Author Topic: CB 500 Four (1972?) Full Restoration (Read 140439 times)

Oddjob · « **Reply #175 on:** June 23, 2014, 09:04:22 AM »

Yeah that looks like a 500 seat pan, doesn't look like the foam and cover are on though. Are they seperate or did you find just the pan?

MickB · « **Reply #176 on:** June 24, 2014, 05:12:03 AM »

Just got the pan

Regards

Mick

MickB · « **Reply #177 on:** June 26, 2014, 12:35:10 AM »

After reading DLHoulton http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=137510.msg1551239#msg1551239. I was given the confidence "to have a go ya mug" as they say in the classics.

I've started spraying 2 coats on my head light after 3 - 4 hours filling, then sanding and then more sanding, and then more sanding, and then more sanding, you get the picture.

From the start

After 2 coats

Next more sanding, then 3 - 4 coats of clear.

Very pleased after 2 coats,

Regards

Mick

MickB · « **Reply #178 on:** July 04, 2014, 01:41:26 AM »

Ended the head light restoration finally.

Today I lapped all inlet & exhaust valves.

Regards

Mick

calj737 · « **Reply #179 on:** July 04, 2014, 08:35:18 AM »

So pretty, it makes me want to scratch my initials in it like wet concrete

MickB · « **Reply #180 on:** July 10, 2014, 03:29:57 AM »

Valves lapped, next head and barrels are going on a machine (not sure what it's called) to ensure perfect matched surfaces.

Head painted and ready for assembly.

Regards

Mick

calj737 · « **Reply #181 on:** July 10, 2014, 05:11:19 AM »

Milling and decking is the machining process you referred to. Typically performed on a "Mill".

Looks great by the way, Mick!

Mr.Paynter · « **Reply #182 on:** July 11, 2014, 12:38:02 AM »

I just read this thread from start to finish, it makes me very happy.
I have a severely trashed and thrashed 500 which is going to need similar treatment!

MickB · « **Reply #183 on:** July 12, 2014, 02:42:51 PM »

The head and barrels are being put on a Linishing Machine and being linished.
Wikipedia states Ianishing is -
Linish is an engineering term that refers to the process of using grinding or belt sanding techniques to improve the flatness of a surface.

Regards

Mick

MickB · « **Reply #184 on:** July 12, 2014, 04:00:46 PM »

Question - I've bought a generic pack of CB500 gaskets, it includes every O ring and seal needed for the engine does anyone have a comment good or bad about these? Any assistance would be appreciated.

Regards

Mick

dave500 · « **Reply #185 on:** July 13, 2014, 12:29:40 AM »

the gaskets will be fine mostly except for those formed o ring ones are sometimes too thin and don't crush and seal properly,with the rubber gaskets in the well cleaned groove they should sit proud about 1/3 of their thickness?some might be almost flush which isn't enough.

MickB · « **Reply #186 on:** July 13, 2014, 03:20:33 AM »

Thanks Dave I'll pay particular attention to your comments and check out the o rings for thickness.

Finished stripping paint off the tank and right side cover (I'm still looking for a left side cover).

Cover with adhesive applied ready for paint, get Candy Gold mixed tomorrow and into 3 rattle cans.

ziokahn · « **Reply #187 on:** July 13, 2014, 04:17:29 AM »

Subscribed. Gettin there mate. Lookin good.

Tews19 · « **Reply #188 on:** July 13, 2014, 07:42:53 AM »

I have the red packaged seals. No update on them as the engine is waiting for the frame to return.

MickB · « **Reply #189 on:** July 13, 2014, 11:40:09 AM »

Thanks Tews

Regards

Mick

MickB · « **Reply #190 on:** July 13, 2014, 09:43:52 PM »

I'm thinking of painting the 500 in original Candy Gold.

To the gurus -

Q. Did Candy Gold have any metal flake in it? I can't remember.

Thanks in advance.

Regards

Mick

bryanj · « **Reply #191 on:** July 13, 2014, 10:41:37 PM »

Candy gold was a 3 pack paint
(1) silver base

(2) colour tinted see through paint--more you put on darker it gets

(3) Laquer

MickB · « **Reply #192 on:** July 13, 2014, 11:20:17 PM »

BryanJ thanks mate, but I've changed my mind and am going old school with a candy apple red metal flake.

So much for the original CB500 colour, I never did like Honda's colours all that much. I had a red Honda 750 '74 model.

I wanted the 500 to really pop and I trust it will.

Regards

Mick

dave500 · « **Reply #193 on:** July 14, 2014, 12:54:13 AM »

I like metallic reds and orange,these look great in the sun.

Tews19 · « **Reply #194 on:** July 14, 2014, 05:31:54 PM »

Quote from: dave500 on July 14, 2014, 12:54:13 AM

I like metallic reds and orange,these look great in the sun.

Looks great Dave!

dave500 · « **Reply #195 on:** July 15, 2014, 02:07:45 AM »

thanks id like the metallic flakes to be larger though?

MickB · « **Reply #196 on:** July 15, 2014, 03:57:23 AM »

Looks good Dave

Regards

Mick

calj737 · « **Reply #197 on:** July 15, 2014, 04:26:45 AM »

Quote from: MickB on July 15, 2014, 03:57:23 AM

Looks ~~good~~ really beautiful, Dave

FTF me!

Tews19 · « **Reply #198 on:** July 15, 2014, 11:40:14 AM »

Hey Dave PM coming with my mailing address. You can send the tank my way buddy!

MickB · « **Reply #199 on:** July 15, 2014, 12:13:03 PM »

I've started on the right side cover (the only side I have for the moment), back to bare plastic and applied 2 coats of adhesive and the a coat of gold as a base for the red.

Then a mix of red flake and 2 pack clear will be applied when I spray the top coats.

Regards

Mick

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Author Topic: CB 500 Four (1972?) Full Restoration (Read 140439 times)