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by saber
Thu Mar 07, 2013 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: drum brake
Replies: 21
Views: 15409

Re: drum brake

Thanks for the advice. It is good to know there are people and resources that can help keep you out of trouble. I will attempt this myself. The challenge is to see if I can do what is needed to get the bike on the road. Actually I am having a lot of fun working on this bike ...its all new to me.
by saber
Wed Mar 06, 2013 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: drum brake
Replies: 21
Views: 15409

Re: drum brake

well on to the front disk brake. What a mess. Took the master cylinder cover off and the bleeder valve off. The master cylinder was basically empty so I added some fluid to try to flush the system. Brown crud rose to the top and nothing is moving through the system. Looks like everything must be tak...
by saber
Tue Mar 05, 2013 7:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: drum brake
Replies: 21
Views: 15409

Re: drum brake

great point....I added that to my list of things to do to get ready to ride. I need new tires (20 years old) so that would be good to do at the same time. Thanks
by saber
Mon Mar 04, 2013 4:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: drum brake
Replies: 21
Views: 15409

Re: drum brake

Mainerider, I checked the rear brake as you suggested. Everything seems like it is still in adjustment. Brake light went on and there was a little play in the pedal before the rear wheel tightened. So far so good - now on to the front brake. Thanks
by saber
Sun Mar 03, 2013 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: drum brake
Replies: 21
Views: 15409

Re: drum brake

Mainerider...nice bike. Is that Bar Harbor? Visited there about 5 years ago.
by saber
Sun Mar 03, 2013 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: drum brake
Replies: 21
Views: 15409

Re: drum brake

Thanks for the great advice. I will take your advice on the rear drum. Also need to address the front disk brake. The front brake reservoir looks yellow and dry. I did not remove the cover yet. Also will need to replace the tires. They are at least 20 years old but still look new.
by saber
Sun Mar 03, 2013 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: drum brake
Replies: 21
Views: 15409

drum brake

Newbie here. I have a 1979 CB650 that I owned for 20 years that has been sitting in my garage for the last 8 years. Decided to get it back on the road. Tank looks clean so I got a new battery and started the bike. Got gas from 3 carb drains so let it set. Tried to start it again a week later and got...
by saber
Tue Feb 12, 2013 3:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: decals for 79 CB650
Replies: 4
Views: 5354

Re: decals for 79 CB650

Thanks again for the contact on the decals. I took the side covers to work (car dealership) to have the painter take a look at the side covers for my 79 CB650. He mentioned that it looks like the decals were put on and then a clear coat was applied right over the decal at the factory. I have been sp...
by saber
Sun Feb 10, 2013 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: decals for 79 CB650
Replies: 4
Views: 5354

Re: decals for 79 CB650

thanks for the info on the decals. The gas tank looks like new but the side covers are pealing. I got the CB650 about 20 years ago and it has not been started for 8 years. Decided to get it back in riding condition and do the work myself. I have not done anything like this before. I'm sure this foru...
by saber
Thu Feb 07, 2013 11:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: decals for 79 CB650
Replies: 4
Views: 5354

decals for 79 CB650

Hi, I am new to this forum, and have a 79 CB650. Is it possible to get new decals for the side covers? The covers are burgundy. I have seached, but no luck. Thanks in advance.

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