Author Topic: 1971 CB500 rebuild..... (Read 18644 times)

Ecosse · « **Reply #25 on:** October 09, 2008, 03:34:20 PM »

Quote from: oldhondarider on October 09, 2008, 02:42:33 PM

yeah.. I'm liking blue too.... Blue with metal skins and black rims.... yeah...that's sounding nice..real nice....

Yeah, that does sound good! Would you paint the covers and leave the tank metal or what? What blue... the same as your example?

oldhondarider · « **Reply #26 on:** October 10, 2008, 06:56:26 AM »

Dunno if I'm going with covers..I'm thinking of putting the electronics in the bump of the seat and leave the center open... Not sure about which blue.... blue with flake... or a dark blue...or...dunno

oldhondarider · « **Reply #27 on:** October 10, 2008, 07:27:29 AM »

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Toyman321 · « **Reply #28 on:** October 12, 2008, 10:20:03 PM »

Do you know what kind of pipes you have on there? I have the exact same pipes, I got them used on ebay but there are no markings on mine indicating the make.

oldhondarider · « **Reply #29 on:** October 13, 2008, 06:39:32 AM »

I don't... I wish I knew... I have 3 cb500's with the same pipes...and only 1 set that weren't rusted throughout... the pair that's in the pic... I think they're must have been a craze to get a loud pipe with a chopper feel... but all of my 500's have no center stand. I think to accomdate for the width of the pipe.

Toyman321 · « **Reply #30 on:** October 13, 2008, 02:10:51 PM »

Yeah they are certainly loud pipes, I had tried to remove the baffles to wrap them in fiberglass to quiet them down a bit but I couldn't get the baffle free. Mine had some surface rust on mine, I sprayed mine with the ceramic engine enamel after hitting the surface rust with some POR15. You are correct, I had to remove my centerstand when I installed these pipes, the centerstand will fit but without a pipe to stop it it will spring up into the chain of the bike. I still pop mine back on when I'm working on the bike to get the rear end off the ground.

oldhondarider · « **Reply #31 on:** October 15, 2008, 07:19:28 AM »

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number13 · « **Reply #32 on:** October 15, 2008, 08:35:41 AM »

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Still don't know how this gets lubricant...
anyone know?

It does not have a grease fitting, just pack it with axle grease and reassemble.

Ecosse · « **Reply #33 on:** October 15, 2008, 08:41:25 AM »

Ha, I was going to suggest tapered bearings but you're way ahead of me.

Enjoying the thread.

oldhondarider · « **Reply #34 on:** October 17, 2008, 09:32:26 AM »

Quote from: number13 on October 15, 2008, 08:35:41 AM

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Still don't know how this gets lubricant...
anyone know?

It does not have a grease fitting, just pack it with axle grease and reassemble.

Thanks! now I can marked that off the list of "dunno's" much appreciated.

oldhondarider · « **Reply #35 on:** October 29, 2008, 12:02:22 PM »

I've been sanding down/stripping the frame and getting ready for color..
I've ordered my tappered bearings "allballz"...

but I saw this on another board and thought... how the F' did he do that.. and how does he get his speedo to work?

oldhondarider · « **Reply #36 on:** October 29, 2008, 12:08:52 PM »

got the engine all painted up.... ready to complete the frame...and get back to it!

Otto · « **Reply #37 on:** October 29, 2008, 12:50:52 PM »

Motor looks nice. What kind of paint did you use?

Bob

oldhondarider · « **Reply #38 on:** October 29, 2008, 03:21:25 PM »

I used ceramic heat paint... cleaned/degreased, light scuff... then painted light coats..

I hope it holds up..

TE 450 Pilot · « **Reply #39 on:** October 29, 2008, 03:24:15 PM »

That looks SWEET

Gives me something to aim for .

oldhondarider · « **Reply #40 on:** November 04, 2008, 07:53:36 AM »

not much happening with the rebuild.... cleaning parts.....yadda yadda... I did get the side stand and swing arm back on.. and replaced the missing center stand from a donor bike....

I picked up my tappered bearings.... now I have to re-read the thread from HUSH.

After that...I'm thinking of is gettting the rims/tires... cleaning up the hubs.. then putting the engine back in... but that's seems so far away....

it gets a little daunting when you think about all the crap you have to degrease, clean, scrape, buff, etc..... I should buy stock in Simple Green.. I'm trying a product called Purple Power...or something.... not as fast as SG...but it eventually gets the job done...

I'm really interested in finding a cool stabilizer bar...I've seen some that have been drilled to reduce weight ( I guess) but adds an esthetic value.

and have become more and more interested in "clamp on's..clip on's... whatever.." they look cool..but is there any performance issues?

Ecosse · « **Reply #41 on:** November 04, 2008, 09:02:13 AM »

I store my gas cans next to my wood stove too.

Keep the faith; even little steps are that much closer to success.

oldhondarider · « **Reply #42 on:** November 05, 2008, 06:37:30 AM »

Ha... I tried and tried to get an angle that didn't have something weird in the background... no luck in my garage...

j-conn · « **Reply #43 on:** November 05, 2008, 06:59:25 AM »

Im really glad to have a picture set like this!
Need to do this to my 550 this winter.
Keep up the great thread!

oldhondarider · « **Reply #44 on:** November 05, 2008, 07:19:54 AM »

lol...thanks!

A lot of guys/gals have/are starting their own build documentaries…I love reading through them... I'm a total F'nubby when it comes to the engine...and not much better with the rest of the bike... I rely on the experience from the members when it gets to the difficult stuff.

After the first time I got distracted after taking something off the engine, I got that uncomfortable feeling of “….oh crap where the f’ did that come off of?” The remedy was copious pics.. I did the carbs… "papp101" has the pics on the head removal… eventually, I’ll have complete teardown photo album… because I’m gonna need it to put everything back in it’s place….HA!

papp101 · « **Reply #45 on:** November 05, 2008, 10:40:05 AM »

Sweet stuff man, any big recommendations if I'm thinking about painting my frame? Paint selection? I think I'm might hit that um next week!

Keep up the good work!

oldhondarider · « **Reply #46 on:** November 05, 2008, 03:37:58 PM »

I've heard you have to go with powdercoat... but I'm a broke M'F'r....

So I stripped mine down,etc.. hit it with aircraft stripper... wire brushed everything... rust to paint converter... self etching primer...and then about 6 light coats of Engine Casing ceramic paint....

I went with black cause i'm really liking this bike...

brady0706 · « **Reply #47 on:** November 07, 2008, 10:10:48 AM »

Good stuff! We like pics so keep them coming. I like the pics in your garage too. Classic.

Ecosse · « **Reply #48 on:** November 07, 2008, 10:31:50 AM »

Again, great build post! Uh, what's that picture of on the side of your tool box? Suitable for a family forum?

"...He asked knowingly."

oldhondarider · « **Reply #49 on:** November 07, 2008, 11:01:53 AM »

oh yeah...! HA! it's a poster thatCarpy threw in when I got some stickers and decals for another project bike.

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