CB 500 resurrection

[Oddjob]

I was under the impression that there was a Moulton around Shepton Mallet, must have been mistaken.

[Laverdaroo]

There might be Ken, in fact ther eprobably is.

However, ther eis a small village down the lane from us called, get this,........Nebnet Thrubwell!

What a beauty

[Oddjob]

Sounds like they just pulled letters out of a Scrabble set and called it that.

[gary123]

There are a couple of Moultons, Im in south Lincs, not to far from Julie and Trigger, which came in handy.

Couple of questions, can I get a recommendation for a battery, and does the breather pipe go from the top cover to the air intake chamber. If it does I think I ve got the wrong one.

[Oddjob]

By breather pipe I presume you mean engine breather pipe. If it's a 500 it goes from skull cap on top of camcover to the area around the main stand pivot and vents to air. If it's a 550 then it's supposed to go to the airbox but again it's better vented to air.

[Laverdaroo]

If its a breather for a battery........no!

[K2-K6]

Battery recommendation:- https://www.tayna.co.uk/motorcycle-batteries/varta/514-012-014/ this supplier is really good at usually competitive cost, need to check type as I've just pulled this one up from memory.

They do these "wet" or varta gell type, both seem to be very good. Also I use only these in cars to with very good service life and performance if you've any need.

Excellent supplier, I've no affiliation just perfect service.

[Oddjob]

I'd get an AGM type Gary, no breather pipe taking paint off. The Motobatt MB12U looks ok.

[gary123]

Cheers guys.
The breather I referred to is from the top of the engine, if it vents to air I can use what Ive got.

[Oddjob]

Try and see if you can vent the pipe so it goes onto the drive chain, any oily mist coming out of there aids in chain lubrication. 

[Bryanj]

E bay 12 aa powerline, i had one stand on the bike for 12 months and it still started it on the button

[Sesman]

Any further progress?

[gary123]

Sadly very little apart from sorting carbs.

[gary123]

I think the time has come to call it quits. It was never meant to be a showroom finish, and it certainly isnt but Im happy with it.
I will think about what to do with it now, but I need another project just to keep busy so it will probably be sold.
Id like to get a manky old 550 next to make into something like Julie and Triggers "mongrels". I had thought about using the 500 but really its a bit too good to cut up.
Anyway, this is it with just some minor tweaking to do. [ Guests cannot view attachments ] [ Guests cannot view attachments ] [ Guests cannot view attachments ] [ Guests cannot view attachments ]

[Sesman]

I’m speechless. That is a thing of beauty…absolutely immaculate. You need to be very proud of that particular journey. Well done mate.