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CB 500 resurrection
Nurse Julie:
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--- Quote from: Trigger on July 23, 2022, 06:53:19 PM ---Are the carbs 550 or 500 ? There is a number on the side to ID them. CB500 carbs run different needles and jets to the 550 ;)
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There are no numbers on the carbs-just kei hin.
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The carbs are always numbered. Here's the numbers on one of our 500/4's that's close to hand. 627B Keihin. Yours should have this number or if they are 550/4 carbs, they will be 069A.
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gary123:
Wow no wonder I missed it. Wife always says im half blind. I have those numbers so at least I have the right carbs--thanks.
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
Hi Gary, interesting to read your progress so far - tbh I suspect that had I been a sucessful bidder I would have found your build too challenging as I am not experienced enough to assemble a bike I did not dismantle in the first place.
The green shoots of envy are clearly vissible on me as I read your progress to date. Cheers Ted
gary123:
Hi Ted
I thought the same, my previous restorations were always on a complete bike with a running engine.
But I thought the price was ok and I now have that most precious of resources, time. And of course this forum which has already proved invaluable.
gary123:
So now for the engine. This is into the unknown so any feedback appreciated.
A local mechanic says the pistons will be good to use with new rings?????
I have two camshafts should I be aware of any markings as to the correct one. They appear identical and measure up in spec so maybe either will do. [ Guests cannot view attachments ] [ Guests cannot view attachments ] [ Guests cannot view attachments ] [ Guests cannot view attachments ] [ Guests cannot view attachments ]
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