Author Topic: CB 500 Four (1972?) Full Restoration (Read 138435 times)

MoMo · « **Reply #50 on:** November 09, 2013, 04:05:34 pm »

Quote from: MickB on November 09, 2013, 01:58:02 pm

Larry do you ever sleep?

Not very well, unfortuneately. Usually no more than 5 hours uninterrupted

...Larry

dave500 · « **Reply #51 on:** November 09, 2013, 08:33:26 pm »

knock the chunky rust of those rims then soak them in a mollasses mix for a week,youll have to have a container thatll hold the rims,maybe a small childs inflatable play swimming pool?

MickB · « **Reply #52 on:** November 10, 2013, 02:03:52 am »

Thanks for the feedback on rims. I just don't trust them, why put new spokes on these old rims. To chrome them is $130 each in Sydney, new 18" including shipping $150 & 19" rim $160. Not worth the worry using old rims

dave500 · « **Reply #53 on:** November 10, 2013, 11:38:06 am »

sounds like the way to go.

MickB · « **Reply #54 on:** November 10, 2013, 11:37:05 pm »

Got the front wheel retainer undone. The seal had failed and part was still stuck, removed all the bits of seal and a few taps with the hammer on an adjustable spanner used for removing grinding disc.

Next get the bearings out - best tip I've found is a DynaBolt expanded onto the centre of the bearing and then flipping the hub over and using a long bolt or something similar and tap out the DynaBolt along with the bearing see YouTube Motorcycle wheel-bearing replacement
ByMSHAKES.

Also check out this method, a bolt sawn down the middle interesting. http://goldwingdocs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=69

MickB · « **Reply #55 on:** November 10, 2013, 11:43:24 pm »

Frame back from sandblasting

My thought is 1st coat Rust prevention, 2nd undercoat, 3rd 2 coats of black enamel. Last Spray Black enamel.

Any suggestions about paint would be welcome.

Also, best way to polish up engine casings?

dave500 · « **Reply #56 on:** November 10, 2013, 11:48:27 pm »

if thats pitted from the sand blast youll have to sand it smoother,you wont get a nice gloss otherwise.

MickB · « **Reply #57 on:** November 11, 2013, 01:07:56 am »

Dave it's nice and smooth

MickB · « **Reply #58 on:** November 11, 2013, 01:10:27 am »

They used a very fine sand

Damage Inc · « **Reply #59 on:** November 11, 2013, 01:17:03 am »

Hey Mick,
Is she destined for a trip down the ocean road?

dave500 · « **Reply #60 on:** November 11, 2013, 01:30:36 am »

fine sand cool,i had one done and it was rough as hell!

MickB · « **Reply #61 on:** November 11, 2013, 01:58:51 am »

DaveI used a company called http://www.redindustries.com.au - excellent. They told me about the fine sand they use to get a great finish.

When I finish the build, I'll throw it in the back of the van and go to the Great Ocean Rd and go for a ride with my daughters on their bikes.

MickB · « **Reply #62 on:** November 12, 2013, 02:14:26 am »

Bore getting honed today and pistons check out all ok, really pleased about that.

Need to plastiguage the crank shaft and cam.

Photos shortly.

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #63 on:** November 12, 2013, 08:23:34 am »

If I had to replace my rims I would go with aluminum. With some elbow grease they will shine nicely, and they will never rust. A use rim from a 75-77 Goldwing (or the 750 automatice) will work on the front. You will have to buy a new rear however since the GL1000 and the Hondamatic 750 use a 17" rear.

MickB · « **Reply #64 on:** November 12, 2013, 09:52:25 pm »

Bankerdanny thanks for the tip however I'm trying to keep it original. I've already purchased a new steel rear 18" rim.

MickB · « **Reply #65 on:** November 13, 2013, 08:19:59 pm »

Started on painting the frame I used Permanent Painted Coatings - POR15 first coat 2nd needs to be done in 3 - 4 hours, POR15 instructions.

Tews19 · « **Reply #66 on:** November 13, 2013, 08:24:11 pm »

I am eager to see your progress. That is definitely a project! Looking forward to your updates.

MickB · « **Reply #67 on:** November 13, 2013, 10:43:18 pm »

Top coat finished POR15 is amazing paint in 3-5 hours of 1st coat. It looks so good I don't think it'll need a top coat. They claim it sets like a rock, time'll tell.

Picked up the bearings for front and back wheels, what at the sizes of the bearings (prefer tapered rollers) on the top and bottom triple tree? Anybody?

MickB · « **Reply #68 on:** November 13, 2013, 10:44:31 pm »

All done at the back door as I don't have a shed!

bryanj · « **Reply #69 on:** November 14, 2013, 02:29:44 am »

Tripple tree tapers can't be bought by number off the shelf as they are non standard sizes, you have to buy the kit, try all balls or Z1

MickB · « **Reply #70 on:** November 15, 2013, 03:04:51 pm »

Any ideas about where to get spokes. Dime City $109 a set plus postage, ouch. Spokes from Thailand - unsure - gold nipples. What about Cad plated or zinc I don't know? Anyone? I rang Z1 has front in zinc but no rear set and Buchanan's cost more than Dime City. Help

MickB · « **Reply #71 on:** November 15, 2013, 03:07:01 pm »

Thanks BryanJ I've ordered tapered roller kit from USA.

MickB · « **Reply #72 on:** November 15, 2013, 08:52:10 pm »

Help anyone, I don't know what forks I have here?

In the 1st photo there's no threaded rod, springs are 470mm, and the 2nd photo 1 rod has been welded, springs are both under spec 410mm?

Thanks in advance.

MickB · « **Reply #73 on:** November 15, 2013, 09:00:22 pm »

1st photo fork tubes are 479 mm, 2nd photo tues are 463 mm? I'm stumped

dave500 · « **Reply #74 on:** November 15, 2013, 09:06:27 pm »

1st photo are 550 2nd are 500 forks.

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