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OK, here's a weird one... I have a '71 CB500 with the Off/Low/High headlamp switch. Recently, I replaced the stock tail light on the 71 CB500 with this unit from Dime City...

I'm in the process of putting in Racetek springs in my '71 CB500 forks and have a problem: one of the damper rods seems too short! I put one together and the central rod (where the cap nut threads onto, compressing the spring) was about 3" longer than the upper fork tube, which allowed me to...

Wondering if anyone can recommend a bolt-up solution to add dual discs to a '71 CB500F? I like the look and setup of Randaak's new brake master cylinder (Model A: http://www.randakks.com/Brake%20Parts.htm), and figure if I'm increasing capacity I might as well look into also improving stopping...

I'm planning on installing pod filters on my '71 CB500F (running stock carbs w/ non-stock 4-1 Mac exhaust and electronic ignition, not old-skool OEM points), and was advised by the helpful staff over at Dime City that: "Re-jetting is not necessary... you should only have to adjust air/fuel...

I'm trying to fit the Dime City "Shorty" exhaust (http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-exhaust-parts-12-inch-shorty-muffler-80-03310.html)onto my CB500, which is fitted with a 4-into-1 system. The problem I'm having is finding accurate...

Re-doing the wiring for a '71 CB500... Bike runs fine and electric starter works great, but when I hook the (brand new) flasher relay into the circuit, I blow the 15A main fuse as soon as I switch on the key. I am NOT activating the flashers (switch is set to the center position), just turning...

Sorry to make a new thread - I know this is covered elsewhere, but I can't find any other thread specific to the CB500 (apologies in advance if I missed it). I'm wanting to replace the stock "wet" lead-acid battery on my '71 CB500 with one of the new, smaller sealed units - for now, I'll keep...

Finally got my handlebar wiring all sussed-out and run through my clubman bars, but I'm having an odd issue I wonder if anyone else has run across: With the clam-shell housing off the bike the turn signal rocker switch works fine, but when I clamp the housing to the bars it STOPS WORKING...

Well... since I'm having challenges finding the factory-original green metal-flake paint for my planned seat pan swap (as well as someone I trust to shoot it), I'm thinking about trying this out for V.1.0 of my '71 CB500F project - anyone ever use one of these and can review it? Looks pretty...

Has anyone tried fishing a 70's-era Honda's stock control wiring through cafe bars? The sharp angle looks like it may be a BEYOTCH to get them past (if not outright impossible). Just checking before I waste a few hours (and/or ruin my wiring) trying to force the wires through a bend they...

So... for SOME odd reason (ahem!), the LH turn-signal switch on my '71 Honda CB500 got... well, DISASSEMBLED, and now I'm having trouble figuring out how it goes back together. What I'm looking at are the following, all from the inside of the switch housing: * A white plastic sliding block * A...

Hey guys... I'm toying with the idea of some "vintage-style" mods for my 2000 Triumph Speed Triple and have a question on headlights: My bike, like all the S3s, is fitted with dual headlamps: Cool and all, but I have something different in mind, namely to replace the gauges with...

Looking for a true vintage (70's) combo tach/speedo and ran across this photo (disregard the clubman bars, which is the product trhis shop is actually selling): Does anyone know if this was a OEM gauge, and if so what bike it came off? I really like the side-by-side gauge arrangement...

Long-time lurker... Finally made an account and saying "hi"... (((waves)))... I'm a Triumph rider gearing up for a new mod project - definitely a Japanese cafe' conversion. I was thinking of going CB500 or even 360, but the more I see the whole "naked GoldWing" thing, the more intrigued I...