Topic: Taking the 500 down for rebuild

[DavePhipps]

I'm switching to the FZR for the rest of the year.
My poor 500 has had it. I think it's time to put it in the shed for a slow fall/winter/spring rebuild.
I'm getting oil in cylinder one. Rear wheel bearings are shot. Swingarm bushings are worn out.
I can hear air leaking from a shock. Cam chain is making noises it shouldn't. Valves are clattering, and my brakes scream like a banshee.
I'm hoping to get it all back together and running perfectly by springtime. Money is tight but I think I can do it one area at a time an have it ready by then.
I post up a rebuild thread when I'm close to done, or when I run into major problems.
Enjoy your CBs guys. I'll certainly miss riding mine during the rebuild

Dave

[DavePhipps]

One more thing.
Is 300 dollars a good price for getting the cylinders rebored?

[bryanj]

If that includes piston kits hell yes! Here in UK just the rebore is £120($180 ish) for cash loose the taxes

[DavePhipps]

No, that just a rebore nothing else.
I just looked at the APE site and they only charge 110to do an air-cooled four.