Author Topic: 72 cb500 "SILVER BULLET" (video)sept10/10 (Read 3642 times)

scooter1 · « **on:** July 03, 2010, 10:33:13 PM »

After selling my other cb500 in the spring I could not pass up this one!!
It is missing the seat and a side cover and there is a crack in the top of the triple tree...AL which can be replaced!!!
The old guy told me the bike turned over but haven't run in years so I went to look at it and to my disappointment the engine was stuck...locked up!!!
He wanted $175 for it but I got it for $100 as I looked it over more and more before I bought it I noticed that there was not a wrench mark on any bolt or screw and it only had 5800 miles on it, so I loaded it into the truck with a grin from ear to ear!!!

That night I pulled the plugs and dropped some transmission fluid down the cylinders and yipeee...the next morning it kicked over with ease....I was a happy man!!! I then removed the carb for a closer inspection and clearly could tell that they had never been opened up and they were really clean and just gave the jets a little cleaning and installed them back on the bike!!
I then had the pleasure of trying to remove the the oil filter bolt....after about 10 mins of cursing I got it out and replaced it with a aftermarked one and gave it a new filter and oil and it was now ready for start up!!!

I also had a broken petcock on The tank so I used the tank off my cb750....so here is a little video of the start up!!!!

traveler · « **Reply #1 on:** July 04, 2010, 08:57:23 AM »

You could flip that bike and make an EASY $500 bucks.

~Joe

scooter1 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 04, 2010, 06:01:25 PM »

That was my intention...and the agreement I made with my better half, but I really like the bike.
So I hope I can convince my better half to let me keep it!!!

scooter1 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 05, 2010, 07:20:03 PM »

Sanded down the bondo and gave is some primer!!!
Here are some pics of my method of dent pulling using a hot glue gun, a 3/8 bolt & washer, A 3/8 threaded coupling and some 3/8 threaded rod for my puller!!!
The before and after

THE DUDE · « **Reply #4 on:** July 05, 2010, 07:39:41 PM »

Nice I am waiting on my day to find deals like this !

scooter1 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 06, 2010, 09:16:38 PM »

I painted the tank today using rattle cans, it turned out ok...I think!!
I used dupli color silver rim paint and some dupli-color clear, I know it wont hold up to gas but I think a few good coats of wax might help it!!!

Gunner_CAF · « **Reply #6 on:** July 07, 2010, 10:47:37 PM »

Nice work, the tank looks good! I like your dent puller, I wish I would have did that on a tank I did several years ago.

I used the Dupli-Color high heat and clear on my CB77 engine covers. It sat several months before I put gas in the tank. It has had a bath in gas several times and I never had any problem. I used the silver Dupli-Color on a Yamaha tank, and it didn't take fuel well. Maybe it's helps to let it cure for a while. Better be careful when refueling

Gunner

scooter1 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 09, 2010, 07:00:50 AM »

added some pin striping

scooter1 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 22, 2010, 06:28:23 PM »

Well been away on holidays for the past two weeks so not much done with the bike!!!
I ordered some parts before I left...new tires....new ss brake lines...new side cover...new tripple tree top clamp....new front turn signals, so I should be busy when I get back this weekend!!!! Will post pics of the progress....later!!!

Stev-o · « **Reply #9 on:** July 22, 2010, 06:52:24 PM »

great deal!

scooter1 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 24, 2010, 03:17:43 PM »

Well back from holidays, and 8 am this morning it was in the garage for me!!
Got my new brake lines from Z1....money well spent!!
I mad a mistake of ordering the 90 deg fittings...my bad, but I made it work....It kinda runs in front of my tac but I dont mind!!!

Imjustanumber11 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 24, 2010, 03:34:33 PM »

Any more info on your methoud of pulling those dents out? ive got a nasty one that needs a little help before bondo.

Stev-o · « **Reply #12 on:** July 25, 2010, 12:16:07 PM »

I'd suggest getting the correct hardware for the brake line.

scooter1 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 26, 2010, 06:37:56 PM »

Got some parts in the mail today, big thanks to NIKKISIXX for the top triple tree clamp
also got my left hand control switch, and a right-side cover which I still have to paint!!
I also removed the rear tire for the new rubber!!!

For those of you that are missing the spacer washers for the top tree I went to Canadian tire and found a exact thickness
10mm lock washer which measured 0.093 inch which someone here had measured .....hope its correct!!!

scooter1 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 01, 2010, 05:58:10 PM »

Made some progress over the weekend... painted both side covers, and welded up some farmer special exhaust from some exhaust pipe from canadian tire and some big washers on the back of the pipes to give it some back pressure, until I can afford new one's, and I also made use of an old kawasaki trail boss seat I had until I find the right one!!!

I also took the time to fix my electric start!!! I took the solenoid apart and sure enough it was stuck with corrosion so a bit of cleaning and a little dab of oil put it back together and bingo....it worked like a charm. It sure feels good when you fix something your self!!!!

scooter1 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 03, 2010, 08:42:42 PM »

Just a little update, The bike died on the hwy yesterday and the wife had to come to my rescue!!!
It was having a charging issue, and I have since fixed!!!
By looking at one of the plugs comming from the rectifier the PO must have hooked up the battry the wrong way and replaced the melted wires but didnt do a good job, so I just cut the plug out and hard wired it...and all Is now in working order!!!
Took it out tonight for a 25 mile ride and all is good!!!
Here are a couple pics of the plug and of the bike before and after....I still have to find a stock seat!!!

scooter1 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 15, 2010, 03:34:35 PM »

Painted my hand controls and the master cylinder and rebuilt the master cylinder and installed the correct fittings and boy the brakes work great!!!

scooter1 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 29, 2010, 08:46:46 AM »

Got the back rest re-covered and installed it back on the bike, and I like it!!!!

scooter1 · « **Reply #18 on:** September 10, 2010, 11:51:34 AM »

just a little clip of the bike running!!

Gunner_CAF · « **Reply #19 on:** September 12, 2010, 09:51:44 PM »

Looks and sounds good!!

Gunner

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