Honda-SOHC

thanks guys,

 I am also hoping they send the correct drive plate,

 I could have modded my original plate,but figured  it is easier to buy a replacement,

I ordered it by the part number,no comments about it being superseded,

fingers crossed,

Aka chicken bands - the bit of the tyre at the edges not being worn indicating the bike doesn't get leant right over - should see my dead tyres collection, some are down to canvass on the middle and still as new round the edges - sidecars do that as does lots of winter riding.

after riding on Avons 90/90 X 19 f.and 100/90 X rear for over 10 yrs ,I found the centre rear seemed to go quicker on each new tyre !!

the front lasted about 3 rears,great grip,inspires confidence dry,wet or greasy,
the Dunlops are the traditional size,3.25 x 19 F,and 4.00 x 18 r,both sets running 29 psi F,and 36 psi R,

these have a taller profile,larger rolling diameter,so apart from the feel of new tyres,,I also feel it drops in to the corner/roundabout
more,and after 70 ish miles feel very good,

also,

just ordered a speed drive plate 44641-300-000 as I thought it easier than modding the dished original

40 euros from Cmsnl

lower r/h fork changed,caliper mount sorted,needed a little work to make the arm swivel smoothly,

only about  85mm between r/h and l/h mountings,means I need to remove bolt to fit wheel !! and refit after,

is this normal ??

just watched the Classic TT prog on ITV 4

 looked great,

 how did you get on??

and post some pics

https://www.itv.com/itvplayer/classic-tt-2013

here is a link to the prog

I use 90/90 X 19 f,and 100/90 X18 R

 in Avon Roadrider,they are fantastic,great grip dry and wet,

 run 29 psi F ,and 36 psi rear,

make my 500 feel like a 250 !!!

got about 9,000 miles for the front,and 3,000 for the rear,

for that reason,I am fitting Dunlop Streetsmart ,3.25 X 19 F ,and 4.00 X 18 rear.

main difference is the greater diameter overall,the Avon caused the speedo to read about 15% slow

will let you know how the Dunlops feel

you are working hard Ewan,

 I suggest you get it on the road,run it for a while,get used to the feel.bed the tyres and brakes in ,
then explore the handling,

I guess you have some great bike roads around you,

go and have some fun

thanks for your helpful advice,Ewan and Oddjob

I have got the caliper and bracket,pipes and mastercylinder,(ex CB550) ,looks far better condition,and cheaper,

Oddjob,if you have a disc,please let me know,

we can work a deal ,

deciding on which forks to buy,the scruffy,or the bright blue ??

thanks

John