Author Topic: Logan's Reward - CB500 and CB550 Cafe Projects (Read 89223 times)

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #175 on:** August 24, 2015, 04:38:51 AM »

Quote from: madmtnmotors on August 24, 2015, 04:33:51 AM

Yes, the two holes are for a "handle" that is simply a straight round rod. A screwdriver will work the same, so if your socket tool is too short then you might try to find a longer one. I have seen them in at least two, maybe three, different lengths.

Thanks, Wilbur.
Looking at the photo of the one in the link that Stev-o posted, it appeared that it might be longer than the one I have so I just went ahead and ordered it last night.

I have plenty of other stuff to work on while I wait on it to get in. I'm taking it to have new tires put on tomorrow so I'm expecting to have it as a roller by Wednesday and have it ready to start on the wiring and seat fabrication.

madmtnmotors · « **Reply #176 on:** August 24, 2015, 04:50:55 AM »

Quote from: Restoration Fan on August 24, 2015, 04:38:51 AM

Looking at the photo of the one in the link that Stev-o posted, it appeared that it might be longer than the one I have

The description indicates "4-3/4" long"...

Stev-o · « **Reply #177 on:** August 24, 2015, 06:32:29 AM »

Quote from: madmtnmotors on August 24, 2015, 04:50:55 AM

Quote from: Restoration Fan on August 24, 2015, 04:38:51 AM
Looking at the photo of the one in the link that Stev-o posted, it appeared that it might be longer than the one I have

The description indicates "4-3/4" long"...

I have two, 1 measures 4.75" and the other 5.5".
I typically use the longer one along with a handled screwdriver...

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #178 on:** August 31, 2015, 06:22:20 PM »

I got the spark plug tool in and it did the job. The one I received is 4 3/4 inches. The one I had was 4 inches. I'm supposing that it was for a 350 or something because I did receive some 350 parts from the guy from whom I bought the engines and parts buckets.

I also bought an exhaust and muffler for the 500, as well as a tank for the 550 from Bill Benton today. The tank is in really good condition (no rust whatsoever on the inside) and has a gas cap on it. The paint is in such good shape that I almost hesitate to remove it and repaint. But there are a few small scratches on it and that's probably going to be the tank that goes on the 550 so I have other ideas than red for it.

I also put a first coat of trial paint on the tank for the 550 but it showed me that there are still 2 small areas that I'm not 100% pleased with. So that coat of paint is coming off and I'm going to re-work those 2 areas to get them right before the tank goes on the bike.

Red tank that will go on the 550

Gray tank with knee indentations that will go on the 500

RAFster122s · « **Reply #179 on:** August 31, 2015, 07:03:52 PM »

Congrats on a nice tank from Bill. Red does attract police a lot.

David

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #180 on:** August 31, 2015, 08:16:56 PM »

That Bill must have a freaking warehouse! I just got my 750F wheel hub/brake today from Bill (THANKS!!!).

The charcoal tank looks awesome. Now quit pussyfooting around and get that sucker running before the weather gets snotty!

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #181 on:** August 31, 2015, 08:59:46 PM »

Ron, looking good. Was good to see you. Glad the parts arrived safe. Lol, my house is my warehouse!!Damn,we created a monster! Ron , you are an inspiration, keep it up. Check these out! Bill

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #182 on:** September 01, 2015, 04:23:57 AM »

Ha, Bill. I have no doubt that you probably have a box of those things. And I agree...it was really good to see you as well. It had been too long.

Don, you have NO idea how vast this man's collection is. Heck, I've helped him unload and/or move a bunch of the stuff and I probably still have only seen maybe half of the things he has. Every time I go over to Bill's house, I'm like a kid in a candy store...always seeing something new or learning something else. And best of all is that Bill is just a really cool guy and an outstanding friend. The guy would literally give the shirt off of his back to a friend. I feel very fortunate to be able to call myself his friend.

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #183 on:** September 01, 2015, 04:31:36 AM »

Do fork boots serve any real purpose other than aesthetics? My forks for the 500 are in really good shape and I'm tempted not to put fork boots on them. Is this going to cause any problems?

Also, I removed NGK D7EA plugs from this 500 motor. Is that what you all recommend to put back in there or should I change to the Iridium plugs?

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #184 on:** September 01, 2015, 05:18:51 AM »

Ron, thanks for the kind words! CB750F has the little ones, Bill

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #185 on:** September 01, 2015, 06:36:49 AM »

I had aftermarket gaiters on my GL front end that do not use the grooves to mount. Unfortunately, the rubber started cracking after a year in a garage. I pulled them off and stuck with the stock dust cover caps.

