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by saber
Wed Mar 22, 2017 4:31 pm
Forum: Show it off
Topic: Ready for Spring
Replies: 5
Views: 19274

Re: Ready for Spring

the bike is original except for tires and master brake cylinder. The tank paint is in real good shape. The clear coat peeled off the side cover decals, but that appears to be a frequent problem with the 1979 CB650.
by saber
Tue Mar 21, 2017 7:20 pm
Forum: Show it off
Topic: Ready for Spring
Replies: 5
Views: 19274

Ready for Spring

Finally got all the bugs out of the 79 650. Can't wait for the nice weather
by saber
Thu Mar 16, 2017 5:05 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: 1983 cb650 with 109k miles needs some TLC
Replies: 13
Views: 9673

Re: 1983 cb650 with 109k miles needs some TLC

ok, I understand. thanks
by saber
Wed Mar 15, 2017 1:48 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: 1983 cb650 with 109k miles needs some TLC
Replies: 13
Views: 9673

Re: 1983 cb650 with 109k miles needs some TLC

I am not much of a mechanic, but could your clutch problem be that the clutch cable needs adjustment?
by saber
Fri Sep 02, 2016 1:55 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: 1979 CB650 tail light
Replies: 6
Views: 6429

Re: 1979 CB650 tail light

Thanks Volker. ..... good points on what to look for.
by saber
Thu Sep 01, 2016 4:56 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: 1979 CB650 tail light
Replies: 6
Views: 6429

Re: 1979 CB650 tail light

Thanks for the input. Here is a question I have: If the brown wire associated with the tail light when the bike is running has power coming out of the ignition switch but a break at some later point, could I just splice that wire with the other brown wire? The other brown wire lights the tail light ...
by saber
Wed Aug 31, 2016 12:09 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: 1979 CB650 tail light
Replies: 6
Views: 6429

Re: 1979 CB650 tail light

Thanks Folsomi, I will get the manual
by saber
Wed Aug 31, 2016 11:13 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: 1979 CB650 tail light
Replies: 6
Views: 6429

1979 CB650 tail light

Hi Everyone, You helped me get my bike on the road two years ago. The 1979 CB650 has been dependable until this weekend. The tail light does not light up during normal driving. It lights up with the brake, but does not stay on while driving. When I put the ignition key into park, the light goes on a...
by saber
Thu Dec 11, 2014 5:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1979 CB650 Headlight
Replies: 5
Views: 5661

Re: 1979 CB650 Headlight

Thanks for the advice everyone. I had some time today and installed the H4. It fit right in and cost $42. The hardest part was pushing all the wires out of the way. It is snowing here in Pennsylvania so I do not have a chance to check out the new light vs the old one. Will let you know what I think....
by saber
Wed Dec 10, 2014 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1979 CB650 Headlight
Replies: 5
Views: 5661

1979 CB650 Headlight

Hi Everyone, My headlight low beam burnt out. I have a choice of replacing the headlight with an original closed beam Honda headlight or install a halogen H4 headlight. I would like to keep the bike original, but I do ride it back and forth to work and would like more light. How much brighter is the...
by saber
Sat Nov 15, 2014 9:13 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Changing fork oil
Replies: 5
Views: 4393

Re: Changing fork oil

Thanks for all the great information. The manuals only explain the basic steps, but not what to watch for on each step....thanks
by saber
Thu Nov 13, 2014 7:10 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Changing fork oil
Replies: 5
Views: 4393

Changing fork oil

Hi,
I am planning to change the fork oil on my 1979 CB650 for the first time. The question I have is what happens to the springs when I remove the 17mm bold on top? Will the spring pop out the top? ...any advice?

Also, what oil do you recommend

Thanks,
Saber
by saber
Wed Nov 27, 2013 9:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spark Plugs
Replies: 5
Views: 5012

Re: Spark Plugs

Thanks, was hoping for the easy way out.
by saber
Tue Nov 26, 2013 1:48 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Site bugs
Replies: 9
Views: 6947

Re: Site bugs

looks like it is back to normal....thanks
by saber
Tue Nov 26, 2013 10:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spark Plugs
Replies: 5
Views: 5012

Re: Spark Plugs

Thanks MY79650 and Volker, I think I will go with the lower numbered plugs. My #1 cylinder seems to be firing now and then and the plug seems to be dark with a gas smell. It stays cold long after the other cylinders heat up ( touching pipes ), but when I return from my ride to work of 9 miles, the p...

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