Post by: Noelia on March 16, 2016, 07:45:07 PM
After almost a year since I bought my cb500 and which I haven't ride yet due to some silly issues (paperwork and clutch being hard rock) I've got a message from my Spanish friend from Liverpool saying that finally one of his work colleagues decided to sell his bike. I was going to buy this one before I bought the 500 but he changed his mind. However it was a great surprise and I rapidly say I will buy it!
The bike is not 100% original but it looks great and had the engine rebuild plus other upgrades like electronic ignition etc etc...
The bike arrived today! And I was so excited! It looked so good!
I fire up the beast and then.. There it is that infernal noise coming out of my brand new old toy... So disappointing...
I think it is the cam chain needing adjusting?
What do you think?
https://vimeo.com/159260819 (https://vimeo.com/159260819)
Also a few pictures of the new baby.
... Would I be able ride some day??
Noelia
Post by: Noelia on March 16, 2016, 07:48:08 PM
Noelia
Post by: MCTID on March 16, 2016, 07:49:27 PM
Post by: matthewmosse on March 16, 2016, 08:07:31 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on March 16, 2016, 08:35:35 PM
suggest you check the tappets,cam chain tension,and plugs,
when the plugs are out,it will give you some idea of mixture,
any nasty smoke when revved?
just needs some TLC
Post by: Noelia on March 16, 2016, 08:41:46 PM
it doesn't sound to bad,
suggest you check the tappets,cam chain tension,and plugs,
when the plugs are out,it will give you some idea of mixture,
any nasty smoke when revved?
just needs some TLC
Hi John,
No smoke at all.. Very clean... It fired up straight away, the last owner is horrified he said he rode it last weekend and there was no noise...
I'm not sure on how to check the tappets but i reckon it is all related.
Noelia
Post by: dave400 on March 16, 2016, 08:44:23 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on March 16, 2016, 08:56:52 PM
it doesn't sound to bad,
suggest you check the tappets,cam chain tension,and plugs,
when the plugs are out,it will give you some idea of mixture,
any nasty smoke when revved?
just needs some TLC
Hi John,
No smoke at all.. Very clean... It fired up straight away, the last owner is horrified he said he rode it last weekend and there was no noise...
I'm not sure on how to check the tappets but i reckon it is all related.
Noelia
they are simple to work on,I suggest you check Ashimoto dropbox for a manual,or get a Haynes,
just read,and understand,you can get lots of help here
watch this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLw6Av07wik
it will give the basic idea
Post by: Noelia on March 16, 2016, 09:09:59 PM
it doesn't sound to bad,
suggest you check the tappets,cam chain tension,and plugs,
when the plugs are out,it will give you some idea of mixture,
any nasty smoke when revved?
just needs some TLC
Hi John,
No smoke at all.. Very clean... It fired up straight away, the last owner is horrified he said he rode it last weekend and there was no noise...
I'm not sure on how to check the tappets but i reckon it is all related.
Noelia
they are simple to work on,I suggest you check Ashimoto dropbox for a manual,or get a Haynes,
just read,and understand,you can get lots of help here
watch this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLw6Av07wik
it will give the basic idea
I need a feeler gauge but thank you so much!! I'm not too confident on this, but I will try to get one of those feeler gauge and try it!
Noelia
Post by: Johnwebley on March 16, 2016, 09:29:13 PM
and take your time,
carefull removing the 8 caps,a good socket is needed,
Post by: mike the bike on March 17, 2016, 07:46:48 AM
Just follow the manual, take your time and you should be OK.
Post by: Noelia on March 17, 2016, 01:24:55 PM
Use a 6 sided 17mm socket, not one of those 12 sided ones. Put some paper over the tappet cover first. That way you'll avoid the corners being chewed up.
Just follow the manual, take your time and you should be OK.
I will put my hands on it this weekend, hopefully I will be able to fix it without having to take to the garage....
Noelia
Post by: matthewmosse on March 17, 2016, 07:55:02 PM
Post by: Noelia on March 18, 2016, 07:24:54 AM
If the thing ran perfectly for the last owner last week, then plug caps would be my first port of call, just tighten them on a turn and / or wd40 sprayed up inside the cap - for some reason I had a spate of plug caps fail across 3 differnt bikes in the last 4 years, none previously to that, wd40 seemed to revive them briefly - enough to get home / keep commuting a few weeks. It cannot hurt to do a full service for peace of mind in any case.
I haven't thought about that I will check the plugs tonight.
Thanks!!!
Noelia
Post by: Noelia on March 24, 2016, 03:12:52 PM
The mechanic said I need to have a long ride for it to settle and go away, does anyone experienced something like this before?
Noelia
Post by: matthewmosse on March 24, 2016, 05:18:09 PM
Post by: Trigger on March 24, 2016, 09:16:47 PM
Post by: Noelia on March 24, 2016, 09:54:40 PM
I will let you all know how does it goes tomorrow!!!
Noelia
Post by: Trigger on March 24, 2016, 10:24:40 PM
Post by: Noelia on March 24, 2016, 10:37:06 PM
If the bike has not been used since 1994, it is still worth checking the oil is getting to the top end and the clutch plates are free before you blow the top end. No mechanic will check this on a service unless instructed.
Trigger I meant the bike has only done about 100 miles per year from 1994 so it has been used very little but even though the owner has services the bike every year prior MOT's
I will ask my mechanic if he has checked if the oil is getting to the top end :) thanks for the tips!
Noelia
Post by: Noelia on March 25, 2016, 11:59:44 AM
So I've noticed that I need to ride with the choke on otherwise it will just stop, so idling needs adjusting, Also when pulling the throttle it chokes at the beginning a little bit then It pulls nicely.
After an hour riding it I came back home and the noise was gone, then I put the choke off and it started doing it again... And the bike stopped.
What are your thoughts,? I think it is all about carburation?
Noelia
Post by: Johnwebley on March 25, 2016, 12:15:49 PM
certainly sounds like carbs,
but also check timing ,is it getting fully advanced ??
also,what colour are the plugs?
Post by: Noelia on March 25, 2016, 04:09:38 PM
certainly sounds like carbs,
but also check timing ,is it getting fully advanced ??
also,what colour are the plugs?
I havent checked the valves yet I will pull them out tomorrow!
Noelia
Post by: JamesH on March 25, 2016, 04:56:59 PM