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Offline DaveBarbier

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Re: 72 honda cb500
« Reply #50 on: December 18, 2015, 04:01:51 PM »
We don't know anything about the bikes or riders but still. Might help a bit.

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Re: 72 honda cb500
« Reply #51 on: December 18, 2015, 04:08:50 PM »
Quote from: DaveBarbier on December 18, 2015, 04:01:51 PM
We don't know anything about the bikes or riders but still. Might help a bit.


Speaking generally Dave, all things being equal, this isn't about the riders, its about the bikes,  122HP, 11.7 second quarter mile and monster torque kills a 40 odd HP {if that} and 14.7 second 550, no if or buts... ;D
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« Reply #52 on: December 18, 2015, 04:19:12 PM »
"What's the best oil I should use in my rocket-ship-fast CB500?!"
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Re: 72 honda cb500
« Reply #53 on: December 18, 2015, 04:29:08 PM »

Quote from: Retro Rocket on December 18, 2015, 04:08:50 PM
Quote from: DaveBarbier on December 18, 2015, 04:01:51 PM
We don't know anything about the bikes or riders but still. Might help a bit.


Speaking generally Dave, all things being equal, this isn't about the riders, its about the bikes,  122HP, 11.7 second quarter mile and monster torque kills a 40 odd HP {if that} and 14.7 second 550, no if or buts... ;D

Completely agree ;D
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Re: 72 honda cb500
« Reply #54 on: December 18, 2015, 04:30:43 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on December 18, 2015, 04:19:12 PM
"What's the best oil I should use in my rocket-ship-fast CB500?!"

Whale oil
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Re: 72 honda cb500
« Reply #55 on: December 18, 2015, 04:43:07 PM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on December 18, 2015, 04:08:50 PM
Quote from: DaveBarbier on December 18, 2015, 04:01:51 PM
We don't know anything about the bikes or riders but still. Might help a bit.


Speaking generally Dave, all things being equal, this isn't about the riders, its about the bikes,  122HP, 11.7 second quarter mile and monster torque kills a 40 odd HP {if that} and 14.7 second 550, no if or buts... ;D

Ok mate, I am letting this go. So far no one has been able to prove this in real life to me at least.

At the end of the day I laugh at anyone spending the money for one of these bikes when there are faster better bikes for less. I am not nor will I ever be a fan of the V-rod and so far none beat me across the intersection. Call BS if you want I am only going by what I know. I am fine with you thinking its BS if need be. I think we hi-jacked this tread enough. :)

I should also point out I do feel you are one of the go to people here not only for SOHC but most bike matters. So I bow in your general direction.

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Re: 72 honda cb500
« Reply #56 on: December 18, 2015, 04:45:06 PM »
Quote from: DaveBarbier on December 18, 2015, 04:30:43 PM

Quote from: Stev-o on December 18, 2015, 04:19:12 PM
"What's the best oil I should use in my rocket-ship-fast CB500?!"

Whale oil

HA!  I was thinking Snake Oil.
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Re: 72 honda cb500
« Reply #57 on: December 18, 2015, 04:56:04 PM »
Quote from: Gene on December 18, 2015, 04:45:06 PM
Quote from: DaveBarbier on December 18, 2015, 04:30:43 PM

Quote from: Stev-o on December 18, 2015, 04:19:12 PM
"What's the best oil I should use in my rocket-ship-fast CB500?!"

Whale oil

HA!  I was thinking Snake Oil.


Virgin oil.   (Very rare)
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Re: 72 honda cb500
« Reply #58 on: December 18, 2015, 05:00:30 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on December 18, 2015, 04:56:04 PM
Quote from: Gene on December 18, 2015, 04:45:06 PM
Quote from: DaveBarbier on December 18, 2015, 04:30:43 PM

Quote from: Stev-o on December 18, 2015, 04:19:12 PM
"What's the best oil I should use in my rocket-ship-fast CB500?!"

Whale oil

HA!  I was thinking Snake Oil.


Virgin oil.   (Very rare)

Extra Virgin oil.   (even more rare) ..  ;D
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Re: 72 honda cb500
« Reply #59 on: December 18, 2015, 05:36:15 PM »
One last thing.  The OP mentioned a raging ape.  I cannot figure out if this is good or bad.  I guess it depends on whether or not the ape is on your side.
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Re: 72 honda cb500
« Reply #60 on: December 18, 2015, 05:43:23 PM »
Quote from: Gene on December 18, 2015, 05:36:15 PM
One last thing.  The OP mentioned a raging ape.  I cannot figure out if this is good or bad.  I guess it depends on whether or not the ape is on your side.

I don't know Gene, you tell me...    ;D

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Re: 72 honda cb500
« Reply #61 on: December 18, 2015, 09:44:39 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on December 18, 2015, 04:56:04 PM
Quote from: Gene on December 18, 2015, 04:45:06 PM
Quote from: DaveBarbier on December 18, 2015, 04:30:43 PM

Quote from: Stev-o on December 18, 2015, 04:19:12 PM
"What's the best oil I should use in my rocket-ship-fast CB500?!"

Whale oil

HA!  I was thinking Snake Oil.


Virgin oil.   (Very rare)

Haha, I mentioned whale oil because that's what is/was often used in space craft for a lubricant.
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Re: 72 honda cb500
« Reply #62 on: December 19, 2015, 01:51:05 AM »


Reminds me of the "farm truck"!
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Re: 72 honda cb500
« Reply #63 on: December 19, 2015, 08:44:57 AM »
Why dont you just run your bike at Great lakes Dragway..?
Then you can post your 60 foot times, and we can easily compare it to any other bikes..                                                                                                                             
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Re: 72 honda cb500
« Reply #64 on: December 19, 2015, 10:16:47 AM »
Quote from: 754 on December 19, 2015, 08:44:57 AM
Why dont you just run your bike at Great lakes Dragway..?
Then you can post your 60 foot times, and we can easily compare it to any other bikes..                                                                                                                             
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Re: 72 honda cb500
« Reply #65 on: December 19, 2015, 10:26:55 AM »
Credibility...its not for everyone. 
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Re: 72 honda cb500
« Reply #66 on: December 19, 2015, 01:14:54 PM »
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Re: 72 honda cb500
« Reply #67 on: December 20, 2015, 04:02:46 PM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on December 18, 2015, 05:43:23 PM
Quote from: Gene on December 18, 2015, 05:36:15 PM
One last thing.  The OP mentioned a raging ape.  I cannot figure out if this is good or bad.  I guess it depends on whether or not the ape is on your side.

I don't know Gene, you tell me...    ;D


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Re: 72 honda cb500
« Reply #68 on: December 20, 2015, 04:18:23 PM »
Anyone have a drawing showing exactly which parts are the "plunger bits"? 
Since I'm working on this 500 and literally have the carb parts laid out right now, I might as well replace some of those plunger bits.

Hell, I may even name this one "Raging Ape" and paint that on the side of the tank!  8)
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Re: 72 honda cb500
« Reply #69 on: December 20, 2015, 06:31:20 PM »
Quote from: Restoration Fan on December 20, 2015, 04:18:23 PM
Anyone have a drawing showing  "plunger bits"? 


This help, Ron?

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Re: 72 honda cb500
« Reply #70 on: January 01, 2016, 11:46:40 PM »
the key thing about the plunger bits is you have to de-poop them for best results.
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