It is a real shame, something I'm finding with the 500 is parts seem much more plentiful in the US, generally better condition and at a much more...
Good to hear all experiences of this stuff! It sounds like I just need a bit more trial and error finding what works for what parts. I had to...
Yeah the stock stripe is a decal. If you're going to have a go at making it yourself I'll get you some measurements. I'm away for the next week...
Thanks Pete, that's the process I've been following since I got the cleaner as I read your previous posts just after I got it. The parts in glass...
I'd be interested to here your preferred option for cleaning solution, Pete. I know Simple Green comes pretty well recommended on here but it...
That's good to know, thanks. I'll make sure I cycle those bleeders too as you suggest. I was worrying something might be wrong with my rear...
Still waiting for the arrival of my ABS but got a few more bits now done. Got the cooling system all refitted. Trying to get the hoses back onto...
The bike looks great - really enjoyed reading this one!
That's a really good idea! And then at least I can have a practice on the rest of the sheet as well. Noted! I'll definitely ease myself into it....
That tab repair looks great, Pete. I'm missing a tab on the rear fairing so that definitely looks the right way to go for bits like that. Thanks...
I've just re-read the part of your thread where you were talking about your fairing repairs. They look brilliant now though! I've just bought a...
Thanks for the advice! Some of the results people show on YouTube of these methods look pretty impressive, definitely beyond what I expected to be...
Thanks both! Yeah the switches came up on eBay at a good price so it seemed silly not to. This turned out to not be entirely true... I was only...
CBR600 switches have arrived. The RHS was pretty straight forward just needing a re-pin from 2 x 4 pin connectors into the single 9 pin. The LHS...
Thanks for the tip! I'll pick some up as it would be nice to get these switches working as well for the future.
A range of new hoses delivered today, all of the original rubber was pretty badly cracked and deteriorated. Trying the squeeze the breather...
VD56 are the 84-85 32mm carbs
Great, thanks for confirming that! I still find it crazy how many changes they made to the 500s despite such a short production span, it...
I don't think you can interchange parts between the 84 and 86 carbs sadly. The '84 are 32mm and the '86 are 30mm. I've just been out to have a...
More progress today, after reading all the recent advice on fitting carbs I decided to tackle it... I ordered new boots as I thought it sensible...
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