Post by: Nurse Julie on June 24, 2021, 07:03:27 PM
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Post by: Spitfire on June 24, 2021, 07:06:06 PM
Cheers
Dennis
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Post by: Johnwebley on June 24, 2021, 07:13:41 PM
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Post by: nairb on June 24, 2021, 07:57:38 PM
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Post by: mike the bike on June 24, 2021, 08:16:45 PM
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on June 24, 2021, 08:47:50 PM
Nice one Julie. Not quite sold out to the big boys then.
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on June 24, 2021, 09:05:21 PM
Is this one you or Trigger have rebuilt or was it a find?
Post by: Nurse Julie on June 24, 2021, 09:20:05 PM
Looks a neat set of wheels - I like the retro badges on the side covers.Trigger restored / built it. The side panel badges are standard for the 500 K1.
Is this one you or Trigger have rebuilt or was it a find?
Post by: philward on June 24, 2021, 09:22:24 PM
Post by: Andrew-S on June 24, 2021, 09:23:53 PM
Andrew
Post by: Laverda Dave on June 24, 2021, 09:42:18 PM
Awesome restoration by Trig👍.
Happy 60th Birthday as well Julie. Let me know what' it's like as my 60th is in December. I'm also looking for a restored CB500 for my big day.....just saying😉
Post by: philward on June 24, 2021, 09:58:41 PM
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How big is your garage Dave!
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Post by: Laverda Dave on June 25, 2021, 09:04:18 AM
I'm also looking for a restored CB500 for my big day.....just saying😉
How big is your garage Dave!
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;D Not big enough Phil for all the bikes I dream of :o The wife has sold her YBR250 (she has given up biking due to lack of confidence) so there is now a spare space ::)
Post by: Bryanj on June 25, 2021, 10:03:08 AM
Post by: Nurse Julie on June 25, 2021, 11:25:04 AM
Looks like a Candy Gold custom paint job Julie, original for a K1 as you’d know. Really nice that, is the right hand fork ear damaged or is it just reflections.Reflection Ken, NOS ears 😊😊😊
Post by: mickwinf on June 25, 2021, 11:36:51 AM
Post by: Nurse Julie on June 25, 2021, 11:53:44 AM
I am not jealous I am not jealous I am not jealous......Yes you are Mick 😁😁😁😁😁
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Post by: K2-K6 on June 26, 2021, 07:51:20 AM
These fours really did change the whole direction of bike design, especially the four piper originals.
A beautiful bike Julie.
Post by: Erny on June 26, 2021, 09:25:22 AM
Great job of Trig, as always!
I need to say, as time goes, I love more and more these classic CB500 four design.
For me, CB750K0/K1 and this classic trumpette CB500/550 is the best Honda design ever
Post by: paulbaker1954 on June 26, 2021, 10:25:28 AM
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Post by: Nurse Julie on July 02, 2021, 08:31:25 AM
I've only spotted 2 none original bits on that Julie.The seat is original Ken and the exhausts from CMS
Is the seat new or a second hand one or a recover?
CMS exhausts or original Honda?
Post by: AshimotoK0 on July 02, 2021, 10:32:40 AM
Obviously, I have seen it at your place before but nice to see it up and running.
Post by: Nurse Julie on July 02, 2021, 12:03:39 PM
Post by: Nurse Julie on July 02, 2021, 01:23:28 PM
Just wondering if Graham had the main stand problem being reported with the CMS exhausts Julie, sorry for all the questions but I'll be doing the same shortly so might as well learn from experience. I'll be going with Starlight Gold though and mine will be a mix of 500 and 550F parts with one Yamaha part. I'll leave you wondering what that is and no it's not the master cylinder.No issues with the exhaust and centre stand at all Ken but we bought these pipes at least 3 years ago, so don't know how they compare to later manufactured ones.
I'll also be seeing if I can convert it to an hydraulic clutch, I have all the parts now, I just need a good alloy welder.
Post by: Nurse Julie on July 05, 2021, 06:29:13 PM
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Post by: Nurse Julie on July 05, 2021, 08:43:07 PM
So how does it compare to the 400. I much prefer them as they are bigger, handle better IMO and don't need quite so much revs. Plus they look miles better ;D ;DI would have to say that riding Hettie was like trying to ride a wasp in a bad mood 😁😁😁😁 Yes, she was very nimble, cornered exceptionally well but, she was very small and light, too small and light for me actually, she was bloody hard work to ride, up and down the gears all the time to keep her revving high but, I absolutely loved riding her because she was such a challenge. The exhaust note was a real scream when riding hard and she was certainly not a lazy riders bike.
Kitty is a totally different ball game, get into 5th gear and she cruises along lovely but, I can overtake a car, or get a move on without even changing down. The handling is superb, very positive around tight bends, the exhaust tone is very 'refined' but sounds fantastic, even when riding quite hard and she obviously revs a lot lower than Hettie. The size and weight is better, although I do prefer the heavier weight of the 750's when riding.
