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Teds new project a CB500 K1 mostly version 0.5 circa 1972.
Sesman:
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Oddjob:
Ted, for the throttle pipe I'd recommend buying one off a CB1300, 2003-2010. The ears where the cables connect is bigger so you get more pull for the same action, I tested it when trying to reduce the throttle movement the 500 is plagued with. It reduces the amount of twist you need to make by around 14% IIRC.
You could find one cheap on Ebay and the grips are good as well, don't get the 500 genuine grips, they are frankly awful, uncomfortable even with gloves on and without sheer agony to use. The 550F grips are far better and the 1300 grips look just like them.
If it has any cables coming out of it don't buy as it's hand heated grips fitted and you'd need the other side to match and the 500 couldn't run them anyway.
https://www.bike-parts-honda.com/honda-motorcycle/1300-MOTO/CB/2009/CB13009/Frame/LEVER--SWITCH--CABLE-2-/75361/F_03/2/722
Sesman:
Nice tip. I shall try that….herald run on cB1300 throttle parts😀
Definitely agree with 550F2 grips.
Oddjob:
The 1300 throttle pipe comes with grip already attached so even though it's pricey if buying new at least you get both pipe and grip and buy the matching grip for the left side and it's acceptable for what you get. Plus the grips are nice, stylish and comfortable.
AND,
You don't need to order from DS, any Honda dealer will get them for you.
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
--- Quote from: Oddjob on September 14, 2022, 02:09:21 PM ---The 1300 throttle pipe comes with grip already attached so even though it's pricey if buying new at least you get both pipe and grip and buy the matching grip for the left side and it's acceptable for what you get. Plus the grips are nice, stylish and comfortable.
AND,
You don't need to order from DS, any Honda dealer will get them for you.
--- End quote ---
Presumably they are the same diameter handle bars the, do you have a part number for the 1300 option by any chance?
The bike is taxed & insured from today only cost £26.99 to add the 500 to my Policy with Peter James.
Just fitting a spare horn as the existing one just clicks - tried the adjuster screw - result a louder single click.
Can't dismantle as it's rivetted together.
Throttle routing sorted using existing cables just need to sort the horn so it's road legal.
First ride before the weekend hopefully.
Amendment:- Spare horn fitted & operational. (Gawd it does sound a pathetic beep).
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