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Misc / Open / Re: USE OF BUS LANES
« Last post by Athame57 on Today at 11:21:16 AM »

I think if they had the freedom of the bus lane, some of the questionable bike driving would not be necessary.  Hopefully my other fear of cyclists being more exposed by motorbikes would be addressed by all us 2 wheelers being aware of our own vulnerability??
As far as I've ever known since I returned to biking six years ago we are allowed in the bus lanes. The scooter delivery riders are mostly food express or worse, but certainly more law abiding than the average cyclist who seems to think the law is advisory only.
I rode as a realdespatch rider in the 1980-90s before technology broke the industry. Our mission was not very compatible with the law  ;)
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The only advantage I can see but would not use is that often a CB issue can be fixed at the roadside.

An electronic ignition system (I have one fitted) is a bit like a light bulb it either works or it's blown, not much in the middle assuming the connections are all good to the unit.

My experience on cars is that they are many times more reliable than CB points as well as staying 'in tune' so as to speak even though cars have a different spark supply arrangements.

The Boyer system is probably the best of both worlds in some ways as it retains the CB points iirc.
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Misc / Open / Re: BUSSO CEASING TRADING
« Last post by AshimotoK0 on Today at 11:13:59 AM »
Interesting  reading some of Ian McDonald's (ex-Motad) FB comments and he  used to contribute on this forum. They were producing a staggering number of exhausts in their heyday.

Not really followed the Busso story on FB much but gather there have been lots of discussions. Were they not up to scratch/bad delivery or just overshadowed when DelKevic (i.e Derek and Kevin of DK Motors) started producing.

Interested to see how the Delkevic ones pan out long term. (just of passing interest as I won't need to buy any).

Would be interested in the MoldLab (ItalianMob  ;D) tank trims for the 500/4. Has anyone fitted any yet?
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Misc / Open / Re: BUSSO CEASING TRADING
« Last post by Bryanj on Today at 11:10:19 AM »
Same system
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Misc / Open / Re: USE OF BUS LANES
« Last post by Rozabikes Tim on Today at 10:43:57 AM »
Just thinking about this from a non bikers point if view as their opinion will be very relevant.

Having driven down to the centre of London last week in the car, I found it quite stressful as a country bumpkin!! There were a number of occasions when I really questioned the safety awareness of some of the delivery scooters. Cutting in front at some speed and then  moving into an adjacent lane with no notice (all in one move) etc. I am a biker and we all know there are some idiots out there just like the cars, vans and trucks.

I think if they had the freedom of the bus lane, some of the questionable bike driving would not be necessary.  Hopefully my other fear of cyclists being more exposed by motorbikes would be addressed by all us 2 wheelers being aware of our own vulnerability??
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CB500/550 / Re: CB550 Oil Filter Bolt Removal
« Last post by ka-ja on Today at 09:36:43 AM »
Those are based on Metrinch sockets, gripping on the flat sides of nuts, will also fit metric and imperial nut sizes in one set.
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CB500/550 / Re: CB550 Oil Filter Bolt Removal
« Last post by McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on Today at 09:29:44 AM »
Seeing those David  reminded me of when a locking wheel nut on amy old Carlton stripped out.
At the time circa 1990 I ended up using a cold chisel to eventually get the nut to free off.
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Misc / Open / Re: BUSSO CEASING TRADING
« Last post by davidcumbria on Today at 09:13:31 AM »
Looks like an opportunity. On their website they only list a system  for cb500. Presumably no good for a 550 k1 ?
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CB500/550 / Re: Rocker Housing - Stuck??
« Last post by davidcumbria on Today at 09:06:17 AM »
Agree Bryan  mine  didn’t move so I wondered what the point of the slot is.
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