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Offline Lappis

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Greetings from Finland
« on: August 22, 2018, 12:58:46 PM »
Hi everyone!

I'm Antti from Finland, I own a 1972 Honda CB 500 Four, which I restored almost in original condition. It's slightly Cafe'd. It took two years to get it back together. The engine was totally worn out and the cam shaft was seized after the oil channel was plugged. I still have some minor issues with the engine but been riding for two summers now. It was also upgraded with Henry Abe 600cc big bore set by some previous owner. The engine is probably swapped because it's '73 and the frame is '72.
I've been reading this forum since I bought the bike and it has been huge help.
Here's before and after -photos of my Honda.
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Re: Greetings from Finland
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2018, 02:45:18 PM »
Welcome

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Re: Greetings from Finland
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2018, 03:00:34 PM »
Welcome from Texas!   You did a nice job, that is a fine looking 500!
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« Reply #3 on: August 22, 2018, 03:14:56 PM »
Welcome from New York!
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Re: Greetings from Finland
« Reply #4 on: August 22, 2018, 06:14:42 PM »
Welcome from Minnesota,

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Re: Greetings from Finland
« Reply #5 on: August 22, 2018, 09:26:36 PM »
Welcome from Tennessee! 
Fine looking job on your bike resto, I like the color.
David
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Re: Greetings from Finland
« Reply #6 on: August 22, 2018, 09:29:16 PM »
BTW, who makes the 4-2-2 exhaust you are using? Itis a nice looking exhaust. How does it sound?
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Re: Greetings from Finland
« Reply #7 on: August 23, 2018, 12:20:05 AM »
RAF122S, it's an old SITO 1218-set, I think some previous owner has modified them, because they are not so silent.
Here's an old video, carb adjustment was way too rich but you can hear the volume:
https://www.facebook.com/antti.lappalainen.14/videos/10210490265922841/
I think the stock set is much more silent :)
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