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Teds new project a CB500 K1 mostly version 0.5 circa 1972.
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
Essentially yes Ken that's what I did. When I tried it with the chain to the left of the sprocket first not only was it almost impossible to get the chain past the top of the rear tensioner but I just could not get the chain on the gear teeth even when it was not on the boss.
The manual just mentions passing the camshaft from the right side through the chain & sprocket without specifying the order.
I think the order is important as it affects the space you work in and the angles.
Bryanj:
Otherwise known as Hondaorigami
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
Yes Bryan or as some might say "I've never had that problem" rather than go into detail - that's where the Devil is, 👍👍👍
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
I've read my post about fitting the cam chain - it reads oddly complicated.
Put more simply the camshaft is fed from the right side loop the chain through the camshaft first, then feed the lobes through the sprocket. Doing it this way results in the chain being on the right side of the sprocket & boss on the camshaft.
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
--- Quote from: Sesman on July 28, 2023, 07:14:27 AM ---Coming on nicely, Ted.
I was wondering, did you get round to having the tank and panels painted?
--- End quote ---
Only just spotted your question - tank & side panels went to the bloke at Ilkeston - great job bike will now be Black.
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