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Post by grahamb on Oct 24, 2021 13:47:09 GMT
It's not a SD, but it is a Honda. A lady down the road to me got her self a new bike and asked if I was interested in her old one. The answer was yes and she said" I could have it" because she new I would look after it . So I walked down the road and pushed it home , It hadn't been use for a few months so it would fire up but not run properly. I think we all know the first job will be carbs. anyway here it is. (it is still tax insured & mot'd)   |
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Post by tucksie on Oct 24, 2021 14:58:36 GMT
Congratulations on the new bike Graham.
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Post by CTB on Oct 24, 2021 15:14:58 GMT
Nice 500 twin
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Post by McLellan on Oct 24, 2021 21:20:30 GMT
Lovely bikes, had one. Run forever.
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Post by BritPete on Oct 30, 2021 14:28:05 GMT
I must live in the wrong place - never been given a bike Looks a great bike Graham - Lucky you  |
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Post by grahamb on Oct 30, 2021 17:19:09 GMT
Checked the fuel filter in the tank and all but disintegrated, flushed tank out and clean as a whistle. took the carbs off and given them a good clean (not that bad) . Still wouldn't start, checked the clutch & side stand switches and they work fine. Next on to the spark plugs , didn't have a small 16mm long reach spanner . But stuck a spare plug on the Ht lead and sparked fine. I got spanner next the day and took the 2 plugs out , no spark what so ever . cleaned them up , put them back in , tank back on , pressed the button . away it went , as sweat as you like, very pleased  |
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Post by grahamb on Oct 31, 2021 17:50:06 GMT
I managed to get the 500 into the winter workshop this afternoon . Had to play the cold and damp outside card ..   |
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Post by comstar on Oct 31, 2021 18:55:46 GMT
I managed to get the 500 into the winter workshop this afternoon . Had to play the cold and dam outside card .. I wish I could get away with this. Tried it once but got kneed in the b*******. |
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