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by FordMan
Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1979 CB650 Headlight
Replies: 5
Views: 5738

Re: 1979 CB650 Headlight

I do not know if this applies here, but in theory it should. How about running a "relay setup"? where the headlight main power is fed directly from the battery, and only triggered by the normal key on or Hi switch? I haven't dug far enough into a CB harness to see how the power is fed, but...
by FordMan
Tue Dec 09, 2014 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Handle bar height in Ontario Canada
Replies: 14
Views: 12349

Re: Handle bar height in Ontario Canada

Seems to be very true, seems foolish for this guy to make a video about it, if it wasnt a law
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncekCxGglro
by FordMan
Mon Dec 08, 2014 8:36 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Issue with Air box
Replies: 9
Views: 7162

Re: Issue with Air box

Velocity Stacks, either like the rubber ones in the stock airbox, or aftermarket stacks are a big help in making the air less turbulent, and stacks also help increase velocity as well. Yes Mehall the way i understand it, is that turbulent air is something these hondas dont like, and can cause tuning...
by FordMan
Fri Dec 05, 2014 7:34 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Need carbs for 1980 or 1981 CB650
Replies: 5
Views: 5018

Re: Need carbs for 1980 or 1981 CB650

wrong years. 79/80 are mechanical 81/82 are cv's. Head changed. Some one did get them to interchange using different intakes. Old thread. And how to use kawi carbs too in it. That said being 30 plus years engines could have been changed by a PO. I so wish we could get some of the 750 love to rub of...
by FordMan
Wed Dec 03, 2014 12:48 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Issue with Air box
Replies: 9
Views: 7162

Re: Issue with Air box

These arent cheap but this is what im choosing for my bike.
(I'm partial because they are from MN like I am lol)
http://www.steeldragonperformance.com/air_boxes_7.html
by FordMan
Wed Dec 03, 2014 12:40 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Rear Disk Brake
Replies: 4
Views: 4443

Re: Rear Disk Brake

I thought someone like cyclex makes a rear disk brake setup that goes right were the drum brake rides.
by FordMan
Wed Dec 03, 2014 12:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Frames???
Replies: 14
Views: 11620

Re: Frames???

Well what i actually wanted to know is more like this: If i for an example use a HD frame, how much work would it take to fit the CB 650 engine on that frame? Or could i use a Triumph frame and how much work would that take? Or wich any else frame could be used to fit the CB 650 engine in? Preferab...
by FordMan
Mon Dec 01, 2014 12:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Frames???
Replies: 14
Views: 11620

Re: Frames???

Well i do know what hardtail is though. :wink: It looks like the engine from a CB650 wont fit in that frame though. But if i wanted to do a hardtail what frame could i use where the CB650 engine have space enough to fit? And must i use a welder to weld some engine mounts? Or is there a way to mod e...
by FordMan
Wed Nov 26, 2014 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Frames???
Replies: 14
Views: 11620

Re: Frames???

"What exactly are u looking for? if u wanna hardtail...", excuse me but what does that mean? Not sure what you meant by using letters for words, but a Hardtail is generally a chopper style frame that is void of rear suspension, besides a seat with springs. (Very popular american style of ...
by FordMan
Tue Nov 25, 2014 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Frames???
Replies: 14
Views: 11620

Re: Frames???

What exactly are u looking for? if u wanna hardtail ur 650, Voodoo Vintage out of Austin, TX makes a kit specific to the 650, and there are many universal hardtail kits. Also if u can find one, a company called Amen used to make chopper frames, like the savior, that were made specifically for 750's ...
by FordMan
Tue Nov 25, 2014 6:59 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Boyer Ignition on my 1980 cb650
Replies: 3
Views: 3420

Re: Boyer Ignition on my 1980 cb650

If i am not mistaken it is an upgrade to electronic ignition right? well u are ahead of the game since the 650's already have an electronic ignition, and not a points system like earlier 750's etc.
What symptoms are u having, that make u call it troublesome?
by FordMan
Fri Oct 24, 2014 5:57 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: 82 Nighthawk rear shock length and lowering/raising
Replies: 3
Views: 7399

Re: 82 Nighthawk rear shock length and lowering/raising

I seen u mentioned Eye to eye, verify that they have the correct mounting system, with the clevis like u mentioned and not the eye to eye or they wont work. I bought these http://www.dimecitycycles.com/11-38-inch-black-shorty-eye-to-clevis-rear-motorcycle-shock-absorbers.html for my 79 650, if these...
by FordMan
Wed Oct 15, 2014 12:12 am
Forum: Show it off
Topic: 1980 CB650Z Cafe Racer Project
Replies: 22
Views: 36375

Re: 1980 CB650Z Cafe Racer Project

Looks like u got ur plan for the bike laid out, good luck with the build, i will stay tuned.
by FordMan
Wed Oct 15, 2014 12:10 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Starter/electrical problems.
Replies: 18
Views: 11064

Re: Starter/electrical problems.

I would compare that picture that u posted, with any mods u made on your harness and start there, for me i try to do electrical methodically, start at one end, check all connections then move on to the next. Is it possible u have one of the green wires in the headlight part of the harness connected ...
by FordMan
Tue Oct 14, 2014 11:48 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: aftermartket coils?
Replies: 6
Views: 4868

Re: aftermartket coils?

Masika, i read on the SOHC4 forums that a guy running a 650 eliminated the igniters all together, not sure how he did it, i will try and find the thread and link it if i can

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