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Offline Skowinski

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1971 CB500 Restoration
« on: October 01, 2015, 02:55:56 PM »
I know this is the cheap way to do this (and hopefully a link is ok here) but just don't have time to do two threads:

http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/1971-honda-cb500-k0-restoration-begins.720997/
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Offline rb550four

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Re: 1971 CB500 Restoration
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2015, 03:32:01 PM »
  Wow. cheap, yes now I feel cheap, cheap like we are a 2nd rate forum...... nice job, nice bike...sorry, no time.


This is a first rate forum with first rate members, by the way.
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Re: 1971 CB500 Restoration
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2015, 10:24:38 AM »
Never said I didn't think this was a great forum, I've benefited hugely from it, and the knowledge here.  Just happened to start that build thread on the other forum, and kept adding there.  It was when I got the 500, and discovered this website around the same time.  That's all. 

Thought I'd share here, but if it's not appreciated and taken as an insult, then maybe a mod can just delete this thread.
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Re: 1971 CB500 Restoration
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2015, 04:18:54 PM »
Skowinski,

Where did you get the new cam chain tensioner for the 500?
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Re: 1971 CB500 Restoration
« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2015, 11:30:45 PM »
David Silver Spares has them NOS.
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Re: 1971 CB500 Restoration
« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2015, 07:01:30 AM »
Yes, David Silver Spares is where I got the tensioner blade.  I didn't replace the tensioner itself, as it seemed to be good, just the blade and the two rubber end pieces that go on it when it's installed into the tensioner.  I think DSS has the entire unit if you need it, but will cost you a few $.
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