HondaCB650

This always makes me laugh
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zxxM9EYQzY&feature=share

Nice custom paint !

I've used that exact kit earlier this year, it doesn't come with the oil pump rings, you'll need to get those. It did come with everything else for the engine though. The fit isn't as great as I hoped on the valve covers. Rubber was smaller and not as flexible but it did worked with a little stretc...

Volker_P wrote:Just to make sure: the vent on the center valve cover should point to the rear and from there should be a hose to the airbox.

Got it . I'm running 4 pod filters , I'll probably use a small filter or catch can for the vent .

Nothing much to add lately , but my replacement parts came Now I have to wait for a gasket set to arrive , meanwhile I'll start prepping the parts for installation .

Here's an internal link that might help viewtopic.php?f=8&t=4900
I used to own a 450 Nighthawk and the whole line is great .Have you tried unbolting the horn and cleaning any corrosion on the bracket and frame ?

Right, should be an about 64x3mm square O-ring. I don't see it either. Might find precise dimensions of my circular replacement if required. I'm going into the city tommorrow ( 6 hr drive , ugh ) on other business , and I'll get the fellow at Honda parts to price me everything that's available and ...

I'm still waiting for my parts , I'm debating weather to get this gasket set http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Honda-CB650-Gasket-Set-1979-1980-1981-1982-Motorcycle-/380371866929?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item588fee1531 or just buy the gaskets I need for a topend overhaul from the Honda dealer ...

Being a moderator of another forum , you'd think I'd remember details like that . Lol

Spotted on Seattle Craigslist . Parts bike $250 http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/mcy/2600686077.html

Gee I never noticed that translator box there hahaha

I find Ebay is a good place to find parts , having just puchased some used '79 650 parts . I seem to remember seeing sets of rings among my searches . For e.g. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/CB550-CB650-SC-PISTON-RINGS-4-SETS-STD-13011-ME5-004-/260853069570?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cbc...

Try this place and look on the fische parts finder in the appropiate search http://www.ronayers.com
...or http://www.bikebandit.com
...or the internal link to the service manuals viewtopic.php?f=8&t=6
also this ... viewtopic.php?f=4&t=4747

http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcycle-technical-articles/tech-directory.htm (maintenece & repair articles) http://www.cyclemaintenance.com/ (Basic & detailed information for repairing your bike) http://oldmanhonda.com/MC/MC.html (Interactive motorcycle repair & restoration) http://www.c...