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #186 on:** September 07, 2015, 07:51:32 PM »

Does anyone know where I can get one of these? It's the part that screws onto the triple tree stem at the top.

I have two extra ones for the 750 but I apparently don't have one for the 500 or 550 stem.

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #187 on:** September 10, 2015, 10:29:17 AM »

Can someone measure their triple tree stem and tell me long it should be? My triple tree for the 500 came out of my stash-o-parts and I noticed that I have 2 different lengths. One is 9 1/4 inches and the other is 8 1/2 inches.

I think the issue I'm having with my stem bearing cap is that I may be using the wrong triple tree.

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #188 on:** September 17, 2015, 01:27:02 PM »

Pictures and an update coming later tonight but I have a question. Does anyone have an extra outside spoke for the rear wheel (18 inch)? I have a single, broken outside spoke on the rear wheel of the 500 and would prefer not to have to buy a $60 set to just replace that one spoke.

I'm more than willing to pay you for the spoke and for shipping.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #189 on:** September 17, 2015, 10:49:28 PM »

Does the dealer show it available? Or, is it a case of screwed up parts where they have same number for inner Nd outer spoke? Granted, it will cost more....

I was missing spokes on a C70 I picked up years ago and I ordered replacement spokes and replaced them when I changed the tire and tube.

Throwing out another option.

David

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #190 on:** September 18, 2015, 03:31:25 AM »

Thanks, David. I hadn't thought of looking at the dealer sites.

I know I can buy an entire set . I was just hoping to avoid that for a single spoke.

oldhatt45 · « **Reply #191 on:** September 18, 2015, 05:37:40 AM »

Ron,

I don't know what length or diameter the spokes are. The reason I say this is that I have spokes for my 750 (for 18" rear & 19" front) that are old and some new ones as well. If they would work, I'd be glad to send a couple your way.

Charlie

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #192 on:** September 18, 2015, 10:18:29 AM »

Charlie,
That would be great. The rear rim is 18" like yours. It should be one of the longer 18" ones because it's the one for the outside diameter but if you could send one each of the 18" rear spokes, that would be awesome.

I'll send you a PM with my info.

Ron

Stev-o · « **Reply #193 on:** September 18, 2015, 02:45:33 PM »

Quote from: Restoration Fan on September 18, 2015, 10:18:29 AM

Charlie,
That would be great. The rear rim is 18" like yours. It should be one of the longer 18" ones because it's the one for the outside diameter but if you could send one each of the 18" rear spokes, that would be awesome.

I'll send you a PM with my info.

Ron

Hey Charlie - Plz send the spokes to Ron free of charge and I send you the seat parts free of charge - that's how we roll!

Just got the #3 ugliest seat off the K6.

-S

oldhatt45 · « **Reply #194 on:** September 18, 2015, 04:30:12 PM »

Ron,

All packaged up and will go to PO in the AM.

Charlie

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #195 on:** September 18, 2015, 04:47:24 PM »

Thank you Charlie (and Stev-o). It was a pleasure talking to you, too.

Ron

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #196 on:** September 19, 2015, 05:52:37 PM »

Progress is coming along on the 500, albeit a bit more slowly than I had hoped. But tomorrow is my birthday so the boys took me out to play golf this morning up in the foothills of the Georgia mountains at a beautiful little mountain course. So, even though it took time away from working on the bike, I can't complain since we got a chance to spend some good father and sons time.

The tires will have to be replaced. Once I can replace that broken spoke on the rear wheel this week with the replacement spoke that Charlie was so kind as to send me, I'll take them and have new shoes put on them. So I haven't bothered to hook up rear brakes or put the spacers in correctly, etc. This is just for me to be able to start looking at the fabrication of the seat. You'll also notice that I stripped the tank back down to do some more body work on it and get it looking just right.

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #197 on:** September 20, 2015, 12:14:17 PM »

Has anyone used one of these AltRider Power Distribution Modules?

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/61815/i/altrider-power-distribution-module?SiteId=Criteo_ActivePlus_136plus&WT.mc_ID=11325

For the wiring on this 500, I'm considering one of these since it will be a flip. I don't want to invest in the mUnit for this one.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #198 on:** September 20, 2015, 01:45:45 PM »

Interesting. It it works out, it could provide a less expensive but modern electronics hub for more budget-minded builds. (screw that!!)

oldhatt45 · « **Reply #199 on:** September 20, 2015, 02:25:39 PM »

Ron,

Looks like an interesting alternative.
Wonder if anyone on the forum has used one?
Be nice to get one of the SOHC people to provide a report on it.

Charlie

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