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Teds new project a CB500 K1 mostly version 0.5 circa 1972.
Matt_Harrington:
Perhaps hand the engine from your ankles? :o
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
--- Quote from: Matt_Harrington on June 08, 2023, 12:31:24 PM ---Perhaps hand the engine from your ankles? :o
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I'll need a pair of Manakles to do that Matt - yet more expense! ;D ;D ;D
K2-K6:
"Did something to my lower back last week whilst working in the back garden & pond so presently being sensible until my back pain subsides - I'm going to see if I can hang by my arms from the garage loft hatch to help ease the pressure on my back - it used to work when I was younger."
We have a little outside gym near us, set out in a nice parkland, that has overhead bars plus other parallels etc to do this on. A very simple but useful set that I've used for years. I think it's quite beneficial Ted.
Alternatively, I here tell there's various "personal service" providers that will perhaps offer a stricter regime ;D you have to be a previous television presenter or some such to gain entry though, or so I've heard :)
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
Now fully recovered from my back injury (I hope) so today inspired by Dave's progress I have assembled the crank casing halves.
Hondabond applied thinly & tube from 2022 was still nice and spreadable.
All bolts tightened as per manual. Used existing bolts for under the engine - new SS normal bolts for the top as they are vissible.
Despite new bearings, drive chain & rubbers primary drive shaft fitted into place without too much force being needed....phew.
Before I fitted the primary drive shaft when I had just fitted the lower casing bolts I packed the primary hub with a folded tea towel to prevent the starter clutch from separating from the drive hub when rotating the cases.
.500 casing progress by Macabe Thiele, on Flickr
davidcumbria:
Excellent. Well done Ted. One of bottom smaller bolts next to the alternator has a bendable wire guide. No problem to fit it later.
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