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I recently fitted Bridgestone
Seems good, should be ok with the Avon rear
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Seems good, should be ok with the Avon rear
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Try our re-instated info resource - "Aladdin's Cave" (Main menu)
- sorry it's taken so long to fix 
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CB500/550 / Re: Brake caliper pivot pin« on: March 07, 2026, 02:04:08 PM »
Should slide out,
Use plenty of penetrating oils Suggest you put the tee piece in a vise Try to move the caliper arm, It should have O rings top and bottom on the shaft, Plenty of gentle persuasion Don't rush it Remember to pack with grease on reassembly Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk 4
Misc / Open / Re: DONATIONS« on: March 03, 2026, 05:22:15 PM »
With such a lovely comment, how can we refuse
I shall fire up the computer And throw a chip in Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk 5
Out & About / Re: Out and About 2026« on: February 22, 2026, 04:22:20 PM »
Out on the 500 today, first time this year, it was only started yesterday for the first time since November
Cool breeze, just a little warmth in the sun Wow, it felt good ![]() ![]() Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk 6
New Member Introductions / Re: New Member« on: February 21, 2026, 04:17:52 PM »
Welcome
We are very friendly Although the 400 afisionados constantly discuss which colour is fastest! Have fun Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk 7
CB500/550 / Re: New throttle cables ?« on: February 18, 2026, 08:57:15 AM »
I have used Wemoto
They seem ok Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk 8
Other Bikes / Re: Yamaha CS5« on: February 17, 2026, 04:34:08 PM »Steve Cooper of the VJMC recently wrote a feature in Classic Bike Guide detailing how to convert US sealed beam unit to one with a lamp holder. It was about 4 or 5 issues ago. Unfortunately I now have to throw my bike mags away after I read them to avoid 'clutter'.Thanks Will check on the interweb Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk 9
Other Bikes / Re: The NC30 Thread« on: February 17, 2026, 03:41:48 PM »I'll give it all another go in the next couple of days. Just waiting for the replacement shims to arrive before delving deeper.I fitted mine with a Yss shock from Wemoto, not to expensive Mine had previously been fitted with a CBR600RR unit, but the spring was far too soft, Back end went down far to much The damper travel is very short on NC30, so needs a stiff spring Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk 10
Other Bikes / Re: Yamaha CS5« on: February 17, 2026, 12:56:13 PM »
Just having a look around
Very surprised by the headline Seems the bulb is fixed in Also probably need rear shocks and rim,badly corroded, BTW the tyres are as new original Yokahama 3 x18 R 2.75 x 18 f Ideal for a show queen bike, which never gets ridden Any offers?? ![]() Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk 11
CB350/400 / Re: To do or not to do?« on: February 16, 2026, 05:56:48 PM »I have some good friends in Wooton under Edge. Is that anywhere near you?Not to far away Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk 12
CB350/400 / Re: To do or not to do?« on: February 16, 2026, 05:33:11 PM »That's a nice story. May I please ask if you also had a starter clutch problem or did you just decide to always go with the kickstart option? Did you remove all of the starter components to reduce weight as well?No, I diagnosed the sprag clutch was faulty, Got a complete s/h from ebay, I now know spares are available, Kick started and took to my friend, He is a professional bike engineer with his own business, Job done Check dear Mr Silver for rollers and springs Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk 13
CB350/400 / Re: To do or not to do?« on: February 16, 2026, 04:51:39 PM »
Hey, it's still a great bike
Use the Kicker, Enjoy I have the starter clutch go on my 500, My mate did it in the frame No were near that cost Maybe someone knows if the smaller bike can be done like that Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk 14
Other Bikes / Re: Yamaha CS5« on: February 15, 2026, 10:39:00 PM »Nice John, much work needed?Only spent a couple of hours looking around, I connected a battery, the electric seem to work, Does need various replacements A few essentials, others cosmetic Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk 15
Other Bikes / Re: Yamaha CS5« on: February 15, 2026, 06:52:46 PM »The original RD mate, should be fun, somewhere got a dti to set up timing mateIt's the one just before the RD, No reeds, I have a DTI, The mileage is 480 Seems from the condition to be true, Clean oil in the gearbox, plenty of compression I shall just tidy it up, polish the scratches etc Keep it with its patina Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk |