Author Topic: The Green Ape Project Cb500 (Read 5258 times)

robdrobd · « **on:** August 17, 2013, 06:07:13 PM »

Here is my new project. Working on tear down. Here are the pics. If you like any of this chopper stuff let me know and we'll deal. I also have quite a few cb500 spare parts if you need them. Just ask and I'll tell you what I have.

robdrobd · « **Reply #1 on:** August 18, 2013, 11:14:01 AM »

Quick update. I have a spare engine with covers so my pan is to clean and paint everything while she's in rolling chassis form. Then polish the aluminum from the spare and swap out the covers

robdrobd · « **Reply #2 on:** August 18, 2013, 01:37:13 PM »

Cleaned and degreased, engine is actually very clean.

rb550four · « **Reply #3 on:** August 18, 2013, 08:48:01 PM »

I like that seat, is it in good shape, want to sell it ? I'm kinda local....well I'm in upstate NY and have a project that is begging for a seat like that.please let me know.

robdrobd · « **Reply #4 on:** August 18, 2013, 09:23:01 PM »

Quote from: rb550four on August 18, 2013, 08:48:01 PM

I like that seat, is it in good shape, want to sell it ? I'm kinda local....well I'm in upstate NY and have a project that is begging for a seat like that.please let me know.

Sure! PM me an offer, but I'm not shipping the thing. Seat is in good shape, missing one button. I'd rather trade for a different seat because I don't have one!

FunJimmy · « **Reply #5 on:** August 18, 2013, 10:09:09 PM »

Looks likes good roller.
Interested to see where this goes.

robdrobd · « **Reply #6 on:** August 21, 2013, 12:14:30 PM »

Evapo-Rust is a miracle product. I love it.

robdrobd · « **Reply #7 on:** August 23, 2013, 02:59:11 PM »

Scored some forks from a member here and a near mint front wheel from an old Italian dude up the road. He charged me $20. Pickup only. Haha

robdrobd · « **Reply #8 on:** August 26, 2013, 11:03:43 AM »

Early mock up

Tews19 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 26, 2013, 11:40:08 AM »

Looking good.. What a deal on the forks too!

robdrobd · « **Reply #10 on:** December 30, 2013, 04:16:29 PM »

Ok, so no bites on the project before Christmas so I'm full steam ahead. Cut off seat mounts, installed wiring harness, headlight, carbs, front lights, and gauges!

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SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #11 on:** December 30, 2013, 04:37:52 PM »

Quote from: robdrobd on December 30, 2013, 04:16:29 PM

Ok, so no bites on the project before Christmas so I'm full steam ahead. Cut off seat mounts, installed wiring harness, headlight, carbs, front lights, and gauges!

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The replacement bars are a big improvement!

robdrobd · « **Reply #12 on:** December 30, 2013, 05:00:47 PM »

Yeah, I don't know how anyone uses apes!

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Stev-o · « **Reply #13 on:** December 30, 2013, 06:22:01 PM »

Quote from: robdrobd on December 30, 2013, 05:00:47 PM

Yeah, I don't know how anyone uses apes!

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+1. Now you'll have to change the name. The green monkey?

RAFster122s · « **Reply #14 on:** December 30, 2013, 07:55:09 PM »

Looking good!
I prefer the upright position of stock bars. My neck and carpal tunnel do as well.

Scored some nice deals.

rb550four · « **Reply #15 on:** December 30, 2013, 08:26:15 PM »

Good to see that you're back. You didn't want to sell that machine anyways, and we get to watch you finish it.

robdrobd · « **Reply #16 on:** December 31, 2013, 05:39:13 AM »

Yeah, when people came to see it and started low balling me it got me all fired up to finish the thing!

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robdrobd · « **Reply #17 on:** January 01, 2014, 01:04:24 PM »

Well, no spark on 1 + 4, dead condenser. At least I'll have the pipes back on before the new condensers show up.

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robdrobd · « **Reply #18 on:** January 03, 2014, 11:39:55 AM »

Did a little work today. Decided not to chop the frame completely. Instead, I just scored it from the inside and then pounded it in. Left a nice place to mount a tail light ! Here's a pic of the job plus a pic of the bike in current state.

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Maurice · « **Reply #19 on:** January 03, 2014, 11:53:59 AM »

Nice bike, the tank looks mint.

