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Teds new project a CB500 K1 mostly version 0.5 circa 1972.
Sesman:
Ted, I’m sure you are on to it, but it may pay to check the bottom yoke alignment. Damage like that is normally/usually the result of a collision. Just saying it’s worth a check while it’s off?
Bryanj:
Im sure 400 forks are smaller diameter Ted
K2-K6:
They bend if the bike falls off it's sidestsnd when stationary, not particularly strong.
It's usually the right one bent when the bike is parked with bars to left and "rolls" off the stand, or not fully stood onto stand securely.
You can heat it to bend back, but don't quench it afterwards.
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
--- Quote from: Bryanj on October 07, 2022, 09:38:54 PM ---Im sure 400 forks are smaller diameter Ted
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Different part numbers so yes Brian not the same.
With the bent steering stop, slight damage to the top of the column where the top nut fits - might be worth trying to find a better one.
Looks like the part number might be 53200-323-020B
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
--- Quote from: K2-K6 on October 07, 2022, 10:09:45 PM ---They bend if the bike falls off it's sidestsnd when stationary, not particularly strong.
It's usually the right one bent when the bike is parked with bars to left and "rolls" off the stand, or not fully stood onto stand securely.
You can heat it to bend back, but don't quench it afterwards.
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I only have a Plumbers Calor Gas Torch would this heat it enough or does it need Oxyacetalyne heat?
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