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'73 CB500F Leaky Head Gasket/Pucks disappeared *video and pics*
« on: September 07, 2019, 05:55:03 PM »
I have a few bikes and rotate them.

Back in March I put my '73 500F away because the infamous pucks/head gasket leaked so bad at 80mph it would blow oil on the side cover. Since then Ive been alternating my other 4 bikes.

A few weeks ago I went in the garage and started up my 500F to keep things flowing. Phone rang and I got tied up on a call for about 10-15 min. I had adjusted the choke at startup, and by the time I got back to the bike, it had been running stationary, at 4-5k rpms for like 7 min. IT. WAS. HOT. AS. HELL!!!

I hadnt touched the bike since then, 3 months ago.

Today I took it out and....NO MORE LEAK.
Here is me on it today:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B2IU_Uopy_F/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B2IU2cXJOQI/
« Last Edit: September 07, 2019, 06:55:23 PM by Honda3 »

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Re: '73 CB500F Leaky Head Gasket/Pucks disappeared *video and pics*
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2019, 02:35:19 AM »
Are grave yards your favourite scenic route? ;)
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