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Teds new project a CB500 K1 mostly version 0.5 circa 1972.
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
--- Quote from: Laverdaroo on October 08, 2022, 05:43:20 PM ---Get yerself a thread file Ted, fantastic bit of kit and used surprisingly often taking these old girls apart.
Saved me heaps being able to sort threads out on danaged parts.
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I bought one a couple of years ago but tbh I need to go on a course to learn how to use it never mind figure out which bit is for what thread.
Laverdaroo:
Get a thread pitch finder like you can get in a tap and dye set, check what thread you have and the different sizes working surfaces are written on each side of the file. When you use it you can feel when its working as you'll feel the vibrations and feels positive and you should see worked material dust on the vice underneath what youre working on. I only use it on a forward pushing stroke and have managed a 100% success rate. I bought a brand new ecentric hub assembly for the VFR as the owner had cross threaded the big 50odd mm nut that goes in it really badly. Twenty minutes and it was as good as ever and now sitting on the bench ready to be fitted to the new rear arm I've had painted up ready to go on with the new shock and other gubbins I've got for it. Without the file the part was junk but its now virtually brand new.certainly looks it.
Every side is for a different pitch. Again, if you're not sure, get on You tube you'd be surprised what instruction you can find. ;) :)
flatfour:
Ted, I think that I have an undamaged top yoke for a 500/4. I replaced both on mine once the tester discovered that the lower was damaged on the lock stop.
If that's the case, you are welcome to it if you arrange collection from me (Norfolk). Previous experience does suggest that most carriers will allow you to organise it from your side, leaving me to simply pack it and hand to the courier.
Let me know and if you need it, I'll look in my stock of spares tomorrow.
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
My top yoke is undamaged it's the column that's the problem - anyway thanks for the offer.
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
The frame is now fully stripped & bits are ready for the powder coaters.
Just in the final phase of deciding which of two local firms I will use.
Still preparing the engine casings ready for painting I'll be doing the home oven bake like I did on the 400 in the next two weeks. Gasket removal is wearing me down the one under cylinder block is only half done. Onwards & upwards.
My 550 steering column arrived today from Gary 👍👍👍
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