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« on: April 25, 2024, 04:11:11 PM »
Soon I am going to look at a friend's Triumph Daytona 900 which he is selling. Has anyone here owned one and is there anything I should look out for. It has only done 4K miles.
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« on: April 22, 2024, 03:05:03 PM »
1974 500/4
runs really well and is currently on the road. would suit someone who wants a restoration project.
good rear wheel, no brake lining problems, front wheel needs rebuilding ideally
Chrome not great.
Fitted with early CB750 petrol tank but I have the original although that one has a whole in it.
Engine and gearbox excellent.
£1800
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« 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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« 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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« 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: 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: 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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« 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?  current pipe held together with bandages, limited budget.
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« 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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« 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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« 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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« 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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« 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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« 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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« 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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