Newly aquired 1979 CB 650 project
Re: Newly aquired 1979 CB 650 project
Fork tubes are 35mm
These are the exact set I bought, except from their Canadian site
http://www.mikesxs.net/product/25-1090.html
These are the exact set I bought, except from their Canadian site
http://www.mikesxs.net/product/25-1090.html
1979 Cafe Racer Blog - Here
Re: Newly aquired 1979 CB 650 project
Thank you gentlemen
" Don’t be discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward." ~ Unknown
Re: Newly aquired 1979 CB 650 project
I've almost got it together and hit my first snag . It is impossible to get a regular long 19mm socket in to tighten # 2 & 3 spark plugs . Is a thin walled 12 pt deep socket the only alternative , besides the honda tool if available ? This is the last bit before I fire it up lol .
" Don’t be discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward." ~ Unknown
Re: Newly aquired 1979 CB 650 project
I think its 18 mm And no the honda tool is the best for the inner two.
Did you clean the tank out?!?!?!?!
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Thanks CB650, I found one on Ebay , and I see what you mean .
" Don’t be discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward." ~ Unknown
Re: Newly aquired 1979 CB 650 project
Is that your Jimmy in your avatar?
Did you clean the tank out?!?!?!?!
Re: Newly aquired 1979 CB 650 project
Yes , my never ending 1958 project truck I had the body and box off the frame a few years ago . Cleaned and painted the frame installed new leaf springs , upgraded the tierod ends , power brake booster , 350 Oldsmobile engine with auto trans . 12 volt system . Another project on the back burner it sits as a lawn ornament in front of our motel
" Don’t be discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward." ~ Unknown
Re: Newly aquired 1979 CB 650 project
I had a 58 chev at one time many years ago.
Did you clean the tank out?!?!?!?!
Re: Newly aquired 1979 CB 650 project
I love everything old or classic , they had more character and style then .
" Don’t be discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward." ~ Unknown
Re: Newly aquired 1979 CB 650 project
I finally got the bike started and it fired right up ! Sooooo happy ! A few minor bugs like the main fuel supply T between the #1 carb is seeping . So looks like I'll have to separate the #1 carb from the pack . Some rewiring to do and some small fabricating on the tailpiece still . I may bring it to the local rally I attend every year and show it off a bit
" Don’t be discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward." ~ Unknown
Re: Newly aquired 1979 CB 650 project
Still lots of work to be done , but the motor is running well so I will be dismantling the bike over winter for paint etc
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Everything's done . I've gone over every bolt , found a couple loose ones . No gas leaks , no oil leaks . I'm dying to ride but no insurance yet , so I'm restricted to around the neighborhood . I plan on getting a 3 day permit to attend the rally , but if 3 months is comparable I'll shoot for the 3 mos. The wife will understand the economics of it
A friend has a pair of new clipons he's giving me so off come the clubmans . The blue upholstery was all I had at hand so it's not too hard on the eyes
A friend has a pair of new clipons he's giving me so off come the clubmans . The blue upholstery was all I had at hand so it's not too hard on the eyes
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Good work!
Hope you just have fun from now on.
Hope you just have fun from now on.
Cosky's great (free) online manual: http://cosky0.tripod.com
forum links to common technical issues
If you really like this site and you would not like to see it vanish soon, have a look there: Urgent: Future of HondaCB650.com Forum
forum links to common technical issues
If you really like this site and you would not like to see it vanish soon, have a look there: Urgent: Future of HondaCB650.com Forum
Re: Newly aquired 1979 CB 650 project
Thanks Volker Definitly enjoyment We have a 4 day holiday ( Labor day ) and my friends in the Worst Scooter Club Ever are having their annual rally . Loaded and hitting the road 9 am Thursday for a 6 hour drive to the city . I'll be debuting my ride and working out the bugs , so I brought lots of tools hehe .
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Because my bike is sooo hot
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