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« on: March 17, 2011, 04:44:23 PM »
I've been all over the wiring today only to discover horrible bodges here there and everywhere. I've now got 12 volts going to the 15amp fuse and the 5amp parking lamp fuse but cant get it to the 7amp headlight fuse. Have 12 volts to the red wires to the back of the ignition and seem to have continuity all along the red/green and brown/white circuits. I'm not sure if something might have blown?
When you turn the ignition to park you can hear a slight click from the solenoid but turning it to on it does nothing. Where should I test the voltage after the ignition switch?
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« on: March 17, 2011, 11:01:49 AM »
Have just got the multi meter out, there is no 12v current out from the red/yellow or green/red wires from the solenoid. If I turn the ignition to park just the rear light and front side light come on but it wont with the ignition switched on and with the light switch on.
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« on: March 16, 2011, 04:18:36 PM »
I appreciate the advice and I'll check the continuity tomorrow, I've got to go in to work now. Do you know which wires I should check?
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« on: March 16, 2011, 03:58:13 PM »
Have played with ignition switch, took it out and sprayed it with WD40, put it back and jiggled it, made no difference
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« on: March 16, 2011, 03:17:13 PM »
Hi,
I rode my CB500 today as usual and turned the engine off with the ignition key. The headlight and indicator were on when I switched the ignition off. When I came to restart it there was no electrical power to any part of the bike.
I assumed it must have been the main fuse. On checking it I discovered it had a 30amp rather than 15amp fuse (which I have now replaced with the correct one) but it was intact.
My bike is a K2 Italian import with later type wiring housing three fuses in the fuse box, a 7amp, 5amp and 15amp fuse-all OK.
I haven't performed any recent electrical modifications and cant figure out why I don't get any electrics at all. No warning lights, horn etc. The battery is healthy and I continuity to the solenoid through to the ignition switch. I have continuity across the red/yellow and green/red wires of the solenoid. The kill switch is obviously in the RUN position
I have continuity from the starter button switch to the block connector under the seat for both wires.
With the red/yellow and green/red wires disconnected leading from the solenoid and the ignition on and the starter button depressed-there is no continuity between the two large contacts on the top of the solenoid.
Is the solenoid at fault or am I barking up the wrong tree?
Many thanks,
Andy
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« on: November 18, 2010, 02:27:43 PM »
Yeh, I know it will be an expensive job but I'm hoping if I get the job done by a reputable professional it will last me many years of happy riding.
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« on: November 17, 2010, 10:17:29 AM »
Hi,
Does anyone know of any reputable sohc specialists in the north west of England? I think my CB500 motor is generally pretty tired with low compression and the proverbial notchy gearbox which once warmed up doesn't like going from 1st to 2nd. I'm considering a full engine and gearbox restoration/rebuild. Phil Denton is a couple of hours away in north Wales, I've seen his adverts in the classic bike magazines. Is there anyone else in the Liverpool/Preston north west region?
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« on: August 24, 2010, 12:25:13 PM »
I have ordered a Cibie Z from M and P, not cheap but hopefully I'll never need to buy another. Managed to buy a NOS chrome offside headlight bracket/stantion cover from PlenterNZ.com from New Zealand. Came yesterday wrapped in original Honda greased paper. Mine had a hairline crack at the indicator hole which made the headlight sit slightly off centre. Just waiting for headlight and rubber mount for inside the stantion on order from Dave Silver and then can reassemble the front end and get out on it and make the best of what's left of rhe summer.
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« on: August 16, 2010, 09:29:42 PM »
What type of bulb housing do I need?
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« on: August 16, 2010, 06:38:21 PM »
Hi,
I need a replacement headlight for my CB500, I've looked on Dave Silver's site but they only sell a US spec headlights which doesn't have a sidelight hole. I'm not sure if they have the same bulb housing either. The existing headlight is a Stanley001-1217.
Does anyone know where i can get a replacement headlight?
Do you know whether a CB750K7 headlight will fit as these are still available?
Cheers, Andy
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« on: July 29, 2010, 12:02:42 PM »
Hi,
One of the exhaust studs on my cylinder head is loose. I can tighten it in but when I come to fit the exhaust and tighten the nut it only tightens so much and then slowly starts to pull the stud out.
Is there a product which will fix the stud in place? The problem isn't serious enough yet to warrant drilling the hole out and tapping a larger stud. If it was at all possible I'd like to keep all the studs and nuts the same size.
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« on: May 03, 2010, 09:16:45 PM »
I've order them from Dave Silvers, you'll need 8
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« on: May 03, 2010, 05:15:54 PM »
Does anyone have a preference as to which brand are best for the CB500? My clutch is a bit abrupt which I believe is common on the CB500s. In the Brooklands book on the CB500s and 550s there is an article which recommends fitting CB450K0 plates instead 22201-283-000 which supposedly cures the problem. They have since been superseded by 22201-MA7-000 plates. Has anyone tried using these or are the modern replacement plates less harsh?
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« on: April 25, 2010, 03:46:23 PM »
Solved problem almost straight away, the 2 and 3 points were closed, must have knocked them when turning the crank. bike is back to it's old self again now.
Many thanks for all the advise
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