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1976 CB500K2...
ST1100:
So, the Ricoh is ticking off the heat (and screaming for new toner ;D)
My edition of CB500-550 w/shop is sorted and ready to get stapled (too thick for my small spiral binder)...
Think I'll keep Sundays for the more administrative parts of the project/s, like research, ordering parts, etc...
BTW: when working on the K2 I found the contacts plate to be shot...
Some ham-fisted PO managed to strip the thread for the bolt holding the right point and jammed a slotted M6 into there (which is why I'd only replaced the left one yet...)
So I had to go for a new points plate assy... another € 45,-...
Still not sure if and what electronic ignition I'd go later on...
ST1100:
Thanx, nice offer I will return to in the future, especially on some rare items.
Just don't know if everyone is willing to part from his stash that easily ;-)
And at this time of the year, folks might have other things on their minds...
ST1100:
Like my bleached and mangled pilot lights console, which has [turn - high - oil - neutral] whilst all offered come with [turn - oil - neutral - high]... :(
Methinks such items then qualify for the [desperately seeking] columns...
ST1100:
Till current day only one found with "my" configuration, and that's in not so good shape...
Received the CB500 Owner's Manual today, nice read ;D
ST1100:
Removed that knackered points plate, pulled advancer, freed the moving parts (yep, stuck...), lubed them, sprayed some untold liquids on the assy to stop corrosion, cleaned ignition housing (found drain hole clogged with engine sealer??), put all back together, adjusted ign timing, tested: nice, solid spark on all four.
Started toying with the one (out of four) nice looking cab bank:
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Amazing how aggressive fuel can be...
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