Author Topic: 1973 Cb500 poor boy chop (Read 21786 times)

Gurp · « **Reply #25 on:** July 28, 2018, 08:17:41 pm »

Finally got to work on it again.
Harbor freight box came in. So i cleaned up the rear of the frame and cut of the factory shocks to make some struts.
Also pulled the carbs to use on the green 550 for now.

Gurp · « **Reply #26 on:** August 05, 2018, 07:28:51 pm »

Been really busy. Got the struts tossed on today and made a gasket for the carb bowls on the carbs for the green 550. Hopefully will have time to weld and smooth the 500 this weekend.

Gurp · « **Reply #27 on:** August 07, 2018, 11:14:19 am »

Ordered wheel bearing for a XT600 front wheel. Going to use it and a dual sport tire for the front. I used this wheel before on a chopper with a 17mm front axle.
Pricing 4 over tubes from Franks as well.

Gurp · « **Reply #28 on:** August 09, 2018, 06:06:57 pm »

Bearings came in today.
Made spacers and mounted the 21.

Gurp · « **Reply #29 on:** August 18, 2018, 11:04:47 am »

Tews19 hooked me up with some complete 8 over forks off a 750 chopper he was parting out.
Cant wait to have time to get them mounted up. Have the bike at my gfs dads for some welding right now. Its the only Honda in a garage full of HDs. Lol.

754 · « **Reply #30 on:** August 18, 2018, 12:00:04 pm »

Do those spacers fit inside the bearings ?
Honda being 15 mm axle.

Gurp · « **Reply #31 on:** August 18, 2018, 06:44:10 pm »

The pipe i had laying around was real close in diameter.
I wish i had a way to mill down the factory spacer better but i work with what i have for now.

Gurp · « **Reply #32 on:** August 20, 2018, 06:55:27 pm »

Moved the bike over to my GFs dads garage to be able to weld easier. Got a load of used lumber to build a addition to my building to be able to weld at home.

Gurp · « **Reply #33 on:** August 28, 2018, 08:54:35 pm »

I get 2.5 hours tues and thures to work on stuff so I've beem building my addition alone. No updates on the CB as of yet. Might tear into to and finish mounting the rear fender on sunday.

Gurp · « **Reply #34 on:** August 31, 2018, 07:14:04 pm »

Got alittle more done on the eventually going to be CB workshop.

Gurp · « **Reply #35 on:** October 26, 2018, 07:40:17 am »

Still haven't made anymore progress onnthe bike. The 12x12 addition is coming along. Also though about going with a XL500 front wheel. Cant get the 23 out of my head. Time will tell.

WhyNot2 · « **Reply #36 on:** October 26, 2018, 06:35:24 pm »

23 inch wheel......hell yeah.......sign me up.

I want one.

scunny · « **Reply #37 on:** October 26, 2018, 07:09:31 pm »

23 would really pop. they came on the 79-80 XL250S as well. I have one,armchair Larry they call me. haha

Gurp · « **Reply #38 on:** November 04, 2018, 05:38:50 am »

Quote from: scunny on October 26, 2018, 07:09:31 pm

23 would really pop. they came on the 79-80 XL250S as well. I have one,armchair Larry they call me. haha

I keep finding mixed info is the XL250s and Xr500 a 15mm or a 17mm front axle?

Waiting on my 401k loan tonget in to buy cb parts and parts for my 58 sporty. And other things.

Gurp · « **Reply #39 on:** December 21, 2018, 11:03:31 am »

Well sold the 58 sporty.
Life happened. My car got totaled by a uninsured driver. I got the shaft in that deal.... The next day my GFs car blew up on my way home from work....
On a postive note got a 23 for the CB.

Gene · « **Reply #40 on:** December 21, 2018, 12:04:03 pm »

subscribing.

Gurp · « **Reply #41 on:** December 29, 2018, 04:24:06 pm »

23 <3
And special guest appearance from Benny Boy

WhyNot2 · « **Reply #42 on:** December 30, 2018, 05:11:14 pm »

Can't wait to see what you do with that front wheel setup.

Gurp · « **Reply #43 on:** December 31, 2018, 06:55:59 am »

Real simple man. Adding rake and a big wheel. Will my trail be right? No chance. Possibly some front end flop at low speeds?!? More than likely. Will it be really freaking cool? Dam Skippy!

I had a KZ woth to much rake before and loved it. Also kept people from asking to take rides. This 500 is going to get a foot clutch as well. A live one. I cant affors the rocker set up atm.

WhyNot2 · « **Reply #44 on:** December 31, 2018, 07:48:03 am »

cool......

calj737 · « **Reply #45 on:** December 31, 2018, 08:06:14 am »

Quote from: Gurp on December 31, 2018, 06:55:59 am

Will my trail be right? No chance. Possibly some front end flop at low speeds?!? More than likely. Will it be really freaking cool? Dam Skippy!

A poorly handling bike ridden on public roads that puts your life, and those of other motorists at risk is “really freaking cool”? ???Sure it is. You sound like the guy who plays Russian Roulette with a semi auto. These types seldom ever see retirement. Gods own built-in organ donor pool. Lovely.

Enjoy your ride.

Gurp · « **Reply #46 on:** December 31, 2018, 11:16:47 am »

Had one for a daily for over a year never any issues. Alot of it comes down to riding conservatively and knowing your bike.
Yes I understand things happen. Cars pull out in front of you and such. Its just as bad on a stock bike. I've been down on a stocker never a chopper so far.

WhyNot2 · « **Reply #47 on:** December 31, 2018, 06:54:29 pm »

tee hee hee..........

Gurp · « **Reply #48 on:** February 01, 2019, 06:43:56 am »

Been too cold to do anything outside lately.
I ordered a 16x3 laced to a 550 hub. A finned stator cover.
Also about to get a King and Queen seat from The Bentons.
So just gathering stuff at the moment. Questionable and likely to bc criticized 😎😂 come as the cold breaks.

WhyNot2 · « **Reply #49 on:** February 01, 2019, 08:04:47 am »

Ordered a 61 x 3, where and how?

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