Topic: The Patina Bike, Stev-o's '71 CB500

[Stev-o]

When you take it apart for cleaning, be very careful part #5.  When I did mine, it literally broke in between my fingers

Thanks, but already removed and cleaned, no issue.  Eastyork has all these parts for sale, I may pick them up for spares.

[deafcaferacer]

you should have a little cast steel fork that locks the female to the cover once adjusted,the ball drops into the hole at the lever end of the male part.

And something pops out of the female part in around 9 months, I take it?

[dave500]

and that kids is how Hondas are born!any questions?just nip that fork so the alloy part is still movable for adjusting,lock it up once its adjusted,if you pull the clutch lever and that forks not tight itll spin the,gulp,female part in the casing.

[calj737]

Dave - the lifter rod that traverses the engine has small grooves along its length in a few spots. Yet there doesn't seem to be any corresponding seals or bearings that locate with it. Can you explain why they are there, and if they are necessary should you "build your own"?

I get the whole, "they were there, so put them back..." But trying to understand their function.

Thanks-

[dave500]

they are called "confusing rings"designed to confuse you?maybe part of indexing the length or to hold them during manufacture?

[2strokeTrush]

CopyCat

[Stev-o]

Dave's great sex education advice got me a clutch! The cover aint pretty, but this is The Patina Bike....



Thats about the easiest clutch adjustment around!

I tested by rolling the rear wheel by hand in gear with lever depressed and dumping it.  Only thing is, I am missing a special washer, what is it for and do I really need it?

#8 here....

http://www.westernhonda.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=2559635&category=Motorcycles&make=Honda&year=1971&fveh=132829


Ok, next is da carbies, can I put them on the barbie, Dave?!

Not too pretty, but I have certainly seen much worse. Float bowls were totally dry with sediment in them....



What about these K&L carb kits?  Made in Japan and came with the bike so I really want to use them.

These are going to my buddies shop for a good soak in his cleaning tank.

[Tews19]

Seems I missed a lot this winter season. I liked the instant transformation from pic 1 to pic 2. Subscribed!

[seanbarney41]

K&L stuff?  Usual scenario, gaskets and o-rings are probably fine but clean and re-use your original brass.

[Stev-o]

Seems I missed a lot this winter season. I liked the instant transformation from pic 1 to pic 2. Subscribed!

Welcome back Tews.

K&L stuff?  Usual scenario, gaskets and o-rings are probably fine but clean and re-use your original brass.

Ya, figured as much. Thx

[goldarrow]

So you try to contaminate your buddy's tank with your dirty carbs?!?! What a friend! But that's awesome.  Hahaha.  If those orings sets give you much headache when install, I've good sets for you

[Stev-o]

So you try to contaminate your buddy's tank with your dirty carbs?!?! What a friend!

What a deal, eh?   I'll buy him plenty of beer to make up for it.

[HondaMan]

Dave's great sex education advice got me a clutch! The cover aint pretty, but this is The Patina Bike....



Thats about the easiest clutch adjustment around!

I tested by rolling the rear wheel by hand in gear with lever depressed and dumping it.  Only thing is, I am missing a special washer, what is it for and do I really need it?

#8 here....

http://www.westernhonda.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=2559635&category=Motorcycles&make=Honda&year=1971&fveh=132829


Ok, next is da carbies, can I put them on the barbie, Dave?!

Not too pretty, but I have certainly seen much worse. Float bowls were totally dry with sediment in them....



What about these K&L carb kits?  Made in Japan and came with the bike so I really want to use them.

These are going to my buddies shop for a good soak in his cleaning tank.

Seeing a CB500 in this good condition is like porn to me!

Wait until I post some shots of the nearly virgin '74 CB550 I am just waking up from a 20 year slumber. It looks factory!

[dave500]

that part #8 is a locking tab washer,just use some Loctite,ive left that whole metal guide out before.

[Stev-o]

that part #8 is a locking tab washer,just use some Loctite,ive left that whole metal guide out before.

Good to know, I didn't see it doing anything.   Thanks Dave. 

[Stev-o]

Not a whole lot happening on The Patina Bike other than cleaning/rebuilding the carbs.
Found out two of the overflow tubes in the float bowls leak, Haris had a couple and promptly shipped them. Thanks James.

Also received the NOS clutch cable [not easy to find] and an air filter.
Dave - you seen this brand cable before?



Decided to hold off on pulling the caliper till I get the system working, easire to get the piston out that way.

New upper brake hose ordered...

[BeSeeingYou]

Pretty boring Stev-O.....I think you could generate more interest in the thread if you mount one of these.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Pretty boring Stev-O.....I think you could generate more interest in the thread if you mount one of these.

Oh no you didn't.  Look out for the Aussie roast inbound!

I really do like the patina on the tank!

[goldarrow]

Stev-o, I'm still amazed you bought that seat.  Is the king/queen seat boxed up and ready to go out?

[Stev-o]

Pretty boring Stev-O.....I think you could generate more interest in the thread if you mount one of these.

I agree, pretty boring.  Let's go back to the punk thread!

Pretty boring Stev-O.....I think you could generate more interest in the thread if you mount one of these.

Oh no you didn't.  Look out for the Aussie roast inbound!

I really do like the patina on the tank!

Thanks, main reason I bought the bike was the original paint on the tank.  Has decent shine, believe it or not!

Stev-o, I'm still amazed you bought that seat.  Is the king/queen seat boxed up and ready to go out?

Bought that original seat for $80, not perfect, fits right in on this bike.  Sorry, the King/queen is in the trash. 
I'll ship your other parts next week, ok?

[70CB750]

Pretty boring Stev-O.....I think you could generate more interest in the thread if you mount one of these.

Use it as tail light to break out of the boring cliche. Or maybe a flak light, pointed up to find those pesky Wellngtons?

[Stev-o]

Pretty boring Stev-O.....I think you could generate more interest in the thread if you mount one of these.

Use it as tail light to break out of the boring cliche. Or maybe a flak light, pointed up to find those pesky Wellngtons?

This is the boring patina bike, I'll leave it to Noddy to spice it up Steampunk style on his bike.

[vfourfreak]

More has happened here in 2 pages than over there in 14 !

Dave, did you forget the function of the nipple in the copulation adjustment act ?

I wish SOHC 4s could be bought here for $500. You would believe the prices for even the worst of basket cases.

Kev

[Stev-o]

Dave, did you forget the function of the nipple in the copulation adjustment act ?

He did.  And it does not look like a standard nipple?

[2strokeTrush]

Where did you get that clutch cable?  Im in need:)