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written_black

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First time bike owner!
« on: August 06, 2005, 01:17:58 AM »
Hey everyone. I am totally new to this stuff. Hopefully everyone doesn't tire of newbies coming on here. I just got a 73 CB500 off of ebay for 550 bucks. I drove it around for a couple of days to get a feel for it and figure out what i need to do to it. New tires, a fork seal, chain, carb rebuild, and new front wheel bearings (and new paint) and she'll be great. The bike starts easier than new bikes I have looked at. The brakes work great. There was a squeeking in the front that went away when I pressed on the brakes. They were just redone, so I am not certain what's going on. It didn't do it at first, but did after an hr riding it. I was wondering if maybe they were too tight on the disk. It's got 15,000 on it. I think I did pretty good. Doesnt leak oil, the wiring is in great shape, no rust, someone put the ignition key under the indicator lights. Anyway, I am excited. Should be fun. I am glad there is support out there for the old CB's. Thanks for any advice, help or comments!!

Oh yeah, I'm thinking about painting it hugger orange, I have some left over from painting my truck. Let me know what you think.

- Jonnie D
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Offline mcpuffett

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Re: First time bike owner!
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2005, 03:57:52 AM »
hello jonnie d, welcome you will get plenty of help here if you need it  8)   mick.
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Offline jotor

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Re: First time bike owner!
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2005, 05:36:54 AM »
Uh...the rule is a dollar a cc, so you over paid.  Just kidding, sounds like you got a good deal.  Disk brakes squeal sometimes--you can be bothered with it or just accept it.  I think of it as an early warning system.

Welcome aboard.
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Offline Uncle Ernie

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Re: First time bike owner!
« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2005, 10:10:26 AM »
A drop of 3in1 oil or a shot of WD40 will clear that squeak right up.

What the heck is hugger orange?
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Dude- your 8 layers are showing!

written_black

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Re: First time bike owner!
« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2005, 10:20:57 AM »
Hugger orange is close to the collor of your bike. It's a reddish orange. Most noteably hugger orange was a color option for the 69' Camaro. Thanks for the input guys! I should have the the tank painted next week some time. I'll take some pics.
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Offline Uncle Ernie

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Re: First time bike owner!
« Reply #5 on: August 06, 2005, 02:02:31 PM »
Uh, writ... just kidding about the oil on the rotor. You knew that, right?
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Buffo

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Re: First time bike owner!
« Reply #6 on: August 06, 2005, 02:52:58 PM »
good luck with your bike...I am glad you like it...get a helmet if you dont have a good one. ;D

Welcome

Don
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smithrelo

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Re: First time bike owner!
« Reply #7 on: August 06, 2005, 08:52:45 PM »
Jonnie D- Look at the orange on "Bronco Bike"

You got a great deal!  Glad you've found your bike!

Linda
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