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« on: April 25, 2010, 09:37:19 AM »
Thanks for the advice, I have followed the procedure you describe honda-san, however I have an old Honda 500 manual which describes the engine disassembly process. It advises to:-
"Loosen the lock nut of the cam chain tension adjuster Leave the wrench on the nut), turn the screw fully Approximately 90 degrees) clockwise, and then tighten the lock nut. In this condition the cam chain tensioner is not applying tension to the cam chain."
The diagram shows the adjuster screw slot in the vertical position being turned through to the horizontal position. I'm not aware of moving the position of the screw but now I have noticed it's position I just am not sure if it's in the right position.
Having slept on the problem will check all feeler gaps again, I think it may just be firing on three cylinders as it wont tick over below 2000 revs and klunks over till the revs are raised.
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« on: April 24, 2010, 07:07:11 PM »
Hi all,
Decided on a little routine maintenance today but as per usual I seem to have just created a whole world of misery for myself. Adjusted tappets on my CB500K1 and fitted new plugs, before running the bike again thought I'd re-tension the cam chain adjuster.
When I fired the bike up it made a horrible rattling sound on idle and low revs which seems to go away as you increase the revs. The adjusting screw slot is in the horizontal position, is it supposed to be vertical? See photo
Have tried turning the screw but doesn't seem to want to turn more than 45 degrees clockwise. Went through manual procedure of setting crankshaft advancer assembly at 15 degrees ATDC but seems no movement in adjustment screw. I am not aware of damaging anything but does sound like a bag of nails now.
Any advice greatly appreciated,
Andy
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« on: April 06, 2010, 10:15:44 AM »
Thanks for that Bryanj
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« on: April 05, 2010, 10:05:34 PM »
Hi Bryanj,
What do you mean when you say hang the slide when cold.
Cheers, Andy
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« on: April 03, 2010, 05:06:39 PM »
Hi,
I had my carbs rebuilt a couple of months ago but they've developed a fault. I have a CB500 K1, on first starting it wont tick over on or off choke without being revved. Once warm it runs fine and ticks over happily at 1500rpm but as you continue to ride it the idle tick over increases up to 3000rpm and has to be adjusted down.
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« on: February 04, 2010, 06:30:10 PM »
Sunrise answered me email today,
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« on: February 03, 2010, 09:39:51 PM »
reproductiondecals got back in touch $55 including p&p to UK, is the same pinstripe sold by KnK for $80 including p&p. will ring Sunrise tomorrow but if cant get through I'll try reproductiondecals.
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« on: February 03, 2010, 07:43:32 PM »
The pinstripes aren't uniform and you have to trim the clear excess at the sides. I believe reproductiondecals.com sell the stripes. They can't advertise Honda decals but if you email them they they can provide them. I have emailed but not received a reply yet.
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« on: February 02, 2010, 10:57:19 AM »
Where are you getting the tank stripes from. I've bought a set from Dave Silver but am not impressed and could do with a better set.
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« on: November 14, 2009, 03:56:30 PM »
Chris at sandcast sorted me out with an original precut Honda key for
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« on: November 14, 2009, 03:55:30 PM »
May seem like a stupid question but could someone just confirm for me which position is choke on and choke off on the carburetor mounted choke lever.
Many thanks
Andy
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« on: November 07, 2009, 08:07:39 PM »
I think mine has a breather pipe straight from the cover to the back of the engine. Had the bike running for a while today and couldn't believe how much water and steam was coming from the exhaust drain holes. I suppose the design
of them promotes condensation no wonder they're so prone to rotting.
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« on: November 07, 2009, 01:28:30 PM »
Hi,
The breather pipe leading from the rocker cover on my bike is smoking and leaking oil, apart from that it sounds pretty healthy, most noticeable on cold mornings. I did take the rocker cover off recently and noticed the 4 small round oil seals on the underside of the cover looked to be in poor shape, could these be to blame?
Thanks for any help,
Andy
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« on: October 26, 2009, 07:24:04 PM »
Thanks Daz I'll give him a ring.
Cheers Andy
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« on: October 23, 2009, 08:16:25 PM »
Hi,
Does anyone know where I can source the chrome effect pvc trim which goes round the base of a cb500/4 seat?
Many thanks,
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