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Hi all, I am after 2 x cylinder studs for my CB500 and can`t find any anywhere? does anyone know of or has a couple that they would sell please.
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I am getting close to starting up my CB360 after straipping and reassembling, the top end has been off and rebuilt.

I know this is a basic question but it’s the first engine work I have undertaken.

I know that I need to make sure that I have oil getting to the top end but how long should this take roughly?

I don’t want to panic and convince myself there are problems too quickly but also don’t want to have it running for too long and do some damage.

Nice photos. I've always like the colour blue and the 750 is a great colour combination. The gold and black of the 500 tops it though👍.

I have tried to put some detail into what I have done on this project Phil in the hope of sharing my journey including any  setbacks to help others who want to have a go at a 500 so it soon turns into 54 pages (to date).

That's not counting the raft of individual questions I posted on the CB500/550 section to help with the build when I was unsure what went where etc. It still surprises me that I have forgotten some of what I learnt on the 400 build.

The build so far covers some 18 months with obvious static periods due to the winters. I am delighted that I have had the engine running - if this build is like my 400 one I will slow down as it nears completion as I do not want it to end.

I have a check list on my detailed spreadsheet for items that need to be torqued up, checked etc. It is by no stretch of the imagination all original nor concourse  or "finish perfect" like the one Ive seen on the USA site.

It's a keeper for me to enjoy whilst I still have the health to ride a motorcycle - I will probably never sell it. Purists will not like my LED front & rear lights or my lack of the original fork ears & gaiters to mention just a few items.

I really do appreciate all the advice, pointers, tips plus some free spare parts given to me by generous members here. When I fit the tank & panels I will upload some more photos. Lastly my thanks to the suspended member Oddjob/Ken who continues to help me outside of the forum.

A couple of photos from last weekend. It was really a bit chilly and windy on the coast but very pleasant inland. A really nice ride out.

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