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- Mon Nov 25, 2013 9:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Spark Plugs
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5012
Spark Plugs
Hi all, I have a question about spark plugs. My 1979 CB650 has D8EA NGK plugs with about 800 miles on them. I live in Pennsylvania and plan to ride all winter which I have not done before. The owners manual mentions that D7EA NGK plugs should be used if temperatures are normally under 41 degrees F. ...
- Sun Aug 11, 2013 4:20 pm
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: Stuck & Rounded Oil Filter Bolt
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8689
Re: Stuck & Rounded Oil Filter Bolt
Good question. I have the same problem.
- Sat Aug 03, 2013 3:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: CB650 running tail lights & LED Lights help?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5658
Re: CB650 running tail lights & LED Lights help?
same with my 79
- Thu Jul 11, 2013 9:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: running on 3 cylinders
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8034
Re: running on 3 cylinders
Good advice, I didn't think of that. Will change the oil. Ran about 300 miles on three cylinders. Thanks
- Wed Jul 10, 2013 5:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: running on 3 cylinders
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8034
Re: running on 3 cylinders
I exchanged the plugs and #1 fired. Bought new plugs and installed them. I thought the spark looked ok but I guess it wasn't. Been riding 3 months on three cylinders and all it took to fix was $10 in plugs. Wow it feels like a different bike. Thanks for the advice.
- Tue Jul 09, 2013 1:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: running on 3 cylinders
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8034
Re: running on 3 cylinders - 79 CB650
#1 cyliner is not firing so I pulled the plug on #1 today and checked the spark. Spark looks good. Also pulled #4 plug to see how that one fired and they are the same. #4 cylinder is working. Next I opened the float drain on #1 to make sure that gas was flowing to the #1 carb and that looked good. I...
- Sun Jul 07, 2013 7:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: running on 3 cylinders
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8034
Re: running on 3 cylinders
thanks Nevernoluck2
- Sun Jul 07, 2013 7:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: running on 3 cylinders
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8034
Re: running on 3 cylinders
thanks usbear. I am new to this. Can I keep #1 cylinder open when I check for spark?
- Sun Jul 07, 2013 7:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: running on 3 cylinders
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8034
running on 3 cylinders
found out thr #1 cylinder is not working. The exhaust pipe is cold when the others get hot. Any thoughs on how to approach fixing it? Otherwise the 79 CB650 runs ok.
- Sat Apr 27, 2013 10:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: drum brake
- Replies: 21
- Views: 15407
Re: drum brake
Working on the front brakes, I took the brake and master cylinder to the local bike shop. ( single disk on 79 CB650 ). Got it back after he said he cleaned out the system. I worked on it for two days trying to draw brake fluid through the system but could not get any to flow. Then took it back to th...
- Mon Apr 15, 2013 3:59 pm
- Forum: Show it off
- Topic: Hi all! Newby with an 80 barn find, going at it.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 11100
Re: Hi all! Newby with an 80 barn find, going at it.
Great find - looking forward to your updates as you get it ready to ride.
- Thu Mar 28, 2013 4:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: drum brake
- Replies: 21
- Views: 15407
Re: drum brake
Thanks for all the input Mainerider. The vacuum bleed sounds like the way to go to get things started. I'll give that a try. Is there anything to be concerned about using this method?
- Thu Mar 28, 2013 2:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: drum brake
- Replies: 21
- Views: 15407
Re: drum brake
I took the brake assembly on the front fork to them with the line and master cylinder. They said they blew out the brake assembly. I am not sure how much they took apart.
Have been just using the handle lever and filling the reservior. I am not familiar with suction bleeding.
Have been just using the handle lever and filling the reservior. I am not familiar with suction bleeding.
- Thu Mar 28, 2013 10:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: drum brake
- Replies: 21
- Views: 15407
Re: drum brake
The caliper was removed, cleaned and replaced in the master cylinder with a new kit. If that is what you mean. Even if I disconnected the hose, shouldn't fluid move through the mater cylinder when you release and depress your lever. I know the whole system has a lot of air because it was apart to wh...
- Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: drum brake
- Replies: 21
- Views: 15407
Re: drum brake
well the front brake is not going as good as expected on the 79 CB650. I removed the total brake and took it to the local bike ship to have them clean and blow it out. A master cylinder rebuild kit was installed. Took it home and hooked everything up and topped off the master cylinder with fluid. I ...