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Misc / Open / Re: Candy Jade Green.
« on: December 10, 2023, 06:53:04 PM »
Was originally Jade Green, goes with ruby red, emerald green, garnet brown, sapphire blue. Think the US started calling it Jet and it stuck in places. Jade green on CMSNL.
My K0 is in original jade green. I like the fact that it's unusual. But I do have other sets in custom gold and ruby red. And have a spare set that may get to be garnet brown. Shame I missed those side panels yesterday
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Excuse the old front wheel. The original has the original tyre, but don't trust it to use.

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Misc / Open / Re: One for Bryan (Lancastertastic)
« on: December 05, 2023, 06:27:30 PM »
There's also this colour film about. Think it's also a Lancaster raid out of Lincolnshire I think.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPg6Yqe0HB0&t=24s

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Desperately Seeking!! / Re: CB360-350F-450K Swing Arm Collar Wanted
« on: December 01, 2023, 07:36:59 PM »
Just sitting here hoping to get fed shortly:
333 is the CB350 Four part and according to CMS 52141-333-000 also fits some CB400 fours.

But notice that some CB400 fours call up 52141-369-000.
The 333 version shows holes for grease to come through, the 369 does not show the holes as probably doesn't need them as the grease is fed from S/A nipple.
Maybe otherwise the same.

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CB750 / Re: Tippetts 750/4
« on: November 29, 2023, 07:14:09 PM »
I was up and down to Tippetts regularly in the early 70s. Biggest stock of Honda spares around.

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Announcements / Re: Bludy Lump!
« on: November 24, 2023, 07:19:24 PM »
Only just read this thread. Sorry to read your news Phil. Big strides made even in the last 10 years in treating this and glad you are getting prompt attention. I think we all here spend far more time in the garage than actually riding bikes these days anyway. Keep busy.
Phil

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I would think cheaper units are available if you are not worried about originality. I got a unit with the correct side dip and the pilot fitting, but can't remember if it included bulbs, for £8.99 inc. delivery off ebay a couple of years ago Looks good enough on my 78 model.

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CB500/550 / Re: New frame/engine bolts. What type?
« on: November 24, 2023, 07:01:23 PM »
93201-100-350B £2.21 at DSS and good if you are ordering other bits at same time to save postage.

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CB500/550 / Re: New frame/engine bolts. What type?
« on: November 22, 2023, 07:04:50 PM »
If it's the only way of sourcing the long mounting studs/bolts the your bike your choice. There are a couple of sets on UK ebay. I'd choose the hex head to look slightly standard.

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CB500/550 / Re: Can't fit rear brake in drum after fitting news brake shoes
« on: November 22, 2023, 06:54:16 PM »
Rear drum is 180mm dia. on 550.  390 is 550F part no. With the shoes centralised on the backplate, what is the diameter?

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That's a bargain Ken, £50 from CMS!

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CB500/550 / Re: 550 vs 550F
« on: October 29, 2023, 06:52:51 PM »
Early 550ks (K0-K2 sold in the US) are like the 500s with the smaller 500 tank. The K3 and 1978K are like the F at a glance but the footrests and rear brake lever and positions are different. Think 550F and 550K3, 1978K side panel mounts are the same, but different to K0-K2. As said as long as you replace tank and seat as a set you are OK. The swept 550F pipes (if you can find any) would probably fit K3 and 1978K, but may need a special bracket for any silencer.

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CB500/550 / Re: It’s home at last!
« on: October 28, 2023, 07:33:51 PM »
Does look all there, so hopefully not too much work to get it for a runabout for a season. After all bikes are for riding.
Another 550/500 so we have definitely seen off the 400s and even the 750s.
When I was first looking to get a 500 to restore about 22years ago I had trouble finding one. Imports have made them common.
I did get one tool kit out of the three bikes I bought from DK, but it was with the expensive K0 with the early double ring spanner.

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All the genuine clutch cables should have the extra outer sleeving that starts nearer the bars end. The black rubber block (grey on early cables) just slides down as far as it goes at the engine end.
All my measurements were outer cable only, including engine end adjuster.

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Just to add the pics are with US bars. I have now fitted UK bars and the new cable follows the same route...I think.

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These are pictures of my USA K0 as I believe Honda installed it:

Ignore The small wire loom going near the cable in the 2nd picture. This was a standard USA mod where they raised the ignition switch to the bars.

I have three new clutch cables:
Andy Cepok UK type:   1.03m
DS UK type:    1.07m
22870-323-020 still in bag that I think is USA type:   1.12m

I also have a note saying UK type should be 0.99m (3ft 3in)

You can also see the throttle cable passing the other way through the gap above the coils.


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