1972 Honda CB500 Project Goldmember -done!
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Reinhard
Coast to Coast
Re: 1972 Honda CB500 Project Goldmember, Major updates,pic heavy
So I go out to the shop this afternoon motivated to get some work done and some a-hole decides to take out three utility poles in a semi-truck knocking out the power to half my town. With no power I decided it was time to get the shop cleaned up since I havent done a good clean up all winter.
Now the powers back up so after dinner it's back to work on the bike. And I'm getting real close. I'll post up some progres pics later.
So I go out to the shop this afternoon motivated to get some work done and some a-hole decides to take out three utility poles in a semi-truck knocking out the power to half my town. With no power I decided it was time to get the shop cleaned up since I havent done a good clean up all winter.
Now the powers back up so after dinner it's back to work on the bike. And I'm getting real close. I'll post up some progres pics later.
Reinhard
Coast to Coast
Re: 1972 Honda CB500 Project Goldmember, Major updates,pic heavy
Got the wiring harness done. Need to button up a few electrical items. Also got the battery box mounted. Going to go back to the original color scheme- jet black with gold stripes. Didnt care much for the glitter after looking at it for a few weeks. A little too "rainbow brite" for me.So, gotta paint the tins again. no biggie. Also need to take the seat in for upholstering since the wife decided I've killed enough of her sewing machines with all the cornhole bags and camper tops, etc. So gonna farm out the cover. I tried talking the owner into going with race pads versus the full upholstered seat but he said he needs the cushion. My next bike WILL have race pads for the seat.
In the meantime I have to load the clutch, rebuild/install the carbs,install my covers, etc, etc.
I'm going with my signature exhaust on this bike- 4n1 open header with a 7" turndown.
Got the wiring harness done. Need to button up a few electrical items. Also got the battery box mounted. Going to go back to the original color scheme- jet black with gold stripes. Didnt care much for the glitter after looking at it for a few weeks. A little too "rainbow brite" for me.So, gotta paint the tins again. no biggie. Also need to take the seat in for upholstering since the wife decided I've killed enough of her sewing machines with all the cornhole bags and camper tops, etc. So gonna farm out the cover. I tried talking the owner into going with race pads versus the full upholstered seat but he said he needs the cushion. My next bike WILL have race pads for the seat.
In the meantime I have to load the clutch, rebuild/install the carbs,install my covers, etc, etc.
I'm going with my signature exhaust on this bike- 4n1 open header with a 7" turndown.
Reinhard
Coast to Coast
Re: 1972 Honda CB500 Project Goldmember, Major updates,pic heavy
Picked this up today. gonna be a quick flip. 1966 BSA A65 Lightning.
Also got the booth cleaned out so I can spray tonight, Forum member DJ E llliot is coming over to have his tank and seat painted and to pick up my carbs for a rebuild. Should be fun. Any other locals want to stop by hit me up at 440 341 4331
Picked this up today. gonna be a quick flip. 1966 BSA A65 Lightning.
Also got the booth cleaned out so I can spray tonight, Forum member DJ E llliot is coming over to have his tank and seat painted and to pick up my carbs for a rebuild. Should be fun. Any other locals want to stop by hit me up at 440 341 4331
03rangerxlt
Been Around the Block
Re: 1972 Honda CB500 Project Goldmember, Major updates,pic heavy
You need to wash up Goldmember man! Bike is looking good! BSA looks like it could be made fun in little time with little money!
You need to wash up Goldmember man! Bike is looking good! BSA looks like it could be made fun in little time with little money!
Reinhard
Coast to Coast
Re: 1972 Honda CB500 Project Goldmember, punch list,video
Okay, finally gonna get out to the shop and start to wrap this thing up.
Here's the punch list:
install and adjsut front brake
install and adjust clutch
fill forks
finish handlebar controls
electrical system check/wrap loom
install carbs and adjust
final paint/stickers/fitment of seat and tank- seat getting upholstered as i write
final check of bolts/torque/etc
fire up
shakedown run
get paid
And some people have asked if my signature exhausts are overly loud. Being that I'm 100% deaf in one ear it's hard for me to say. My signature exhaust consists of air pods/4n1 header/7 inch turndown. I don't run mufflers. I can't stand them. On the smaller bore bikes most exhausts sound too quiet. This bike, like most of mine,are 500cc or less so they aren't any louder than a Harley or tuned crotch rocket. This exhaust on a 750 would probably be loud.
BTW- I have a company called 6Sigma Racing do my jet kits because they can set it up to my exact set up and altitude. I always have good results with their kits and minimal carb tuning is required.
At idle, it purrs like a kitten. When hammered, they roar to life
Okay, finally gonna get out to the shop and start to wrap this thing up.
Here's the punch list:
install and adjsut front brake
install and adjust clutch
fill forks
finish handlebar controls
electrical system check/wrap loom
install carbs and adjust
final paint/stickers/fitment of seat and tank- seat getting upholstered as i write
final check of bolts/torque/etc
fire up
shakedown run
get paid
And some people have asked if my signature exhausts are overly loud. Being that I'm 100% deaf in one ear it's hard for me to say. My signature exhaust consists of air pods/4n1 header/7 inch turndown. I don't run mufflers. I can't stand them. On the smaller bore bikes most exhausts sound too quiet. This bike, like most of mine,are 500cc or less so they aren't any louder than a Harley or tuned crotch rocket. This exhaust on a 750 would probably be loud.
