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Teds new project a CB500 K1 mostly version 0.5 circa 1972.
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
I've had the back wheel out and sorted out the hub binding - a very small dent in the hub flange edge area was the culprit. Cut most of the alloy out with a Stanley Knife then a bit of polishing with a cutting wheel - cleaned brake shoe contact area plus roughed up the shoes a tad.
Next sort out the stiff throttle - just drained the tank prior to removal to get at the open & closing cables - seat removed to make it easier to access all areas.
Definitely need to look inside the engine for peace of mind.
Nurse Julie:
Sounds like you have found yourself a good project Ted.
flatfour:
On the subject of brake lever travel, I (and a good few other riders that I know from our evening bike meets) have found that replacing the original Honda master cylinder (smooth reservoir) with a pattern type (fluted reservoir) reduces lever travel immediately, for reasons that I am unsure of, but assume that perhaps the piston sizes differ slightly?
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
--- Quote from: flatfour on September 12, 2022, 05:44:58 PM ---On the subject of brake lever travel, I (and a good few other riders that I know from our evening bike meets) have found that replacing the original Honda master cylinder (smooth reservoir) with a pattern type (fluted reservoir) reduces lever travel immediately, for reasons that I am unsure of, but assume that perhaps the piston sizes differ slightly?
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I have a DS replica on my 400 - there is virtually zero movement.
I'll try a spare original lever see how that is if it fits.
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
--- Quote from: Nurse Julie on September 12, 2022, 05:14:07 PM ---Sounds like you have found yourself a good project Ted.
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My dirty engrained fingerprints will confirm that - I have plan A to complete - then ride it ASAP before winter sets in - see how the gearbox feels then I can see it being a pile of parts before Christmas!
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