If you plan on mounting the light like that, ensure that shock travel is limited or your light/plate etc. will get launched into the scenery at the first bump in the road

What do you plan on doing for a seat?

robdrobd · « **Reply #20 on:** January 03, 2014, 11:59:59 AM »

Believe it or not, I think I have an idea for a plywood seat pan. That will also allow me to mount the tail light into the wood itself if travel becomes a problem (which it might because I put on about 20 lbs :0))

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robdrobd · « **Reply #21 on:** January 03, 2014, 12:02:14 PM »

Oh yeah, also got this nice little nick while using the angle grinder . Ouch !

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Maurice · « **Reply #22 on:** January 03, 2014, 12:02:41 PM »

Interesting, will be sure to follow. Yeah the cold isn't helping. Lay off the sugar, helps way more than you'd think.

robdrobd · « **Reply #23 on:** January 03, 2014, 01:17:25 PM »

So, here's my plan. Half inch plywood, scored so it bends, put epoxy in scores, and clamp into place. Hopefully it stays in this shape.

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sebastienb · « **Reply #24 on:** January 03, 2014, 02:36:35 PM »

Looking forward to seeing the finished seat

Stev-o · « **Reply #25 on:** January 03, 2014, 03:17:47 PM »

Looks good Rob. Are you working in your garage or basement? It's effin cold up there, isnt it??

robdrobd · « **Reply #26 on:** January 03, 2014, 03:21:12 PM »

Garage , it's about 20 below zero.

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Stev-o · « **Reply #27 on:** January 03, 2014, 03:33:48 PM »

Quote from: robdrobd on January 03, 2014, 03:21:12 PM

Garage , it's about 20 below zero.

And snowing. Hope you have a good heater!

robdrobd · « **Reply #28 on:** January 03, 2014, 04:57:40 PM »

Didn't even use a heater! I like the cold, keeps you awake!

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Stev-o · « **Reply #29 on:** January 03, 2014, 05:02:12 PM »

Quote from: robdrobd on January 03, 2014, 04:57:40 PM

Didn't even use a heater! I like the cold, keeps you awake!

You're an animal!

robdrobd · « **Reply #30 on:** January 03, 2014, 06:23:29 PM »

Haha, I was only out there for 20 minutes at a time. Otherwise, I would have frozen to the frame.

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robdrobd · « **Reply #31 on:** January 04, 2014, 12:47:23 PM »

Ok, I need some help. The left hand control is screwed up on the inside. I have a spring, a ball bearing, and other small pieces. Does anyone have pic of the inside of there cb500 LH control?

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robdrobd · « **Reply #32 on:** January 04, 2014, 01:16:34 PM »

Here is what I have

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robdrobd · « **Reply #33 on:** January 05, 2014, 10:37:49 AM »

Ok, the nubbin is so warn the switch doesn't "click". So, I sanded of the old one, drilled a hole, and epoxied a piece of a thumb tack in there. I'll let you know if it works.

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robdrobd · « **Reply #34 on:** January 07, 2014, 05:54:51 AM »

Took two tries, but new nubbin now works. I would do more work today, but wind chills at -27 below zero. A little too chilly for this guy.

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RAFster122s · « **Reply #35 on:** January 08, 2014, 03:45:48 PM »

nicely engineered repair...

David

rtbmrgl · « **Reply #36 on:** January 09, 2014, 12:22:21 PM »

Nice project!
Extended forks were popular

, there must have been a good sale on extended forks in '73 (lol). I finished restoring '73 CB500 last summer, had extended forks.

robdrobd · « **Reply #37 on:** January 13, 2014, 08:24:22 AM »

Ok, I was getting no spark on 1 and 4. I swapped in new condensers and still no luck. Bad coil? Anything else I missed? Wiring is clean and tight.

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Stev-o · « **Reply #38 on:** January 13, 2014, 05:10:05 PM »

Quote from: robdrobd on January 13, 2014, 08:24:22 AM

Ok, I was getting no spark on 1 and 4. I swapped in new condensers and still no luck. Bad coil? Anything else I missed? Wiring is clean and tight.

Coils rarely go bad even though we like to blame them. Last time I had that issue it was improper point gap.

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Author Topic: The Green Ape Project Cb500 (Read 5258 times)