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1979 cb650

Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 11:06 am
by Vatch
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Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 2:36 pm
by Ibsen
Your bike looks really good. I have always liked it. :D

Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 5:07 pm
by Vatch
Thanks. I like the factory look of it too. Now I just need another one to tear apart, customize, and repaint. :)

The picture was taken about 2 weeks after I purchased the motorcycle. If you look carefully at the master cylinder you can see a black sock. The other owner put it there to absorb leaking brake fluid! :? Needless to say the braking was spongy, and I did replace the master cylinder.

Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 2:59 pm
by Vatch
A side shot:
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Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 12:05 am
by Chris
Looks sharp. Have you noticed that most of us can't settle for just one CB650? I've been thinking the same thing. I'd like to find another complete bike too. Is yours the one where there was some question (in the old forum) about the clearance between the front fender and the tire?

Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 10:19 am
by Vatch
Chris wrote:Looks sharp. Have you noticed that most of us can't settle for just one CB650? I've been thinking the same thing. I'd like to find another complete bike too. Is yours the one where there was some question (in the old forum) about the clearance between the front fender and the tire?


No, but now that you mention it...I just look at the other bikes pictures and my tire is really close to the fender. I'd better make sure nothing is lose, rigged, and the tire is the correct size. It's the one from the previous owner. Gotta love previous owners. :lol:

Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 1:33 pm
by Ibsen
The front tire is that close to the fender on my bike too. But that is how the European Z model came from the factory.

Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 1:54 pm
by Vatch
I checked my tires (working at home today :) ). It's the correct size. I can fit my finger between the fender and tire. I think the camera angle make it look too close.

Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 11:42 pm
by Chris
Roger that.

Re: 1979 cb650

Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 12:42 am
by Volker_P
Yes, the original gap to the front fender is quite small also for the RC05.