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CB750 / Neutral switch disassembly

« on: March 09, 2024, 03:42:21 PM »

Does anyone have experience with disassembling a neutral switch? I would like to zinc plate the steel parts. The non-conducting middle part seems to be locked in place with some kind of laquer.

Humour / Breast enlargement

« on: February 13, 2024, 11:39:38 AM »

I would like a breast enlargement she said.
Take some toilet paper and rub it into your cleavage he said.
Does that really work she wonders?
At least it worked well on your bum, he noted delicately.

Misc / Open / General part number decipher

« on: February 25, 2023, 08:49:58 PM »

Already trying all evening to find a post where part number code's for general parts are explained. How can one tell if a hex bolt is chromed or zinc plated from the part number?
General part numbers have this format:
xxxxx-xxxxx-yy

I am interested in the YY designation. I've seen 4J, OA, OB, O2, O7 etc. I am assuming that OB means chromed. Is that correct? And does this also apply on nuts and washers?

Cheers.

CB500/550 / Removing the plastic rear mudguard/fender

« on: January 02, 2018, 02:17:43 PM »

Almost entirely dismantled the frame. The only part that is bothering me is the rear plastic mudguard/fender. It is held in place by several tabs welded to the frame. The only way i see to remove the mudguard is to bend the tabs open. I don't like that because when the frame is finished with paint i am afraid that when i bend the tabs back the new paint will come off.

So any suggestions on how to proceed?

Cheers Jan

New Member Introductions / Hello from the Netherlands

« on: November 29, 2017, 09:37:42 PM »

Oh dear what have i got myself into?? Bought a 1974 CB 500 and i am planning a full restoration. Midlifecrisis takes its toll. Anyway, already having great fun in dismantling the bike and documenting the lot. In the meanwhile already started restoring the petcock with meticulous care. Sourcing parts at a reasonable price is quite a sport.
Al this and not even passed my driving exam yet. Where does this take me? Having tasted the forum i am afraid I contracted a virus with no cure.
I hope to find here some support in my efforts to restore the bike to nearly new condition. I like some patina witch seems appropriate for a bike 40+ years old.
I'll to post some pics now then to keep you posted but i will take my time.

Cheers from the Netherlands,

Jan