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1975 cb500T project UPDATE

Discussion in 'Other Motorcycles' started by leadboots, Feb 24, 2009.

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    Got this in a trade for my old john deere sled I had.
     
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    Re: 1975 cb500T project

    does it run?
     
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    turns over but no spark. I gotta test some stuff and see what it is.
     
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    Re: 1975 cb500T project

    cool trade are you bringing it to stock or chopping it up for a custom?
    Shaun
     
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    I really dont like the way it is stock. So im not 100 percent sure yet
     
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    Re: 1975 cb500T project

    I had a John Deere sled back on the farm in Vermont. That being said, I'm positive you got the good end of the deal.

    It looks like you have a lot of work to do to it, but from all the other forums, that bike seems to be an excellent candidate for cafe`ing.

    Good luck!
     
    alaskazzr, Mar 1, 2009
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    Re: 1975 cb500T project

    I almost bought one of these... thing that turned me away was the effing bike weighs an effing ton!! That being said, by buddy Chris has a 360T thats a blast to ride (but its 100 pounds lighter and has more ponies in the engine since he went nuts on the performance mods)
     
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    Re: 1975 cb500T project

    i have 1 of these thats being parted pm me if interested
     
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    Re: 1975 cb500T project

    Todd Henning Racing has a ton of Hi-performance, go-fast goodies for these engines if you are leaning in that direction. They are indeed heavy machines in stock trim, but the engines are solid and absolutely bullet-proof. As long as you pay attention to oil changes and other usual maintenance, the bike will run forever! No spark? No problem. These bikes use old-school points and condensers. New ones are easy to get (aftermarket) and that's usually the source of ignition problems (if there are any). With a machine that old, the coils are probably weak and you may need a new battery but that's usually expected in a bike of that vintage and condition, otherwise the ignition systemn is very simple and straight-forward. No computer (expensive) modules or other solid-state components to worry about. I wouldn't mind having one of those old 450/500 Honda twins for myself.
     
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    I like where this is going!!!
     
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    thanks. Got a long way to go still.
     
    leadboots, Mar 22, 2010
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    looking good so far. I love the way a good hard tail looks. As well as what you are doing to the tank. Just curious but how long is that gonna make the chain?
     
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