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my rare cb500 twin
« on: May 12, 2009, 06:46:07 AM »
hi i have what some tell me is a rare bike it is a 76 Honda CB500 twin parallel engine with a 5speed trans.i have rebuilt the intire bike but now i cant finish the trans because it is in to many pieces.I am willing to pay for help because it only has 18k miles.it has new everthing even cabs i need advice, specific manuals, or some hands on help pictorial help would be awesome man.I normally work on mopeds and racing pit and pocket bikes and newer Honda's but this old baby is my prize and i want to hear her scream please help
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Re: my rare cb500 twin
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2009, 07:10:49 AM »
(1) Its not rare

(2) The styling is an aquired taste

(3) if you go to http://www.motogrid.com/pages/parts/viewbybrand/7/default.aspx

and look up the parts listing and at the gearbox page you will probably find it easier to assemble the trans shafts
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Re: my rare cb500 twin
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2009, 07:59:25 AM »
Like has been said, it's not rare, or even unusual, and has styling only a mother could love.
It's doubtful that you'll ever hear it "scream", as the performance is not even up to 450 standards. Despite the increased displacement, quite a bit of de-tuning was done, so a good 450 will probably beat it every time.
But they do have a following.
For the most part, a lot of stuff interchanges with the 450 - unfortunately, the tranny is not included in that category.....

What's your location???? I'd be happy to show you how......
« Last Edit: May 12, 2009, 08:01:33 AM by tbpmusic »
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Re: my rare cb500 twin
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2009, 09:06:38 AM »
 You guys have something against brown seats. ::) ;) ;)
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« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2009, 09:11:38 AM »
Brown seats no mike,

Its the humpback tank and elephantine exhaust system along with starter clutches that dont and mile long riveted cam chains that do me most, plus the enviable colours of course!!
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Re: my rare cb500 twin
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2009, 09:16:43 AM »
I voted S ! 

go S!

no... the other S!
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Re: my rare cb500 twin
« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2009, 09:35:07 AM »
S all the way!!!
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Re: my rare cb500 twin
« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2009, 02:15:16 PM »
Quote from: tbpmusic on May 12, 2009, 07:59:25 AM
For the most part, a lot of stuff interchanges with the 450 - unfortunately, the tranny is not included in that category.....

Hmm - not quite sure about that comment tbp unless you mean full and complete tranny? A common mod for the 450 in UK racing is to take 2nd and 3rd out of the 500 twin and swap the two cogs into the 450 drive train. It works great and gives the 450 a closer ratio more useable box for racing. I did this on mine before forking out for the the terrible nasty badly fitting Nova 6-speed box. Should have stuck with the 450...

The tranny is easy to build up and strip down but takes time due to the fiddling with circlips etc. It's not rocket science though so I'd thoroughly recommend getting a manual/picture of the parts and having a go!  ;D
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Re: my rare cb500 twin
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2009, 02:34:50 PM »
Quote from: lordmoonpie on May 12, 2009, 02:15:16 PM

Hmm - not quite sure about that comment tbp unless you mean full and complete tranny? A common mod for the 450 in UK racing is to take 2nd and 3rd out of the 500 twin and swap the two cogs into the 450 drive train. It works great and gives the 450 a closer ratio more useable box for racing. I did this on mine before forking out for the the terrible nasty badly fitting Nova 6-speed box. Should have stuck with the 450...

That's all true of course, Mooney.
My only point is that they're not identical, like most of the bikes' parts.
The slightly different gear ratios are one of the few differences between the two engines, along with crankshaft, head, etc.
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Re: my rare cb500 twin
« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2009, 04:19:47 PM »
Don't let anybody tell you the CB500T is ugly, mine turns heads everywhere I take it. I get tons of compliments on it. My GF gets frustrated with people talking to me about the bike., (Her brand new Ninja doesn't get any attention when my 500T is around.) I road it to a vintage bike show last September, and they insisted I put it in the show. (Took 2nd place in it's class) I see lots of bikes I think are ugly, but I don't go out of my way to critique somebody's pride and joy, like a few have done here in previous posts. Style wise, some of the bikes classic looks can be found on the NSU 250 Supermax, BMW's R60/2, and Velocette's Clubman Venom. Performance wise, the 500T leaves a lot to be desired, lousy handling, lousy front brake, lousy suspension, but a few of the right enhancements, and it's a fun bike.       
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« Reply #10 on: May 12, 2009, 04:25:36 PM »
how about a picture...???
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Re: my rare cb500 twin
« Reply #11 on: May 12, 2009, 06:11:51 PM »
I don't want to hijack this thread, but Mopedman might want to see this.
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Re: my rare cb500 twin
« Reply #12 on: May 12, 2009, 09:14:51 PM »
Very  nice, but personally I can't handle the pipes. I've gat a '72 CL450 in the shed that I'm going to tie into next winter. Something to look forward to.
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Re: my rare cb500 twin
« Reply #13 on: May 13, 2009, 01:30:29 AM »
That is one gorgeous 500T.
It is a credit to you :)
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« Reply #14 on: May 13, 2009, 04:33:05 AM »
It's an official biking "Lemon" here in the UK.... :o
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« Reply #15 on: May 13, 2009, 09:37:50 AM »
Got lemons? Make lemonade ;)
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Re: my rare cb500 twin
« Reply #16 on: May 13, 2009, 01:05:17 PM »
I can't believe that people are choosing 's' over 's', Are you guys freakin nuts??
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Re: my rare cb500 twin
« Reply #17 on: May 13, 2009, 01:22:41 PM »
Quote from: mlinder on May 13, 2009, 01:05:17 PM
I can't believe that people are choosing 's' over 's', Are you guys freakin nuts??

You chose s??  What are you a nazi?
No it's s all the way man. Nuttin' but s's here.



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Re: my rare cb500 twin
« Reply #18 on: May 13, 2009, 01:23:38 PM »
Oh, and the exhaust on that 500 twin... well it's a thing only a mother could love.




Otherwise, the bike looks ok.



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« Reply #19 on: May 13, 2009, 02:14:32 PM »
Quote from: Soos on May 13, 2009, 01:23:38 PM
Oh, and the exhaust on that 500 twin... well it's a thing only a mother could love.

was just gonna say that thing could be mistaken for a 2stroke!   ;D
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Re: my rare cb500 twin
« Reply #20 on: May 13, 2009, 02:43:17 PM »
I have been called a "Mother" at least once ;D I do believe the exhaust is one of it's weak points, especially when it comes to sound :'( 
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Re: my rare cb500 twin
« Reply #21 on: May 13, 2009, 02:47:27 PM »
long live s!
down with s!
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