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CB500/550 / Front Light H4 Fitting
« on: August 21, 2016, 08:15:09 AM »
Like Ash i am also looking at a lighting upgrade and am considering the Philips bulbs but problem 1 is my bike is  a US spec with a sealed beam light.

Has anyone got a recommendation for a replacement glass that will take a standard H4 bulb as a a starter

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CB500/550 / Float bowl needed
« on: August 04, 2016, 06:38:48 AM »
Anyone got a spare Right Hand side float bowl they would be willing to part with?

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CB500/550 / Insurance again........
« on: August 02, 2016, 03:28:59 PM »
Just changed my Trophy SE (1200 139Bhp big tourer) for a MT09 Tracer Yamaha.

Just been quoted £290 by Peter James!!!!! this is crazy compared to what I have seen other members paying (I am 62 with 8 years NCB and no conviction or bumps)

 I also got a quote just for the Yam for £111 from Bennetts which was more reasonable but then they asked if my Garage had windows- when I said yes they said they couldn't insure me.

Huhhhh maybe now I cant get house insurance cos my house has windows!!!

 Even though the windows are UPVC locked double glazed units in the garage still no deal. Apparently my garage is now not  a garage (try that one on my wife !!)

Anyone got any good recommendations for modern and classic multi bike insurers

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CB500/550 / Ride to the wall?
« on: July 23, 2016, 01:24:09 AM »
Anyone doing this this year be good to meet some other Honda owners on a good day out?

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CB500/550 / Fuel tank sizes and reserve
« on: July 19, 2016, 03:23:28 PM »
Having some curiosity around my tank caapcity and reserve switching.

Just went on to reserve and filled up and it took 1.52 Gallons (Imperial).

Looking at the 500 spec it says the tank capacity is 3.1 Gal with a 0.9 Gal Reserve so I make it 3.1-0.9=2.2 Gals to reserve.

Am I missing something, I seem to have "lost" 0.7 Gal somewhere

Also I have noticed the jump to reserve is very "instant". I actually got stranded at some lights as I didnt notice the usual coughing and spluttering as reserve was needed - it just died

And YES it's an original Honda tank, I'm not quite that stupid - at least yet - but I am sure that day will come !!!

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Now that the deecnt ingredient has been removed from Nitromos I have been looking for a decent stripper (no pun intended).

Used this from ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Paint-Stripper-1-litre-Restorations-Car-Bodywork-Metal-Remover-Wood-Furniture-HD-/291808738692?

Results on varnish on my rear hub excellent.

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CB500/550 / Mirror vibration Prevention?
« on: June 19, 2016, 12:51:45 AM »
Anyone any tips to help me see behind me above around 6k rpm

All I get is a blurry view of the world behind

I was thinking of some kind of vibration insulation below the mirror mounts but as they are screwed in to the bars not sure if that would help

How about rubber around the handlebar mounts ie under the idiot panel

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CB500/550 / Cleaning rear hub
« on: June 14, 2016, 06:28:30 AM »
Anyone used any magic potions on rear hub. I want to clean mine up better but can't get in there cos of the spokes. I tried alloy wheel cleaner (Autoglym) but just wondered if anything else would do a better job

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CB500/550 / Clutch float measurement
« on: June 12, 2016, 08:45:37 AM »
Just replacing clutch and I see it says in the Honde service manual to use a dial gauge  to check for looseness

As I don't possess one is there any other way to check to see what size space I need

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CB500/550 / Another clutch ?
« on: June 05, 2016, 07:46:32 AM »
Are the friction plates the Sam for K0/1/2/3 etc

I read somewhere Honda did some clutch mods at some point to overcome clutch slippage issues

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CB500/550 / Sticking/jumping Rev counter
« on: June 04, 2016, 12:29:27 AM »
My rev counter gets to 5 and sticks then jumps to 6 and above 6 is a bit "sticky"

The bike is just on the road after many years lay up

Is this likely to diminish with use, will a liberal squirt of wd40 up the drive hole help or do I need to bite the bullet and pull it apart


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CB500/550 / DataTool Front Brake Security lock
« on: June 03, 2016, 06:31:59 AM »
I use a disclock on my Triumph but for the 500 with no holes in the disc, its not so simple so I bought A data tool front brake lock.

Really impressed with how easy it is to use and fits neatly under the seat when not in use.

Not sure I'd like to leave it on for days at a time, as I don't know how constant pressure may impact master cylinder seal though.

I just like a quick easy to use visible deterrent when popping to shops etc and hate carrying 3 tons of chain around which I know is better from a security point of view.

I figure if some jerk is really determined they will get the bike anyway. I even heard recently of a bike being wheeled away on 2 skateboards !!!!

The other thing I like about this is you can't forget to take it off. I have cracked a front mudguard on the Triumph by being forgetful 😅😅

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CB500/550 / Off the line issues - is this a clutch issue?
« on: June 02, 2016, 04:30:17 PM »
Hi All,
Just got my 500 back on the road and all is running well, timing spot on, mixture and jets all good. She runs overall really well but for one niggly issue.

When pulling away in first initial take up is great but when clutch lever gets around half way out she nearly stalls and she then sort of jumps. Upping revs a bit and more clutch shipping helps but basically take off from stding os not great.  It feels a bit  like a link jumping on the chain but I know it isn't.

I did notice when rebuilding clutch that the plates were tight in the basket and my theory is that the plates may be catching on re-engaging at 1/2 way point and then jumping.

I repeat fuelling is spot on, clutch cable is properly adjusted and timing and valve clearances all also sppot on.

Before I go hunting down new clutch bits does anyone think my theory sounds sensible and can anyone think of a way to check further unintusively to help my diagnosis

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CB500/550 / Rear Wheel Axle Nut Socket Size
« on: June 01, 2016, 06:55:53 AM »
Sorry to be too lazy to go and measure it, anyone know size off hand?

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