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My 1972 CB500 is leaking oil from around the clutch adjustment cover. I've yet to check to see if its from the oil pump or the oil pressure sensor. The oil light is on but there is plenty of oil in the motor. So what do I need to check and how? What am I looking for? Any tips on how to...

My wife had a surprise for me this weekend; she found a new store in town specializing in British and Irish food. I walked in and just started pulling stuff off of the shelf and out of the freezers. Tonight my wife went on a buisness trip, wich is good being she is Jewish and doesn't eat pork...

Yeah, I want this! http://powersports.honda.com/2013/cb1100.aspx

Well, not really Cafe Racers plural. Apprently, the Fiat 500 concept is called a Cafe Racer because its stripped down. The bike on the other hand is REALLY stripped down, and actually in the cafe racer "style." Its a neat looking bike, but a little too clean looking for my tastes. (Oh yeah...

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One of my uncles was told by his doctor to quit drinking, diet, or die. He pushed his commercial grade kegerator outside and threw a tarp over it, wisely choosing life! My dad knew my wife and I were getting into home brewing, and suggest I call him and see if he wanted to sell it. My uncle...

Damn, when I started writing this post, I was all excited because I asked my wife about driving up to Barber for the big event, and going on Saturday. But I just checked on tickets and it will be $70 for the both of us to get in, and in the Ace Corner. That plus gas for the drive there and...

I want to see more of this thing!!!

This is kind of embarassing admit, but today I rode a motorcycle on the streets (subdivision doesn't count) for the first time ever, about an hour ago. I've been a member here, and working on my bike, since about November 2010, and I recently went to a Basic Rider's Course at the Honda Training...

Yesterday, got the bike started for the first time in my ownership. It sounds great! Put it up on a paddock stand, grabbed the clutch lever and put it in first... The rear wheel started under power before I could release the clutch lever. The clutch seems engaged no matter the position of...

I just wanted to drop this here: http://www.facebook.com/johnlbattersby#!/events/446744962015934/ Its a charity ride to help raise funds for a co-worker's son. Jordon has muscular distrophy, and has a wheelchair that has to be stored at the physical therapist's office because they have now way...

I have relocated my battery tray up to just behind the seat, and I am in the process of lengthening the cables to put power to the bike. Where in the hell do I get battery cable for this thing!?! I looked at the Autozone website, and it apears I can only buy cable form them by 25ft lengths...

Yesterday, I carefully masked my master cylinder and painted it. Then once it was dry, I rebuilt it with a fresh rebuild kit and my trusty Honda service manual. Once I went to install and bleed it, it began puking brake fluid all over the nice paint and totally ruined that. I did some...

I'm going to be running stainless lines with thread on banjo fittings and a new hard line piece from the caliper to the lower brake line. Should I or should I not use the white Teflon tape stuff plumbers use on my threaded brake connections? I've got a small roll left over from when set up my...

I have the stock carbs on my 1972 CB500, and there are currently no jets installed in the rebuilt carbs. I am going to be running the Moto GP Werks Yoshi replica exhaust and velocity stacks. So, not knowing anything about carbs, what do I need to order and what's a good source? Thanks!

Again, I cry out for HEEEEELLLLLLLLP!!! The shifter side was actually easy and if it needs adjusting, that will be no problem. The brake side is giving me hell though. Here it is in a pretty comfortable position: The problem is, I have to push down on it pretty far to engage the brake...

So, My engine was rebuilt and never started. It also needs oil. So, how much oil goes in? What should I do before I start it to make sure it doesn't gernade on me? Be easy, I'm an engine noob!

I've got a set of Loaded Gun rear sets and the linkages kit from Dime City. What is the best way of fastening them together? I'm thinking running a bolt through is probably a bad idea?

sO MUCH COOL STUFF GOING ON THIS WEEK/WEEKEND! damn caps lock key! And I had to work for most of it. I am also bummed I missed the Psycho DeVilles CD premier party earlier this month. And right now, all I want to do is go out to the garage to work on the bike, but I have to get ready for...

I was working a possible angle to get professional help on my CB500 project, and the build was possibly going ot be on TV, but that fell through. So, I am back to square one with my big lack of knowledge and resources. However, I am looking forward to forging ahead and getting this thing done...