will not be fitted until it's running with balanced carbs. It's been a relief to have it running as many here can empathise after a full strip down.
To spur me on I would like a couple of weeks of warm sunny weather.

I've have quite a lot of backlogs to clear in the house & garden before I take the 500 out for a run I will post some pics when the tank & side panels are in place.