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CB550 refurb
Nurse Julie:
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Thanks Ted! I have a lot to do before I get to that stage but I may have a go. I have read elsewhere about making sure the offset is the same; is there any info that also explains that?
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No offset on the wheels of these old Hondas
Mike_Berkshire:
Perfect, thanks Julie
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
Doing your own wheel building must be very rewarding that's a given. I've read with admiration here those members who have done it including overcoming issues like having been sent the wrong spokes etc. I am quite risk averse plus a serial overthinker especially in old age.
As I wanted my Hubs powder coating, anodised rims and to avoid any issues with the SS spokes I realised that as I was sourcing everything from CWC the actual labour charge for building the rims is a relatively small component.
I did not want to risk damage when fitting the tapes and tyres so had CWC do the lot. Twenty years ago I would have done them myself that's for sure. I look forwards to reading your build progress.
I believe one of the reasons we tinker with these old Honda's is the problems we face in learning to overcome obstacles picking up new skills in the process. That said we each have individual red lines.
Recently at the ripe young age of 76 earth years I leant how to fit a Helicoil for the first time as a carb bowl thread had stripped. My second Helicoil was visibly better than my first - so much so that I ended up removing the first attempt making it as good as the second one.
Johnny4428:
Never really thought about the original finish on these hubs before but looks like the outer flanges were lacquered but not the centres?
Sesman:
I’m firmly of the belief that the hubs were satin polished and lacquered. Other opinions may differ.
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