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Misc / Open / Advice sought, modernish tourer needed
« on: March 25, 2024, 04:30:49 PM »
I hope people here might be able to advise.  My wife and I would like to do some touring in Europe but although we used to go everywhere on my CB500, we were a lot younger then and so was the bike.  Nowadays we probably need something more modern and a bit more comfortable.  Bearing in mind that the newest bike I've ever ridden is a 1978 CX500, I would appreciate some advice.  My initial investigations have brought me to Triumph Sprint 900 perhaps....

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CB500/550 / Delkevic Exhaust pipe
« on: September 29, 2023, 03:44:17 PM »
Hi,

Looking at the Delkevic four into one stainless steel exhaust pipe. There are some springs between the downpipes and the silencer which I am wondering what they are for and whether they could be removed?

thanks,

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CB500/550 / Ignition Coils recommendation
« 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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Member 4 Sales / CB500K uk model restoration project, excellent runner
« 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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CB500/550 / Wheel rebuilding
« on: August 15, 2022, 08:48:02 PM »
Insprired by Juits' wheel rebuild and looking ahead to the winter, I think it is time to tackle my front wheel which has needed a build for at least 20 years now.

My questions are, what size is the rim?

What spokes should I order?

Who are good suppliers?

Apart from originality, are there practical considerations between, stainless steel, aluminium, or chromium plated steel?  My preference would be for stainless steel but I thought maybe it wouldn't be as stable as aluminium or steel?

I would be grateful for your thoughts.

Many thanks,
Steve

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Desperately Seeking!! / CB500K or CB550 4-1 exhaust
« on: August 10, 2022, 09:42:06 PM »
does anyone have an exhaust pipe, 4-1, (not motad) or will I just have to fork out a fortune for a Delkevic?  ;D

current pipe held together with bandages, limited budget.


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CB500/550 / Wheel rebuild
« on: July 19, 2022, 01:51:22 PM »
I fear I may have to rebuild my front wheel this winter.  Can anyone here recommend a good person, not too expensive?

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CB500/550 / Insurance Value
« on: June 13, 2022, 02:59:35 PM »
I am just renewing my insurance and was surprised how much my premium had gone up and so I am in the process of looking for other quotes.

I haven't thought about or changed my bikes value for many years.  What do we think is a reasonable amount to put for a scruffy, perfectly running and well maintained CB500/4 considering what it would cost to replace if someone stole it?

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CB500/550 / Exhaust pipe
« on: April 18, 2022, 04:38:54 PM »
Hello everybody.

Well. it's lasted a good few years but finally my old Laser pipe has rusted so badley there is now a hole.  Does anyone have a similar pipe lying around in their workshop that they would like to sell?  Also, I noticed Nurse Julie, you had a similar stainless version on one of your bikes.  Where did you get it from?


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CB500/550 / Ethanol?
« on: September 02, 2021, 10:13:47 AM »
500/4.

Upon turning on the fuel tap yesterday, I found fuel leaking from one of the pipes from the fuel tap.

Looking at the pipe it seems to be very perished which I was not expecting as I had replaced with new ones only last year.

I suspect ethanol might be the problem and wondered if anyone here knows what type of pipe one should use nowadays with the new fuel and if anyone has a recommended supplier of such.

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CB500/550 / Carburretor rebuild
« on: August 02, 2021, 07:16:57 PM »
On my 500, I noticed one of the float bowls is weeping a little and realise I might have to replace the seal.  I thought, while they were off it might be a good idea to do the seals on the jets at the same time.  The last time I overhauled the carbs fully was 26 years ago and possibly, back then, I used the original ones anyway.

Before starting this mini project I've been looking online but it seems hard to find kits that have just the O rings, I don't want jets or float valves or anything.  Has anyone found such kits anywhere?

The other thing I might need is a supply of float bowl screws as the original ones are a bit chewed.


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CB500/550 / Re: Brake caliper re-assembly electrolysis worries
« on: June 06, 2021, 11:58:19 AM »
Having taken apart my front caliper and replacing the piston and seal, I am contemplating re-assembly.  I want to put something on the threads of the two large bolts that go through the caliper so that I can undo them next time it needs servicing.  Would a very slight smear of high melting point grease be OK, I don't imagine it will get anywhere near the pads or disk?


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CB500/550 / Brake Fluid
« on: April 23, 2021, 01:59:10 PM »
I forgot the world moves on and changes.  I bought some brake fluid, DOT 4, and have only now noticed it is synthetic.  Will this work?  I have read that it is more compressible than Glycol based brake fluid and may cause a loss of feel which for anyone familiar with riding these bikes will know is not an area where there is room for negotiation  :)

I thought that before I rebuild my brake this weekend I would find out if anyone here has used it as I am miles away from any shops
?

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SOHC Singles & Twins / CB350
« on: April 10, 2021, 11:04:50 AM »
I like this new board, here is my 350 which I put back on the road during lockdown.

Non standard features include Amal concentric carbs and rear light from a B25.

The carbs work really well, more responsive than the original CV type and more reliable.  The slides in the CV carbs used to stick all the time and then it would keep going down to one cylinder, very annoying.

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CB500/550 / Brake caliper piston
« on: April 09, 2021, 02:31:37 PM »
I'm just about to replace the piston on my fron brake and notice there are Honda ones and pattern ones.  Does anyone know if there is any difference?

Thanks

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