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CB350/400 / Re: rotor removal tool. Also Gaskets
« Last post by Bryanj on Today at 04:02:24 PM »
Why do you need to replace the generator they rarely fail
If you do no the rotor does not need to come off
Head gasket can be done with engine in, there are not a lot of options for sets now but you will need the special sealing washers under some of the head nuts
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CB500/550 / Re: Relocating or alternative to ignition switch
« Last post by Bryanj on Today at 03:58:52 PM »
If the only difference is the extra brown wire then you should be able to use the earlier 4 wire switch but good luck finding an original Honda bracket and then you would need to weld a bracket for it to bolt to onto the frame.
The us boys used to move the early switch to between the clocks with a bracket that i may have one of somewhere but finding it is a problem.
I am just back from my sisters funeral, give me some time and i will check out the wiring diagrams for you
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CB500/550 / Re: Relocating or alternative to ignition switch
« Last post by DomP on Today at 03:37:38 PM »
Quote from: Bryanj on Today at 02:02:42 PM
What actual model is it and where is the ignition switch now?

Hi Bryan, it's my cb550f1 with the hugely long centrally mounted ignition barrel which I'd like to move somewhere more discrete
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CB350/400 / rotor removal tool. Also Gaskets
« Last post by Eldrick on Today at 03:29:27 PM »
When I replace the alternator later this week is it best to have a rotor removal tool?
I also need to replace, at least, the rocker cover gasket and maybe the cylinder head gasket, not sure yet where the main leak is. From which supplier will I get the best quality gasket set please?

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CB500/550 / Re: Honda man ignition
« Last post by Bryanj on Today at 03:06:01 PM »
He has only had one failure caused by mounting in a bad place so the box filled with water after more than a year which he repaired free, i would happily use one along with a nos honda points plate
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CB500/550 / Re: Honda man ignition
« Last post by rmii on Today at 02:37:06 PM »
Hello hello!

I use it. It is a very robust box, simple installation and efficient. (recommended by Roo o/)
I will keep doing the timing adjustment as I've learned to like it.

Do you have any doubts about the need or setup?
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CB500/550 / Re: top end gasket set recomendations
« Last post by Bryanj on Today at 02:05:52 PM »
Its not the head you need to skim but the barrel so as to reduce the depth of the recess for O ring by 3 to 5 thou.
I did once think aboutputting a small shim in the recess but getting an accurate sized shim that thin did not appear easy
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CB500/550 / Re: Relocating or alternative to ignition switch
« Last post by Bryanj on Today at 02:02:42 PM »
What actual model is it and where is the ignition switch now?
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CB500/550 / Re: Relocating or alternative to ignition switch
« Last post by Laverdaroo on Today at 01:25:33 PM »
More than likely, cue Bryan, Ash, Ken; Oo, sorry

Isn’t there a link on the classic octane site for a slot into the loom 4 way key barrel, I’m sure there is but you may need to list the videos and go to the links on each one to see but I’m sure there’s a link, maybe a hamazon link.


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CB500/550 / Re: top end gasket set recomendations
« Last post by paulbaker1954 on Today at 12:38:03 PM »
I went through a nightmare around DS aftermarket gasket set tring to fix an oil leak.

 I ended up using the aftermarket O rings along with a proper Honda OEM gasket plus having head skimmed.

As many have said the relative thickness of head gasket and O rings is critical to getting a oil tight seal.

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