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CB500/550 / Re: POLL . 500K1, black frame or silver frame ??
« on: September 16, 2013, 09:30:24 PM »silver for me,it shows how different it is from standard,
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CB500/550 / Re: POLL . 500K1, black frame or silver frame ??« on: September 16, 2013, 09:30:24 PM »silver for me,it shows how different it is from standard, 3122
CB500/550 / Re: twin disc conversion« on: September 12, 2013, 07:47:29 PM »
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plate,but figured it is easier to buy a replacement, I ordered it by the part number,no comments about it being superseded, fingers crossed, 3123
CB500/550 / Re: Marzocchi Strade shocks spares?? Anyone know where?« on: September 12, 2013, 12:21:17 PM »
could try the main office
http://moto.marzocchi.com/en/moto-suspension-homepage.aspx?idC=61642&LN=en-US 3124
CB500/550 / Re: twin disc conversion« on: September 12, 2013, 12:17:11 PM »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 3125
CB500/550 / Re: twin disc conversion« on: September 11, 2013, 10:43:00 PM »
thanks Ewan,
just had a set of Dunlops fitted, 3.25 X 19 front,4.00 X 18 Rear, done about 70 miles to scrub them in,feel different from the Avons but growing in confidence -)))) about 12mm chicken strip both sides so far, great straight line tracking,light handling feel, 3126
CB500/550 / Re: twin disc conversion« on: September 11, 2013, 02:40:43 PM »
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 ?? 3127
Tricks & Tips / Re: brake caliper overhaul« on: September 11, 2013, 12:21:40 AM »
I am overhauling a caliper,clean and new seal.
it is important to clean the seal groove , I used a broken piston ring,sharp edges,right size,the groove was cleaned easily, 3128
Misc / Open / Re: Classic TT« on: September 09, 2013, 11:06:04 PM »
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 3129
CB500/550 / Re: twin disc conversion« on: September 07, 2013, 12:35:31 AM »
starting to get all the bits together,
cleaning and checking ordered new master cylinder ,and various seal , servicing caliper, HINT !! a broken piston ring is perfect for cleaning the seal groove in the caliper !!!!! more posts as I go along 3130
CB500/550 / Re: CB550 K3 tyres« on: September 05, 2013, 08:16:58 PM »
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 3131
CB500/550 / Re: twin disc conversion« on: September 02, 2013, 07:19:13 PM »
ok,update coming,
forks arrived,they must have been for a 550k,so the slider was the same length as my 500., think the internals are different,but I am expecting to just fit on my existing stanchion,and use same springs and internals, disc ordered, and caliper,bracket hoses,etc I intend to use a double length banjo to join the brake pipes,so I don't need to worry about brakelight switch, hopefully the new bolts,and speedo drive mods will go OK 3132
CB500/550 / Re: 500 K cafe racer conversion - build thread« on: September 01, 2013, 01:07:21 PM »
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 3133
Misc / Open / Re: ride-out/meeting« on: August 30, 2013, 09:55:11 PM »hope Hairygit is progressing well, 3134
CB500/550 / Re: twin disc conversion« on: August 29, 2013, 07:50:19 PM »
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 3135
CB500/550 / Re: twin disc conversion« on: August 29, 2013, 07:53:16 AM »
thanks Ewan,
I saw the Master cylinder,but decided I wanted the older round resevior type,like http://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/GL1000K2-GOLDWING-1977/part_126548/ the caliper and bracket are http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-cb-550-four-brake-caliper-1977-/271228605178 the forks look a better bethttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-cb-550-four-forks-1977-/271228589227 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-CB500-CB-500-Four-4-Brake-Disk-/350845499406 and this disc thanks for your help |