Post by: Gv8power on September 26, 2017, 01:33:53 PM
Post by: mike the bike on September 26, 2017, 02:17:38 PM
Post by: Bryanj on September 26, 2017, 04:48:40 PM
Post by: Gv8power on September 26, 2017, 06:34:16 PM
Post by: Bryanj on September 27, 2017, 08:16:36 AM
Post by: Seabeowner on September 27, 2017, 09:02:53 AM
I've never replaced any shells, as mostly I've had a running bike. My criteria was always been if the oil light did not come on tickover after a blast to get the engine and oil really hot it was probably OK and provided that was supported by finding no nasty surprises inside, just buttoned it back up. But shells are difficult to find and CMS only have two of the four sizes.
Only needed to strip for primary/cam chains and gearbox issues.
Post by: AshimotoK0 on September 27, 2017, 09:52:20 AM
Nice to see another 500 joined as I think it's the Goldilocks bike. (not too big, not too small)
I've never replaced any shells, as mostly I've had a running bike. My criteria was always been if the oil light did not come on tickover after a blast to get the engine and oil really hot it was probably OK and provided that was supported by finding no nasty surprises inside, just buttoned it back up. But shells are difficult to find and CMS only have two of the four sizes.
Only needed to strip for primary/cam chains and gearbox issues.
+1 but I would replace the cush drive primary rubbers as a matter of course (same part no. as 400/4). I remember rebuilding a 400/4 engine when it was less that 10 years old and those rubbers were really hard compared with new ones. Why not post some close up pics of your crank journals and shells and Bryan,Trigger or Oddjob on here will tell you if they look OK to reuse. That's what I did with my 500/4 crank.
Post by: Johnwebley on September 27, 2017, 10:44:45 AM
lovely bikes ,small enough to manage,big enough to cope !!
lots of help here,
Honda built the 500 after correcting all the mistakes of the 750 !!!
"ducks ,and hides behind the sofa !! "
Post by: hairygit on September 27, 2017, 11:36:28 AM
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Post by: Johnwebley on September 27, 2017, 01:48:04 PM
the gear box if fairly major,agreed,but an easily replacable clutch pushrod is very minor !!
the motor is wet sump,far more compact,even given the capacity ,
but,truth to tell,all sohc are great pieces of engineering
Post by: Moorey on September 27, 2017, 10:29:06 PM