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CB500/550 / ebay scam?

« on: December 01, 2013, 01:44:08 PM »

Hi Guys, thought you might be interested in this one, I bought my 500 four off eBay back in September from a nice chap over in Rotherham, and whilst browsing on eBay the other night (as you do) an advert caught my eye which turned out to be my bike. The advert and pic were the same as when i had bid on the bike in September. However it wasn't posted by same guy who sold it me.
The seller stated that they were selling it for someone else and all contact should be made via their email address.
I emailed the person who posted the ad pointing out that they were advertising my bike and requested the pic be removed and the ad changed. I never got a reply but the posting did disappear the following day.... I felt sorry the the 2 guys who had already bid on it.

Ian

CB500/550 / Knocking forks

« on: September 28, 2013, 06:39:54 PM »

My new (to me) CB500 K2 forks knock when you rock the bike backwards and forwards as if the forks are extending to their maximum and the damper rod is hitting the top of the damper? I have stripped the forks, replaced the seals, refilled them with the correct amount of oil and added 10mm spacers between the top of the springs and damper rod lock nut, just for a bit of added preload as they seemed a little soft, and it still hasn't cured it. All in all the forks appeared to be ok when I had them stripped down.

Also I have noticed that when you rock the bike with the brake held slightly on, there as an amount of knocked that comes from what appears to be the free play in the pads/calipers. The pads are new and although the previous owner didn't smear the sides and back of the pads with silicone grease, I have now done this and also added shims on the top and bottom of the caliper pivot pin to remove any up and down play, the knocking still remains but is only slightly improved.

Having only ridden modern bikes until this getting this one its seems a bit strange.

Cheers
Ian

New Member Introductions / New member to SOHC

« on: September 11, 2013, 06:25:36 PM »

Hi guys, I' m Ian and come from just outside Chorley,Lancs and have Just purchased my 1st CB500 K2 last week after selling my ZX9R that wasn't getting used. Love my new toy and look forward to many years of happy biking and tinkering. I'm sure I'll be tapping into the wealth of knowledge and experience this forum has to offer. Cheers for reading

Ian