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CB350/400 / Re: Thanks
« on: December 16, 2021, 06:34:00 PM »
Sent them a question to see if they do any for the 500/550, thanks.

Let me know if they do Ken ;)

Got a reply but it was mainly for measurements of existing cap. I've now replied to that with details etc so just awaiting a reply.

Forgot to say, get well soon  Al

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Misc / Open / Re: Is there a scanner that can work out cubic centimetres?
« on: December 14, 2021, 09:54:10 PM »
The owner of Gateros told me in a conversation that a 6mm x 50mm bolt would be 1/3 of an amp for 20 mins, plating companies only plate for 15 min he said so the extra 5 mins gives you a better coating whilst only being a few more microns thick. If the part isn't a critical fit part you can leave it for a good while and really pile the plating on but not if you have threads etc.

Getting ready for my first attempt this weekend I reckon. Some of the parts I'm going to plate are unusual, we'll see how they come out.

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Anorak's Corner / Re: XL250S Year Of Manufacture Confirmation
« on: December 14, 2021, 04:34:57 PM »
According to this site https://www.cyclechaos.com/wiki/Honda_XL250 the frame number is from a 1978 model. However I doubt whether the DVLA would accept that, maybe Honda Owners Club would be able to help as they supply the DVLA with age related queries AFAIK.

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CB350/400 / Re: Thanks
« on: December 14, 2021, 04:27:32 PM »
Sent them a question to see if they do any for the 500/550, thanks.

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CB350/400 / Re: Thanks
« on: December 14, 2021, 02:57:35 PM »
Wherever did you find those, I was going to convert some standard ones but those look great.

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Misc / Open / Re: Is there a scanner that can work out cubic centimetres?
« on: December 14, 2021, 02:52:55 PM »
What have I started  :D :D :D :D

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Misc / Open / Re: Is there a scanner that can work out cubic centimetres?
« on: December 13, 2021, 11:32:45 PM »
No it's all sorts of part mate, some linkage parts off the carbs etc might do the main stand etc.

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Misc / Open / Is there a scanner that can work out cubic centimetres?
« on: December 13, 2021, 11:16:29 PM »
I'm going to start zinc/nickel plating shortly and one of the things I'd like some help with is working out the area of where I'll be plating. Ideally I'd like a sort of gun which lasers the bolt etc and just gives a figure so I could add up all the parts I'd be plating in one go and then I can work out the ampage. Anyone know of anything that might be suitable or am I asking for the moon here. Can't be too expensive of course.

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Project Board / Re: 1975 CB 400 Four - Restoration
« on: December 13, 2021, 11:11:34 PM »
Odd as most of the other sohc fours came with the plain washer, still not exactly hard to add one and will save your paint.

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CB500/550 / Re: Honda CB500 Four tool tray .
« on: December 13, 2021, 07:24:02 PM »
Someone was already printing those Seabeowner, can't remember who now though.

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CB500/550 / Re: Honda CB500 Four tool tray .
« on: December 13, 2021, 06:49:17 PM »
It didn't Ash as the funnel for the air filter box got in the way so they removed it. Run it without the funnel though and the tray should fit ok, it's certainly better there than where they fitted the tools after though. Never saw the need for the funnel myself, possibly something to do with reducing induction roar.

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Project Board / Re: 1975 CB 400 Four - Restoration
« on: December 13, 2021, 06:39:11 PM »
I'd remove the front engine bracket bolts and put a flat washer under the spring washer, you'll find mounting a spring washer against paintwork will mean it removes the paint under the washer over time and thus cause rust. It was this way when Honda first fitted those bolts, always spread the force across the surface whenever possible, spring washers tend to spin as they are tightened down thus gouging the paintwork as they do so.

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If the 500 is completed by the date I'll pop down.

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