MikeHorton Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 I'm sure the CB will be just fine for you. There are plenty of mods available and rally raid kits to upgrade if you need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHorton Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 https://www.rally-raidproducts.co.uk/honda-cb500x-cb500f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Searching eBay on behalf of someone else looking for a Harley clutch spring compressor and I got a pleasant surprise when I found a picture of my own bike on eBay . I think I must have sent the picture with the positive feedback . And before anyone says a word , the carpet is out of a skip . 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 Nice carpet................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymwitch Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 On 15/10/2021 at 23:38, oldgrump said: Well I did somethink stupid!! I fell off. Can't believe it's 21 year's since I dropped a bike? And the first time with the wife on the bike in over 38yrs. Went to ride over a Car park metal exit ramp, the bike just seemed to stop halfway, and next thing we're both laying on the grass bank, had to laugh. Luckily no real damage, bent front brake lever, and as we picked bike up noticed nice piece of metal in rear tyre!! Didn't touch it, checked pressure after 50miles, fine, so just carried on the last 90 miles home. More bloody expense . Oh no. Not good !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Nice day today ,so got out for a few hours … 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 Needed to wash the bike after getting piss wet through on Monday So went for a ride first Back home to wash it then I decided to check the valve clearances and also the timing as these are known for moving slightly as the miles go up All valves are within spec but the timing is out ever so slightly so I will adjust that over the winter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iangaryprice Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 MOT time for my GSX600 today, passed with advisory - rear pads near limit. Been busy with it recently, new fornt tyre, new battery, replaced fuel hose & filter from tap to carbs . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 2 hours ago, Stu said: Needed to wash the bike after getting piss wet through on Monday So went for a ride first Back home to wash it then I decided to check the valve clearances and also the timing as these are known for moving slightly as the miles go up All valves are within spec but the timing is out ever so slightly so I will adjust that over the winter I need to get a 40" phone how do you adjust the timing, I can't see any timing marks? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 1 minute ago, Bender said: I need to get a 40" phone how do you adjust the timing, I can't see any timi g marks? You wont if you keep zooming in on the bloody logo you BMW obsessed knobhead There is no timing marks on these it works with a locking tool It either fits or it doesn't if it doesn't then the timing is out then you have to undo the cam sprocket nuts and adjust the cams until the locking tool fits 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 1 minute ago, Stu said: You wont if you keep zooming in on the bloody logo you BMW obsessed knobhead There is no timing marks on these it works with a locking tool It either fits or it doesn't if it doesn't then the timing is out then you have to undo the cam sprocket nuts and adjust the cams until the locking tool fits God your getting grouchy it's not like I said your engine was made in China. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 5 minutes ago, Bender said: God your getting grouchy it's not like I said your engine was made in China. What do you mean "getting" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuRavary Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 12 hours ago, Stu said: Needed to wash the bike after getting piss wet through on Monday So went for a ride first Mistake number one before checking valve clearances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 10 minutes ago, DuRavary said: Mistake number one before checking valve clearances. No its not! It was nice and cold by the time I checked them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuRavary Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 4 hours ago, Stu said: No its not! It was nice and cold by the time I checked them Let’s hope so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, DuRavary said: Let’s hope so. I don't need to hope! 7 hours between riding and checking and as the book states as long as its below 35 degree's which it was Some of us do know what we are doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 10 hours ago, DuRavary said: Mistake number one before checking valve clearances. What's mistake number 2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 44 minutes ago, goat said: What's mistake number 2? Putting the plugs leads back the wrong way round. Coughing up for a friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 56 minutes ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said: Putting the plugs leads back the wrong way round. Coughing up for a friend Nope! Impossible on my bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Well the plan was to take the scenic route to Salisbury then Stockbridge finishing up in Shepperton. The demon Murphy got involved and somewhere north of Salisbury the gear change stopped working with it stuck in 3rd. Managed to get as far as north Salisbury and a pub. Found a M6 bolt had vibrated itself out separating the linkage so no way to change gear. Not a happy camper and now waiting for the RAC. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 The RAC are my Nobs of the Year. 2 hours passed with no sign. Phoned again whereupon I was told it might be another 2 hours. Told them to cancel and called out my son in law. He arrived 80 minutes later and 10 minutes after that I was back on the road. Of course by then it was pitch black and 4 C so high speed run up the A303 and M3 instead of the interesting route planned. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy sugger Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 50 minutes ago, S-Westerly said: The RAC are my Nobs of the Year. 2 hours passed with no sign. Phoned again whereupon I was told it might be another 2 hours. Told them to cancel and called out my son in law. He arrived 80 minutes later and 10 minutes after that I was back on the road. Of course by then it was pitch black and 4 C so high speed run up the A303 and M3 instead of the interesting route planned. I waited for 51/2 hours for them in November 2020 with a puncture. A complete stranger, that had seen me sat at the side of the road on their way out, and was still there when they returned, came back to me, (this is about midnight) with a hot water bottle and a flask. She let me into her car to get warm, then called the RAC and gave them a right bollocking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 I stopped near Ruthin a couple of weeks ago when I saw a bike by the side of the road. The rider was standing staring across the fields. I thought I should check. "Are you ok mate?" "Yeah, fine, just having a piss." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Yesterday "had to make a delivery in Brechin. 1 1/2hr each way just under 120 miles return. Was either that or relying on RM for the job. On the plus side, found out that my heated grips are gone and my waterproof suit that I got for £70 is brilliant at 6C with speed 70(ish)mph. Next need to get some heated gloves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Your heated grips have failed? What brand were they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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