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CB500/550 / Re: Rear Swing Arm play
« on: October 10, 2022, 07:39:20 AM »
There is a bolt that goes all the way thoughthe frame and swing arm, that goes through a thick walled steel tube that is "pinched" by the frame when the bolt is tight, the bushes in the swing arm pivot on the outside of this tube.
This tube is called a collar by Honda and is same on 750, 550 and 500.
I could look up the part number for you but that would spoil your fun

Maybe a stupid question but how do you get the old bushes out?
Do I need some special tool?

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CB500/550 / Re: Rear Swing Arm play
« on: October 09, 2022, 05:59:31 PM »
There is a bolt that goes all the way thoughthe frame and swing arm, that goes through a thick walled steel tube that is "pinched" by the frame when the bolt is tight, the bushes in the swing arm pivot on the outside of this tube.
This tube is called a collar by Honda and is same on 750, 550 and 500.
I could look up the part number for you but that would spoil your fun

Got it now confusingly Haynes manual calls it Fork Centre Bush 😂😂😂

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CB500/550 / Re: Rear Swing Arm play
« on: October 09, 2022, 05:46:38 PM »
New bronze bushes from Nurse Julie and probably an expensive collar from Honda plus new greas nipple, cheapest  part and that will cure it.
Yes the collar wears more than the plastic bushes!!!

Not sure what collar you are referring to

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CB500/550 / Rear Swing Arm play
« on: October 09, 2022, 05:20:36 PM »
I have just noticed there is play in my rear swing arm. If I grab the rear wheel I can move the rear arm side to side quite a bit.

I am a bit unsure about how to fix this as both Honda manuals I have are not a lot of help.

Yes I have greased it and yes I have checked the nuts are tight !!!

Any advice on how to proceed much appreciated

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CB500/550 / Re: Squeak gone!
« on: September 09, 2022, 09:15:28 AM »
Hi all, just had the 550 out a run after front brake Caliper clean and Dot 5 upgrade. Cant believe that horrible squeak has gone (for now). As read hear under someone’s recommendation just mearly removed outer edge of pads and that appears to have sorted it. Happy Days!😁 (And quieter too)

Can you put the link to the fix you refer to. My 500 front brake squeal has driven me nuts for years and tried many things

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Hi all. Could I have a hands up from those that have booked their bikes in for Crich. I will update Jon Lambly on the anticipated numbers.
Many thanks

I will be there, ticket 211

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Hi Julie
Got my pass today number 211

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CB500/550 / Crich July 3rd
« on: May 04, 2022, 04:56:39 PM »
I see Crich is on again this year, any plans for an SOHC area as in previous years?

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CB500/550 / Re: Swingarm play?
« on: April 18, 2022, 08:25:26 AM »
Thanks for all the replies

I have decided that as the play is very little will leave it and add to my winter to do list

Rather just be out riding now it’s warmer 😀😀😀

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CB500/550 / Swingarm play?
« on: April 15, 2022, 07:56:00 AM »
Just noticed that if I push rear wheel there is a small amount of play movement in the swingarm.

How much play should there be (I assume the answe is none)?

Is it a difficult job to fix and what parts do I need to buy?

Thanks all

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CB500/550 / Re: Paranoia
« on: February 13, 2022, 02:05:51 PM »
I once fitted mine the wrong way round. If you do it is impossible to get the timing chain on so sounds like you did it right

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CB500/550 / Re: Engine Rattle- Valves or more sinister?
« on: December 16, 2021, 12:32:46 PM »
Im no expert but mine rattles as well when cold. I think from what i have seen over the years on various sites this is not unusual

Did you change the primary chain on the rebuild as this doesn't
 sound like valves to me

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CB500/550 / Re: Head is leaking oil again. Again.
« on: August 22, 2021, 08:40:27 AM »
I went round the houses trying to fix the same problem and got very frustrated.

As Trig says there is an issue with the thickness difference between aftermarket head gaskets and OE ones.

I finally cured mine by……….

1 Using an OE gasket (DSS can supply)

2 Having the head skimmed to ensure it was flat

Since I did the above no probs at all.

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CB500/550 / Re: Progress
« on: August 17, 2021, 07:48:26 AM »
Nice work, Wow wish my garage was that clean!!!

How will you fit those new fangled hubless wheels 😂😂😂

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