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« on: September 22, 2023, 12:52:30 PM »
Sorry Ken, I imagine they are no good for restoration, the aluminium of the carb bodies at the inlet on two of them has corroded very badly indeed. I am not sure how, they came like that in a job lot of spares. Strangely the throttle mechanism is in very good condition, even the chrome part but as I said the carb bodies are scrap. Luckily the float chambers are good and I have already needed to fit two of them to my bike as every now and again the brass tubes split, probably down to ethanol in the fuel.
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« on: September 21, 2023, 03:43:17 PM »
no worries, I can always save it in case I need it. It nearly ended up in the scrap but now thinking should keep just in case.
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« on: September 21, 2023, 12:21:05 PM »
can you not get a second hand shaft?
I might be able to find one in my collection.
yes, and bracket
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« on: September 01, 2023, 03:09:56 PM »
I have seen modifications where 15A fuses are put inline with the three stator wires as a prevention. Might help diagnose without burning out another alternator stator.
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« on: September 01, 2023, 02:55:17 PM »
You tried fitting a silicon sleeve over the HT lead like the original Honda ones had? If you can fit it right up to the coil and right up to the sealing rubber on the HT cap that should stop any arcing
Good idea, there is a gap, might use shrink tubing. (I was worried I might seal moisture in)
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« on: September 01, 2023, 02:00:11 PM »
Thank you. Does anyone know what the primary resistance should be?
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« on: September 01, 2023, 12:09:48 PM »
Over the years I have had a lot of trouble with errant sparks, especially when damp or wet. A year or so, I replaced the original coils with aftermarket ones but not completely happy with their performance either. I have new plugs and new caps. Periodically, number 1 cylinder drops out with a weak spark. I tried reducing the spark plug gap which has helped.
Does anyone have a recommendation for good reliable replacements as I am not sure about the quality of the ones I am using added to which they don't fit correctly on the frame anyway.
Thoughts??
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« on: November 03, 2022, 09:49:51 AM »
Because my bike is ratty, I get to use it all year round, yay, win-win. (Although it does have a sticky clutch cable which gets worse in bad weather, must pick one up this week)
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« on: October 20, 2022, 04:37:23 PM »
In order to transfer kinetic energy and thus slow down the bike, the pads must apply friction creating heat and, in the case of my bike, sound energy in the form of a loud squeaking. My brakes need all the help they can get so I'm happy with the squeaking. It tells me some energy transfer is taking place 
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« on: September 20, 2022, 08:00:55 PM »
I have always used EBC on my bike and they always work well. They have a tendency to squeal but that's when I know they are correctly adjusted. The brake on these bikes is rather primitive but is more effective than it 'feels'.
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« on: September 14, 2022, 09:42:41 AM »
yes, will try to upload some.
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« on: September 13, 2022, 07:37:18 PM »
1974 CB500K UK model,
Excellent runner, in fairly regular use, low mileage, rolling restoration.
Would make excellent restoration project,
Offers over £2000
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« on: September 13, 2022, 12:05:59 PM »
phew
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« on: September 13, 2022, 11:30:56 AM »
also, at about 8 through to 6 o'clock, does it look like there is a gap between the drum liner and the hub?
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« on: September 13, 2022, 11:27:08 AM »
It looks like the locating lugs from the drive cushion have broken off which might suggest the cushions themselves are perished. I would have a look to make sure.
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