Topic: I've struck gold and figured I should share. CB500 Clutch Adjuster Source

[wowbagger]

If you own a CB500 (or two  ) you have most likely run into the issue of the cracked clutch adjuster. Amazingly, I've found a source for brand new ones. I figured I would post this here so it would be more visible than my lowly build thread.

Well, parts cleaning continues and I've stumbled upon yet another (albeit common) issue. The Clutch adjuster in the left side cover has cracked and is missing a significant check of the sleeve. This is almost certainly due to years of poor to no maintenance of the clutch mechanism. Amazingly, the clutch push rod is still in one piece and the ball bearing was still present and accounted for.

After spending most of my Tuesday hunting for a replacement clutch adjuster, I finally found a bike shop in Michigan that is sitting on a small hoard of brand new ones. $30 later, I have a shiny new adjuster on it's way. This of course, will promptly go into my blue CB500 and the used one from that will get moved to this bike.

For any other CB500 owners out there in need of this part, here's the details:

Honda part #: 22841-266-000 - Adjuster Clutch
Part #5 in the fiche


Available at College Bike Shop
1 (517) 484-6413
http://www.collegebikeshop.com/

There were 7 of these left after I ordered mine.

[HondaMan]

If you own a CB500 (or two  ) you have most likely run into the issue of the cracked clutch adjuster. Amazingly, I've found a source for brand new ones. I figured I would post this here so it would be more visible than my lowly build thread.

Well, parts cleaning continues and I've stumbled upon yet another (albeit common) issue. The Clutch adjuster in the left side cover has cracked and is missing a significant check of the sleeve. This is almost certainly due to years of poor to no maintenance of the clutch mechanism. Amazingly, the clutch push rod is still in one piece and the ball bearing was still present and accounted for.

After spending most of my Tuesday hunting for a replacement clutch adjuster, I finally found a bike shop in Michigan that is sitting on a small hoard of brand new ones. $30 later, I have a shiny new adjuster on it's way. This of course, will promptly go into my blue CB500 and the used one from that will get moved to this bike.

For any other CB500 owners out there in need of this part, here's the details:

Honda part #: 22841-266-000 - Adjuster Clutch
Part #5 in the fiche


Available at College Bike Shop
1 (517) 484-6413
http://www.collegebikeshop.com/

There were 7 of these left after I ordered mine.

Thanks, Wow!

[wowbagger]

I've gotten so much from this forum. I'm just glad to return the favor.

[DaveBarbier]

Haha, I like your name. It makes people replying to you sound so amazed.

Thanks for the write up, wow!

Thanks for the phone number, wow!

[wowbagger]

I try to add a little excitement wherever I can. 

[mystic_1]

Nice find, and good on you for sharing it here!

Did you ever get around to insulting that slug at Folfanga?

mystic_1

[wowbagger]

I did, He was a right jerk. Speaking of, .....mystic_1, .........mystic_1.........I've done you before, haven't I?

[jmelche2]

Part #5 in the picture does not include the adjuster which is #3.  Isn't the adjuster the part that fails? 

[wowbagger]

They both tend to fail in different ways. Part #5 often cracks just under the seal. Part #3 (the clutch lifter) usually ends up with a mangled end where the cable tip seats. In my case, I had a cracked adjuster clutch.

http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-cb500-four-k0-general-export_model14652/partslist/E11.html#results