1971 CB500 from Houston

[Mike_Le]

Whats up guys, i'm Mike, and i'm new here. But this is what i've been working on for the past 7 months in between college and work.

When I first brought her home. Tires and tank were both no good, tank is rust-rotted on the bottom and tires are dry rotted.

Literally, EVERY Philip head on the motor were brittle and soft, maybe because of being 40+ years old. So I had to get them out my way.

Coated the engine and replaced all screws with stainless allen heads.

Its like Christmas

Got my new shocks and gas tank on!

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[Mike_Le]

Carbs

Here goes the fun, carb rebuilding! This is what they look like after you let them sit for years with gas in them. 2 diaphragms were stuck from the gunk, so if anyone else has that issue, easy solution is to just throw the whole carb in boiling water, it expands the metal slightly and the diaphragms will slide right out!

Simple Green soaking....

That hand polish :happy3:

Finished product by yours truly.

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[RobbyD]

Those carbs turned out great

 

[wowbagger]

What tank is that? Looks slick.

 

[meatwadfairy]

Hey Mike, good to see you on yet another Forum! This is Photographer from MotoHouston.

I love the progress that you made on the rear suspension. hehe. Cant wait until we start mine! Just waiting on those dang wheels to come in.

Let me know when you work on her next, I'll make the trip up to your place and help out!

 

[Mike_Le]

Hey Mike,

I'm from Houston too. I don't see any pictures.

Strange, I can see them!

Those carbs turned out great

Thanks! They were indeed a pain!

What tank is that? Looks slick.

Legendary Moto Continental!






New gauges and billet triple tree.

i hate, HATE wiring

 

[Rich Ard]

1971 CB500 from Houston

Carbs look good. Heads up - the fasteners aren't Philips head, they're JIS -so your screwdriver helps strip them out. They're also oxidized in place, so an impact screwdriver is good to have around. Using anti-seize on the new ones will help prevent that.

 

[Mike_Le]

Re: 1971 CB500 from Houston

Carbs look good. Heads up - the fasteners aren't Philips head, they're JIS -so your screwdriver helps strip them out. They're also oxidized in place, so an impact screwdriver is good to have around. Using anti-seize on the new ones will help prevent that.

oh never knew that! i got stainless allen heads with anti seize in them already!

 

[Mike_Le]

Some new oem goods.

My MAC 4-1 is here!

motor is in, and exhaust is mocked up.

 

[meatwadfairy]

 

[Mike_Le]

Vintage with a touch of modernity. 2008 Yamaha R1 kill switch/starter button installed.

Firestones

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[Rich Ard]

1971 CB500 from Houston

Bummer about the tires.

 

[Mike_Le]

NO TURNING BACK NOW!!

Laying down some beads :thumb:

New rear frame welded, came out just as i planned!

 

[Mike_Le]

Re: 1971 CB500 from Houston

Bummer about the tires.

yeah its by no means going to be a performance or high speed bike as of now. but if ever i do sport bike shocks, i'll get some REAL tires.

 

[Mike_Le]

 

[Mike_Le]

So paint is done, I am very pleased with how things came out. I love this ivory color!

Priming

First base coat!

Finished product!

 

[Mike_Le]

Got the vintage Honda decals on

New tires mount time!

 

[bikeboy]

Love these old logos. I have a different version on my bike, but that really suits your tank.

I think if it were mine, I would have aligned it with the bottom edge of the tank?

Nice work.

cheers
ian

 

[xb33bsa]

you're bike looks fantastic !!
i would ditch the velocity stacks with those internal screens they rob a ton of horsepower the restriction in airflow is so much

 

[Mike_Le]

you're bike looks fantastic !!
i would ditch the velocity stacks with those internal screens they rob a ton of horsepower the restriction in airflow is so much

really? i guess i'll find out once i start riding her!