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So this may sound like a stupid question but I cant figure out what gear the kick starter gear drives on the down stroke of a kick. Its the Copper colored gear on the kick start shaft that meets the gear (the gear in question)w right against the engine case just outside of the clutch basket...

Okay guys, so heres the story. Out for a test ride around the block. Everything is working decently when all of a sudden i noticed my kick start lever popping out of place and gently tapping me against my leg while riding... I knew right away that something was wrong. In my mind I'm thinking...

Okay, so after rebuilding the engine for my 1972 CB500 Four and re-instslling the wiring harness and electricals, ive come to find that the wires arent producing spark to the plugs. Head lamp, dummy lights, turn signals, electric starter all fully functionining and fine. All plugs are brand new...

Hey guys, so i just finished getting my wheels relaced and mounted. The shop that did the job for me also installed the new bearings and seals. After mounting the front tire back onto the forks, i noticed that the front wheel has a little play back and forth ln the shaft... This is puzzling and...

So after removing my kick starter assembly on my 72 CB500 Four, ive come to find two very infortunate hairline cracks on the bottom case where the kick start shaft runs through. My only two options are, remove the bottom half of the case and take it to a local welder to see if they can dremel...

Hey guys, so I've been on the fence trying to decide whether or not I should just stick with the stock turn signal set up and keep them as they are on the CB500 which is two small stems straight off the headlight ears as well as two stems off the rear chrome grab handle near the rear shocks...

So I,ve been browsing around google images and noticed a few CB cafe builds with some nice little oil pressure gauges off the side of the motor block. Ive been trying to find forums showing if a CB500 k0 model could have one installed as well. The gauge id like to install in particular would be...

Hey guys so I came across some nice Brake rods made by Joker Machine. They only seem to offer it for the CB750, so im wondering, would the brake rod fit a 72 CB500 Four. Im assuming that honda would have used most parts for nearly all CB models to cut costs...or maybe I could be wrong... Any one...

I'm looking to replace my old rusty spokes on my 1972 CB500 Four K0 model. I've been looking an all websites that have CB500 Four parts and can only find Front Spoke sets for the 19" rim. I can never find CB500 specific Rear Rim Spoke set for my 18" Rear rim. They only show CB750's and 450s. At...

Alright guys so I own a 1972 CB500 Four K0 Model. I have some nice clubman bars ill be installing for my cafe build. I'd like to use the stock throttle tube since it doesn't seem to be any different from any others except for the fact that its a closed ended tube. I'd like to install some bar...

Alright so I am now moving onto the rear shocks and looking to replace me old ones for a new pair. Only problem is I dont exactly know which measurements to go by. I saw some where that my 72 CB500 Four K0 requires 340mm/ 13.25in shocks for the rear...Other web sites like DCC have a wide variety...

So im looking to install some clubman bars that i purchased from DCC on my 1972 CB500 Four K0. They are EMGO bars with a Width of 27.5" Center: 6.5" Pullback: 4.5" Rise: 4.75" DIA: 7/8" The question is, what cable length do I need for this set up with my push/pill throttle cables, clutch...

I've decided to go for Avon Roadrider AM26 tires on my 72 CB500 Four K0. Im going to use a 3.25-19 front and a 110/90-18 rear. My question is, what exact tube size do I need for front and for rear with these tires? Please provide specific measurements. Also, any preferred brand for tubes? Let me...

Hey guys, alright so I know that my 71 CB500 Four K0 requires the standard YUASA 12N12A-4A-1 wet battery. Every site I find online that sells the battery states in the description that I would need to purchase the Electrolyte Acid Pack in addition to the battery to fill it up with. I don't have...

Alright, yes I know that this is yet another post on pod filters from the millions posted all over. Im just simply looking to get the right pod filter size for my 71 CB500 Four K0. Looking to get the proper diameter size and length so if any one has the specs please post. I've been looking at...

Alright so I'm rebuilding my forks for my 72 CB500 Four K0. I know that the manual says each fork takes 5.4oz (155cc) of SAE 10W-30 of oil per tube. If any one has any other unknown specs on that please feel free to mention it. What I'd like to know is, what kind of oil are you all using these...

Hey guys, I've been looking to pull the trigger on one of Carpy's sweet exhaust systems for my 72 CB500 Four. The black ceramic coated set up in particular catches my fancy. I see that carpy has a coupon code entry area under the checkout portion of his online store. Does any one have a coupon...