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Project Board / Re: Teds new project a CB500 K0 version 0.5 circa 1972.
« on: January 29, 2023, 02:53:04 AM »
Quote from: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on January 28, 2023, 10:23:49 PM
Feeling upbeat today DK will refund me no problem - been asked to wait until Monday before I return the fender as they want to check if there is a replacement in the pipeline. They will arrange a simultaneous delivery / collection.
Pretty sure it will end up me posting the item back as they have sent a postage label.

Well that is a result - I'm sorry I pointed you to the wrong thing !! Alls well that ends well

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Recommended Sources for Parts and Services / Re: 2 bike insurance
« on: January 23, 2023, 08:00:49 PM »
Bit late I know but try Lynbrook

I've the Laverda at an agreed 10k value and 3000 miles per annum for £176.00 with the 500/4 being added for another £50-60 when due in a couple of months - they don't charge ridiculous admuin fees either for policy changes or additions

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Out & About / Re: Crick Tramway CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE DAY... 2023 SUNDAY 2nd JULY
« on: January 19, 2023, 05:24:31 AM »
Booked :)

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Misc / Open / Re: 500 aftermarket wheel rim options
« on: January 11, 2023, 05:10:47 AM »
Quote from: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on January 10, 2023, 08:35:06 PM
Quote from: Laverdaroo on January 10, 2023, 06:19:56 PM
Forgot, they are EXCEL VALANCED, FLANGED alloy rims  and not 2.15! Front is a 1.85 the rear a 2.15

C.W.C. have those - well tidy - daren't mention the cost to SWMBO.

The rims on the Laverda are flanged .... they look absolutely stunning

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CB500/550 / Re: CB550F ELECTRONIC IGNITION
« on: January 02, 2023, 05:14:37 PM »
Quote from: Oddjob on January 02, 2023, 05:06:16 PM
Those are standard brackets with standard coils, if I can do it so can you. I think it's the positioning of the brackets that is critical..

I'll try again tomorrow

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CB500/550 / Re: CB550F ELECTRONIC IGNITION
« on: January 02, 2023, 04:56:51 PM »
I tried when I first got mine after you suggested it Ken - and failed miserably

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Out & About / Out and about 2022
« on: December 29, 2022, 01:53:51 PM »
Well I suspect this will be the last run out in 2022 if the weather forecast is to be believed

Good clean after a nice run which certainly blew the cobwebs away

Simon


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CB500/550 / Re: Tank Decal
« on: December 29, 2022, 07:51:20 AM »
Do you mean the black between the  stripes ?

I'm sure mine were like this when I did the 550 and I got them off Pikki on here and they had the black in between

I would message him and see what he says

Edit - this was mine - the black between the stripes was part of the decal

Simon

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Other Bikes / Re: And for something totally different ...........
« on: December 27, 2022, 09:09:57 AM »
Quote from: Johnny4428 on December 27, 2022, 09:07:27 AM
Nothing wrong with agricultural! Gives tremendous “pulling power”!🤣🤣

I need all the help I can get :)

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CB500/550 / Re: 550 F2 started!
« on: December 26, 2022, 01:14:41 PM »
I've got a 500 one that I got as a spare with my other swing arm - you are welcome to it if it fits ..... just PM me your address

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Other Bikes / Re: And for something totally different ...........
« on: December 26, 2022, 11:34:52 AM »
Quote from: Sesman on December 26, 2022, 11:18:14 AM
Oh, yes. Very tidy indeed. Out of interest, we’re they equipped with velocity stacks as standard?

Yes - on this model they were - the later SF2 onwards had a traditional setup with air filter and rubber connectors

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Other Bikes / Re: And for something totally different ...........
« on: December 26, 2022, 11:13:30 AM »
Well after a slight delivery delay and bad weather .... 1st ride out today

Hindsight would have said wait till later in the day and avoid going found the roundabout covered in ice

Onwards and upwards and a careful 30 miles shows it really is a different beast from a nice smooth 500/4

I would say a lot more agricultural but that would be a disservice once you got in to the swing of it - gearchange on the opposite side makes it feel awkward as is the increased effort getting a positive change through the gear lever .....

Once you get going it does feel very good and Keith has done a cracking job servicing and setting it up with the new ignition etc

All in all definately a keeper but will take some mastering

Simon


 

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CB500/550 / Re: 550 F2 started!
« on: December 26, 2022, 07:59:44 AM »
Great work ..... looking good

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Misc / Open / Re: MERRY CHRISTMAS 🌲🎅🎄☃️
« on: December 25, 2022, 08:06:51 PM »
Merry Christmas everyone

Fingers crossed to get a ride in tomorrow :)

Simon

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CB500/550 / Re: 550 F2 started!
« on: December 22, 2022, 06:04:25 PM »
That looks excellent - going to be a cracking bike when assembled

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