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Teds new project a CB500 K1 mostly version 0.5 circa 1972.
Sesman:
I should think Ted is well satisfied with that. An honest, unpretentious example ripe for strategic attention. Wish I’d bought a more substantially complete 550- Finding some parts was a real headache.
I was responding to the earlier suggestion it was a US model….not that it really matters IMHO- they are all Japanese exports.
Good luck Ted. You have got to take the motor apart….it’s mandatory 😀
gary123:
Looks great Ted, looking forward to seeing this progress. Split that engine, you know you want to. :)
Laverdaroo:
Great lttle bike, really honest and Ted was super chuffed with it. Also, for somebody buying one of these old bikes, he fired it last night and it ran on all four!!!
Ive only ever bought two bikes that have run on four when I bought them. And one of those was a Ducati ;D
Great to meet Ted and Wendy yesterday, I had a fantastic couple of coffes there and a good giggle.I know who wears the trousers ;D ;D ;D (sorry Ted)
What great folk, brilliant to meet them both. I'd have bought that had I the dosh and a shed not full of machinery in bits ;D I know Ted will love working on that this winter its a lovely little bike that.
Cant believe that Bryan threw the cobwebs and arachnids in FOC, he's obviously mellowing in his old age ;) :D
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
--- Quote from: Oddjob on September 10, 2022, 11:35:50 PM ---It's a good start.
I have noticed though that it looks like the D washer is missing from the N/S top yoke pinch bolt, they might both be missing. You need these in to stop the top yoke breaking when the bolt is tightened.
Looks to be a US K1, the left hand switchgear isn't correct for that model, looks to be off a 550F.
Top hat missing from headlight screws, Graham does some nice stainless ones Ted.
Shame the tanks dented, looks nice.
Not being critical or picking holes in it Ted, just pointing out some small things you would be advised to fix. You can keep the left hand switchgear though if it works, does it have the headlight flasher?
Let me know if I can help with anything.
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Thanks for your observations Ken you are correct neither D washer is in place - wow aren't they pricey at £8.88each at DS.
No pass switch fitted but everything works - well I can hear the horn click once but not sound.lol
No top hats on headlamps.
The tank needs painting as it has some scratch marks on the top & elsewhere.
A promising start I also cant see a fuse box just one added in line blade fuse ??
SPR:
--- Quote from: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on September 11, 2022, 12:25:35 PM ---A promising start I also cant see a fuse box just one added in line blade fuse ??
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Mine only has one inline fuse I think ....
Simon
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