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CB500/550 / Re: NGK plugs for 500
« Last post by Seabeowner on Today at 06:28:07 PM »
I ran resistor plugs and caps for years and didn't have a problem. I think DSS sells the R plugs for the 500. But I must admit I now use non R plugs.
My 71 500 came with 7.5k plug caps from new I believe.
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Project Board / Re: Mike's CB550 Project
« Last post by McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on Today at 06:27:07 PM »
The worst oil smell I've experienced has been with car diff oil.
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CB500/550 / Re: Candy Garnet Brown
« Last post by Nurse Julie on Today at 06:15:00 PM »
Quote from: Seabeowner on Today at 04:44:38 PM
Decided on a close candy match (or maybe not) to the brown.
But haven't yet got the paint for the black sides.
Any suggestions appreciated for quality black aerosols for this?
Will use the SprayMax lacquer on top.
Honda NH1 is the black.
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Project Board / Re: Mike's CB550 Project
« Last post by Mike_Berkshire on Today at 05:52:31 PM »
A great tip Ted; thanks. I used the handle of our patio broom, banged 2 panel pins into it about 5mm apart, cut the heads off and dropped it down the tube. With one nail either side of the roll pin in the damper, the fork leg in the vise and the head of the broom stopping rotation I got it out no trouble. I have discovered that ancient fork oil smells not unlike sewage too. Onwards to the next challenge.
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Project Board / Re: Mike's CB550 Project
« Last post by McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on Today at 05:38:57 PM »
When I removed mine I used a cordless Impact tool to undo the hex bolt. I did not encounter the turning problem if your is turning sounds as if it should undo with a bit of wedging.
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Humour / Re: Wife bought me some new tools.
« Last post by Spitfire on Today at 05:02:48 PM »
Now thats nice, I will have to show that to the boss, but she would probably eat them herself.

Cheers

Dennis
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Project Board / Re: Mike's CB550 Project
« Last post by Mike_Berkshire on Today at 04:54:52 PM »
Thanks for the suggestion. The spring is out so will look for a suitable piece of wood and have another go.
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CB500/550 / Re: Candy Garnet Brown
« Last post by Seabeowner on Today at 04:44:38 PM »
Decided on a close candy match (or maybe not) to the brown.
But haven't yet got the paint for the black sides.
Any suggestions appreciated for quality black aerosols for this?
Will use the SprayMax lacquer on top.
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Humour / Re: Wife bought me some new tools.
« Last post by K2-K6 on Today at 04:34:09 PM »
You could use them to put up some virtual shelves for ornaments that don't need to be bought Ted  ;D

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Project Board / Re: Mike's CB550 Project
« Last post by McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on Today at 04:33:21 PM »
Iirc a suitable sized brush stale has been used by members in the past to prevent the rotation. I believe it's inserted down the fork leg to jam the inside part. Never had to do it myself so you might find it via the search facility.

I assume you have removed the spring.
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