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Teds new project a CB500 K1 mostly version 0.5 circa 1972.
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
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I thought that engine was going to Birmingham way yesterday or is it an old photo?
philward:
You must be super chuffed Ted. Great starting point for a bike that you can build to your spec. We shouldn't get hung up on everything being as it came out of the factory and should build a bike that you are happy with. My 750 and 500 look standard to the average model admirer but could be pulled apart by model experts (UK handlebars/indicators on US 500K2) plus stainless bolts throughout. But it's what I want!
Big advantage is you know it's background and it comes from an expert - a luxury most of us never have when buying a 50 year old bike. Good luck and enjoy the build.
They are great bikes!
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McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
Although the 500 is a runner I need to find out if it's a rider.
I'm going to take the back wheel out as it's binding I suspect due to some rusting in the hub area. The throttle movement is quite stiff even though the carbs have been refurbished - not sure if it's the twist grip or the cables so I need to fix that plus reduce the front brake lever travel before I ride her on the road.
This is plan A before the strip down starts.
gary123:
Best of all its the right colour :) :) :) :) :)
Bryanj:
Front brake lever travel is about right Ted, dont forget its new caliper, piston and seal. Hoses are used but not cracked and its new fluid.
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