Author Topic: Intro of a CB500 / 4 Racer (Read 3353 times)

Godzilla · « **on:** October 18, 2010, 09:17:30 pm »

Hello All,

I have recently found this forum and would like to introduce myself.

I race (some would say circulate) a CB500 mostly in New South Wales, Australia.

Have had the bike for 4 years and really enjoy it.

Anyway hope my attached picture works. Taken at Eastern Creek, Sydney 2009.

Regards

Robert

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #1 on:** October 18, 2010, 10:03:23 pm »

G day, Robert, welcome to the race forum, quite a few 500 guys in here so you,re in good company.

Remember to post some pictures upside down for us in the northern hemisphere.

Sam.

scunny · « **Reply #2 on:** October 18, 2010, 10:23:40 pm »

hi Robert, nice looking 500. by the way your pic looks up the right way to me..

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #3 on:** October 19, 2010, 12:04:10 am »

Howell · « **Reply #4 on:** October 19, 2010, 12:16:25 am »

Quote from: Godzilla on October 18, 2010, 09:17:30 pm

Hello All,

I have recently found this forum and would like to introduce myself.

I race (some would say circulate) a CB500 mostly in New South Wales, Australia.

Have had the bike for 4 years and really enjoy it.

Anyway hope my attached picture works. Taken at Eastern Creek, Sydney 2009.

Regards

Robert

Hi Robert,

Welcome to the 'club' of CB500 racers.
Place some more pictures of your bike and how you tuned it.

Regards René

turboguzzi · « **Reply #5 on:** October 19, 2010, 04:25:53 am »

hei rob

benvenuto!

nice bike, do i see a 750 swingarm in the back? and what pipe is it?

more info is always welcome

TG

bwaller · « **Reply #6 on:** October 19, 2010, 04:36:22 am »

Again welcome Robert.

Some of us "young guys" are still building our race bikes so keep those pictures coming, we're a very visual oriented lot here!

MaaseyRacer · « **Reply #7 on:** October 20, 2010, 07:21:37 pm »

That exhaust is beautiful.

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #8 on:** October 20, 2010, 07:41:06 pm »

Welcome aboard....more pics and info please.Good Luck,Bill

Godzilla · « **Reply #9 on:** October 21, 2010, 05:33:33 pm »

Thanks for the welcome.

Sorry for not answering earlier, but I only access the web at work, when I have time.

Talking about the bike the wrong way round, it unfortunately was 3 weeks ago with resulting damage. So I will not be posting current pictures

. Lets say it is being worked on at the moment. Tank flying off, exhaust scratched, etc. Oh, and ankle broken

.

This was a a race meeting at a track called Broadford in Victoria. She wasn't running well that day, with the motor cutting in and out in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear. Not sure if it was petrol or electrics. Changed petrol (I run Avgas), looked at lines, plugs, battery after every session. Worked fine in fourth so I was running fourth the whole lap and was just trying to keep corner speed up too much = low side.

Maybe you guys have an idea what might be wrong?

Regards

Robert

bear · « **Reply #10 on:** October 21, 2010, 08:27:31 pm »

Sound's like battery to me. Have you had it load tested since?

Where did you bin it Robert, "Crash Corner"?

Cheers,
Brian

iomtt9 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 21, 2010, 11:48:35 pm »

Hi Rob are you taking your bike to the Island Classic in 2011, we were there last year and had a great time.
Again we are bringing our 500/4s with us, shipping them from the UK. I think Bear was there in January but im not sure.
If you do go we are in the UK pits and would love a yarn with you.
All the best...
Col Stockdale, DaveMartin and Frank Lemstra.

voxonda · « **Reply #12 on:** October 22, 2010, 01:19:33 am »

Talked to Frank (Lemstra) yesterday and he told me about Philip Island 2011. Alle the best with your endeavours there.

