Recent Posts

Pages: 1 [2] 3 4 ... 10
11
CB500/550 / Re: Relocating or alternative to ignition switch
« Last post by Nurse Julie on May 12, 2024, 04:14:42 PM »
That sounds the answer Julie, do you have any idea how he did it?
I know the very basics of how he did it but I'll ask Graham for more info later. Also, PM me over your email address and I'll send you some photos.
12
CB500/550 / Re: Relocating or alternative to ignition switch
« Last post by DomP on May 12, 2024, 03:58:35 PM »
That sounds the answer Julie, do you have any idea how he did it?
13
CB500/550 / Re: Relocating or alternative to ignition switch
« Last post by Nurse Julie on May 12, 2024, 03:32:50 PM »
I've got keyless fitted to Millie, my 550 Mongrel. Graham made up the wiring and fitted a hidden master isolater switch and one of the handlebar switch gear slide switches as another isolater and the original start button starts the bike.
14
CB500/550 / Relocating or alternative to ignition switch
« Last post by DomP on May 12, 2024, 03:27:15 PM »
Do any of you electrical guys know a good solution for my cafe racer build?  I'm looking to either relocate the ignition or change it to  keyless to make room for my centrally mounted gauge, any thoughts appreciated!
15
I removed the left side top silencer, loosened the clamps on number two front pipe to find a nice stress free position. Lightly nipped up the clamp on number two port.
I removed the bracket from the upper silencer then re-fitted it as previously. When re-attaching the bracket I could see that the top slot needed a little opening up at the top of the slot to allow the upper exhaust to drop down a tad. A small amount seems to make a difference at the tail pipe end. It all went together well except when clamping the hanger bracket it wanted to pull out of the balancer joint. The Delkevic top bracket has a half circle reinforcing plate attached to the bracket. If I fully tighten the hangar bolt it starts to tip the rear of the silencer.

I'm chewing over the options - might try and fit a sawn in half washer to keep it all flat at the same angle .

Update Just used a slightly thicker stainless washer that has a slight dished shape, fully tightened the nut on the bracket all stayed in place.
16
Dave I have a small auxiliary petrol tank so if all goes to plan I might go for a first start up next week. Not checked the timing yet but it's a real possibility.👍👍👍
17
Excellent progress Ted. Running by the end of next week?
18
I assume the cushion is for them to sit on whilst observing the fettling?
19
Just noticed my Chihuahuas photo bombed my exhaust pic. 😁
20
CB500/550 / Re: Frame/Swingarm prep for paint
« Last post by McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on May 12, 2024, 12:05:57 PM »
That made me chuckle - that why I use an old cheap spare  set for such things. lol
Pages: 1 [2] 3 4 ... 10
SimplePortal 2.3.5 © 2008-2012, SimplePortal