BTW- I have a company called 6Sigma Racing do my jet kits because they can set it up to my exact set up and altitude. I always have good results with their kits and minimal carb tuning is required.
At idle, it purrs like a kitten. When hammered, they roar to life
03rangerxlt
Been Around the Block
Re: 1972 Honda CB500 Project Goldmember, Punch list,video
Damn that sounds good. Can't wait to hear mine.
Damn that sounds good. Can't wait to hear mine.
Reinhard
Coast to Coast
Re: 1972 Honda CB500 Project Goldmember, Punch list,video
Thanks Ranger. I love the way it sounds too. Most people don't believe that rumble is coming from 500 cc. Although that's my bike and it's not Project Goldmember it's the same exact bike,year, displacement, and set up as the aforementioned Goldmember. I can't wait to push the button on Goldmember.
Thanks Ranger. I love the way it sounds too. Most people don't believe that rumble is coming from 500 cc. Although that's my bike and it's not Project Goldmember it's the same exact bike,year, displacement, and set up as the aforementioned Goldmember. I can't wait to push the button on Goldmember.
Reinhard
Coast to Coast
Re: 1972 Honda CB500 Project Goldmember, Punch list,video
Alright. I 've been way too busy to post and I didn't want to post boring pictures of puchlist bs. I have been sandbagging a bit though because I have gotten much done. Gonna gas her up and fire up this afternoon.
So here's what I've been up to:
The tank is three inches longer than the stock tank so I had to make a bracket to mount it.
Also got the wiring harness wrapped
The speedo bracket was short so I had to extend that as well
Seat,tank and sidecovers painted, for the third time. Still need to rub them out.
The seat cover is done:
Signature exhaust on:
I also re-torqued everything.Forum member DJ Elliot from 45 Garage rebuilt my carb rack. Thanks Dustin. Got those one and the pods and linkage done.
I also loaded the clutch and got all my covers on.
Hooked up the ignition/plug wires,grounded battery/frame, added about 100 zip ties, etc. You get the picture.
Later this afternoon I'm gonna give her some gas and oil and pop a battery in and see if she fires.
How she sat as of 2am last nite
Alright. I 've been way too busy to post and I didn't want to post boring pictures of puchlist bs. I have been sandbagging a bit though because I have gotten much done. Gonna gas her up and fire up this afternoon.
So here's what I've been up to:
The tank is three inches longer than the stock tank so I had to make a bracket to mount it.
Also got the wiring harness wrapped
The speedo bracket was short so I had to extend that as well
Seat,tank and sidecovers painted, for the third time. Still need to rub them out.
The seat cover is done:
Signature exhaust on:
I also re-torqued everything.Forum member DJ Elliot from 45 Garage rebuilt my carb rack. Thanks Dustin. Got those one and the pods and linkage done.
I also loaded the clutch and got all my covers on.
Hooked up the ignition/plug wires,grounded battery/frame, added about 100 zip ties, etc. You get the picture.
Later this afternoon I'm gonna give her some gas and oil and pop a battery in and see if she fires.
How she sat as of 2am last nite
scrambeemer
New Member
Re: 1972 Honda CB500 Project Goldmember, Punch list,video
looks great! Does that seat cover I made mate up to the tank alright? One day when its not raining or I am not working 15hrs a day we will all get a chance to ride together............looking forward to seeing the BSA next keep up the nice work
looks great! Does that seat cover I made mate up to the tank alright? One day when its not raining or I am not working 15hrs a day we will all get a chance to ride together............looking forward to seeing the BSA next keep up the nice work
CresentSon
Over 1,000 Posts
Re: 1972 Honda CB500 Project Goldmember, Eat drink and be merry for tommorow we ride
That fucker sounds mean, like it eats kittens and shits chaos.
That fucker sounds mean, like it eats kittens and shits chaos.
Reinhard
Coast to Coast
Re: 1972 Honda CB500 Project Goldmember, Eat drink and be merry for tommorow we ride
Thanks Crescent. Thats how I like. Truth told though I was in my shop so the actual effect gets lost bouncing off the walls. It has a much more subdued tone when on the road.
Anyway, she's done:
Rides awesome, fast, and loud. Need to do the final tuning, blah,blah, blah but have had her on several runs then bring her home, check bolts,fluid levels,etc,. Everytime I go out, I keep her out longer. Rides nice for a bike that hasn't run in 30 or so years.
Thanks Crescent. Thats how I like. Truth told though I was in my shop so the actual effect gets lost bouncing off the walls. It has a much more subdued tone when on the road.
Anyway, she's done:
Rides awesome, fast, and loud. Need to do the final tuning, blah,blah, blah but have had her on several runs then bring her home, check bolts,fluid levels,etc,. Everytime I go out, I keep her out longer. Rides nice for a bike that hasn't run in 30 or so years.