Cheers, Rob

bear · « **Reply #13 on:** October 22, 2010, 03:44:18 am »

Quote from: iomtt9 on October 21, 2010, 11:48:35 pm

Hi Rob are you taking your bike to the Island Classic in 2011, we were there last year and had a great time.
Again we are bringing our 500/4s with us, shipping them from the UK. I think Bear was there in January but im not sure.
If you do go we are in the UK pits and would love a yarn with you.
All the best...
Col Stockdale, DaveMartin and Frank Lemstra.

Wouldn't miss it.
Great track, great meeting.

Cheers,
Brian

bear · « **Reply #14 on:** October 22, 2010, 04:01:08 am »

Quote from: voxonda on October 22, 2010, 01:19:33 am

Talked to Frank (Lemstra) yesterday and he told me about Philip Island 2011. Alle the best with your endeavours there.

Cheers, Rob

Hey Rob
I reckon they might have room in the container, maybe you could hitch a lift.

Cheers,
Brian

iomtt9 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 22, 2010, 01:08:07 pm »

Yer Brian remember the outfit, no 92 with Pat Ferrier in the chair, being an ex IOM TT passenger in the 80s i have a great interest in the ol Barrows !!! one of the best times of my life.
Col

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #16 on:** October 23, 2010, 12:19:09 am »

Hey Col, wait till you see the ol barrow that will be hitting the tracks next year.

A very HOT classic SOHC4 in the hands of one of THE best modern day charioteers

Sam.

bear · « **Reply #17 on:** October 23, 2010, 06:46:20 am »

Quote from: iomtt9 on October 22, 2010, 01:08:07 pm

Yer Brian remember the outfit, no 92 with Pat Ferrier in the chair, being an ex IOM TT passenger in the 80s i have a great interest in the ol Barrows !!! one of the best times of my life.
Col

Hmm, TT passenger. You obviously have a pair of very big goollies.
Looking forword to catching up in January.
Unfortunately I'll be there as a spectator.
I put Pat through the kitty litter going onto Gardner Straight and stuffed his back pretty badly.

Cheers,
Brian

Godzilla · « **Reply #18 on:** October 24, 2010, 07:53:22 pm »

No, it wasn't crash corner. It was first corner after the start/finish straight, going up the hill. Just trying to keep momerntum up.

I was hoping to get a second eligible bike before I go to the Island Classic.

I will be doing the Barry Sheene Festival of Speed at Eastern Creek, Sydney instead. Thats first week of April 2011.

Godzilla · « **Reply #19 on:** November 15, 2010, 09:07:44 pm »

Hello,

Just a quick question.

I currently have a 1.85 x 18 rim on the front with a Continental TKV11 90/90-18 fitted. I need to replace it. What would be your suggestions. We have to race with treaded tyres in Oz so no slicks.

On the rear I run a 2.5 x 18 with a Battlax BT45 R 120/90-18 fitted. Any suggestion there?

Thanks in advance.

Regards

Robert

turboguzzi · « **Reply #20 on:** November 16, 2010, 01:06:06 am »

Dont think you can find 18" slicks these days even if you wanted....

I run (and think that howell does too) Avon AM19 90/90-18 front, AM23 130/650-18 rear, both in racing compound of course. There is also a 120/80 AM23. Pretty much standard racer setup around here, pricey but super grip and you will also loose quite a bit of weight compared to road based tires like you are using.

Taking to a conti rep lately, he thought that by using two Roadattack II tires, a cheap and interesting combination could be tried - a 110/80-18 at the front + a 120/80-18 front at the rear.

These are very modern radials that essentailly have a slick border. might be worth trying.

TG

DavePhipps · « **Reply #21 on:** November 16, 2010, 02:37:08 pm »

Any chance of you detailing bike setup modifcations. I'm building a 550/600 racer and all references are welcome.
I'm still reading all the other 500 and 550 racer builds, but like they say, Information is power. So give me more

Godzilla · « **Reply #22 on:** November 21, 2010, 02:54:06 pm »

Thanks for your feedback Turboguzzi. I will have a look if these tyres are available in Oz.

turboguzzi · « **Reply #23 on:** November 21, 2010, 09:56:35 pm »

meant AM20 front.... not 19

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