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New Member Introductions / Re: Something old, someone old.
« on: February 14, 2011, 05:55:01 PM »
Welcome - it was probably me...

Whilst its apart, you might as well inspect everything, although dead big ends are very rare. If the rings are in bits you need to check the bores as you may need to rebore before rebuilding.

Keep us informed as to what you find (with pics if possible)

Steve

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CB750 / Re: "cloud silver" where in the UK??
« on: February 13, 2011, 06:40:34 PM »
For those who are really confused, kaceyK2 was originally (and still is) kaceyF2 on the .net site...   ::)

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CB750 / Re: "cloud silver" where in the UK??
« on: February 13, 2011, 12:04:45 PM »
What happened to the F2?

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CB500/550 / Re: cb 550 hoses
« on: February 13, 2011, 10:58:28 AM »
You're right Matthew. My 500/4s all do more like 50mpg  8)

The one in my avatar did indeed have K&Ns, big jets and a Piper exhaust but in those days we didn't give a stuff about mpg!

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CB350/400 / Re: CB400F Oil cooler adapter
« on: February 13, 2011, 10:00:13 AM »
sherriffbuck AT hotmail.com

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CB750 / Re: "cloud silver" where in the UK??
« on: February 12, 2011, 07:11:13 PM »
I'd say welcome back KC, but this is post #1 (?)

Was it on SOHC4 that we were last acquainted?

Steve

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CB500/550 / Re: cb 550 hoses
« on: February 12, 2011, 09:33:27 AM »
The K3 carbs ran much leaner (55mpg vs 40mpg for the other 500/550s I owned). Downside was that it would overheat very quickly in the summer if run at a standstill (like in the queue at Silverstone for example...  :-[)

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CB500/550 / Re: Strange fault
« on: February 12, 2011, 09:31:23 AM »
Back in the 70's we had an ingenious solution for this (well, we were all electronics students...):

  • Remove coils (incl HT leads!) and place in nice warm airing cupboard for a few days
  • Rough up area around the HT/coil join with sharp screwdriver - makes purchase for...
  • Apply RTV (Room Temp Vulcanising) rubber compound to seal join

Worked (most of the time - just make sure you don't leave any gaps)

A saw a CBX1000 with a plastic carrier bag wrapped around the coils once - it was melted!

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CB500/550 / Re: cb 550 hoses
« on: February 11, 2011, 09:35:20 PM »
F2 with K3 carbs.
Honda headers. Dunstall silencer?
Front mudguard looks sorts Suzuki-ish...

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Recommended Sources for Parts and Services / Re: Group buy of F2 Rings anyone?
« on: February 11, 2011, 05:41:15 PM »
You need to contact the guys in the States.

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CB500/550 / Re: Strange fault
« on: February 10, 2011, 01:24:33 PM »
The needles could be worn. They get a "step" in them.

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CB500/550 / Re: alternative reg/rec
« on: February 10, 2011, 01:23:44 PM »
This is a bit of a marathon, but you might pick up some tips as to what would work from here:

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=12465.0

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CB350/400 / Re: Getting started/project CB350/400f
« on: February 10, 2011, 08:57:47 AM »
Have you tried www.sohc4.net?

Go to http://forums.sohc4.net and type "350 cam chain tensioner rebuild" (or similar) into the search box.

There's strength in depth over there.

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CB500/550 / Re: cb 550 hoses
« on: February 09, 2011, 09:10:01 AM »
Looks like an F2 from the photo in the avatar Bryan.

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CB750 / Re: Is this for real?
« on: February 04, 2011, 08:57:49 PM »
Can't be.

Private bidders - how many of them were his mates?

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