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« on: June 22, 2016, 11:21:22 AM »
I have bought two different manufacturer top end gasket sets for my two 550s and both are missing the 6off "lozenge" rubber sealing washers that cover the access to the head nuts. Is this normal as they include the large wavy O ring for the cover itself? It is annoying as the they seem to be over £3 each, unless somebody knows otherwise.
Should they always be replaced?
I have some from a set from a 500 that I did a dozen years ago and I'm sure they were included. At least I'm OK for one bike.
Thanks
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« on: June 17, 2016, 05:31:05 PM »
The downpipes on my F are pretty good and I had designs on getting the old silencer repaired or modifying another to suit.
DS ore OOS of the gasket (packing) that goes between the two. It is a simple tube, but does any body know what material it is or I should use.
PN 18391-390-405
Thanks
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« on: May 23, 2016, 07:12:02 PM »
Hi, Have three 500/550s and none have the air filter retaining spring. Need advice to make, as not great at this.
Channel looks to be about 13mm. What type of steel to use and approx what thickness (gauge). I can use the cmsnl pic for approx shape unless anyone has anymore detail.
Thanks, Phil
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« on: March 07, 2016, 12:01:03 AM »
Advice please.
Engine all stripped down. Should I always replace the 34mm plug on the end of the gear mainshaft? Part no 91207-374-000. Any ideas why it is special order from DS? And what is the difference between the CB550 and the CB400 plug (91207-333-000)..they appear to be the same dimensions.
I also need the crankshaft seals and CMSNL do a set with all seals including the plug which seems cheap at 19 euros +VAT. If anyone has this set, are the crankshaft seals correct with the location flange at one end as the pics are rubbish?
Thanks folks. Phil
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« on: January 18, 2016, 04:13:41 PM »
Ok since I was last on here I now have one CB500 (and two engines) and two CB550s, so I hope you all don't get tired of too many questions.
Have been offered a new primary chain for a Kawasaki 1985 ZX750 and been told that it will fit Honda CB550 etc. Would be grateful if anyone has a spec of the Hy-Vo chain? 3/4" pitch i think.
Secondly, the three bikes I have all have different forks. Stanchions on my F1 are pretty much shot. Very deep pitting and more water than oil ran out of the fork leg! Anyone know how they differ from the later K3 and if you can mod between the two?
Thanks to one and all.
Hope you like the pic. It is my brand new CB500, Aug 74.
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« on: October 12, 2015, 12:07:51 PM »
Hello all,
Had a new CB500 in 1974 and hopefully have attached a picture.... as I'm hopeless at the social networking side. More oil and dirt and in the garage sort.
Semi retired now and have a 500/4 for the last 12 years (lots of money spent and still with a few engine issues) mostly standing in the corner of my garage. Have some spares also.
Never stopped biking (except winters) and use an ER6N for motorcycle transport. (am I allowed to mention a Kawasaki). Had Z650s for a long while, but as a shorty/weakling I have decided to revisit CB500s as they were my first love. (don't tell the wife). Looking for another bike for my lad also.
Great site of like minded people working together.
Roll on summer,
Phil
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« on: October 11, 2015, 05:05:55 PM »
New here and apologies if this has been covered in the past. I have a 74 CB500 for the last 12 years. Will post an introduction tomorrow, but meantime:
At that time I was broke and spent minimal money and used some switches from a later CB550 (I think). They have the entry for the clutch cut out switch and the integral dip switch on the LHS. But I think it should have just indicators/horn/pass on that side and kill/start/lights with P, L, H on the RHS. UK(europe) only. Does anyone know of any available? Thanks.
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