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- Thu Mar 07, 2013 4:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: drum brake
- Replies: 21
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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.
- 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...
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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...
- Tue Feb 12, 2013 3:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: decals for 79 CB650
- Replies: 4
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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...
- 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...
- 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.