Author Topic: NEW PROJECT BIKE (Read 2242 times)

SCJIM · « **on:** September 19, 2009, 02:13:50 am »

FOUND ON CRAIGSLIST

1980 CB 650

After looking at it I decided to take it home.

the story is, That it was sitting in a wharehouse for the last 15 years.

so now comes the questions...

I know Im going to have to flush out the old engine oil.

but I guess my brothers I'm asking for all that great advice that you all are reliable for.

so now without any further delay...

here are the pics

kslrr · « **Reply #1 on:** September 19, 2009, 09:27:24 am »

Cool. Another CB rescued and soon to be on the road.

SCJIM · « **Reply #2 on:** September 20, 2009, 12:28:06 pm »

this bike diddnt come with a key

so im having a bit of a time finding out if it will turn over.

is it possible for a locksmith to make a key for it if i brought him the ignition switch?

kerryb · « **Reply #3 on:** September 20, 2009, 12:34:48 pm »

Maybe, but it would be almost as fast to study the wiring diagram to figure out which wires to jump so a key isn't needed.
Some will be on, some won't, and one or two will need a doorbell button to be the starter button. This method won't solve the seat lock problem to get to the battery. Is there a lock on the seat?

kslrr · « **Reply #4 on:** September 20, 2009, 12:50:32 pm »

Are there numbers stamped on the lock cylinders? If so, a key can be made.

SCJIM · « **Reply #5 on:** September 20, 2009, 01:01:56 pm »

the seat dosent lock in place. so thats not a prob. but the tank i cant open untill a key is made.

as far as the cylinder goes thats going to be on monday.

we shall see

scartail · « **Reply #6 on:** September 20, 2009, 01:24:56 pm »

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=58096.0
How to hot wire.

And a locksmith will be able to make a key for you.

cb650 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 20, 2009, 01:57:34 pm »

Another turd 650!!!!!! Its even black huh? Will we ever learn?
Got your PM send me what you might need but sounds like the key is first priority.
Is the bike in you avtar 2tone green?

manjisann · « **Reply #8 on:** September 20, 2009, 02:06:22 pm »

Nice remindes me of mine before I got ahold of it.

Brandon

IAmCitizenMe · « **Reply #9 on:** September 20, 2009, 02:10:51 pm »

Quote from: SCJIM on September 20, 2009, 01:01:56 pm

but the tank i cant open untill a key is made.

I don't think the tanks were ever keyed. Can someone confirm this? You should be able to open it with something like a screwdriver.

cb650 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 20, 2009, 04:20:17 pm »

All mine are keyed and if you try to use a screwdriver on any of them you be walking funny for a few days

mrbreeze · « **Reply #11 on:** September 20, 2009, 08:46:15 pm »

You should be able to have a key made off of the ignition cylinder.I bought a Kawi 1000 in the early 80's and the guy I bought it from had misplaced the pink slip and the key.I worked with the guy and he had just had the bike trucked from Boston to SF bay area.I took the ignition cylinder to a locksmith and he made me 2 keys for it.The keys started the bike and when I used them to open the seat.........I found another extra key + the pink slip!!! I was relieved because it usually involves a bunch of BS to register without the pink.

SCJIM · « **Reply #12 on:** September 21, 2009, 09:42:50 am »

THANKS MR BREEZE

after work today I will commence on pulling out the cylinder and visit the locksmith.

and that sounds like a cool place to keep your pink slip. NOT! lol

Ill keep posting on my progress

cb650 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 21, 2009, 03:32:12 pm »

The helmet lock is easier to pull.

SCJIM · « **Reply #14 on:** September 24, 2009, 01:12:14 pm »

I had it apart anyway so what the heck

well $5.00 and presto the local honda shop made me a key!

now I can open the tank and start all the mess with that.

so far so good...

Hey terry any luck on those parts I asked about?

cb650 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 25, 2009, 05:55:03 pm »

Going to look tomorrow. Bill wants a couple things to. Sorry but work was like a yoyo all week.

SCJIM · « **Reply #16 on:** October 06, 2009, 11:49:58 am »

i did my best at rebuilding the carbs.

I did a fair job i think.

cb650 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 06, 2009, 04:27:50 pm »

Did you get my last PM about the parts?

CBJoe · « **Reply #18 on:** October 06, 2009, 05:09:15 pm »

Quote from: SCJIM on October 06, 2009, 11:49:58 am

i did my best at rebuilding the carbs.

I did a fair job i think.

Did you pull those pesky pressed in slow jets and clean 'em out

Cheers, Joe

SCJIM · « **Reply #19 on:** October 07, 2009, 10:04:28 am »

terry yes I got the pm about the parts and will reply in kind.

Joe, No I didnt pull those pesky low speed jets, kuz im not that great at it.

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