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« on: December 20, 2018, 10:15:58 AM »
Thanks guys, I think you're right. I'll purchase a replacement cable.
Are "slinkyglide" worth a look or should I simply go OEM?
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« on: December 20, 2018, 09:23:13 AM »
Contrary to some unsubstantiated rumours that I'd sold my 500K1, it's still with me!  Something that's been annoying me for quite some time is the stiffness of the clutch lever. Engagement of the clutch itself is fine, with no "grabbing" or suddenness (is that a word?) so I think I've got the adjustment fairly right. I've removed the cable and checked that there's no problem there, but a few months back I replaced the various oil seals on the LHS. Perhaps I didn't put enough grease in the clutch lifter and adjuster assembly when I put the cover back on. The silly little grease nipple on the cover itself is NFG in my view.....I have a small nipple grease gun but I couldn't force any grease in.  All ideas/suggestions on how to make the lever smooooooth gratefully received!  Meanwhile, a Very Merry Christmas and a Safe and Healthy 2019 to all and sundry from "Down Under, West of Everywhere"!! 
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« on: October 19, 2018, 11:01:35 AM »
I'm a bit confused and either have the wrong front mudguard and forks on my 500 K1 or DSS have made a mistake? The bracket and stay mounts on my bike all use M6 bolts with the front brake mount using an M8. On the DSS side they list a 750 K2 mudguard as a replacement and state that it uses an M10 instead of M8 mounts on one side and to consider using washers.
Mine uses all M6 for mounting is this correct or do I have the front end off a C90? 
M6 is correct. As Bryan and Trig have said, just use washers. In restoring my 500K1 (AUS) I bought the DSS mudguard as well, and used suitable washers.
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« on: October 18, 2018, 04:16:54 AM »
Thanks all for the comments/advice. All done, and no spurt spillage!!
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« on: October 18, 2018, 04:10:46 AM »
Wishing you a full and speedy recovery Bryan, from Down Under! 
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« on: October 12, 2018, 11:06:09 AM »
No.but be careful that the spurt doesn't splash on paintwork
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Yep, that was my worry John.
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« on: October 12, 2018, 10:25:20 AM »
Quick Q: when bleeding the front brake, do I need to put the rubber diaphragm back in along with the cap, each time I squeeze the lever? TIA
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« on: September 18, 2018, 11:45:18 AM »
OK so I mentioned elsewhere that I was going to sell the little Honda.....several months on and it's still with me! I'm struggling to move it on, so I've decided "Bugger it, it's staying!". Well, at least for now. I belong to a couple of clubs here in Perth so when a club ride comes up, I can can take the bike that I'm not working on!! For those that don't know, my NON-Honda is a '78 Suzuki GS750E. Life is good!
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« on: August 28, 2018, 08:41:59 AM »
It's been a few months since I last posted, so....
I procured a set of new D.I.D rims, and after a bit of a drama with a set of new spokes (didn't fit the hubs correctly) I had the original spokes cleaned up and Cad-plated. After re-spoking F and R hubs/rims I refitted the existing tyres.
I also changed several oil seals (inc. clutch pushrod and gear lever shaft seals).
I recently joined the Western Australian chapter of the VJMC and as luck would have it, last Sunday was a beautiful clear sunny day for a scheduled ride. I originally thought to take the Suzuki GS750E but decided instead to give the little Honda a run! 180kms was the total distance covered, and the Honda performed faultlessly!
Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end and the Honda will soon be up for sale.
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« on: June 20, 2018, 11:49:35 AM »
OK some interesting reading folks.....but back to the Suzi  ....I've been on a few rides over the late Summer/Autumn here in West Aus and the bike has certainly lived up to expectations! It has this lovely howl as you open the throttle at highway speeds but it's a cold bitch first thing in the morning!  I get positive comments wherever I take it so pretty chuffed! It does need the odd few things updated/repaired but as a basically unrestored/original example it's pretty good! Winter is here now so rides will be less frequent so once I finalise some oil seal replacements on my Honda CB500K1, it will soon to be up for sale, and funds from this will go to updating the Suzi.
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« on: June 20, 2018, 10:40:52 AM »
Weather has been crap here in Perth the last few days, so I haven't been in the shed to replace the oil seals yet. It's just a Colorbond shed and freakin' freezin' for half the day! I now have two gearshift spindle oil seals in case I stuff one up, and the clutch pushrod seal has arrived as well. I'll fit them tomorrow as the temps might be a bit better, and anyway I'll fire up the electric heater I found in an old storage box if it's still too fresh! . Once that's done, over to a mate's place to polish the crankcase cover then back to refit and go for a ride (if it's not raining! )
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« on: June 13, 2018, 01:46:09 AM »
Don't forget to tape up the shaft spline and clean the shaft or you will damage the seal lip when fitting
Will do. As luck would have it, the one seal I don't have is the clutch pushrod seal (which I thought I had.  )
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« on: June 12, 2018, 06:18:30 AM »
Yeah got that Andy BUT you could be rebuilding the engine and testing the seals for leaks whilst the generator cover was off as well, if you've ever started the engine with the generator cover off you'll know why I was making sure it was just the sprocket cover.
Fair enough mate! All good. I've fired up the motor and can't discern any leaks from other than the gearshift spindle seal. I'll replace them all nonetheless.
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« on: June 12, 2018, 01:52:58 AM »
If you mean the sprocket cover then yes, however if you mean the generator cover then not advised. You say crankcase cover but it's important to say which one you mean. I'm fairly sure you mean the sprocket cover but you can never be too careful.
Hi mate, I mentioned LH (left hand) side cover in the title and the clutch pushrod seal and countershaft sprocket seal (which I mentioned in post) are also under the same sidecover as is the gearshift spindle seal.
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« on: June 11, 2018, 11:43:16 AM »
Hi folks, I'm preparing to replace a leaking gear shift spindle seal on my 500K1 and want to check that the clutch pushrod seal and counter sprocket shaft seal aren't leaking as well. They don't appear to be, but can I run up the motor to warm/distribute the oil to help with diagnosis with the crankcase cover removed?
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