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Re: The Patina Bike, Stev-o's '71 CB500
« Reply #25 on: April 29, 2014, 01:39:00 PM »
they are called "confusing rings"designed to confuse you?maybe part of indexing the length or to hold them during manufacture?
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Re: The Patina Bike, Stev-o's '71 CB500
« Reply #26 on: April 29, 2014, 06:54:32 PM »
CopyCat ;D ;D
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Re: The Patina Bike, Stev-o's '71 CB500
« Reply #27 on: April 30, 2014, 06:06:18 PM »
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.

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Re: The Patina Bike, Stev-o's '71 CB500
« Reply #28 on: April 30, 2014, 06:34:25 PM »
Seems I missed a lot this winter season. I liked the instant transformation from pic 1 to pic 2. Subscribed!
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Re: The Patina Bike, Stev-o's '71 CB500
« Reply #29 on: April 30, 2014, 06:38:14 PM »
K&L stuff?  Usual scenario, gaskets and o-rings are probably fine but clean and re-use your original brass.
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Re: The Patina Bike, Stev-o's '71 CB500
« Reply #30 on: April 30, 2014, 07:19:42 PM »
Quote from: Tews19 on April 30, 2014, 06:34:25 PM
Seems I missed a lot this winter season. I liked the instant transformation from pic 1 to pic 2. Subscribed!

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Quote from: seanbarney41 on April 30, 2014, 06:38:14 PM
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
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Re: The Patina Bike, Stev-o's '71 CB500
« Reply #31 on: April 30, 2014, 09:12:27 PM »
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
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Re: The Patina Bike, Stev-o's '71 CB500
« Reply #32 on: April 30, 2014, 09:47:16 PM »
Quote from: goldarrow on April 30, 2014, 09:12:27 PM
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.
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Re: The Patina Bike, Stev-o's '71 CB500
« Reply #33 on: April 30, 2014, 09:58:26 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on April 30, 2014, 06:06:18 PM
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! ;)
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Re: The Patina Bike, Stev-o's '71 CB500
« Reply #34 on: May 01, 2014, 12:59:57 AM »
that part #8 is a locking tab washer,just use some Loctite,ive left that whole metal guide out before.
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Re: The Patina Bike, Stev-o's '71 CB500
« Reply #35 on: May 01, 2014, 04:48:05 AM »
Quote from: dave500 on May 01, 2014, 12:59:57 AM
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. 
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Re: The Patina Bike, Stev-o's '71 CB500
« Reply #36 on: May 08, 2014, 04:14:02 PM »
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...
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Re: The Patina Bike, Stev-o's '71 CB500
« Reply #37 on: May 08, 2014, 04:52:46 PM »
Pretty boring Stev-O.....I think you could generate more interest in the thread if you mount one of these. ;D
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Re: The Patina Bike, Stev-o's '71 CB500
« Reply #38 on: May 08, 2014, 04:54:19 PM »
Quote from: srust58 on May 08, 2014, 04:52:46 PM
Pretty boring Stev-O.....I think you could generate more interest in the thread if you mount one of these. ;D

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

I really do like the patina on the tank!
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Re: The Patina Bike, Stev-o's '71 CB500
« Reply #39 on: May 08, 2014, 06:12:14 PM »
Stev-o, I'm still amazed you bought that seat.  Is the king/queen seat boxed up and ready to go out?
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Re: The Patina Bike, Stev-o's '71 CB500
« Reply #40 on: May 08, 2014, 06:19:21 PM »
Quote from: srust58 on May 08, 2014, 04:52:46 PM
Pretty boring Stev-O.....I think you could generate more interest in the thread if you mount one of these. ;D

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


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Quote from: srust58 on May 08, 2014, 04:52:46 PM
Pretty boring Stev-O.....I think you could generate more interest in the thread if you mount one of these. ;D

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!



Quote from: goldarrow on May 08, 2014, 06:12:14 PM
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?


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Re: The Patina Bike, Stev-o's '71 CB500
« Reply #41 on: May 08, 2014, 08:01:08 PM »
Quote from: srust58 on May 08, 2014, 04:52:46 PM
Pretty boring Stev-O.....I think you could generate more interest in the thread if you mount one of these. ;D

Use it as tail light to break out of the boring cliche. Or maybe a flak light, pointed up to find those pesky Wellngtons?
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Re: The Patina Bike, Stev-o's '71 CB500
« Reply #42 on: May 09, 2014, 05:06:52 AM »
Quote from: 70CB750 on May 08, 2014, 08:01:08 PM
Quote from: srust58 on May 08, 2014, 04:52:46 PM
Pretty boring Stev-O.....I think you could generate more interest in the thread if you mount one of these. ;D

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.
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Re: The Patina Bike, Stev-o's '71 CB500
« Reply #43 on: May 09, 2014, 05:25:49 AM »
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.

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Re: The Patina Bike, Stev-o's '71 CB500
« Reply #44 on: May 09, 2014, 05:51:17 AM »
Quote from: vfourfreak on May 09, 2014, 05:25:49 AM


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?
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Re: The Patina Bike, Stev-o's '71 CB500
« Reply #45 on: May 09, 2014, 08:20:21 AM »
Where did you get that clutch cable?  Im in need:)
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Re: The Patina Bike, Stev-o's '71 CB500
« Reply #46 on: May 09, 2014, 11:26:35 AM »
Quote from: goldarrow on May 08, 2014, 06:12:14 PM
Stev-o, I'm still amazed you bought that seat.  Is the king/queen seat boxed up and ready to go out?
If you're looking for a 750 KQ, you can have this one that came with mine for shipping and packaging...

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Re: The Patina Bike, Stev-o's '71 CB500
« Reply #47 on: May 09, 2014, 01:57:44 PM »
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Re: The Patina Bike, Stev-o's '71 CB500
« Reply #48 on: May 09, 2014, 03:13:19 PM »
Quote from: edwardmorris on May 09, 2014, 11:26:35 AM
Quote from: goldarrow on May 08, 2014, 06:12:14 PM
Stev-o, I'm still amazed you bought that seat.  Is the king/queen seat boxed up and ready to go out?
If you're looking for a 750 KQ, you can have this one that came with mine for shipping and packaging...



Are you kidding?  I've thrown numerous ones just like that in the trash and suggest the same to you!
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Re: The Patina Bike, Stev-o's '71 CB500
« Reply #49 on: May 09, 2014, 03:17:06 PM »
More parts in the mail today including a package all the way from Japan.
The R control is very hard to find, but Yamiya had one in stock [thanks to Greggo for that info]. Even though this in=s the Patina Bike, I want new grips [vintage style Gran Turismo's] and foot rest rubber [existing ones were damaged].

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