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Misc / Open / Re: long covid
« Last post by McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on Today at 11:37:21 AM »
I don't want to pry do you have some level of COPD that causes you to struggle?
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Misc / Open / Re: long covid
« Last post by Moorey on Today at 11:24:16 AM »
Quote from: haynes66 on April 30, 2024, 06:03:45 PM
maybe this isnt the place to post this but it might be of use to someone.  i was diagnosed with long covid recently by my GP after chest xrays, cardio ecg, 24hr ecg and a number of asthma tests but nothing untoward showed up. but they did acknowledge that my breathing capacity was 50% what it should be. so i just accepted that i was stuck with it.  anyway, i mentioned it to a guy a few weeks ago who is very into alternative medicine and a vegan. so i was naturally sceptical!  apparently, his friend had long covid and after some research, started taking a low dose nicotene patch.  it seems that he improved drastically and is now much better. i didnt bother following it up as it seemed a bit fanciful, but my wife suggested i give it a go. so i got a pack of step 3 7mg patches and stuck them on. only four days in, and i realised this morning that my breathing is almost normal!  i'm going to carry on for two weeks and then stop.  however, if you try them and you drop dead, dont blame me.  but if youre getting on a bit like me and struggling with it, give it a go. there is anecdotal evidence on google but nothing science based as yet, but i assume some research is going on.  although i'm still unable to lift my 750-4 engine onto the workbench! but maybe i'm just old...

pete

I do have it and struggle at times with my lungs, I will be interested in how it works out for you over a period of time. We are coming into spring and summer though which does make a big difference for me.
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CB500/550 / Re: Swinging arm bushes
« Last post by McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on Today at 10:50:50 AM »
I used the bushes that Julie sells in my 400 & 500 - they are spot on.

I put the replacement bushes in the freezer overnight then drited them in with out too much difficulty.

I don't recall any removable inner steel tube, it is shown in the parts book - I obviously left mine as it was.
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CB500/550 / Re: Swinging arm bushes
« Last post by Mike_Berkshire on Today at 10:47:57 AM »
Quote from: Nurse Julie on Today at 10:17:31 AM
The old ones you are referring to are like a bakolite. Cut a chanel in them and remove them before powder coating etc. Just cut lengthway with a hacksaw blade and prise out. Then cover the ends for powder coating. I sell the bronze bush replacements.
Thats extremely helpful and I now understand - having properly cleaned the area I can now see. So I remove the inner steel tube, cut out the old bushes, mask, paint, knock the new bushes in, put the steel tube back in, refit arm, re-fit retaining bolt, re-grease? Thanks so much! Mike
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CB500/550 / Re: Float height 500 k1
« Last post by Honda enthusiast on Today at 10:35:52 AM »
It's all original as far as I can see inside but the carbs aren't the originals of my 10000 mile bike, there's wear on the cable nipple holders indicating some more use than 10k...otherwise it all looks original with the oe stamps on the needle and jets.

Julie the needle is on groove four from the top, I understand that's where the US bikes were, is that right? The carbs aren't flooding so it's got to be the jets or needle position for it to run so rich?
I've Tourmax kits on the way, would you suggest an alternative fix?

Many thanks David and Julie 😁👍
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Misc / Open / Re: Gallery pics
« Last post by Nurse Julie on Today at 10:21:30 AM »
It's got something to do with the package/ programme Steve uses, it's a check system or something. Steve will explain I'm sure.
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CB500/550 / Re: Swinging arm bushes
« Last post by Nurse Julie on Today at 10:17:31 AM »
The old ones you are referring to are like a bakolite. Cut a chanel in them and remove them before powder coating etc. Just cut lengthway with a hacksaw blade and prise out. Then cover the ends for powder coating. I sell the bronze bush replacements.

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CB500/550 / Swinging arm bushes
« Last post by Mike_Berkshire on Today at 10:10:31 AM »
Another newbie question. I am getting close to the point where I can send the frame to the paintshop for stripping/enamelling. I have taken off the swinging arm, removed the pivot bolt & the end caps. I assume that where the manual (Im mainly using Haynes) describes 'bushes' it is referring to the inner (steel?) sleeve. Having only worked on old Brit bikes previously, to me a swinging arm bush is a short brass or phosphor bronze insert. Subject to the bush sleeve being within tolerance I am planning to leave it in the swinging arm whilst it is repainted; masking the ends and the grease nipple. Is this approach OK and is my understanding of what needs to be checked for tolerance correct? Thanks
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CB350/400 / Re: Power consumption, E-ignition vs Points. also - spare advance cam?
« Last post by AshimotoK0 on Today at 09:01:33 AM »
I need to investigate that Dave as mine was just flopping about when I bought the bike. I took one of those Boyer units apart that a member here kindly gave me. Interesting design and it was patented by Ernie Bransden I think. From memory it uses a wasted spark system so doesn't have two switching transistors for each of the two Honda Four coils. So I guess the current draw must be higher than the standard points setup. Really need to revisit it in case I am talking BS plus design some kind of holder for the potted block. Tell you something though, that system seems to have stood the test of time.The failed unit a member (John Webley IIRC) donated to me had failed after many years and miles of reliable service. Plus it was only a failed capacitor IIRC not the main switching transistor.
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Out & About / Re: SOHC meet in Scotland
« Last post by davidcumbria on Today at 07:55:42 AM »
Apologies I can’t make it after all have been asked to help out at a police Bikesafe event. Next time.👍
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