Author Topic: CB 500 Four (1972?) Full Restoration (Read 145236 times)

MickB · « **Reply #325 on:** October 23, 2014, 04:23:57 AM »

Larry thanks for the confirmation, the problem is, It's got me how to do it. I've got to read up and figure it out.
I presume I need to drawn the hub closer to the centre, there's obviously a way to determine the best way to do that.
It's a steep learning curve.

MickB · « **Reply #326 on:** October 23, 2014, 04:56:06 AM »

Thanks Cal, next time'll be try number 4.

MickB · « **Reply #327 on:** October 23, 2014, 05:05:38 AM »

Getting the wheels then rubber on them will be a huge step, then insert engine.

MickB · « **Reply #328 on:** October 23, 2014, 05:07:13 PM »

Can someone please advise if the exhaust collars were chromed or zinc when new?

MickB · « **Reply #329 on:** October 23, 2014, 07:32:24 PM »

Cal after sleeping on it and another 2 1/2 hours, I'm pretty happy with the front wheel.
I started by bringing up (closer to the hub) the half (marked with tape) where the rim was out by about 1 cm.

Loosened the opposite spokes and gradually brought the rim up and after I was reasonably happy with the getting the rim round I finished getting rim straightened. Is 50thou still too much, it's not much with the naked eye.

Comments are welcome if needs to be better.

MickB · « **Reply #330 on:** October 24, 2014, 03:42:27 AM »

Was able to get the front wheel truer than earlier with more tweeking and the back wheel started with anti seize grease on all spokes and was much easier than the front, pretty much straight and the axle was only a few millimeters off.

MickB · « **Reply #331 on:** October 24, 2014, 03:45:12 AM »

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oasis · « **Reply #332 on:** October 24, 2014, 11:32:56 AM »

Looks awesome, love the way the wheels turned out!

mike

MickB · « **Reply #333 on:** October 24, 2014, 02:02:24 PM »

Thanks Mike

MickB · « **Reply #334 on:** October 24, 2014, 02:59:24 PM »

Thanks Calj

DH · « **Reply #335 on:** October 24, 2014, 03:20:49 PM »

This is the coolest part/segment of the build Mick. At least, imo. You're actually getting a hint of what it's gonna look like as it slowly takes shape.

MickB · « **Reply #336 on:** October 24, 2014, 03:36:14 PM »

I don't don't feel like I'm a pro Cal, just a plodder.

MickB · « **Reply #337 on:** October 24, 2014, 05:45:08 PM »

Can someone please advise if the exhaust collars were chromed or zinc coated when new?

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Stev-o · « **Reply #338 on:** October 24, 2014, 06:24:39 PM »

Collars were zinc'd... Nice job on the rims.

MoMo · « **Reply #339 on:** October 24, 2014, 06:25:27 PM »

Not chrome-Honda would not have spent the extra money for that

MickB · « **Reply #340 on:** October 24, 2014, 06:50:19 PM »

Thanks for the compliment Steve.
Honda led the way with plastic though!

MickB · « **Reply #341 on:** October 27, 2014, 01:55:14 AM »

Wheels went in today to get tyres and balance. More back from chromers.

Question. Is the Throttle Shaft chrome or zinc? I was told if it's chromed I'll have difficulty getting the joint connectors on to it.

MickB · « **Reply #342 on:** October 27, 2014, 11:09:37 AM »

Thanks Calj

rtbmrgl · « **Reply #343 on:** October 27, 2014, 05:27:57 PM »

Quote from: MickB on October 24, 2014, 03:42:27 AM

You know just a thought, you might want to put tires on those rims, otherwise might be a bumpy rough ride, I just sayin'

Nice job!

MickB · « **Reply #344 on:** October 27, 2014, 06:53:55 PM »

Lowered beautifully

Rocky2010 · « **Reply #345 on:** October 27, 2014, 07:08:48 PM »

Great post on restoring your bike, also I have been down the Great Ocean Road several times and it's a great ride, just have to watch out for the tourists on that road $:-\$

MickB · « **Reply #346 on:** October 27, 2014, 07:10:30 PM »

Used to live down that way and it was always a race, memories.

MickB · « **Reply #347 on:** October 27, 2014, 10:39:40 PM »

Got the call I can pick up the wheels tomorrow, have fitted Bridgestone BT45s.

MickB · « **Reply #348 on:** October 28, 2014, 10:54:21 PM »

It's turning into a motorbike!

MickB · « **Reply #349 on:** October 29, 2014, 04:07:42 AM »

Oops it's turning into a .....bike?

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Author Topic: CB 500 Four (1972?) Full Restoration (Read 145236 times)

DH