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by thegentleman
Fri Feb 08, 2013 3:06 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Cb650sc clutch switch
Replies: 9
Views: 5955

Re: Cb650sc clutch switch

thanks volker, I don't want to be stuck looking for Neutral at a stop light or in a pinch... I've already trained myself to pull in the clutch when starting the bike anyway, so I should be okay to just ground the green/red wire.
by thegentleman
Tue Jan 15, 2013 6:58 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: 1981 CB650C Fuel Tank or......???
Replies: 5
Views: 5391

Re: 1981 CB650C Fuel Tank or......???

I came across this problem with my '81 cb650c... couldn't find a decent '81 tank, so I settled for a decent '80 tank. you'll need a petcock that fits (the bung size is different), and then you'll need to macgyver the fuel line discrepancy. my fix: 5/16" outer diameter fuel injection hose. It fi...
by thegentleman
Tue Jan 15, 2013 6:49 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Right Blinker works, Left... not so much
Replies: 2
Views: 2936

Right Blinker works, Left... not so much

Before I start, I'm fairly confident the cause is poor grounding somewhere, but with the collective expertise, I'm hoping to narrow it down to specific places to check first. The RIGHT turn signal works. It flashes front and back, and the indicator light does the same. The LEFT however, front left s...
by thegentleman
Tue Jan 15, 2013 6:34 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Cb650sc clutch switch
Replies: 9
Views: 5955

Re: Cb650sc clutch switch

I think he wants to eliminate the clutch switch altogether, amirite brynr? If so, did you figure it out? I am trying to do the same, as I purchased a new clutch perch without the clutch switch. I was reading on sohc4 forums that one should just ground the green/red wire to ground inside the bucket. ...
by thegentleman
Thu Oct 11, 2012 6:10 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Crab boots
Replies: 3
Views: 3070

Re: Crab boots

I have heard that RTV sealant and properly placed bicycle inner tube can do the trick.... I can't really wrap my head around spending $150 (http://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk) on boots for a $1000 bike.
by thegentleman
Thu Oct 11, 2012 5:53 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Installing new Speedo and Tach... help?
Replies: 5
Views: 5167

Re: Installing new Speedo and Tach... help?

thanks nitro. this does help a bit. did you remove the old wires from the connector (plug that sits behind the headlight) or cut them and solder/heat wrap the new wires onto the old ones further up the harness? I'm planning on installing the tach as well, but out of curiosity, what did you do about ...
by thegentleman
Thu Sep 27, 2012 12:09 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Installing new Speedo and Tach... help?
Replies: 5
Views: 5167

Installing new Speedo and Tach... help?

Hey all, I just got some new gauges from Dime City, and was hoping to get some help installing. Speedometer with indicator lights & Tachometer I have been searching for step by step instructions on how to wire them properly to no avail. I went as far as taking apart the dash on my bike today to ...
by thegentleman
Wed Sep 26, 2012 11:09 pm
Forum: Bikes
Topic: looking for a good fuel tank - 81 CB650C
Replies: 11
Views: 11561

Re: looking for a good fuel tank - 81 CB650C

So I finally installed the new tank—which is in fact one year older than my original. It is in great shape, but still Evapo-rusted it for two days to be sure. A little flash rust occurred but seemed to stem that with a gasoline rinse. But to the real reason why I'm here: I have another possible solu...
by thegentleman
Fri Sep 14, 2012 11:48 pm
Forum: Show it off
Topic: 1980 CB650z RC03 Café Racer (ish) project
Replies: 111
Views: 135353

Re: 1980 CB650z RC03 Café Racer (ish) project

how is the project coming along?? clean looking bike to start off with, and definitely looking forward to seeing the modifications made.

hit us up with an update!
by thegentleman
Thu Sep 13, 2012 6:50 pm
Forum: Bikes
Topic: looking for a good fuel tank - 81 CB650C
Replies: 11
Views: 11561

Re: looking for a good fuel tank - 81 CB650C

You should be able to just put the tank on and go once you resolve the fuel line size difference. No modification required. The tank came in today, and it is in great shape. I am planning on taking some progressively finer sandpaper down to bare metal and coating it in POR-15 GLISTEN . Two or three...
by thegentleman
Tue Sep 11, 2012 7:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: tire wobble.... don't trust anybody.
Replies: 1
Views: 2855

tire wobble.... don't trust anybody.

Hey all, I was riding home from work today when I decided to look at my front tire, doing about 100km/h. I had noticed recently that at any speed over 30km/h my front end would bump and vibrate, as if going over uneven pavement. It is not a consistent vibration, but rather a fairly consistent wobble...
by thegentleman
Thu Sep 06, 2012 7:37 pm
Forum: Bikes
Topic: looking for a good fuel tank - 81 CB650C
Replies: 11
Views: 11561

Re: looking for a good fuel tank - 81 CB650C

So I found an '80 tank in great condition, it is being shipped with the petcock. When it arrives, can anyone tell me what I should expect to install it on my '81 C? I know the fuel line is a different size, but will the new petcock simply fit my current setup with major modification? It's going to b...
by thegentleman
Mon Sep 03, 2012 12:37 am
Forum: Bikes
Topic: 1981 Honda CB650 For Sale/Parts
Replies: 5
Views: 6469

Re: 1981 Honda CB650 For Sale/Parts

sorry for your loss... :( how much for the tank? :)

**ninja edit: just realized how old this thread is... still hoping the tank is available though.
by thegentleman
Sun Sep 02, 2012 5:57 pm
Forum: Bikes
Topic: looking for a good fuel tank - 81 CB650C
Replies: 11
Views: 11561

Re: looking for a good fuel tank - 81 CB650C

That is good info, thank you cb650. Can you (or anyone) tell me what fuel tanks will fit without moving the mounting holes? There are a lot of 82 650 SC tanks out there, which I assume are not standards (also not a very desirable tank shape). So far, I know with proper petcocks, '80 650, '81 650, '8...
by thegentleman
Sun Sep 02, 2012 3:23 pm
Forum: Bikes
Topic: looking for a good fuel tank - 81 CB650C
Replies: 11
Views: 11561

looking for a good fuel tank - 81 CB650C

Good day ladies and gentlemen,

I am having trouble finding a gas tank that will fit my '81 CB650C. Does anyone have any leads, or perhaps an 80 or 81tank laying around?

I live in Toronto, postal code M6J 2L7.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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