When Kitty is run in fully, I can see I'm going to have great fun on her but in a slightly more sedate way than the fun I had on Hettie.
Post by: oldtuggie on July 22, 2021, 08:14:25 PM
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Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on July 23, 2021, 09:27:36 AM
As the only Hondas I have previously ridden were my 250 Dream & 250 SS twins circa 1960's sounds like my 400/four will be like my 250 SS a continuous battle to keep it on revs.
I used to commute at weekends between Chester & Derby on the 250 SS - if the wind was against me even at 60 mph I would have to change down a gear on the flat or she would just loose speed. Overtaking was always a high rev thought out maneuver.
Post by: JamesH on July 23, 2021, 09:28:31 AM
Kitty is all run in now and has had her 1st service. She is running very well and is lovely to ride. Just one problem, the throttle grip isn't sticking to the tube, even with some very special glue that doesn't melt or go gooey under 100°F , it still broke free today after sitting in the sun for an hourHave your tried Honda ‘grip cement’ Julie?.
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Post by: Johnwebley on July 23, 2021, 09:38:51 AM
Sounds like a version of denture fixative,Kitty is all run in now and has had her 1st service. She is running very well and is lovely to ride. Just one problem, the throttle grip isn't sticking to the tube, even with some very special glue that doesn't melt or go gooey under 100°F , it still broke free today after sitting in the sun for an hourHave your tried Honda ‘grip cement’ Julie?
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The 500 has the ability to drop as low as 5,000rpm before overtaking
But ideally 9k in 3rd will do the manoeuvre quickly and safely.
Might even blow the cobwebs out of the exhaust as well
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Post by: K2-K6 on July 23, 2021, 09:39:49 AM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on July 23, 2021, 09:52:31 AM
Clean the plastic grip with MEK as it should prep the surface to take glue better. Don't use tissue but a more resilient non synthetic cloth in case it sticks to the plastic :)
On pedal cycles we used to use hair spray to stop grips rotating.
Post by: K2-K6 on July 23, 2021, 10:16:43 AM
* it's why you shouldn't use it on cars, paintwork etc including aluminium or UPVC window installation. From my obscure facts file that sometimes gets snagged as it's wirling around inside my head and may have no relevance to your current situation ;D
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Post by: JamesH on September 23, 2021, 05:00:52 PM
....is that you in the reflection Julie? ;DUnless Graham’s gone blonde it must be..
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Post by: Nurse Julie on September 23, 2021, 05:30:50 PM
....is that you in the reflection Julie? ;DYes George, it is 😊😊😊
Post by: Nurse Julie on September 23, 2021, 05:31:48 PM
🤣🤣🤣🤣....is that you in the reflection Julie? ;DUnless Graham’s gone blonde it must be..
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Post by: 3scs on September 23, 2021, 06:54:23 PM
Post by: Nurse Julie on September 23, 2021, 07:03:11 PM
You’ve nearly caught meHaha, I took that pic at the pub so by the time I got home, I'm very, very close to you now 😁😁😁
I'm tempted to ride around the block to catch up with you 😂😂😂
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Post by: ST1100 on September 24, 2021, 01:55:21 PM
It's been a busy week but at last I found time to take Kitty out on her 1st ride.Turned out REALLY nice 8)
I presume the gold-candy is the OEM color? (I think it must match the year/series of the bike...)
Forks rebuild or new parts?
Still haven't figured out which years had the fork gators, and which ones not... ???
Post by: Johnwebley on September 24, 2021, 02:03:21 PM
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Post by: Nurse Julie on September 24, 2021, 02:41:25 PM
Yes, OE 500K1 colour, gators standard on this model. Forks re hard chromed and rebuilt using all OEM / NOS parts.It's been a busy week but at last I found time to take Kitty out on her 1st ride.Turned out REALLY nice 8)
I presume the gold-candy is the OEM color? (I think it must match the year/series of the bike...)
Forks rebuild or new parts?
Still haven't figured out which years had the fork gators, and which ones not... ???
Post by: mike the bike on September 24, 2021, 06:29:04 PM
Post by: Nurse Julie on September 24, 2021, 06:32:12 PM
Are you riding it to Crich next week?Unfortunately not able to make Crich this year Mike 😭😭😭😭 But, if I were going I would take Kitty, the 500.
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Post by: Nurse Julie on August 17, 2023, 03:02:52 PM
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Post by: 3scs on August 18, 2023, 09:08:39 PM
Kitty turned 3000 miles whilst out today. Not bad in 2 years considering I do similar mileage on Milly the 550 Mongrel and the same on my CD250u ☺️☺️☺️looks like I’ve got some catching up to do
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Post by: Nurse Julie on August 18, 2023, 09:11:08 PM
😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 Yes, you have SiKitty turned 3000 miles whilst out today. Not bad in 2 years considering I do similar mileage on Milly the 550 Mongrel and the same on my CD250u ☺️☺️☺️looks like I’ve got some catching up to do
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