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CB500/550 / Carbs jet size?
« on: March 11, 2017, 03:50:39 PM »
Hello all!

Still trying to get my 500 running properly...

After rebuilding the top end this winter I was pretty excited to go out for a ride as last summer was quite disappointing after having all sort out of problems with my engine... so this winter proceeded to fix it. After fitting everything back to normal and having my first ride again... second disappointment bike sounded fantastic but had to play up with the choke while driving to get some acceleration power... when I rebuilt the carbs I did it as per manual with the stock configuration but of course the bike is running pod filters and drag pipes completely unrestricted!!

What size jets should I put on? Any other ideas?

Also my gears keep slipping I did put EBC clutch springs..

Thanks in advance! 


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CB500/550 / New Honda cb550f in the family but... Engine rattle!!
« on: March 16, 2016, 07:45:07 PM »
Hi all!

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?



Also a few pictures of the new baby.

... Would I be able ride some day??


Noelia

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CB500/550 / Registration rejected from DVLA
« on: March 04, 2016, 11:09:17 PM »
Hi there!

I was looking fowards to receive the letter from The DVLA with my v5 as I sent the form and all the paperwork required last week, for my surprise I got a letter today from the DVLA I was all excited until I started reading that my application has been rejected as the manufacturing letter does not provide the right  information...

I'm heart broken

Can anyone help? What am I missing?


Noelia


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CB500/550 / Custom switches electrics
« on: January 24, 2016, 08:24:57 PM »
Hi all,


I want to replace the stock switchgear for the small switches of the pictures below, since it's all in one I would need also to put a new lever set including master cylinder and throttle grip.

I have no idea how to start with it. In each set there is a toggle on-off-on and a push momentary button... Only works while pressing it.

This switches can handle up to 4 Amps.

I thought about having the following:

Left hand switch - toggle for the indicators and ouch button for the horn

Right hand switch - toggle for hi/Lo beam and push button for the start

Would it work like this?

Due to the Amps that this switches can handle do I need to install relays? What kind? Where can I buy them?

Is there anyone that can guide me step by step on this? I live in Henfield West Sussex I can also pay someone to help me out doing this?

I would appreciate any help! Thanks!


Noelia

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Misc / Open / Bsa c15
« on: January 02, 2016, 02:34:54 PM »
Just got my self this "easy project"

Anyone here knows about bsa's?

The red one goes with it but is quite different even tho is a c15 too..?

Cheers




Noelia

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CB500/550 / Honda CB500 Totoro brat style.
« on: November 01, 2015, 10:39:00 AM »
Hi Guys,

I've been meaning to post some pics for a while, here is a bit of the story I bought this bike of eBay. I think it was a good deal as I got loads of new spares. It was a non runner and was stood for the last 8 years since brought from USA I was intending to just fix it  and make it roadworthy but I changed my mind. (Sorry!!) the idea was to do a brat style but keeping the old look.

I can take any credit of the build but I have done some things my self like the carbs and other bits which is quite satisfying.

Well the build is coming to the end so I can post some pics for you.




Noelia

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Misc / Open / Clutch and master cylinder levers
« on: October 07, 2015, 01:57:55 PM »
Hi guys,

 since I am getting rid of the switches in my handle bars I'm trying to source a clutch and master cylinder lever set, there are tones on eBay but all of them have the ball at the end of the lever which is not the look I'm looking for, I like this ones:

Kustom tech but they are $$$$$ I can't afford them I can't source not even a set without the ball at the end of the lever.

Any tips?






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CB500/550 / Registering a USA import
« on: October 04, 2015, 02:35:16 PM »
Hi guys,

Soon enough I will need start the process of registering my bike.

I have all the docs I need, nova, honda letter, bill and I will have MOT soon (3/4weeks)

What kind of plate would I have? My bike is Oct 1972 would I have the black one? Do I need to request it specially? Also I think it is tax exempt do I need to do something else to request it?

How long would it take since I send the paperwork till I receive the v5? As I don't have a number plate would they give me one?

I'm all lost!

I would appreciate your help

Thanks in advance!!


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CB500/550 / Fuel petcock repairable?
« on: September 27, 2015, 07:45:06 PM »
Hi all,

My fuel petcock is missing the long tube I don't really know what's the functionality?

Thanks!!


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CB500/550 / Swingarm bushings
« on: September 22, 2015, 09:45:15 PM »
Hi all,

I need to replace the swing arm bushings in my cb500 four

Since I'm changing them I would like to put something is going to last.

Any recommendations? I read the original ones are very bad quality? Are the bronze better?

Thanks!!




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CB500/550 / Front forks and other bits, where to buy?
« on: August 03, 2015, 08:31:35 PM »
Hi all,

I need to replace the front fork tubes,
front and rear wheels bearings also the chain and sprocket.

I've had a look in wemoto and david silver but seems to be quite pricy.

It is for an honda cb500 72.

Any ideas where can I find these at a good price?

Thank you!


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Announcements / Auction over a hundred Honda's
« on: July 28, 2015, 09:41:59 PM »
I thought it may be interesting to share this

http://barnfinds.com/motorcycle-shop-liquidation/


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CB500/550 / Paint work in West Sussex needed!
« on: July 26, 2015, 05:50:14 PM »
Hi all!

I need to find some one to do the paint job.

I'm looking to do this;

Thanks!


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CB500/550 / Carbs!! Is it like this????
« on: July 25, 2015, 06:00:30 PM »
Hi everyone I have been rebuilding my carbs, they have been vapor blasted and all needles and jets replaced.

I was placing them into the base and I realize that There is a gap between the bottom of the slide in three of them and one closed

If they were all the same I would probably not think about it.

What I have done wrong? Should there be a space or not? I have three with an space and one without.

Please see the video below, hope someone can tell me.

Thanks in advance
Noe


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CB500/550 / Felt washer 500 four carbs
« on: July 17, 2015, 10:30:40 PM »
Hi all,

Any idea where can I find this? I need two

I'm rebuilding my carbs and one is missing and second one has expanded and won't fit in the carb.

Thank youuu


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