Hey everyone!
Im somewhat new to the forum (first post). I figured this was the best pace to post a little of what I love to do to the wonderful old machines.
In October 2010 I purchased a non running 1971 CB500 on craigslist with no title for a couple hundred bucks. Over the winter I tore it down and rebuilt the bike to run on the track. I got the bike running in February and had it on the track in April. Ill list a few things I did and attach some pics.
All questions are welcome! And I would love to hear any advice as to make the bike perform better, yet this is a budget build as I know I can pour thousands of dollars in parts (shouldered rims, Works rear shocks, CR carbs, etc...) I'd like to keep it afforable. As it will be a work in progress all summer.
PARTS:
-New Wheel bearings front and rear
-New bronze swingarm bushings
-Tapered steering head bearings
-New 530 non-oring chain
-15 tooth front sprocket (stock 17)
-New brake pads/shoes
-New cables
-Clubman bars
-Roadrace grips
-MotoX style killswitch
-Nissin radial mount master cylinder
-Bradied SS brake line
-Accel super coils and wires
-Dyna electronic Ignition
-NGK B7ES plugs
-1976 Cb550SS front forks for dual disc conversion
-New fork seals holding in 20w Belray fork fluid
-4-1 Mac exhaust with custom fabricated baffle
-Dunlop GT501 front and rear
-90 degree turn throttle
-K&N oil filter
-New motoX style clutch perch
-Fiberglass cafe seat
-Lightwieght 12V scooter battery
-Cb360 tank with straight ball valve
-New hardware everywhere I could replace
WORK:
-Carbs rebuilt/rejetted for high altitude and exhaust
-Choke plates removed
-Total loss electrical system
-Tach drive block off plate
-Speedo drive removed
-Drilled front rotor
-Rebuilt stock front claiper
-Saftey wire on all oil plugs, axles and brake bolts
-Reconditioned clutch plates
-4mm shim under clutch springs
-Chopped all frame tabs not used
-Removed side stand/center stand and mounts
-Turned and installed race stand spools
-Removed chain gaurd
-Bobbed front fender
-1.5" preload fork spacers
-Moved foot pegs/controls 2in. back
-Charcoal metallic paint wrapped in green vynil
-Custom printed number plates
And some other stuff I cant think of right now.
Thanks for looking!
Alex
