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Offline HondaMan

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Re: New Guy Saying Hi!
« Reply #25 on: February 21, 2024, 05:31:06 PM »
Yep, the CB/CL350 could toast the CB350F in a street fight.
But it didn't draw the crowd at the local drive-in on Saturday nights... ;)
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Offline Stev-o

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Re: New Guy Saying Hi!
« Reply #26 on: February 22, 2024, 07:09:27 AM »
Welcome from Texas.  Another FYI about the 500F - it had a subpar clutch assembly, it was upgraded when Honda put out the 550 in '74.

Consider starting a thread in "Project Shop", we can follow along and answer any questions you may have.
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Re: New Guy Saying Hi!
« Reply #27 on: February 22, 2024, 04:30:43 PM »
There's nothing subpar about the 500 clutch assembly in my opinion, only the release mechanism can be criticised for:
a) the proximity of the push rod so close to the chain
b) the shiity weak pot metal used in the quick thread part in the sprocket cover
c) the parts in the sprocket cover needing servicing occasionally
John
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A starter clutch thread:
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1972 CB500K1 original 4 owner bike
1972 CB500K1 returned to complete/original condition
1975 CB550F built from parts - project thread:
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,149161.msg1711626.html#msg1711626
197? CB500/550 constructing from left over parts
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