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SOHC.co.uk Forums => CB500/550 => Topic started by: pptom on July 22, 2013, 08:33:21 PM

Title: New bike
Post by: pptom on July 22, 2013, 08:33:21 PM

Well, as promised - here it is, garage photo's only i'm afraid and mirrors removed for transport:

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t40/PeePeeTom/P1000622_zpsc3ee4199.jpg) (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/PeePeeTom/media/P1000622_zpsc3ee4199.jpg.html)

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t40/PeePeeTom/P1000621_zpse6d15d64.jpg) (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/PeePeeTom/media/P1000621_zpse6d15d64.jpg.html)

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t40/PeePeeTom/P1000626_zps34f58ff1.jpg) (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/PeePeeTom/media/P1000626_zps34f58ff1.jpg.html)

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t40/PeePeeTom/P1000623_zps538cc18d.jpg) (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/PeePeeTom/media/P1000623_zps538cc18d.jpg.html)

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t40/PeePeeTom/P1000624_zps3f565523.jpg) (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/PeePeeTom/media/P1000624_zps3f565523.jpg.html)

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t40/PeePeeTom/P1000625_zpsed42f98c.jpg) (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/PeePeeTom/media/P1000625_zpsed42f98c.jpg.html)

Its about the mintest bike I've ever owned, the exhausts look like they came out of the wrapping last week. Going to spend the next couple of nights doing the 3k service items for peace of mind, but i see no reason to worry about anything being out, its a really well looked after bike - roll on the MOT!
Thanks to James for some helpful buying advice.
Tom

Title: Re: New bike
Post by: Woodside on July 22, 2013, 09:34:50 PM

It's a looker all right
Nice one!

Title: Re: New bike
Post by: UK Pete on July 22, 2013, 10:20:50 PM

That is one real nice looking bike
pete

Title: Re: New bike
Post by: LesterPiglet on July 22, 2013, 10:30:09 PM

Looks like it just came from the showroom. Lovely. 

Title: Re: New bike
Post by: busa on July 22, 2013, 11:18:17 PM

nice import bike courtesy of D K's I presume   

they recently bought a load from new mexico  I am still waiting for them to get in touch with me for exhausts

Title: Re: New bike
Post by: pptom on July 23, 2013, 06:48:49 AM

I think DK's brought it in (got one of their numberplates), but in 1995, on 5k miles, so its in this great condition despite being in the UK for 18 years and having done an additional 10k miles over here.

Title: Re: New bike
Post by: JamesH on July 23, 2013, 08:34:50 AM

Well done Tom - she looks lovely...Enjoy

Title: Re: New bike
Post by: Bryanj on July 23, 2013, 08:38:59 AM

Very nice, dont forget the swingarm grease nipple(s) if not on the end s of the bolt there will be one underneath in the middle of the pivot area---makes it a swine to get a greasegun on

Title: Re: New bike
Post by: stuartni on July 23, 2013, 03:20:56 PM

amazing  8)

Title: Re: New bike
Post by: pptom on July 23, 2013, 10:03:33 PM

Well, just goes to show - take nothing for granted!
Plugs checked - all good
Tappets - all too big
Points gap - both too small
Cam chain 'adjusted'
Swingarm greased (was fairly dry)
Timing - quite a few degrees out
All sorted now, but i'm thinking i should probably sync the carbs to be sure - got to have a word around locally to see if anyone has a gauge.
That was a couple of hours well spent!
Depending on various couriers / royal mail - should get the suspension sorted tomorrow evening, then we're all ready to go!